Sudbury Wolves 2023-24 Season Thread (Part 3)

[Lycanthrope]

That'a boy Vandy. Some in particular can stop whining and crying for one night at least

I’m as happy for him as anyone but let’s not award the Vezina just yet.

That'a boy Vandy. Some in particular can stop whining and crying for one night at least

I’m as happy for him as anyone but he played as should be expected and should be consistently expected, especially after giving up two thirds. He did not steal the game either. The Soo missed a ton of chances and the Wolves blocked a ton of shots. Let’s not award the Vezina just yet because he played one good game.
i’m not sure how many other games you guys watch but it’s not uncommon at all for goaltenders in this league to have consistently excellent games. Can talk about adding this guy and trading this guy but as I’ve said before, if we don’t get consistently outstanding goaltending, none of it will matter. I expect it.

 

[Wolf on a Wire]

I’m as happy for him as anyone but let’s not award the Vezina just yet.

I’m as happy for him as anyone but he played as should be expected and should be consistently expected, especially after giving up two thirds. He did not steal the game either. The Soo missed a ton of chances and the Wolves blocked a ton of shots. Let’s not award the Vezina just yet because he played one good game.
i’m not sure how many other games you guys watch but it’s not uncommon at all for goaltenders in this league to have consistently excellent games. Can talk about adding this guy and trading this guy but as I’ve said before, if we don’t get consistently outstanding goaltending, none of it will matter. I expect it.

Vandy has been consistent goo, but tonight he was excellent as we were badly outshot. Let him enjoy his cake..

 

[Wolf on a Wire]

Not mentioned here yet but a subtle change of play, specifically on PP. Almost no cross ice (over passing) and focus is putting pucks on net with screen/deflections. Congrats coaches for the change, it’s working and I like it.

Actually I first noticed the OZone change Friday night at home against NB and carried over tonight in the Soo. Less handling and more shooting. Second PP unit is effective in front of the net..

 

[howlman]

I’m as happy for him as anyone but he played as should be expected and should be consistently expected, especially after giving up two thirds. He did not steal the game either. The Soo missed a ton of chances and the Wolves blocked a ton of shots. Let’s not award the Vezina just yet because he played one good game.
i’m not sure how many other games you guys watch but it’s not uncommon at all for goaltenders in this league to have consistently excellent games. Can talk about adding this guy and trading this guy but as I’ve said before, if we don’t get consistently outstanding goaltending, none of it will matter. I expect it.

This is all on Papineau for the Vondras/Vandenberg tandem to work. He's going to roll the dice with these two it seems. Unless Papineau shocks us all and trades for an OA goalie like Thornton/Gaudreau to tandem with Vandenberg. Can't see that happening but it's one of the many different directions Papineau could choose to go. It's been way too short of sample size to be damning the trade for Vandenberg thus far. Some of the posts from people have been really jumping the gun. I'm excited to see more of the kid play. Very happy they started him tonight, and it paid off. He flat out stole some games for Niagara this season, and other games kept Niagara in the game when Niagara had no business being even in the game (remember the game earlier in the season when Niagara was in Sudbury, Vandenberg was ridiculous). Yes I agree we need that consistently, solid goaltending and a goalie that has the ability to steal a game. Let's just hope whatever goalies we run with come playoff time can get the job done and hold the fort deep into the playoffs.

 

[Wolf on a Wire]

This is all on Papineau for the Vondras/Vandenberg tandem to work. He's going to roll the dice with these two it seems. Unless Papineau shocks us all and trades for an OA goalie like Thornton/Gaudreau to tandem with Vandenberg. Can't see that happening but it's one of the many different directions Papineau could choose to go. It's been way too short of sample size to be damning the trade for Vandenberg thus far. Some of the posts from people have been really jumping the gun. I'm excited to see more of the kid play. Very happy they started him tonight, and it paid off. He flat out stole some games for Niagara this season, and other games kept Niagara in the game when Niagara had no business being even in the game (remember the game earlier in the season when Niagara was in Sudbury, Vandenberg was ridiculous). Yes I agree we need that consistently, solid goaltending and a goalie that has the ability to steal a game. Let's just hope whatever goalies we run with come playoff time can get the job done and hold the fort deep into the playoffs.

Well stated. Never mentioned on. This Board is the play of Nolan Collins, he is steady and quietly having a great year. Has also chipped in with some timely goals. Penguins need to get younger, I hope Dubas realizes he deserves an ELC

 

[CTrain10]

Less then 2 weeks now to the deadline, could be and should be a big few weeks for us. Hoping for the best, also don’t wanna except much based on history. Go Wolves

 

[WeThe North]

Great team win and Walton really finding his groove. Looking good for 2024…

 

[BostonOz]

Will take the 5 out of 6 points. Now onto some business of getting added pieces. Wolves will need to add to their defence core without question. Another added piece or two up front will get it done for the Wolves.

WJ

By upgrading the D, who would you suspect is the odd man out ?

 

[cub]

hard to say who will be trade bait at this point. Maybe Papineau makes a couple of moves by acquiring them by picks not giving up much. The only players I think on the table is Taylor, Krawchuck, Coughlin, Yearwood, Mauro, Signoretti and Protz. I really like Protz, might have to move him to get a high end veteran D.

 

[jamo27]

hard to say who will be trade bait at this point. Maybe Papineau makes a couple of moves by acquiring them by picks not giving up much. The only players I think on the table is Taylor, Krawchuck, Coughlin, Yearwood, Mauro, Signoretti and Protz. I really like Protz, might have to move him to get a high end veteran D.

I think you keep guys like coughlin and yearwood for the fourth line. Mauro signoretti and Krawchuk have little value. Protz Taylor and all the draft picks for whatever the market takes…. Go with that. It’s enough to make a good run.

 

[cub]

I think you keep guys like coughlin and yearwood for the fourth line. Mauro signoretti and Krawchuk have little value. Protz Taylor and all the draft picks for whatever the market takes…. Go with that. It’s enough to make a good run.

yes, I agree. I was trying to gather who could be available, the players not mentioned can't see them moving.

 

[Voice from the North]

hard to say who will be trade bait at this point. Maybe Papineau makes a couple of moves by acquiring them by picks not giving up much. The only players I think on the table is Taylor, Krawchuck, Coughlin, Yearwood, Mauro, Signoretti and Protz. I really like Protz, might have to move him to get a high end veteran D.

Add Toure and MacCallum to that list.

 

[cub]

Add Toure and MacCallum to that list.

I can't see them moving them.

 

[Wolf on a Wire]

By upgrading the D, who would you suspect is the odd man out ?

DeAngelis, Anania, Collins are licks IMO. Protz should be our 6/7 D if not traded. Mania is a big ? mark. Very talented but needs to be better in own end. Toure has obvious raw talent but has it developed enough for a long play off run? Can be improved but at what cost? Can go many different ways..

 

[dirty12]

I can't see them moving them.

Toure may be the best option for the Petes to trade Mayer, McCoy, Smith and still roster two OA D to shield younger players from over exposure.
Papineau has to be considering Mayer and Beck.

 

[Wolfman Jack]

By upgrading the D, who would you suspect is the odd man out ?

Depending on the players coming in might be Toure or Mania or Protz.

WJ

I think you keep guys like coughlin and yearwood for the fourth line. Mauro signoretti and Krawchuk have little value. Protz Taylor and all the draft picks for whatever the market takes…. Go with that. It’s enough to make a good run.

Bruce? Gaulton? DiGiantomasso? Pryce?

WJ

 

[cub]

I'm curious does anyone know if Taylor came back to Sudbury after playing Barrie? He is from the Barrie area, hasn't played last 2 game.

 

[cub]

Toure may be the best option for the Petes to trade Mayer, McCoy, Smith and still roster two OA D to shield younger players from over exposure.
Papineau has to be considering Mayer and Beck.

you would think Petes would want a younger D not a fill in for another OA.

 

[Sleemans99]

I was surprised not to see Krawczuk in net last night. Agree it looks like wolves finally go at goalie win. I wonder if there is a trade agreed upon with Krawczuk and wolves can only play him in an emergency so he does not get injured but can dress him as backup until vondras gets back. Does not make a lot of sense though since they could have called up Gaulton unless that would impact cards, affiliate player status etc.

 

[armchaircoaches]

I can't see them moving them.

lol there not

 

[dirty12]

you would think Petes would want a younger D not a fill in for another OA.

Both if they could, I’m sure.

An all-in sell this year would pretty much double the returns that the Petes could get for McCoy and Smith next season. In that case another OA D would be best imo. Too many kids are over exposed increasing the chances of injury. They tend not to develop well recovering from shoulder surgery.

 

[WeThe North]

They should go either Sova or Nelson.

 

[billoink]

hard to say who will be trade bait at this point. Maybe Papineau makes a couple of moves by acquiring them by picks not giving up much. The only players I think on the table is Taylor, Krawchuck, Coughlin, Yearwood, Mauro, Signoretti and Protz. I really like Protz, might have to move him to get a high end veteran D.

To me that is not going to get you much, half in as I hope Paps avoids. The big names will cost dearly, lots of competition out there and returns will be high.

 

[armchaircoaches]

2 of konyen Walton pharand villy or Taylor will b dealt

 

[howlman]

2 of konyen Walton pharand villy or Taylor will b dealt

In that case who are the targets? Hard to say right now which key return player will be involved in a Taylor package