Prospect Info: Toledo Walleye Discussion Thread?

[Run the Jewels]

I don't think we've ever had a Toledo thread, but given the fact they are playoff bound and we have Cossa backstopping them, would it make sense to get a thread going?

As far as I can tell they have the third best point total in the league, and holy crap I had no idea TJ Hensick was still playing hockey and that he's in Toledo. Wow is that a blast from the past. Toledo is also 8-1-0-1 over their last 10 games, so they are playing some good hockey.

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[SantosHalper]

They been good for many years, trend started by Fester btw. As it was pointed out in the other thread, current head coach Dan Watson was Lalonde's assistant in 2014-2016 and was promoted to head coach in 2016. I would shocked if Watson is not the next head coach in GR, he's been running a good program in Toledo. Championship this year would be good ending to the story.

What does the rule book say, is it still possible to send players to Toledo and help their playoff run?

 

[HoweFan]

I hope this thread lasts. I tried one earlier in the year when we had 3-4 players there and it got moved

 

[Holden Caufield]

The Crown Jewel of the ‘Red Wings and affiliates’ organizations.

Only right they have their own thread….

 

[izlez]

Personally, I think the Cossa thread covers it since he is 99% of the interest and the goalie stats cover what happened in the game.

But who am I to say that YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS THREAD AND THE MODS SHOULD SHUT IT DOWN IMMEDIATELY when I could just not click on it if I'm not interested.

 

[jaster]

and holy crap I had no idea TJ Hensick was still playing hockey and that he's in Toledo. Wow is that a blast from the past.

Lol, what a rink rat. 37yo, hasn't seen the NHL in 12 years, the AHL in 4 years, and hadn't played competitive hockey at all in 7 months before re-signing with Toledo. I mean, he was their captain last season, so it's not a shock he's back at this point I guess, but not a ton of 37yo guys playing NA pro hockey anymore, and especially not in the Coast lol.

 

[Run the Jewels]

OK I have made the commitment and bought a Walleye t-shirt. I thought for one very brief moment about buying one of their jerseys but fortunately all but the XXL and above have been completely sold out.

But yes, playoff hockey with Cossa between the pipes! Foreshadowing his future in Detroit. LFG!

 

[jaster]

OK I have made the commitment and bought a Walleye t-shirt. I thought for one very brief moment about buying one of their jerseys but fortunately all but the XXL and above have been completely sold out.

But yes, playoff hockey with Cossa between the pipes! Foreshadowing his future in Detroit. LFG!

What did you buy? I'm kind of interested in a Walleye t-shirt now too lol.

 

[Run the Jewels]

I ended up buying this one:

But thought long and hard about buying this one. The colors and lack of reference to the Walleyes was the main reason I didn't pull the trigger on this one, but it is pretty sweet.

 

[SoupNazi]

I ended up buying this one:

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But thought long and hard about buying this one. The colors and lack of reference to the Walleyes was the main reason I didn't pull the trigger on this one, but it is pretty sweet.

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I like the green because of the design, but I agree that it suffers from a lack of reference to the Walleye.

 

[jaster]

I ended up buying this one:

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But thought long and hard about buying this one. The colors and lack of reference to the Walleyes was the main reason I didn't pull the trigger on this one, but it is pretty sweet.

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Nice! Thanks, I've got a decision to make.

 

[Run the Jewels]

I like the green because of the design, but I agree that it suffers from a lack of reference to the Walleye.

Yeah if they replaced Toledo with Walleye that would have been an instant buy.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

I like the green because of the design, but I agree that it suffers from a lack of reference to the Walleye.

That is the Toledo Goaldiggers from the IHL is the reason for that.

 

[Ezekial]

This thread has inspired me to get a piece of Walleye gear as well. Thinking a hat.

 

[LeighDx59]

Their games are alot of fun to go too, hoping they finally take that next step and win the Championship.

 

[Run the Jewels]

There games are alot of fun to go too, hoping they finally take that next step and win the Championship.

I have heard it is a good hockey city so I am happy to rep the Walleye.

 

[LeighDx59]

I have heard it is a good hockey city so I am happy to rep the Walleye.

Definitely is, I started going down during the lockout year and ive made it a point to go to a few games every season. Always a fun time.

 

[Oddbob]

Personally, I think the Cossa thread covers it since he is 99% of the interest and the goalie stats cover what happened in the game.

But who am I to say that YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS THREAD AND THE MODS SHOULD SHUT IT DOWN IMMEDIATELY when I could just not click on it if I'm not interested.

This is my feelings on it as well. We only care this year cause of Cossa and even then I only care if he does well, the team means nothing to me.

 

[HoweFan]

Jared Bednar stopped 34 of 37 last night in a 3-1 loss. I think that was his pro debut

 

[opivy]

I am from Toledo, I have all their jerseys, going back to the Storm, the Goaldiggers. Have a tone of t-shirts from them and their old team names too. Cool to see this.

 

[Run the Jewels]

Jared Bednar stopped 34 of 37 last night in a 3-1 loss. I think that was his pro debut

I saw they were up 1-0 before giving up 3 goals. Good to see Jan get his first start.

 

[SantosHalper]

Jared Bednar stopped 34 of 37 last night in a 3-1 loss. I think that was his pro debut

Technically pro debut happened in Europe already, first pro game in NA for sure. Bednar is most likely Brattstrom's replacement for next year, time will tell if there's any hope in this salvage operation.

 

[HoweFan]

Technically pro debut happened in Europe already, first pro game in NA for sure. Bednar is most likely Brattstrom's replacement for next year, time will tell if there's any hope in this salvage operation.

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My gut says no he won’t last long. I keep hoping for a Gylander signing. I think Cossa and him might make a great pairing in 2-3 years

 

[Geezer WC]

Lol, what a rink rat. 37yo, hasn't seen the NHL in 12 years, the AHL in 4 years, and hadn't played competitive hockey at all in 7 months before re-signing with Toledo. I mean, he was their captain last season, so it's not a shock he's back at this point I guess, but not a ton of 37yo guys playing NA pro hockey anymore, and especially not in the Coast lol.

 

[lhsgolf19]

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Will be fascinating to see how Watson handles the playoffs between Cossa and Lethemon