SSM Greyhounds 2024 - 25 Season Thread, Part I

[HockeyPops]

No doubt that would be the spin if it works out. But I have a hard time believing that Raftis read the tea leaves in this instance when there are very few other examples of that happening.

 

[MJ5]

I feel like they may remove the OA completely from the league…

You can still get the signed kid to return as an OA, especially goaltenders. I know NHL signed guys usually end up in the AHL, but some do get returned. I think you leave that option open.

 

[dirty12]

I feel like they may remove the OA completely from the league…

Many players relying on an OA season to accumulate the four years of their education packages is one of the reasons to not remove OAs completely.
I think we see more spots opening for OA goalies.

 

[OHL4Life]

No doubt that would be the spin if it works out. But I have a hard time believing that Raftis read the tea leaves in this instance when there are very few other examples of that happening.

no one knew at the draft. Only reason they are moving forward with it now is the lawsuit, which was after. your right it’ll spin and look like it for sure, but it was not known

 

[JoeSchmo]

Would it be reasonable to think that this exact scenario (NCAA eligibility rules change) was something Raftis anticipated when he drafted Croskery? This possibility has been on the table for some time, right?

0 chance.

 

[JoeSchmo]

I’ve heard that USHL is asking a hefty price on transfers on players. This could stop players from not coming until the summer time. Anyone else hearing anything similar?

Probably safer to bank on Croskery coming in the summer.

 

[ohloutsider]

I’ve heard that USHL is asking a hefty price on transfers on players. This could stop players from not coming until the summer time. Anyone else hearing anything similar?

Probably safer to bank on Croskery coming in the summer.

Hefty price for 1 team is not really an issue for other teams. The Haves keep getting better.