Windsor Spitfires 2023-24 Off-Season Thread (Part 2)

[SoupNazi]

Continued from Windsor Spitfires 2023-24 Off-Season Thread

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[punch1943]

Ahh finally a new thread. Can’t wait to see our first pick

 

[nelli27]

OHL CUP FINAL TODAY (Oakville vs Vaughn)...Chl tv/app, 2:00 pm. FREE

Something tells me that you guys might be interested in watching this game...

 

[OHLTG]

OHL CUP FINAL TODAY (Oakville vs Vaughn)...Chl tv/app, 2:00 pm. FREE

Something tells me that you guys might be interested in watching this game...

Watching this now... the commentators just said "Nyman will be a top pick in this year's draft." Slip? Knows something we don't?

 

[nelli27]

Watching this now... the commentators just said "Nyman will be a top pick in this year's draft." Slip? Knows something we don't?

Not sure... maybe they assume he's OHL bound. I like the Di Iorio kid. But I'm no scout... Just finished watching the first too. Nyman reminds me of Victor Mete.
Entertaining hockey.

 

[OHLTG]

Not sure... maybe they assume he's OHL bound. I like the Di Iorio kid. But I'm no scout... Just finished watching the first too. Nyman reminds me of Victor Mete.
Entertaining hockey.

I was impressed with Nyman's skating and exits from the zone. Seems to be in control whenever he has the puck. Belchetz is massive and mobile, makes creative plays, but not overly flashy. It's been a fun watch.

 

[OHLTG]

I didn't realize they were 15-minute periods.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

Watching this now... the commentators just said "Nyman will be a top pick in this year's draft." Slip? Knows something we don't?

You can still be a top pick and not be the 1st pick overall.

 

[OHLTG]

You can still be a top pick and not be the 1st pick overall.

I'm referring to the talk that he's going stateside.

 

[windsor7]

Watching this now... the commentators just said "Nyman will be a top pick in this year's draft." Slip? Knows something we don't?

Not at all

 

[RayzorIsDull]

I'm referring to the talk that he's going stateside.

Then what were you alluding to when you said a slip or something we don't know.

 

[OHLTG]

Then what were you alluding to when you said a slip or something we don't know.

The talk has been Nyman not going the OHL route, so for them to say he will be a top pick in the draft made me go "hmmm."

 

[OHLTG]

Belchetz named Player of the Tournament for the OHL Cup.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

The talk has been Nyman not going the OHL route, so for them to say he will be a top pick in the draft made me go "hmmm."

He would undoubtedly be a top-4 player and the top defender in the draft had he decided to go OHL, that’s likely what they were alluding to.

 

[OHLTG]

He would undoubtedly be a top-4 player and the top defender in the draft had he decided to go OHL, that’s likely what they were alluding to.

That's fair; may have just been the wrong phrasing.

 

[windsor7]

That's fair; may have just been the wrong phrasing.

Or reading way too far into it..

 

[bobber]

Belchetz named Player of the Tournament for the OHL Cup.

Belchetz is massive for a 15 year old. He will be a handful to cover in the OHL.

 

[Knownothing]

Belchetz is massive for a 15 year old. He will be a handful to cover in the OHL.

Haven’t seen him play much. What I have seen is a ho hum compete level. Skating is just ok. Have to wonder how much of his success is size domination / advantage. But that’s what scouts are for.

 

[bobber]

Haven’t seen him play much. What I have seen is a ho hum compete level. Skating is just ok. Have to wonder how much of his success is size domination / advantage. But that’s what scouts are for.

Me either. Just saw him today on the tube. Kid must have some talent to pick up top player of the OHL Cup. Also to be ranked where he is. Scouts must see something. I go with their knowledge first.

 

[Teflon]

His size may be what’s skewing your perception. He also treads lightly due to his size. Imho id pick him if i was Bowler.

 

[Knownothing]

100%

Winger though. I think Spits can use a C more

 

[Knownothing]

Hard to pass on the size and skill combo but might be inclined to take Wass or Valentini 1st.

 

[Teflon]

I hear ya but how do you go against size/tenacity/fierceness when the team needs it badly. I think you can get a center with the early 2nd round pick. Thats if you get a D man in euro draft and more with the next few picks.

 

[Knownothing]

Does he have tenacity and fierceness though? That’s what not real evident but haven’t seen much of his play

 

[Knownothing]

If they take him, they’ll have size up front with Greentree, Spellacy, Nesbitt. I think Nesbitt might become a handful as he matures. Never backed down as a 16yo. Reminds me a bit of Austin Watson at 16.