From what I saw of Holmes last year, zero regrets. Lol.
For as weak as Peer is with the puck, he took advantage of Kingston a few times in the same fashion. Also good to see Peer log some goals, he’s been on some bad luck, hope it turns around
Spellacy was amped up tonight, love to see it.
I’m still not sure on no-goalie interference on that 4th one. Rules a goal initially so hard to over turn but bumping into Costanzo is what led the puck to shift in. Also wasn’t sure what Bowler and Torres were upset about in the scramble. Slewfoot maybe? I also didn’t think Spellacy deserved the penalty shot, but it’s OHL reffing.
Goals 2 & 3? Results of us being pushed back for lazy icing calls.. in the first period. Those responsible? Smith & Castle. Go figure. Sorry, I’ll take Martin these days. Not a super bright future, but there’s a bigger window for improvement and contribution.
Costanzo kept us in it and made some massive saves. It feels weird to give the goalie props in a 6-4 game, but I can’t fault him for his efforts tonight.
I don’t mind Bowler behind the bench at all right now. He needs change and he’s back there trying to get something going. He’s holding guys responsible and he’s mad we’re about to be 5-20, I would be too. I’ll take that over silence.
I’d bet He’ll be there Sunday too. Would be a stretch to hire an assistant and have them start on the road with no briefing or familiarity with the players first.
Agree with all of what you have posted, don't think Bowler will rush to get other coaches here,do the due diligence.
That being said I am done with both Colton Smith and Aiden Castle,the 2-04 born wingers have brought nothing to the table this season,very disappointing, Smith last scored 15 games ago,only 4 on the season,last year he had 22 in 63 games,Castle hasn't scored in 13,has 2 on the season,19 total last season,pretty sad imo,when you have a 1st rounder in Castle and a 2nd rounder in Smith with 7 and 6 points each,and you have a 15th rounder in Noah Morneau who has 7 points same stats as Castle and better defensively then both Smith and Castle.You can toss in the fact that 4th rounder Cole Davis and 2 years younger has more points and goals then Smith and Castle combined and twice the jam to boot.
Another player I am concerned about is 19 year Ryan Abraham, has really struggled lately 0 points in his last 7,did have 5 in previous 3 before these 7 but his game has cratred, I was hoping and still do that he returns to form ie last year before his injury, 25 points in last 17 games before his season ending injury.
As for last night even though disappointing results wise was pleased they didn't quit,most of them that is when down 4-1 in the 1st period.A couple of lucky goals against and a disputed one wasn't cool,Joey needs have back to back good games.
As for tomorrow 's game in Ottawa,I expect Michelone in goal for this one,1 because he is due in,2 he is from Kanata suburb of Ottawa a homecoming of sorts and 3rdly he has played well in 3 of his last 4 road starts.
Other changes I would make would be ,Castle,Smith,Toms out and Martin,Struthers and Winegard in.