Windsor Spitfires 2023-24 Offseason Thread (Part 3)

[OHLTG]

I’d stick with what we have. Use our assets to bring in guys that’ll be around 25/26 or swap them out for later picks.

I was leaning this way; possibly give Costanzo a last chance to figure it out with either Froggett or Windbiel ready to go if needed.

 

[HockeyPops]

I feel Windbiel will quickly hop Froggett in depth.

I see what you did there.

 

[tomschman]

If his hands catch up to his feet , look out

Hockey sense still up for debate.

Since he played Football until the last 2 seasons, he was not a full-time hockey player. As a sophomore, he was critical piece of St Ignatius offense as a wide receiver. St. Ignatius is a top team in Ohio. He was being heavily recruited by NCAA D-I football teams.

Since, he was successful as a wide receiver, I am certain his hands will catch up.

As far as hockey sense, he played for the Cleveland Jr. Barons, a top Ohio team, but hardly the Marlies or Little Caesar's, etc. I also believe that he is coachable and the hockey sense will develop.

With Size, Speed and Snarl, everything else can be taught.

 

[Knownothing]

Not saying he can’t or won’t, just that there is development ahead. I like the player a lot.

 

[ohloutsider]

Since he played Football until the last 2 seasons, he was not a full-time hockey player. As a sophomore, he was critical piece of St Ignatius offense as a wide receiver. St. Ignatius is a top team in Ohio. He was being heavily recruited by NCAA D-I football teams.

Since, he was successful as a wide receiver, I am certain his hands will catch up.

As far as hockey sense, he played for the Cleveland Jr. Barons, a top Ohio team, but hardly the Marlies or Little Caesar's, etc. I also believe that he is coachable and the hockey sense will develop.

With Size, Speed and Snarl, everything else can be taught.

I was going to mention this but you beat me to it, lol.

Considering how much hockey he has played he is probably much farther ahead in the development curve than most. He will be a steal for whoever picks him in the draft.

 

[dirty12]

Since he played Football until the last 2 seasons, he was not a full-time hockey player. As a sophomore, he was critical piece of St Ignatius offense as a wide receiver. St. Ignatius is a top team in Ohio. He was being heavily recruited by NCAA D-I football teams.

Since, he was successful as a wide receiver, I am certain his hands will catch up.

As far as hockey sense, he played for the Cleveland Jr. Barons, a top Ohio team, but hardly the Marlies or Little Caesar's, etc. I also believe that he is coachable and the hockey sense will develop.

With Size, Speed and Snarl, everything else can be taught.

all the skills and positioning within a system can be taught, understood, then improved. The hockey sense, awareness in any sport would already be noticeably present. 'The puck follows him' does not really happen.
Greentree has it.

 

[OHLTG]

FYI - Savard officially hired on in Toronto.

 

[windsor7]

FYI - Savard officially hired on in Toronto.

It shouldn't be for defense...

 

[punch1943]

It shouldn't be for defense...

It isn’t.
Would they bring in Quenneville? Perhaps as part owner/coach.

 

[Cherrydon]

That may explain the quick early signings of so many including the fliers.

 

[Cherrydon]

He is still not eligible as per recent article although many teams have asked. He may be setting a future elsewhere from the NHL. Never know, who'd thought Babcock would volunteer at a university to coach lol

 

[Teflon]

Big surprise about savard lol. Quenvilles status is still no contact. That came from a guy in the show, the nhl wont allow teams to contact him.

 

[scokan]

don't think it was that much of a surprise, it's been rumored for weeks..
dont think it was the best of hire considering he didn't do much for the pp with Calgary, enough with the leaf talk though, lol
be interesting in what decision is being made regarding our own HC, are we having to wait until July for this announcement?

 

[OHLTG]

The last I heard was any time now (late June). I guess it'll be a day-by-day thing until it happens.

 

[I Loveallsports]

Probably around the same time wolves name there's

 

[punch1943]

Great win for Paul Maurice last night. In his on ice interview he thanked the Langlois clan from Lasalle who I assume were his billets when he was here. Class act.

 

[Teflon]

The Langlois clan are the family his sister married into. We Lived a few doors down for a long time. Great to see him win it, so deserved! Paul literally breathes hockey. Another person with a Windsor connection having great success in hockey. Something about this town that produces some very successful hockey people!

Great win for Paul Maurice last night. In his on ice interview he thanked the Langlois clan from Lasalle who I assume were his billets when he was here. Class act.

 

[OHL 17]

Now it would be terrific if Pete De Boer were to put a stamp on his great career with a cup victory.

 

[scokan]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1805975580405276952

 

[windsor7]

Sudbury announced a new coach...

 

[OHLTG]

Spits have released their pre-season schedule, including a pair of "special locations" (both home):

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806387275615633512

 

[windsor7]

Spits have released their pre-season schedule, including a pair of "special locations" (both home):

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806387275615633512

Save the "budget "...

 

[ohloutsider]

Save the "budget "...

Not even sure what you mean by this???
It will cost more money to take the team on the " road" and less opportunities for ticket sales.

 

[Bourne]

Not even sure what you mean by this???
It will cost more money to take the team on the " road" and less opportunities for ticket sales.

Grasping at straws to desperately turn anything into a negative

 

[OHLTG]

It's essentially a road game so... bus usage, any road expenses, less ticket sales from fans. How does this save on the budget? If anything, it's more expensive.