Windsor Spitfires 2022-23 Season Thread (Part 6)

[hockeylegend11]

With how banged up the Spits are, it makes me wonder if there was a way we could’ve kept O’Flaherty while acquiring Dionicio.

Castles showing glimpses of hope with the depleted lineup, however it’s just embarrassing seeing our guys get tossed around. Spellacy took on the energetic checking role O’Flaherty had with more offensive production and since we lost him, I hate to say it… but the spits offense has gone soft.

At the deadline, it was like “wow, look at all this depth we have”, and last weekend it was “wow, we only have 8 forwards”.

I may get flack for being an OFlaherty cheerleader but he has 1 assist in 31 games and a -24 in Niagara. 11pts in 33 games here, but I love the contribution he brought when he wasn’t on the scoresheet. Niagara couldn’t have had that high of value on him, as we could really use a guy to two that’s just banging guys around.

It just makes the game tougher. Having a Spellacy/O Flaherty on a middle line with a pair of guys that light it up, is just so hard to play against, knowing when you’re not playing defense, you still have to be aware of where everyone is or you’re going to be lit up.

Somehow Morneau has been our most physical forward.

While I did like O'Flaherty, I think what hurt the physicality when Spellacy went down,was the loss of Sobolev a physical guy on the backend for 15-16 games,so Jodoin who would have been perfect
upfront was moved back to D,so basically O'Flaherty out of the mix,ditto Spellacy with injury, and then toss in Sobelev the physicality changed up and down the lineup both upfront and on the D.
I do think for the playoffs you will see Jodoin moved upfront, McManus will be seen more often and some of physicality will return.
Bottom line for me I wish all get healthy, knowing its unlikely Spellacy returns.

 

[hockeylegend11]

Abraham and Harrison were walking around in good spirits last Saturday and didn’t visibly look injured, which doesn’t tell the whole story, but makes me believe they’ll be back soon.

They’re key pieces out of this lineup.

I feel like “we didn’t have our full lineup” is managements excuse for stringing together loss after loss.

While that may be somewhat true, you’re only as good as your last game in my eyes. And if you still don’t have your full lineup come playoff time, too bad.

Also, with Jr B players, playoff games count towards their number?

Seems weird since it doesn’t count towards fight count, or career stats. If Spellacy’s out, id love to see Cole Davis fill a playoff spot.

Once a JrB players team is eliminated from the playoffs they are free to join an OHL team's roster,until such time its 9 games,although just before the NHL season and world Juniors dont count.
Cole Davis has 6 games as an example to give.

 

[DetSpitsFan]

Once a JrB players team is eliminated from the playoffs they are free to join an OHL team's roster,until such time its 9 games,although just before the NHL season and world Juniors dont count.
Cole Davis has 6 games as an example to give.

But they could be “carded” and then play an unlimited number of games, correct?

I remember reading we have one card left? Does anyone know that’s true? Because Davis would be a great option for that, especially if we’re going into the playoffs with a healthy 7D.

 

[Cherrydon]

Mcmanus is the abrasive grit this team may need more than more scoring potential.

 

[hockeylegend11]

But they could be “carded” and then play an unlimited number of games, correct?

I remember reading we have one card left? Does anyone know that’s true? Because Davis would be a great option for that, especially if we’re going into the playoffs with a healthy 7D.

Once their Jr B games are over no need to be carded,not sure if Windsor has a card or not ,if so they will be careful how they spend it right up to the playoffs.

 

[DetSpitsFan]

Mcmanus is the abrasive grit this team may need more than more scoring potential.

Depends on Harrison & Abraham completely. I don’t disagree McManus would be a nice grit addition, especially if it’s true Spellacy’s done. But I think Davis is a more everyday guy. Plus if they can play 9 games as a Jr. b affiliate, we got 8 remaining in McManus, just 3 in Davis.

 

[hockeylegend11]

Depends on Harrison & Abraham completely. I don’t disagree McManus would be a nice grit addition, especially if it’s true Spellacy’s done. But I think Davis is a more everyday guy. Plus if they can play 9 games as a Jr. b affiliate, we got 8 remaining in McManus, just 3 in Davis.

We actually have 6 with Davis,has only played 3 games.

 

[DetSpitsFan]

Once their Jr B games are over no need to be carded,not sure if Windsor has a card or not ,if so they will be careful how they spend it right up to the playoffs.

So guys like Davis who’s signed to Windsor, can play however many OHL playoff games, provided LaSalle has been eliminated?

Thanks to those who know these things willing to share!

We actually have 6 with Davis,has only played 3 games.

Ah gotcha, I read that backwards. Thanks for the clarification!

 

[ohloutsider]

I don't think LaSalle is quite ready to be eliminated yet. They are leading in their series.

 

[hockeylegend11]

So guys like Davis who’s signed to Windsor, can play however many OHL playoff games, provided LaSalle has been eliminated?

Thanks to those who know these things willing to share!


Ah gotcha, I read that backwards. Thanks for the clarification!

Yes re your question about a B player and his availability once his B team is done playing.

I don't think LaSalle is quite ready to be eliminated yet. They are leading in their series.

Very true regarding La Salle,will be interesting to see how things play out.

 

[spits]

I just find it crazy that there is no way to ice a full lineup, you look at the lineups across this league, Windsor is the only team dressing 9 OHL forwards. The 10th forward will get maybe 3 shifts in.

Gonna need Maggio and Wright to carry the team on their shoulders to victory tonight. This is a game they need to win considering Sarnia will beat the SOO.

 

[hockeylegend11]

I just find it crazy that there is no way to ice a full lineup, you look at the lineups across this league, Windsor is the only team dressing 9 OHL forwards. The 10th forward will get maybe 3 shifts in.

Gonna need Maggio and Wright to carry the team on their shoulders to victory tonight. This is a game they need to win considering Sarnia will beat the SOO.

Actually because 7D are dressed and at least 2 of them can play forward I am not concerned even just Jodoin moves up front, just means that 1 of Maggio, Maillet, Wright or Peer is on that line,McLlwain is a good skater so he wont embarrass out there, be more concerned if he couldn't move.

 

[OHLTG]

Savard just updated the injuries...

Harrison is skating and with the club but they're being patient with him. Sliiiiight chance for tomorrow but aiming for maybe next weekend.

Spellacy could return for the OHL Final or Memorial Cup, if they get that far.

Abraham has a "nagging" injury and seems week-to-week.

 

[DetSpitsFan]

I just find it crazy that there is no way to ice a full lineup, you look at the lineups across this league, Windsor is the only team dressing 9 OHL forwards. The 10th forward will get maybe 3 shifts in.

Gonna need Maggio and Wright to carry the team on their shoulders to victory tonight. This is a game they need to win considering Sarnia will beat the SOO.

London will be Sudbury too. Not sure how long it’s been, but according the OHL Site preview, been at least 5 years since Sudbury beat em.

 

[windsor7]

Strong start for Windsor

 

[OHLTG]

Worth noting - last week, when Peer got hurt, they thought it was a broken arm. Turns out it was a bad bone bruise.

 

[Cherrydon]

Great start 4-0, disappointed on Maggio relaxed defense on their first goal. Zero effort to take him skating in after the turnover oh well not my assignment. .

 

[DetSpitsFan]

Gotta shut down Guelph early before they have a chance to get back in. 4-0 is enough to win a game, and it doesn’t feel safe.

 

[DetSpitsFan]

It’s like every time we score a goal it becomes more of a “let’s play less defense” game.

 

[windsor7]

It’s like every time we score a goal it becomes more of a “let’s play less defense” game.

Thats coaching...

 

[Cherrydon]

Really refs??? No call fir the hook on Christopoulis scoring chance shorthanded and then call the trip on Peer.

 

[Cherrydon]

We got away with Maillet's one so that evens that but the momemtum is shifting to a Storm warning

 

[windsor7]

5 goals should be enough right???

 

[Cherrydon]

5 goals should be enough right???

I'm nervous. We looked gassed like it is our 3rd game in 3. McLlwain is dressed so why aren't they they playing him more especially when they had a 4 goal lead.

 

[DetSpitsFan]

I'm nervous. We looked gassed like it is our 3rd game in 3. McLlwain is dressed so why aren't they they playing him more especially when they had a 4 goal lead.

He did cough it up which lead to the first goal, but most the time our 10th or 11th forward will see about 90seconds of ice time.