Hmmm... I will have to re-read the article, that was not my first impression. To me it came across as a message to players to step up to the next level this coming season more than anything else. I will take another look with your frame of reference.
I think 23-24 was always the goal. This year the goal should be to get into the playoffs, and maybe win a round. OA/19-year-olds are just too weak of a group.
I agree with wiserbud on this one. I did not get that negative vibe out of the article at all. Realistically talked about inexperience and youth and is looking forward to growth and maturity in his lineup. Players and coaches do have a shared responsibility.
I also have to agree with wiserbud, that article read to me as a call to action and for the players to step up.
Oke just wanted Stillman more than the wolves. He asked, and asked; then accepted the wolves immense price.
What would you have done with Craig’s roster? The top players were 17. Stillman didn’t show up. Lando played way too undisciplined, took way too many penalties. Jack and Liam were great but they didn’t have much else on the backend.
Case closed? If the wolves can’t come up with two goalies, the back up providing 20-25 solid games; and one of two OA D or OA D and import D a capable top pairing, does the criteria to judge Duncanson change?
Probably building for Goyette's D+2, so the season after next. That'd be Villeneuve D0, Musty's D+1, and Goyettes D+2
The same year Niagara & North Bay are already built for. It’s not the ideal season for the wolves to peak, but divisional games will be fierce and great to watch.
You keep saying this, maybe you should pick up season tickets for Niagara or North Bay? The wolves young core is significantly better but it seems like they peed in your cereal or something.
I feel like North Bay is more built for this coming season, Niagara is just a shit show right now so that's whatever. I like the Wolves odds of taking at least another divisional crown.
Not sure they're even built for then. They're losing Coe and Russell. There's also a chance they lose Petrov to the AHL. They also don't have much in draft pick assets given what they spent this year. Obviously if Fantilli shows, it changes the conversation but I think that's highly unlikely.
And he claims he's a wolves fan.I see nothing he posts suggests this.
The battalion are behind Barrie & Mississauga going into this season, imo. NB only has four, really only two above replacement level ‘03 born that should be very good OAs for the 2023-24 season. The 9 rookies currently contributing to a conference final, and more 2004-05 born to come will be ready to contend.
The wolves are my favourite team; a team I want to see win more than any other. I don’t recall claiming that I am a fan of this wolves team.
You interpret ones words and spin it into your mindset.
You sir, stated that I answered my own question. I interpret my own words to mean Duncanson cannot be judged on his ability to coach a good team.
Until Fantili reports, NB possesses 5-2nds, 5-3rds, *3rd, 5-4ths, 6-5ths, 7-6ths over 4 years; that is enough draft pick assets, imo.
