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

[Travis Bickle 77]

Beggars can't be choosers

Captain Cringe Strikes Again!!

 

[SpItFiReZ]

How in the world would we not want Aron Kiviharju? Elite player who would becomes our best D by a country mile and one of the better D in the league. Move Cristoforo for a shutdown guy since Woodall likely wouldn’t fetch much.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

I understand what you're trying to say. Does this have more to do with what the Sputs have on D though? Reports were he had a very average 22-23 and this year he has played 20 total games.

I would also say the idea of Cristoforo being traded for a shutdown D seems more like a wish. The consensus here is he had an absolutely terrible year. Now they can trade him for a shutdown D?? I can only imagine if he got traded and killed it. I guess it's possible. Look at DeAngelis this year.....

 

[Knownothing]

Ideally wouldn’t it be better to grab an 07?

 

[HockeyPops]

If you can land a first round NHL talent, you don't ask questions.

 

[punch1943]

The Attack have parted ways with coaches Darren Rumble and Sean Teakle. A search for a new coaching staff will begin immediately

 

[ohloutsider]

If you can land a first round NHL talent, you don't ask questions.

Yes agreed.
I do find it funny that we are dissecting an import draft pick 2 months before the draft when so much can change in that time. The negative response gets read by everyone in his camp so why even send vibes we don't want him here? Not only him but others may sidestep coming here and yes players and family and agents read this stuff so why drive players interest in another direction? Rant over.

 

[windsor7]

The Attack have parted ways with coaches Darren Rumble and Sean Teakle. A search for a new coaching staff will begin immediately

Instead of waiting around...

 

[punch1943]

Looks like Spits expect most of draft picks to show

 

[spitsfan24]

Orientation camp rosters were just released. Maybe it's just me, but I can't say I expected to see Garden, Gram, and (especially) Windbiel all attending.

Is it normal for Americans to come to this camp even if they're not interested in signing? My memory is failing me right now.

 

[hockeylegend11]

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Looks like Spits expect most of draft picks to show

Only 1 player not showing up at orientation camp 5th round pick dman Sam Wathier an American born who is scheduled to play for US development team in the USHL

 

[ohloutsider]

Orientation camp rosters were just released. Maybe it's just me, but I can't say I expected to see Garden, Gram, and (especially) Windbiel all attending.

Is it normal for Americans to come to this camp even if they're not interested in signing? My memory is failing me right now.

They will come for the ice time and to check things out but most don't show for the main selection camp in August.

 

[windsor7]

Orientation camp rosters were just released. Maybe it's just me, but I can't say I expected to see Garden, Gram, and (especially) Windbiel all attending.

Is it normal for Americans to come to this camp even if they're not interested in signing? My memory is failing me right now.

What coach will run it...

 

[RayzorIsDull]

I believe you're thinking too much about this. Sarnia fans aren't happy with their team very often and they have a great history of getting imports. I would think the player parents and representative care much more about who the coach is and the team they are coming to. This is no different except on a much higher level college basketball or football have larger following and have sicko fans. Look no further than message board geniuses on Twitter. If a player is going to read a board and have questions about the franchise instead of talking to actual people he's probably not going to like his future if he's an aspiring pro.

 

[Smithsy]

Anyone else hearing the name Aron Kiviharju to the Spitfires or is it just me?

Via trade? He was drafted by Kitchener in the import draft last year I believe.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

Via trade? He was drafted by Kitchener in the import draft last year I believe.

He was I guess it would depend on if Kitchener kept the rights to him or Pobezal. Still think the Spits should make 2 selections.

 

[LeProspector]

Via trade? He was drafted by Kitchener in the import draft last year I believe.

Believe they released his rights when they got Sale.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

Believe they released his rights when they got Sale.

Can't they keep his rights since both imports were NHL 1st round picks?

 

[OHLTG]

If you can land a first round NHL talent, you don't ask questions.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have him here. It would just require some reshuffling of the roster because we have Cristoforo/Woodall in the same roles.

Oh, and per the KW Record - "For those wondering, the Rangers no longer have the rights to Danish-born defenceman Aron Kiviharju. Kitchener selected the rearguard in the second round of this year’s CHL import draft. Kiviharju is a highly-prized prospect that is expected to go in the first round of next year’s NHL draft but is currently sidelined until January with an injury."

 

[windsor7]

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have him here. It would just require some reshuffling of the roster because we have Cristoforo/Woodall in the same roles.

Oh, and per the KW Record - "For those wondering, the Rangers no longer have the rights to Danish-born defenceman Aron Kiviharju. Kitchener selected the rearguard in the second round of this year’s CHL import draft. Kiviharju is a highly-prized prospect that is expected to go in the first round of next year’s NHL draft but is currently sidelined until January with an injury."

Pass..

 

[Cherrydon]

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have him here. It would just require some reshuffling of the roster because we have Cristoforo/Woodall in the same roles.

Oh, and per the KW Record - "For those wondering, the Rangers no longer have the rights to Danish-born defenceman Aron Kiviharju. Kitchener selected the rearguard in the second round of this year’s CHL import draft. Kiviharju is a highly-prized prospect that is expected to go in the first round of next year’s NHL draft but is currently sidelined until January with an injury."

Agree with you. We have 2 similar D sized players same age Woodall I'd keep as he didn't play much rookie year and is blossoming into a real asset. Cristoforo has repressed and whether it is all him or circumstances, may at least fetch some return but we need to rid 1 to male room for a 1st class import D if they have a similar style. Honestly Cristoforo could use a change of scenery as a D. Now move him to forward and he might be worth keeping since his efforts offensively deep outshine his D play by a country mile.

 

[LeProspector]

Having Ethan Garden in camp is huge, no? Building a relationship at minimum.

 

[hockeylegend11]

Having Ethan Garden in camp is huge, no? Building a relationship at minimum.

Agree about having Garden at rookie camp and building relationships, though last year Easton Pace was here too only American born player drafted last season of their 11 picks ,shortly after rookie camp he committed to Colorado College and I doubt we see him here this coming camp in August.
Having 3 of the 4 Americans that we drafted this past draft coming here is a good thing and we shall see how things go.
Would not surprise me if the goalie returns for main camp,as for Gardner and the dman would be pleasantly surprised if both came to main camp.

 

[DetSpitsFan]

Spits Alum, Dionicio, put up 4 assists in Saginaws 4-2 win over London last night. Giving him 17 points in 16 playoff games.

On the other hand OA Alex Christopoulos only has 7 points in 16 playoff games with Saginaw, with 3 goals, although he is on 3rd line minutes.

Hopefully we’ll get some signees after the orientation

 

[spits]

Aron Kiviharju would be a huge get, and some here are complaining or commenting 'pass'. Ya, this board is a joke lmao. Kiviharju is expected to be a first round NHL pick and would probably be here for two years. He would instantly be one of the best d man on the team and one of the better D man in the entire league. Some are just on here to criticize everything the team does, even if it's good.