Windsor Spitfires 2024-25 Season Thread, Part II

[Teflon]

Gibson will not get that kind of return. London is so strong i dont see many teams dabbling for a few month filler. Not a guy that works here either. 2 D men needed. 1 with OA likelyhood 1 with a full year plus possible OA. Bigger boys that can clear the bodies in front and at least 1 with a good slap shot. Imho thats whats needed.

 

[Cherrydon]

Gibson will not get that kind of return. London is so strong i dont see many teams dabbling for a few month filler. Not a guy that works here either. 2 D men needed. 1 with OA likelyhood 1 with a full year plus possible OA. Bigger boys that can clear the bodies in front and at least 1 with a good slap shot. Imho thats whats needed.

Agree we need at least one of 2 D needed that has a hard accurate slapper. Been a while

 

[OHLTG]

Gibson will not get that kind of return. London is so strong i dont see many teams dabbling for a few month filler. Not a guy that works here either. 2 D men needed. 1 with OA likelyhood 1 with a full year plus possible OA. Bigger boys that can clear the bodies in front and at least 1 with a good slap shot. Imho thats whats needed.

I've said for a bit now - trade Abraham for something reasonable, then bring in Konnor Smith. You get the big bodied guy who's local for his final stretch of junior hockey.

 

[windsor7]

I've said for a bit now - trade Abraham for something reasonable, then bring in Konnor Smith. You get the big bodied guy who's local for his final stretch of junior hockey.

Abraham won't bring much way he is playing now..

 

[ohloutsider]

So a real good test this weekend. Another 3 in 3 weekend. Tonight has trap game written all over it. Boys looking ahead to playing London for the first time and Erie is a good team. Walter's and company have a tough task in getting them going and not coming out flat.
London missing most of their key core but don't be fooled. Hunter does not except losing so they will be hard to play as usual.
Really hard to predict how the Spits will fare this weekend? Could be anywhere from 0 to 6 points. Won't be easy but it is the last tough weekend until after Christmas and most won't remember it in March. Enjoy the ride. Be safe.

 

[ohloutsider]

Curious on how the handle the goalies this weekend? No easy game and a 3 in 3. Froggett will likely get 1 game, just not sure which one?

 

[windsor7]

Curious on how the handle the goalies this weekend? No easy game and a 3 in 3. Froggett will likely get 1 game, just not sure which one?

He needs to play eventually u would think.
Rarely does

 

[hockeylegend11]

Regarding goalies I would start Costanzo tonight, Froggett in his hometown tomorrow and back to Costanzo Saturday.

 

[tomschman]

Constanzo has not been nearly as good lately as he was early in the year. His GAA has risen from below 2.00 to 2.40. A month ago he was leading the league in GAA and save percentage. He is currently 2nd and 3rd respectively. Hopefully he is not slipping into last year's habits. His numbers are still great, but they are slipping.

They need a backup that they can depend on. The back up should be playing 30 to 40 percent of the games. Froggett has not been given that. In the last 2 games against Kitchener, Froggett almost singlehandly won the game in Kitchener, While Costanzo was a huge part of losing the game in Windsor by misplaying a puck behind the net.

 

[ohloutsider]

Regarding goalies I would start Costanzo tonight, Froggett in his hometown tomorrow and back to Costanzo Saturday.

My thoughts as well but you never know.

Constanzo has not been nearly as good lately as he was early in the year. His GAA has risen from below 2.00 to 2.40. A month ago he was leading the league in GAA and save percentage. He is currently 2nd and 3rd respectively. Hopefully he is not slipping into last year's habits. His numbers are still great, but they are slipping.

They need a backup that they can depend on. The back up should be playing 30 to 40 percent of the games. Froggett has not been given that. In the last 2 games against Kitchener, Froggett almost singlehandly won the game in Kitchener, While Costanzo was a huge part of losing the game in Windsor by misplaying a puck behind the net.

Been a much tougher schedule the last few weeks so his numbers aren't as bad as they would have been last year. Now trying to play the puck is another story.

 

[OHLTG]

While I can see why you'd play Froggett in London, being so close to home, asking for back-to-back miracles from the kid seems tough. I'd start him tonight, then let Joey go tomorrow and Saturday.

 

[Cherrydon]

Joey is fine unless he gets frustrated by having no help defensively as a team any given game. When he's frustrated he comes out and tries overplaying the puck unnecessarily because he seems to feel he has to do it himself. Froggett starts 1 of the London games. The big stage in London. Last big road game he was stellar in Kitchener.

 

[hockeylegend11]

Constanzo has not been nearly as good lately as he was early in the year. His GAA has risen from below 2.00 to 2.40. A month ago he was leading the league in GAA and save percentage. He is currently 2nd and 3rd respectively. Hopefully he is not slipping into last year's habits. His numbers are still great, but they are slipping.

They need a backup that they can depend on. The back up should be playing 30 to 40 percent of the games. Froggett has not been given that. In the last 2 games against Kitchener, Froggett almost singlehandly won the game in Kitchener, While Costanzo was a huge part of losing the game in Windsor by misplaying a puck behind the net.

Overall not concerned about Costanzo, I would happily take a goalie averaging less then 2.50 per game,as he has his last 7 starts 17 goals against and 1 was in OT on the 3 on 3 stuff,save percentage still above 900 in the last 7 and more importantly 5-0-11 in this latest stretch hasn't lost in regulation in 3 weeks.
As for a backup you are correct 30% of the time should be allotted for such a position time will tell on this one.

 

[hockeylegend11]

Game day Windsor vs Erie
Other then Ethan Martin,will be curious to see the other 2 scratches, if it were me I would sit out Hicks and Winegard, play Manzo tonight, Hicks tomorrow in his hometown London,Winegard if Boulton were to be dressed I would consider putting him in especially with Martin out,but Boulton's suspension ends after the 2nd game against London Saturday, Martin btw returns on Saturday, so I am thinking not Winegard tomorrow either,and on Saturday if London does something stupid Friday night then he joins Martin back into the lineup .
Unfortunately for him if he doesn't play it will be game 12 in a row not playing.
Spits come into tonight's game 6-1-1-1 in their last 9 played.
Go Spits Go

 

[Cherrydon]

My only issue with Winegard is he is not in game ready mode sitting this long. Not sure if he is a Christmas break release by Bowler? these games are super important with other teams being short for a month with their studs gone to WJC camp camps and the tournament itself. We have to capitalize their misfortunes.

 

[SpitfireHabs1]

Excited for a big weekend againt Western conference opponents. Hope to beat Erie and London with players away at world junior camps but always a tough match up against these teams, as mentioned above i expect Costanzo tonight and Froggett earned a big start against his hometown team, throw him in tomorrow and see how he holds up, follow up with Joey again for Saturday.

Hope to see another strong effort tonight and continue to gain ground in our division. Expecting a rough and physical weekend of hockey. Need to play strong from the puck drop.

Go Spits Go.

 

[Teflon]

Yep i wanna see 3 games of 60 min’s played hard. No more periods off!
I agree start Frogett in London.