Windsor Spitfires 2022-23 Season Thread (Part 4)

[Cherrydon]

I wish Miedema the best. He can go there and showcase himself on for the draft. He wasn't given the ice time he needed. Not blaming coaches. 2 years in a row making a run played a part as well as intermittent effort he showed. Put the pressure on him now and maybe he'll be consistent

 

[OHLTG]

No more trades, per Jim Parker, but Johnston and McLlwain both assigned elsewhere (Jr A and Jr B, I believe).

 

[ErnieLeafs]

Bowler did a great job trying to cement the club as the favourites in the west. I believe he did just that, and to me, this team looks poised for a run to the final

 

[ohloutsider]

Now time to just play the games. Spits will go as far as Joey takes them. Tough weekend coming up.

Go Spits Go!!!

 

[Teflon]

Well there we have it! Some ballsy moves for sure. Our future could be difficult lol. But were here for this season. Biggest concern lies between the pipes and can we learn to clear the zone. Team should score lots of goals lol. Still have 2 cards i think so if we gotta pull up a goalie we can.

 

[Cherrydon]

Well there we have it! Some ballsy moves for sure. Our future could be difficult lol. But were here for this season. Biggest concern lies between the pipes and can we learn to clear the zone. Team should score lots of goals lol. Still have 2 cards i think so if we gotta pull up a goalie we can.

I don't know the exact signing cut-off date but I think it is sometime in mid-february

 

[dmead]

So I will just say what my old man said to me after my first week of hockey school at age 10...

"I expect to see some trophies after paying out all that money."

Gonna be a fun second half. Good luck.

 

[ErnieLeafs]

Are we REALLY that worried about the Costanzo/Onuska tandem?

 

[Section 103]

I think the Spits paid the going rate for Wright. You have to pay to play. He is basically a rental. Surprised after all the rumours he went to Windsor. Congrats to the Spits for pulling this off. Good luck going forward.

Thank you Sir!

 

[ohloutsider]

Are we REALLY that worried about the Costanzo/Onuska tandem?

No or they wouldn't have gone on a buying spree. Joey's play had to be why they decided to buy. Onuska will be a good backup if he gets the proper rest. Just need to limit his minutes so he can heal somewhat.

 

[Knownothing]

Time to mix line combinations and see what works including PP 1 and 2. Lots to choose from.

 

[Travis Bickle 77]

For what it’s worth. This is hearsay but my niece’s friend saw Wright earlier this evening…….in Windsor.

No or they wouldn't have gone on a buying spree. Joey's play had to be why they decided to buy. Onuska will be a good backup if he gets the proper rest. Just need to limit his minutes so he can heal somewhat.

I agree with this! But the Spits need to make it official that Costanzo is the #1 goalie moving forward. Whatever Onuska's issues are....be it injury, illness, confidence etc. He needs to get his head on straight.

As for Wright being in Windsor last night......I am not too sure about that?

 

[OHLTG]

I don't know about Wright last night. The club posted pics from Buffalo Wild Wings but I didn't see him in any shots.

As for Costanzo and Onuska - I've gotten the impression that Savard is leaning Costanzo for the starter's role. Whether he says it outright or not, I don't know, but the ton of his responses has changed over the last two months.

 

[hockeylegend11]

I don't know about Wright last night. The club posted pics from Buffalo Wild Wings but I didn't see him in any shots.



As for Costanzo and Onuska - I've gotten the impression that Savard is leaning Costanzo for the starter's role. Whether he says it outright or not, I don't know, but the ton of his responses has changed over the last two months.

I don't know about Wright last night. The club posted pics from Buffalo Wild Wings but I didn't see him in any shots.

As for Costanzo and Onuska - I've gotten the impression that Savard is leaning Costanzo for the starter's role. Whether he says it outright or not, I don't know, but the ton of his responses has changed over the last two months.

Wright was wasn't there,I know because I was.

 

[ohloutsider]

Wright was wasn't there,I know because I was.

Na he was at my place reading the HF boards and munching on Beaver tails!!!

 

[Travis Bickle 77]

I don't know about Wright last night. The club posted pics from Buffalo Wild Wings but I didn't see him in any shots.

As for Costanzo and Onuska - I've gotten the impression that Savard is leaning Costanzo for the starter's role. Whether he says it outright or not, I don't know, but the ton of his responses has changed over the last two months.

I just think its time for Savard to stop "Leaning towards" or "Hinting at it" and make it official. No better time to make it official, new players, new lines, new PP...etc. Costanzo has more than proven he is the guy!

 

[OHLTG]

Na he was at my place reading the HF boards and munching on Beaver tails!!!

Beavertails FTW!!

I just think its time for Savard to stop "Leaning towards" or "Hinting at it" and make it official. No better time to make it official, new players, new lines, new PP...etc. Costanzo has more than proven he is the guy!

100%.

 

[LDN]

Western conference Champs 2023

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Western conference Champs 2023

A trade deadline championship means nothing - now the work starts.

 

[ErnieLeafs]

I agree with this! But the Spits need to make it official that Costanzo is the #1 goalie moving forward. Whatever Onuska's issues are....be it injury, illness, confidence etc. He needs to get his head on straight.

As for Wright being in Windsor last night......I am not too sure about that?

IMO, you roll with Costanzo as #1, and you work hard with Onuska to get him right. We saw what he did last year in the playoffs, and he’s capable of that again. He needs to heal and be built up. He will still play a crucial role down the stretch, and potentially in the playoffs.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Absolute win of a trade deadline getting what we got without having to give up Cristoforo.

Other than the Holmes deal - nothing was an overpayment on our prt.

BB did well.

 

[4 Bobby ORR]

Agree. Really like our acquisitions. Great job by Big Balls Bowler.

 

[spits]

I believe Savard said he's gonna start Wright with Maggio and Harrison. Interesting moving Harrison to the wing.

 

[Knownothing]

I believe Savard said he's gonna start Wright with Maggio and Harrison. Interesting moving Harrison to the wing.

Why load up one line? Especially with Abraham out. Rolling eyes.

Why load up one line? Especially with Abraham out. Rolling eyes.

Lots of time to mix and match to see what works.

 

[ohloutsider]

Why load up one line? Especially with Abraham out. Rolling eyes.

That is only the first shift. Savard will tinker for a few games until he had 3 lines he is comfortable with. That is why I'm not putting too much stock into the 3 games they play this week. Playing 2 Good teams will help flush out which combo is best.