SSM Greyhounds 2024-25 Season Thread, Part II

[Rivrfront]

Just waiting for the last minute London Knights acquisition :
luchanko ? musty ? pinelli ? misa ?

 

[Chris Coutu]

I don't know what the future market for OA forwards is going to be, but if this deadline is any indication, I would very much consider moving one of Clouthier or Mignossa for a solid return this deadline as opposed to hoping they have any real value next season.

Won't need to move them next year. Going to be a go for it year next year softly. Not huge contenders and big buyers at the deadline but will maybe look like Erie this year who didnt do anything and decided to run with what they got. Mignosa and Cloutier pretty dead set on being OAs next year and a 3rd OA will be needed to be picked up in the offseason most likely a Defenseman.

 

[scotty171]

Won't need to move them next year. Going to be a go for it year next year softly. Not huge contenders and big buyers at the deadline but will maybe look like Erie this year who didnt do anything and decided to run with what they got. Mignosa and Cloutier pretty dead set on being OAs next year and a 3rd OA will be needed to be picked up in the offseason most likely a Defenseman.

A go for it year when your 19 year old forwards are Hilton, Vader and Brown doesn’t sound like a great option to me. Just my opinion.

 

[Chris Coutu]

A go for it year when your 19 year old forwards are Hilton, Vader and Brown doesn’t sound like a great option to me. Just my opinion.

True that is definitely a weakness but they do have a solid 07 group. Will be better than their ages would indicate. I think Miller in net will be a huge factor. I would expect next year's team to finish better than this years.

 

[Houndzfan20]

True that is definitely a weakness but they do have a solid 07 group. Will be better than their ages would indicate. I think Miller in net will be a huge factor. I would expect next year's team to finish better than this years.

If it's a go for it year next year. We better hope telegaar comes here or we trade for george lol. We aren't winning anything will Miller as our starter imo

 

[DWI Dale]

I don't think next year is anything close to a go for it year. We will not have assets to add players for 2 separate runs and a core of 18 year olds isn't a realistic contender. I anticipate we make the playoffs next year but that's about as high as I'd set the bar. It will be nice to see what the kids can do down the stretch and which vets sets the tone.

 

[mag1600]

Just watching the Hounds on Rogers TV and I am wondering why Mark Matier is no longer the colour commentator. Has anyone heard the reason?

 

[HockeyPops]

If you would have told me a former Hound would be named captain of his OHL team today, Landon Hookey would not have been my first, second, or third guess.

Very happy for him. Too bad it didn't work out for him in the Soo, but glad he is finding success in Owen Sound.

 

[Chris Coutu]

You are seeing tonight the potential of guys like Smith and Reid. These guys are going to be our next top guys.

 

[HockeyPops]

Is Vader a healthy scratch? Dang.

 

[Fischhaber]

A large number of hugely impactful calls tonight, every single one in Kingston's favour. Hard to comment on the validity of them, being at the game, but I didn't think that was worthy of a penalty shot. The net was also off before the puck went in on the second goal, but I'm not sure how that works with him being pushed.

 

[Fischhaber]

Should be obvious as to why Lalonde is, statistically, one of the league's worst goaltenders. Let's sign a youngster and give them a chance.

 

[DWI Dale]

It's fun to see the flashes of skill from some of these young guns.

Lalonde definitely struggled but the guys in front of him rolled over and let the game slip away in the 3rd.

 

[JoeSchmo]

First I was excited about trade deadline to see if we made the right moves.

Now I’m excited about the end of the season to see if the Soo extends a contract or not..

These two things to me are actions that speak louder than words. The difference between “is this team serious or are we just status quo as per usual?”

That bench NEEDS a shake up.

Should be obvious as to why Lalonde is, statistically, one of the league's worst goaltenders. Let's sign a youngster and give them a chance.

they’re gonna burn this bridge

 

[Fischhaber]

Why isn't Miller starting? I don't get it.