Windsor Spitfires 2023-24 Offseason Thread (Part 3)
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I liked him as well however with 9 D signed already with the expectation Windsor drafts a Euro dman assuming 06 born too,would make 10 D plus the strong possibility of an OA dman,just don't see the room for him.
Already Windsor has 2 -05 born,4 06 born,2-07 born and 1-08 born signed,and if the scenarios happen as I pointed there is no room for him.
Time will tell.
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Noice the Buds have let Boucher go ( was their offensive coach.) Mark Savard being touted as the replacement…
OHLTG
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Realistically, they have...
Eichler
Cristoforo
Woodall
Walton
Winegard
Hjelholt
Lavigne
Manzo
Hicks
Evans
OA
Import?
Evans
There will be competition in camp but a lot still rides on any trades and the Import Draft. Do I think Evans has a shot? Yes. Is it longer than others? Yes.
Other than Walton & Winegard we are overall really small at D. Winegard is at best a 6-7 D Do the Spits trade a 06 to size up? as offensive D we have several with Cristoforo, Woodall as well as 07 Manzo. Manzo still 16 until August With Winegard not a shoe in that leaves only Walton with size currently.
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So the Spits have 2 Evans now??? The D you mentioned 2 or 3 of them are OHL caliber.
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D needs the biggest overhaul. Theres a few on that list that arent ohl caliber imho. Bit of issue with size too. Lots to sort out there.
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OHLTG
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Yep, the one I typed up and the one I accidentally typed again lol It happens and doesn't change the fact.
I liked his game, generally speaking. Big kid, skates well, reliable in his own zone, chips in offensively here and there, big personality, willing to learn. I wish he used his size more; too many chances to make an impact last season and backed away. The potential is certainly there, though.
An OA defender that focuses on D and a high potential Euro 2-way defender is a must.
Agree. Will see which import will report since these are always predetermined with consulting the player/family/agents. Could Bowler target a younger prospect or a NHL drafted player whom may only be here a season?
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Realistically, I can see Toms, Winegard, and Toure being three that are done (graduation or otherwise). Bowler's already said that Eichler should be back. They're not giving up on Walton or Cristoforo, while Woodall is going to be a mainstay, as well.
Import should be someone who is justified at the third spot; don't just take a D because it's a hole. If it's a scoring F, take that. You can always find an OA D, too.
Import should be someone who is justified at the third spot; don't just take a D because it's a hole. If it's a scoring F, take that. You can always find an OA D, too.
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Like Walton and his size. Needs to use that body more, needs a bit of a nasty streak. Thats teachable if hes willing. He gets a shot for sure. A lot depends on who they bring in.
they already have 4 guys like him. hes an 06. it would be like winegard 2.0.
the struggle the spits have is that they have a ton of 4-6 guys, they dont have any d that can play top minutes. its hard for kids to develop when they are constantly defending against the other teams 19 year olds. see cristoforo, he got exposed when being forced to play harder minutes when he wasnt ready.
Manzo, Lavigne, Eichler, Woodall, Walton, Cristoforo
next year none of those guys are top paring guys. even long term walton and woodall are more 4s, well see about the 07s. eichler is a very average import and would not be on a good team but can be fine with this group. need to bring in someone like van vliet fairly cheep to play against the best 19 year olds and save the kids from over use. eichler can do that too, he is what he is, id release him and try to find a better 05 in the leauge but thats me.
ewles, while not high end, would have filedl eichler's shoes and be a better player for a cost effective price and opened up the import pick for a second pick, even if its a high end guy that may not show right away. imports like eichler are a dime a dozen imo
next year none of those guys are top paring guys. even long term walton and woodall are more 4s, well see about the 07s. eichler is a very average import and would not be on a good team but can be fine with this group. need to bring in someone like van vliet fairly cheep to play against the best 19 year olds and save the kids from over use. eichler can do that too, he is what he is, id release him and try to find a better 05 in the leauge but thats me.
ewles, while not high end, would have filedl eichler's shoes and be a better player for a cost effective price and opened up the import pick for a second pick, even if its a high end guy that may not show right away. imports like eichler are a dime a dozen imo
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Breaking: The Spitfires open the 2024-25 season in Saginaw against the Spirit on Wed., Sept 25. The game opens the entire OHL schedule for the season. This is a change from Thursday's info.
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Lol. Release the schedule with trumpets blaring, only to make a change right away. What a joke.
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You gotta love it when a player gets ed-u-Mac-ated on the OHL’S dime. Great to see.
School formerly known as Ryerson University,gets 4 years paid for minimum
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I thought it was the university of Toronto that changed its name to metro?
Ryerson is Toronto Metropolitan University now
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