Windsor Spitfires 2024-25 Season Thread, Part II

[Cherrydon]

We would have to finish 1st in the Western division to have a shot at a second round win without facing 1 or 2 from the Midwest where the run is liklely to cease with the current team. I would not spend on this year unless player is returning liklely next year. I would sell and try and set up likley OAS for next year so we're not overpaying for them next year. Hard to judge any goalie with this defense. Took JC 3 years of this D to grow thick enough skin and compensate his game adjusting to this team. Froggett could be stellar on a London and 5 gaa here. Young goalies left out to dry We've seen for several seasons. Fix the D for now and next year is priority 1. 1 average night by our goalie and almost guaranteed to lose. Offense sputtering and you can't outscore your defense going down the stretch with consistent success. Not rocket science. Same plan for any hockey team in any league. Defense wins cups of all brands.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

I hope the Spits get Froggett more starts. He was solid in his last start. I hate that he is not being used. He has shown potential in preseason. His lack of playing time has him turning into another Brock Beier.

If Froggett were to develop, he could be another potential trade piece next year. Another scenario would be to trade Costanzo next year for a OA D. However, right now, due to lack of playing time, Froggett has little trade value.

Wouldn't he have to play a lot? He's not that young anymor. Based upon very little game experience and not much to show for it I can't see how he increases that value.

Bowler has to really show his worth in the next 2 months. He needs to choose a path and that might mean admitting prior mistakes to set them up for the future. They're not flush with draft picks in the present and future (it's not bad though.) This comes back to January of 2023 though he picked his path and playoffs 2023 and the following season stunk. He can't do this again.

 

[spits]

The decision for Bowler is easy, add a defenseman that will also be back next season. They have 2 2nds in this year's draft, trade one of them as part of a deal. He would also have to send one of his players back in a trade.

It's important to at least win a round this season heading into next season. It's not easy winning zero rounds, than hoping to win four rounds the next season.