Windsor Spitfires 2023-24 Season Thread (Part 3)

[OHLTG]

I'm so confused right now. It's a solid return and gives Bowler three 2nds in 2024... but why Mancini to Flint? Did he ask to be traded?

 

[TheGremlin]

Mancini was the last guy i wanted dealt of our OAs. He was the perfect partner for Christoforo. Now i’m a bit more worried if that’s going to hurt his defensive development.

 

[OHLTG]

I've said for a while now that Bowler is quiet as can be, but then pulls a "surprise!" It's happened the last two seasons and it's going to happen now, apparently.

 

[OMG67]

Mancini was the last guy i wanted dealt of our OAs. He was the perfect partner for Christoforo. Now i’m a bit more worried if that’s going to hurt his defensive development.

That is an outstanding return though. You can’t worry too much about it when you get a 2nd and 3rd for him. That is what Schmidt went for.

 

[punch1943]

Mancini was the last guy i wanted dealt of our OAs. He was the perfect partner for Christoforo. Now i’m a bit more worried if that’s going to hurt his defensive development.

Perhaps that 2nd might lead to a deal for a top goal prospect or a solid young D-MAN

 

[ohloutsider]

Well that came out of left field. Best D gone. Lottery pick here we come.

 

[windsor7]

I'm so confused right now. It's a solid return and gives Bowler three 2nds in 2024... but why Mancini to Flint? Did he ask to be traded?

That just weakened the team..

 

[punch1943]

Well that came out of left field. Best D gone. Lottery pick here we come.

Lottery pick is where we are now. That 2nd in 24 might get us a much better goal tender.

 

[OHLTG]

I'm not sold that Bowler's anywhere near done.

 

[4 Bobby ORR]

 

[windsor7]

I'm not sold that Bowler's anywhere near done.

He better make a lot of calls...

 

[scokan]

a bit odd that flint would pay that kinda price being a borderline playoff team when they just shipped out Hayes and Kressler

 

[OMG67]

a bit odd that flint would pay that kinda price being a borderline playoff team when they just shipped out Hayes and Kressler

Agreed. Seems very odd. Essentially they traded Kressler for Mancini and a 3rd…

 

[4 Bobby ORR]

Having Niagara & Peterborough's seconds almost equivolent to us picking 3 first rounders.

 

[punch1943]

I'm not sold that Bowler's anywhere near done.

AND no cards used. Toss that 2nd into the Peer deal and it might get us a very good young goaltender or D-man

 

[OMG67]

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Having Niagara & Peterborough's seconds almost equivolent to us picking 3 first rounders.

Ottawa has a comp pick in there at 22nd I believe.

 

[Cherrydon]

I bet 74 is saying ohhhhh sh------t

 

[RayzorIsDull]

Mancini was the last guy i wanted dealt of our OAs. He was the perfect partner for Christoforo. Now i’m a bit more worried if that’s going to hurt his defensive development.

This year is pretty cooked as it is. They most likely will be in the lottery. This is going to be a long rebuild likely no playoffs next year. Will get better for 25-26 hopefully when Greentree is 19, Spellacy improves, Davis is 19 and Cristoforo figures it out.

 

[windsor7]

I bet 74 is saying ohhhhh sh------t

He won't care
He still be the same either way. Soft

 

[Cherrydon]

New D pairing for 74 is the goalie who is not starting the game and will be staying back full time.

 

[windsor7]

New D pairing for 74 is the goalie who is not starting the game and will be staying back full time.

Lol

 

[spits]

This year is pretty cooked as it is. They most likely will be in the lottery. This is going to be a long rebuild likely no playoffs next year. Will get better for 25-26 hopefully when Greentree is 19, Spellacy improves, Davis is 19 and Cristoforo figures it out.

LOL they will make the playoffs next year. I assume Bowler gonna use some of those 2nds to bring in some players in the offseason/next season. Gonna get a top 10 pick in the Import draft. Look at the conference, most teams will be rebuilding next year. This is the youngest, most inexperienced D in the league, will be better next year.

 

[nelli27]

Great return Spits for Mancini!

 

[DetSpitsFan]

The return for Peer should be good. Not sure what I am missing but the SOO gave up a 2nd, 3rd and a 4th plus Sirizzotti for Jacob Frasca. What the heck? Sirizzotti has been nearly as productive as him.

Peer has better numbers. I am expecting at minimum a 2nd and a 3rd plus an OA.

Frasca is projected for 33 points this season per EP. Point a game last year so potential is there but that seems like a steep price.

 

[DetSpitsFan]

With Sarnia and Flint moving players out then Windsor might be 8th by default. Now if Windsor does move some players out then a lottery pick is likely in the cards. I'm OK with it either way as long as they stay competitive.

Joey seemed OK yesterday but hard to be good with little or no support. Team D could use some help but it needs to be future driven. Coaching and kids listening are sometimes a problem. I can't see a coach telling these kids if you are in trouble in the corner throw it in front of the net. There was a lot of that yesterday. I'm starting to warm up to Eichler. He's young and definitely showing signs of improvement. He's showing a strong case to keep him around. Zhugin on the other hand has not shown much.

Next few days will be tough on these kids. Being on a team that is in sell mode has them looking over their shoulder. Be real nice when this is over and we can just talk about hockey. Be safe.

Eichler has grown on me a bunch as well. I like Zhugin too, but want to see more out of him. That being said, either of those should offer something in return if our import draft pick turns out to be worthwhile.