SSM Greyhounds 2024 - 25 Season Thread, Part I

[dirty12]

Do we know for sure that we have rights to Allard? I believe OAs have to resign a 1 year contract, do we know that Allard signed?

The OHL rights of Allard belong to the hounds. I am certain of this because Fimis and Wakely are not on the Knights roster.

 

[JoeSchmo]

I'd take Gibson over Parekh personally...this may not be the popular opinion, but IMO, the best player/pickup that Saginaw could have made last year was Jorian Donovan. He was an absolute beast on defence, and chipped in with a few points along the way...i see Gibson as the same type of player. Parekh is flashy, and puts up some points, but guys like Donovan and Gibson are what push teams forward.

Not trying to disrespect Saginaw or it's fans, they may see things differently, having watched Parekh exclusively the past two years. this is from an outsider looking in...i said last year in the playoffs that if Saginaw beats us, it's going to be because we have no answer for Donovan's size, speed and skill on the back end.

Rafis went public in saying he "tried" to make a deal happen that didn't materialize last year. I think it was to add another D like Donovan, but who knows? I thought the Soo should have been in on Connor Punnett myself.

The OHL rights of Allard belong to the hounds. I am certain of this because Fimis and Wakely are not on the Knights roster.

Yes, we do. Owen is still listed on our roster officially like @dirty12 said

 

[ohloutsider]

I'd take Gibson over Parekh personally...this may not be the popular opinion, but IMO, the best player/pickup that Saginaw could have made last year was Jorian Donovan. He was an absolute beast on defence, and chipped in with a few points along the way...i see Gibson as the same type of player. Parekh is flashy, and puts up some points, but guys like Donovan and Gibson are what push teams forward.

Not trying to disrespect Saginaw or it's fans, they may see things differently, having watched Parekh exclusively the past two years. this is from an outsider looking in...i said last year in the playoffs that if Saginaw beats us, it's going to be because we have no answer for Donovan's size, speed and skill on the back end.

It really depends on the buying teams needs . Teams may need to upgrade their offensive defenseman while another team may need a more defensive defenseman. So which is better is more a relative question as they are both good at what they do.

 

[JoeSchmo]

Thats what i meant by elite in their own ways, it really will come down to what those teams will need.

 

[DWI Dale]

imo i think saginaw will be buyers, not sellers. i also get what outsider is saying. a team with a top pairing defensive dman with some offensive upside might seek out a player like parekh, where a team with a high skill offensive dman with some defensive liability might seek out a shutdown partner.

i think Gibson's strength is that he offers some of both without one coming at the expense of the other, and agree that he's right at the top, if not the top asset potentially available on defense. i guess we'll find out after christmas!

 

[Houndzfan20]

imo i think saginaw will be buyers, not sellers. i also get what outsider is saying. a team with a top pairing defensive dman with some offensive upside might seek out a player like parekh, where a team with a high skill offensive dman with some defensive liability might seek out a shutdown partner.

i think Gibson's strength is that he offers some of both without one coming at the expense of the other, and agree that he's right at the top, if not the top asset potentially available on defense. i guess we'll find out after christmas!

agreed. I feel like he is the best total package d-man in the league.

 

[OHL4Life]

imo i think saginaw will be buyers, not sellers. i also get what outsider is saying. a team with a top pairing defensive dman with some offensive upside might seek out a player like parekh, where a team with a high skill offensive dman with some defensive liability might seek out a shutdown partner.

i think Gibson's strength is that he offers some of both without one coming at the expense of the other, and agree that he's right at the top, if not the top asset potentially available on defense. i guess we'll find out after christmas!

it will depend what teams what. i can see teams liking ando from kitchener the best as well. its not like there will be a lack of teams looking for d upgrades.

as of today id be shocked if they moved him but perekh would get the most simply due to his time left in the league.