Another home loss. I have to disagree with the posts about the effort. They are working hard, competing, they just don't have the goal scoring or defense. A few guys just dog it, ie. Smith, but most guys are hustling. They have no problem, generating offensive zone time just can't generate a ton of grade A scoring chances. Getting Christopoulis will help that but he's just one guy.
The goaltending has been horrendous. Just more poor goaltending tonight, I think Kingston scored two goals on shots from bad angles that snuck in. Need to get some saves. Need more from guys like Abraham and Maillet. I think Maillet has checked out, he doesn't seem as engaged as last year. I expected more from Spellacy who has zero points.
This is a rebuild year. The team isn't quite as bad as shown so far, (they're going to win more than 10 games lmao) but this team is going nowhere. The organization will finally get to make some high draft picks after picking at the end of the 1st round the last few years. Also, should net a top 15 pick in the Import draft which usually lands you an NHL drafted player.
There are some bright spots, if Greentree keeps producing at this level he'll be the highest drafted Spitfire since Vilardi. Woodall and Walton are rookies that look good and should continue to improve. It's a young defense not counting Jodoin. Basically, the D core is: four rookies, one 2nd year player, and one 3rd year player.
As I said before, what makes this rebuild difficult is the fact they did not win a playoff game in the 'go for it' year last year. That angers me a lot more than the 1-5 start to this season. If I were Bowler I would be listening to offers on someone like Dionicio who can net the strongest return.
I have been thinking almost identically. Need more from Maillet and Abraham. Honestly, I think Maillet holds more value than Peer in a trade, and from a lineup card perspective he’s my OA that goes.
I think Spellacy will get going but he’s off to a slow start. I think coaching and systems are playing a part but the on ice chemistry seems off. I think the lines could be shaken up better from an outsiders perspective.
Sure could the Spits surprise? Of course. Is this our year? Everything so far tells me no.
Let’s figure out this OA thing and build for next year.
Jodoin holds the least trade value, provides some protection on the backend, management thinks high of him. Assuming He stays. Unless we find a veteran OA D on the cheap that we know would be a better leader, just need to keep him from the bad penalties.
Peer, flashy, but noted not physical, great speed, I think there’s buyers - but his value is lower than Maillet.
Maillet - great well rounded player, off to a slow start, but we know he can produce. Great PK and Faceoff Guy, would be a big depth piece on a contender.
Christo - may be concerns with his injury, seems to get less attention than Maillet, but I think he’s more valuable here.
I say let’s get some picks, we got a solid young core. I like Walton, I like Woodall, I like Winegard. All are hopeful IMO. Add in Christoforo and that’s a good D group. Eichler - I love his physicality, but he’s hit first mentality, which is fine… when it doesn’t put you out of position.
Wish Sobo was still here as well. Does Niagara do trade backs? Lol. Gimme Peer, Christo and Sobo Lol.
Since this years rough start my mind goes forward.
04 OAs? Abraham, Dionicio, Castle - I think all return. Dionicio the one that may graduate.
Morneau and Smith get let loose.
That’s a good crop of guys. Castle pending. Has promise, I just need to see more to be sold on him
