OHLTG
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2nd rd - D Noah Caswell. 5'11 175 from Waterloo Wolves. 17 points or something in 33 games. Was their captain at some point, too.
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Regardless it's tough sledding for these guys to carve out a role. The only 2 the Spits "hit" on are Alec Stewart and Matthew Tovell
OHLTG
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These could be LaSalle-bound kids, too. If Manzo makes the Spitfires, it gives the Vipers some help.
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Third pick - F Matteo Vilardi. 5'11 170 out of Windsor Jr Spitfires. 29 points in 34 games.
Any relation to Francesco or Gabe?
Now I’m not certain what the roster will look like this season, but it sounds like there are a lot of high potential options, and it very well may be a “earn your spot” kinda year.
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I don't know about potential relations; could be cousins or something?! Agreed on the "earn your spot" idea. A buddy was asking about that earlier and I said "you load up the prospects now and see who wins in camp."
Just watched this kid all week here in the soo for the all ontarios. Very disappointed we didn't take him. There were a number of kids on that waterloo team that could have been taken that weren't. Caswell was very impressive.
Did everything really well.
Need a experienced coaching staff that knows what r doing behind the bench..
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Chances are he'll spend some time in Jr B and get called up when needed. Play the game the right way, develop, and lead by example. He's clearly got an ability to become a future leader. You can never have too many of those types.
Not surprised Kapageridis went early,he and the Gates kid interested me the most,Kapageradis goes 2nd to Sarnia and Gates goes 7th,Windsor clearly targeted a goalie with their 1st pick,and it appears their 2nd pick a dman may eventually play here,time will certainly tell but all reports suggest a good pick,with this draft one never knows and I am not being smart saying that.
3rd selection a local forward who even played up a Jr C for a game and scored,tells me he will have a shot making La Salle,develop furthur and see what happens.
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Wed., July 3 starting at 11am. Windsor has the third overall pick.
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Comments from the Spitfires in the WStar tonight - looks like Caswell and Vilardi (no relation to Gabe) are going to get some seasoning in Jr B. Newlove could join them; he was brought in for goaltending depth.
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Will the Spitfires be holding an orientation camp this year? I notice some OHL teams are doing so.
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They did last year so it wouldn't shock me to hear some announcement in next week or two.
Some early NHL mock drafts for top 16 picks has Greentree going to Red Wings. They could use his size up front.
With no coach, who will be running the camp?
What system will the prospects be oriented to?
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For all I know, they could have an orientation day where the draft picks come in and get a tour of the facilities, notes on what's expected of them, etc.
I am sure Torres will run the orientation day being a skill development guy. It is more of a players to "come and
see the facilities and ice" more than anything. Gives Bowler a chance to gauge serious of potential signings and placement.
see the facilities and ice" more than anything. Gives Bowler a chance to gauge serious of potential signings and placement.
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