Windsor Spitfires 2023-24 Season Thread (Part 2)
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You might wanna get an eraser for that paper if it’s telling you the Spits can push for top 6. As far as Toms goes, it was decent value but to expect he would truly have any noticeable, positive impact on the squad….well I mean, on paper maybe. On the actual ice or scoreboard? No. The results speak for themselves.
My fear is Eichler gets steamrolled and possibly injured until he finds that balance. I still have hope for him long term. What caused Abraham's wrist injury, a slash that was owed to him for his efforts . Reep what you sow.
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I see a TON of "fire smith! fire bowler! fire the savages!" on here, which suggests it's not all on the players.. and, thus, suggests Toms' potential impact would be greater with another leader behind the bench. How much greater? That's anyone's guess.
Eichler is less likely to get steamrolled than Abraham; he's a solidly built kid and seems to enjoy the potential for chaos. Abraham's tiny... like his 5'8 168 listing seems exaggerated to me. That said, if someone doesn't like what Abraham is doing, drop the gloves and swing. This "I'm gonna slash you in retaliation" stuff is weak.
What poster on here honestly doesn't think they would be a better coach right now? Anyone of us would start players on the pine ride. That is where I hold the staff responsible. If you think they are not playing the systems, either the systems are at fault or the lack of players executing the systems are at fault. Both ways it is the coaching staff's fault. 
time. BB do the honorable thing and dismiss at least Smith and Delmore and take the bench yourself to see if the cast of characters you assembled are worth a sh-t or you are the reason. Noone left to point fingers at this point
time. BB do the honorable thing and dismiss at least Smith and Delmore and take the bench yourself to see if the cast of characters you assembled are worth a sh-t or you are the reason. Noone left to point fingers at this pointWorks both ways with weak shit. Though I'm sure u turn a blind eye..
It's on everyone..
Worst Spitfires season was first year 17 wins. Boy sitting at 4 wins that number is a long way off 
I think it’s pretty obvious they’d all play better with a better coach. Soo fans were all saying to move Toms early on though and he was a local boy. Different coach? 3A -6 in 12 games on a contender. Like Spits fans, Ive seen him a bit over the years. Never impressed. Mancini though? With the way the Spits have been playing D I’d almost take Mancini over Dionicio straight up. Unless he mentally checks out. This has got to be a pretty tough go for him and Zhugin right now.
Abraham has always been just a punk. Flint has something similar in Giroux. Most teams do nowadays unfortunately. If you drop the gloves with Abraham you’re just gonna be standing there with your gloves off while he stands behind a linesman and yaps until the next time he can slash you after a whistle and repeat the process.
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OHLTG
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The impression I got from Mancini after Thursday's game was that it was very, very tough to leave Saginaw given both on and off ice situations. However, his game is the style Windsor was looking for and the coaches told him to do his thing. I hope that, should Saginaw win the league or the Memorial Cup, they include Mancini and Zhugin in the festivities. That would be a solid "thank you" for this.
It would actually be a good thing if the Spits get completely blown out tonight because ownership or Bowler would have no choice but to fire Smith. A win and they might hold off which is not what we want. There is going to be 5,000 + at this game and the crowd will be more vocal than usual if they are getting blown out.
Nothing against Smith personally, I don't know him but many have stated he's a very nice guy, but this is a business. Being a head coach just isn't for everyone, and definitely not for him in the OHL. Damage is being done to the organization by keeping him. The development of players is being stunted I know I keep stating this, but the longer he stays the bigger risk you have in players requesting out. What happens if Greentree has enough and wants out? Something that could happen if Smith remains the coach.
The worst team in OHL history allowed 435 goals. The Spitfires are on pace to allow 405 goals. Quite literally one pace to be the worst teams in OHL history. Now the team isn't good, but the roster isn't this bad where they are closing in one being a top 5 worst OHL team in history.
Nothing against Smith personally, I don't know him but many have stated he's a very nice guy, but this is a business. Being a head coach just isn't for everyone, and definitely not for him in the OHL. Damage is being done to the organization by keeping him. The development of players is being stunted I know I keep stating this, but the longer he stays the bigger risk you have in players requesting out. What happens if Greentree has enough and wants out? Something that could happen if Smith remains the coach.
The worst team in OHL history allowed 435 goals. The Spitfires are on pace to allow 405 goals. Quite literally one pace to be the worst teams in OHL history. Now the team isn't good, but the roster isn't this bad where they are closing in one being a top 5 worst OHL team in history.
Hope he has a thick skin. Our goalie pipeline ends with him and don't want to break another spirit. Remember Downey and Costanzo both ranked at the top of the prospect goalies their draft years. A couple of seasons with the Spits defense structure and drifted to the abyss Goaltending is 90 % confidence. Something you can't maintain for long backstopping the S--tfires.
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Shame on Smith for throwing the kid under the bus. I don’t care if he’s the 2nd coming of GEORGE VEZINA with what he has in front of him he doesn’t stand a chance.
Maybe
just maybe
smith is fired
the spits turn it around somewhat
enought to sneakin at 8
play Kitchener in first round and return the favour from last year
wishful thinking
but you never know,,,,,!!
just maybe
smith is fired
the spits turn it around somewhat
enought to sneakin at 8
play Kitchener in first round and return the favour from last year
wishful thinking
but you never know,,,,,!!
The whole coaching staff needs to be fired..Maybe
just maybe
smith is fired
the spits turn it around somewhat
enought to sneakin at 8
play Kitchener in first round and return the favour from last year
wishful thinking
but you never know,,,,,!!
I'm not even worried about a playoff berth this year. Just provide somewhat of a competitive effort.Maybe
just maybe
smith is fired
the spits turn it around somewhat
enought to sneakin at 8
play Kitchener in first round and return the favour from last year
wishful thinking
but you never know,,,,,!!
Coaching: Easier to replace than an entire team and/or a GM. Start there and keep going if we need to.
Abraham: a pest, I used to love him but his productivity is minimal, and he doesn’t seem to be a leader which you start to need out of those 04’s.
Costanzo: pulled after several brutal losses, and then so sick he’s not dressed back to back games? I like Joey, I’d love him as our guy for the next two-theee seasons but… I’m afraid he’s heading
out. And I can’t blame him.
Abraham: a pest, I used to love him but his productivity is minimal, and he doesn’t seem to be a leader which you start to need out of those 04’s.
Costanzo: pulled after several brutal losses, and then so sick he’s not dressed back to back games? I like Joey, I’d love him as our guy for the next two-theee seasons but… I’m afraid he’s heading
out. And I can’t blame him.
OHLTG
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Cole Davis is on the upswing for sure. Great job kid! Froggett solid so far. Either the Spits are playing great or the Rangers are in low gear tonight 3rd period will tell the tale
No pp for rangers yet.
I'm sure that won't be mentioned by someone later as it's usually against Windsor..
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