Forgot to add I agree with your comments re Castle,played well 1st game of exhibitions,then disappeared for the next 2,then played well last night,engaging more,
Quick cup of coffee..DeAngelis has been returned to the Spitfires from Columbus.
I understand the sentiment of selling but beyond OAs what else is there to sell? They need to recoup assets but they need to have a vision moving forward. They're likely not getting players in return for OAs. These guys playing now are these the "replacements" for when moves are made? Some of these guys aren't OHL caliber.Haven't seen any of the games but going 1-4 is concerning. Makes them 1-8 in their last 9. Now lots can and will change in the next few weeks but for me defense is going to be an issue. Really only 3 quality D and with injuries you are going to run a good part of the year with a junior B defensive core. Don't think you can score enough goals to overcome that. Hope Bowler is able to read the room better this year.
Sell - sell-sell!
Go Spits Go!!!
They are certainly neither right now. Offensive nor defensive. We have been relying on a great goaltending performance as our best D for a couple of years now. We lost games when the goalie was average that game whether it was Medina, Onuska or Costanzo. Didn't matter. Frankly I'm not thinking we don't have the assests to play a defensive game. Top 3 D Dionicio, Dangelis, Cristoforo are all here for offense. With a mixed bag of 6-7 slotted D talent left over. No doubt we can improve but lack of experience in this league will be evident. Even Jodoin hasn't likely even played 1 season's worth of games at the D position.Is being a highly defensive style (counter Savard), going to make the Spits a competitive, developmental and entertaining team?
Ironically DeAngelis isn't a real good offensively. Yes you want guys to chipping in but for the Spits to be better defensively DeAngelis needs to take more pride in his defense. Pretty much the most veteran D on the roster take care of your zone first.They are certainly neither right now. Offensive nor defensive. We have been relying on a great goaltending performance as our best D for a couple of years now. We lost games when the goalie was average that game whether it was Medina, Onuska or Costanzo. Didn't matter. Frankly I'm not thinking we don't have the assests to play a defensive game. Top 3 D Dionicio, Dangelis, Cristoforo are all here for offense. With a mixed bag of 6-7 slotted D talent left over. No doubt we can improve but lack of experience in this league will be evident. Even Jodoin hasn't likely even played 1 season's worth of games at the D position.
Usually aren't..I'm not worried about our lack of offence or defence right now simply because they're missing so many guys. Once we get players from the NHL/injuries, the club is going to look different. Sure, there will be growing pains with the youngsters but the club we saw in the preseason isn't the club we'll see in a month or so.
Not worried but aren't you a little concerned? Only 3 returning OHL caliber D should be a cause for concern because the rest of the D is not cutting it. Those 3 can't play every shift. Also if one or 2 of them get traded or injured who is filling in behind them? That is a concern that we all should recognize.I'm not worried about our lack of offence or defence right now simply because they're missing so many guys. Once we get players from the NHL/injuries, the club is going to look different. Sure, there will be growing pains with the youngsters but the club we saw in the preseason isn't the club we'll see in a month or so.
Not worried but aren't you a little concerned? Only 3 returning OHL caliber D should be a cause for concern because the rest of the D is not cutting it. Those 3 can't play every shift. Also if one or 2 of them get traded or injured who is filling in behind them? That is a concern that we all should recognize.
This years Spits is not a deep roster. 2 years of top notch hockey has put the team in this spot. This is not a bad thing but time to accept what you see is what you get.
Embrace the rebuild.
Sell - Sell - Sell!
Go Spits Go!!!
Hearing it was a wrist out for safety precautions.Wondering if anyone had intel to the extent of the Abraham injury left in 2nd
didn’t come back for third
thinking it was a knee
someone else said they think wrist.?
doesn’t sound good either way , hopefully it’s just precaution
Certainly hope it is not the same oneHearing it was a wrist out for safety precautions.
Pfft. Sarnia's going undefeated & ill hear no different after our pre season showing...Preseason means nothing. Fools gold to be honest.