Sudbury Wolves 2023-2024 Off-Season Thread (Part 2)

[Wolf on a Wire]

It is the first 6 games whether he is at the NHL camp or not.

Let’s hope so..

 

[dirty12]

I would think he would need to serve the games once his return from NHL camp. Clock starts upon his return. That's my take.

If I recall correctly, it starts game 1 regardless if player is at a pro camp, team suspension, injured, mental/bereavement leave, …

Edit: I should have read all the posts before posting effectively the same thing

 

[cobra9850]

Why were the Wolves not in on Kaeden Johnston for a 4th round pick.

 

[agillarda]

Why were the Wolves not in on Kaeden Johnston for a 4th round pick.

Not sure where you would put him, he's an 05 so would be an OA candidate next year and I believe we already have 10 of those. Then he his career high in points is 10 in 40 games from last season averaged out that would be maybe 20 over a full season and by the looks of it not very physical pr atleast not many penalties.

Wouldn't be surprised if the rookies can provide that and not cost us a 4th rounder at the start of a rebuild.

 

[djscooter]

Looks like the season opener should have a full lineup, minus Musty

 

[billoink]

I hope they do not wait to long if goaltending does not pan out as expected. By the looks of the schedule does not look to kind at the beginning with all the road games.

 

[yalbmert25]

I hope they do not wait to long if goaltending does not pan out as expected. By the looks of the schedule does not look to kind at the beginning with all the road games.

It’s not how you start it’s how you finish.

 

[djscooter]

On second look, Villeneuve not on his way back quite yet

It’s not how you start it’s how you finish.

Worked last year with their goaltending problems. /s

 

[I Loveallsports]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1838645057852968970

 

[cobra9850]

Not sure where you would put him, he's an 05 so would be an OA candidate next year and I believe we already have 10 of those. Then he his career high in points is 10 in 40 games from last season averaged out that would be maybe 20 over a full season and by the looks of it not very physical pr atleast not many penalties.

Wouldn't be surprised if the rookies can provide that and not cost us a 4th rounder at the start of a rebuild.

With an increased top 6 role he can be a point per game producer and teams can definitely use that production.Our overager choices won't be as clear cut next year and after a breakout year he could have definitely been in the mix.

 

[agillarda]

With an increased top 6 role he can be a point per game producer and teams can definitely use that production.Our overager choices won't be as clear cut next year and after a breakout year he could have definitely been in the mix.

Musty, Villy, Delic, Walton, Pharand and Chitironi are likely already in the top 6, if not you already have coughlan that can provide the same potential production and not cost anything.

As for OAs for next year likely Pharand, Coughlan and Kwachuck if he proves himself.

 

[Voice from the North]

Musty, Villy, Delic, Walton, Pharand and Chitironi are likely already in the top 6, if not you already have coughlan that can provide the same potential production and not cost anything.

As for OAs for next year likely Pharand, Coughlan and Kwachuck if he proves himself.

I would have gladly spent a fourth rounder for Johnston to find out if he’s a point per game player. Might also be able to push an 08 player to junior A and more playing time which would be a win win. Molnar from Erie might cost the same price

 

[agillarda]

I would have gladly spent a fourth rounder for Johnston to find out if he’s a point per game player. Might also be able to push an 08 player to junior A and more playing time which would be a win win. Molnar from Erie might cost the same price

If Molnar cost a 4th with 71 points in 100 games, 52 points in 66 last year how is 11 points in 48 games equal.

Also Coughlan has had a just as good preseason as Johnston. I could see bringing in Johnston having a similar effect as when we brought in Vandenburg last season. Bringing in a player to fill a position that we already have someone to fill can have a negative effect. Ironic thing is we let Vandenburg (2x3rds) walk to keep what we already had in Chucky. Sure Johnston can go on and have an amazing and I could be wrong.

As it stands today Johnston had 5 goals and 3 assists in preseason to Coughlans 4 goals and 5 assists. To me if Coughlan can fill that roll a 4th for Johnston as an equal player would be a waste of an asset to me when we are entering a rebuild year.