Windsor Spitfires 2024-25 Season Thread, Part II

[Cherrydon]

Bowler has to realize that the teams current D is not sufficient to go deep. I would suggest acquiring 1 super solid D this year who can be one of the OA'S next year along with JC and possibly Outwater who is on the bubble to return imo. The other issue is import situation for next year. High finish will mean poor selection next year and we may need 2 as Protas may be sent AHL next year unless the Caps feel 1 more OHL run would be best. Maybe acquire a good import this year who will return next year and let Eichler go at x-mas or trade for the returning import is best. Backup goaltending is another concern. Froggett not steadily improving. 1 great game amongst seversl soft performances. We have Newlove ready for a shot this year and I'm sure Windbiel is not expecting another JR B season for his draft year next seadon. Don't know what promises have been made but they could be sent factor.

 

[ohloutsider]

I'm ok with any move this year, big or small as long as it is a move/s that helps this year and next.

 

[windsor7]

Bowler has to realize that the teams current D is not sufficient to go deep. I would suggest acquiring 1 super solid D this year who can be one of the OA'S next year along with JC and possibly Outwater who is on the bubble to return imo. The other issue is import situation for next year. High finish will mean poor selection next year and we may need 2 as Protas may be sent AHL next year unless the Caps feel 1 more OHL run would be best. Maybe acquire a good import this year who will return next year and let Eichler go at x-mas or trade for the returning import is best. Backup goaltending is another concern. Froggett not steadily improving. 1 great game amongst seversl soft performances. We have Newlove ready for a shot this year and I'm sure Windbiel is not expecting another JR B season for his draft year next seadon. Don't know what promises have been made but they could be sent factor.

Defense should be what they r looking at.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

Bowler has to realize that the teams current D is not sufficient to go deep. I would suggest acquiring 1 super solid D this year who can be one of the OA'S next year along with JC and possibly Outwater who is on the bubble to return imo. The other issue is import situation for next year. High finish will mean poor selection next year and we may need 2 as Protas may be sent AHL next year unless the Caps feel 1 more OHL run would be best. Maybe acquire a good import this year who will return next year and let Eichler go at x-mas or trade for the returning import is best. Backup goaltending is another concern. Froggett not steadily improving. 1 great game amongst seversl soft performances. We have Newlove ready for a shot this year and I'm sure Windbiel is not expecting another JR B season for his draft year next seadon. Don't know what promises have been made but they could be sent factor.

Bowler should be pounding the pavement to find a free agent from USHL or BCHL. Battalion just got a guy.

 

[Cherrydon]

Bowler should be pounding the pavement to find a free agent from USHL or BCHL. Battalion just got a guy.

Agree. Hopefully that is happening. Most of the other teams are signing flyers they had selected in past drafts that wanted to retain NCAA opportunities

 

[spits]

Bowler did get two American players in WIndbiel and Garden to report. Hoping the same for Pace. Not sure how it works when vying for a player in the USHL who has not been drafted to an OHL squad.

 

[Cherrydon]

Bowler did get two American players in WIndbiel and Garden to report. Hoping the same for Pace. Not sure how it works when vying for a player in the USHL who has not been drafted to an OHL squad.

The player can leave their USHL team like Montgomery did and sign with London. Agree what is the format for players undrafted by any OHL team?? Anyone seen anything in writing for clarification?