Sudbury Wolves 2019-20 Season Thread (Part 3)

[howlman]

I forgot we play Barrie tonight

 

[I Loveallsports]

Very. Arguably the best 2-way / defensive forward on the team so.....?

Honestly, I don't even know at this point. Above my pay grade. I do remember however he and Lane (who got released two years ago) where drafted at a decent pick. One survived the other did not.

 

[yalbmert25]

I also know for a fact that there are GMs in this league that believe that a couple of Wolves players shouldn't be in the league at all.

 

[Fischhaber]

As per OHL Insiders, sounds like they're trying to trade or waive Bulitka to make room for an OA, possibly Lodnia.

Lodnia on Byfield's wing would be about as good as it gets in the OHL as far as scoring goes. I don't know how you defend that in the playoffs.

 

[hockieguy]

WJ is correct. Get the Vaseline out and lean over the barrel.

 

[cub]

Lodnia would make sense we are weak on the RW on this team.

 

[I Loveallsports]

Possibly McGregor or Josling accompanied by Kooy coming your way?

Sorry, I'm not one to comment on fantasy trades. Also don't know enough about these players you mentioned. Whatever makes this team better I'm for

 

[I Loveallsports]

I forgot we play Barrie tonight

Prediction?

 

[hockieguy]

What players?

I' m not even going to touch that. What purpose would naming players serve for this particular reason? Gossip? Not going to do that. Names being dropped in possible trades are tough enough for a Jr player, but being named as a player who shouldn't be in the league is crushing to a kid.

 

[yalbmert25]

Many of the players on the Wolves are over valued, that is why players like Levin are still here. Yes he is having a good season, but many GMs feel that he was not anywhere near a first overall pick, me included.

We all know the Levin story guys! He was the highest ranked player that would report! Burgess really messed things up. He messed up with Vilardi's brother. We had a terrible reputation at this point.

I also know for a fact that there are GMs in this league that believe that a couple of Wolves players shouldn't be in the league at all

What players?

 

[Voice from the North]

Sorry, I'm not one to comment on fantasy trades. Also don't know enough about these players you mentioned. Whatever makes this team better I'm for

McGregor and Lodnia are huge upgrades on Bulitka and Carson but I’d rather have one of them and Phillips from Guelph but he might have already been traded

 

[yalbmert25]

I' m not even going to touch that. What purpose would naming players serve for this particular reason? Gossip? Not going to do that. Names being dropped in possible trades are tough enough for a Jr player, but being named as a player who shouldn't be in the league is crushing to a kid.

Then why bring it up? You can criticize the organization as much as you want though? GM'sare obviously doing this with people if your getting this info. You're suggesting that Wolves regulars are Junior B players, and that it's common knowledge. I think you need to back that up!

 

[I Loveallsports]

McGregor and Lodnia are huge upgrades on Bulitka and Carson but I’d rather have one of them and Phillips from Guelph but he might have already been traded

An upgrade is always a good thing.

 

[hockeynorth]

Possibly McGregor or Josling accompanied by Kooy coming your way?

Ivan Lodnia.

 

[I Loveallsports]

Then why bring it up? You can criticize the organization as much as you want though? You're suggesting that Wolves regulars are Junior B players, I think you need to back that up!

You beat me to it..

 

[hockeynorth]

McGregor and Lodnia are huge upgrades on Bulitka and Carson but I’d rather have one of them and Phillips from Guelph but he might have already been traded

I don't think Phillips is moving... unless London or Flint coughs up enough. I'd be happy with Lodnia, he may be able to provide what Noel can at a fraction of the cost too (like Ruzicka). I still want Serron Noel though lol

 

[Lycanthrope]

Very. Arguably the best 2-way / defensive forward on the team so.....?

If an OA needs go to, unfortunately he's the one. Carson has the leadership and grit and Levin is needed for offence.

 

[WaW]

You would think we'd be able to trade, rather than waive Bulitka though? Even if it's just for a mid-late pick, it's something.

 

[dirty12]

Is three years on the job a true rebuild? I have argued these moves in the past with you before not going at it again, the majority of these moves were forced moves players wanted out when Papineau first got there, except for Pezzetta, Ali, and Baker. Most of these were fixes from previous manager BB had made. Lalonde, Ali, Baker were not Papineau picks.

Sokolov was tank to get Byfield also they did get a credible player Alexey Lipanov 35 games with Barrie had 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points at the time. Selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 3rd round (76th overall).

I'm not going to play hindsight manager like many on here do. If you look at all the moves at the time it all makes sense or hand was forced.

players wanting out, Papineau wanting others out, tanking to draft Byfield all lead to assets that were used within those three years for right now. Now is the window Papineau framed. The next window is three years away, or more.

 

[dirty12]

I feel bad for Bulitka; sadly, it’s one of those years where the OA market barely exists. A deal for (Phillips)or Gordeev would be awesome. Josling & Kooy would be cool too. Lodinia seems on a mission; but, preferably don’t send 3-4 to Niagara.

 

[yalbmert25]

players wanting out, Papineau wanting others out, tanking to draft Byfield all lead to assets that were used within those three years for right now. Now is the window Papineau framed. The next window is three years away, or more.

To build on this our rebuild is also cut short due to Byfield likely playing in the NHL next year. If this defensive group would have improved the way I expected them too this year, we could have been really good next year if it included our 1st pick overall from the 2018 draft.

 

[dirty12]

To build on this our rebuild is also cut short due to Byfield likely playing in the NHL next year. If this defensive group would have improved the way I expected them too this year, we could have been really good next year if it included our 1st pick overall from the 2018 draft.

But you hoped for a two year Byfield type @#1, right? Not a late birth like Levin to buy an extra year.

 

[WaW]

This team reminds me of Mississauga 3 years ago. Remember when they spent most of the first half of the season between 7-9th in the east, but everyone knew they were full of talent, they made a few additions, and ended up far and away division winners and were OHL finalists. A couple moves this season and I could see us reaching the same heights. Lodnia would be a good discount option compared to a Hayton/Thomas type. See what it takes to then trade for Kooy and make that trade, then try calling Mississauga to see if you have enough assets left for Thomas Harley. Give up whatever it takes for him, McCallum included. Then next year you can trade Harley again to re-stock. On picks and to get someone's 16 year old first rounder, and make another run during Stillman & Larmand's 19 year old season.

 

[jondeer]

Word from a reliable source in Sault st Marie is that there very close too getting mccallum. Rumoured to be for brkin and LeGuerrier.

with bulitka on wavers and expected to be traded this gives the Wolves there goalie they need.

 

[djscooter]

Word from a reliable source in Sault st Marie is that there very close too getting mccallum. Rumoured to be for brkin and LeGuerrier.

with bulitka on wavers and expected to be traded this gives the Wolves there goalie they need.

I really hope this is not true. That would be a terrible deal, and I'd hope Papineau is ejected from his position and flown directly into the sun if thats what happens.