Windsor Spitfires 2024-25 Season Thread, Part II

[LeProspector]

Go after Parekh if Saginaw sell.

 

[windsor7]

Go after Parekh if Saginaw sell.

Need some physical defense.
Not qualified

 

[tomschman]

The issue with going for it in 2026-27 is you're going to lose significant talent before then. This summer, they lose (right now) Abraham, Mathurin, Morneau, likely Outwater (if not healthy), definitely Winegard, maybe Protas, and maybe Martin. The summer after, you could see Greentree, Spellacy, definitely Protas, and maybe even Belchetz added to that list. That's when you start the rebuild. I'm all for making a small run this season, aiming for 2nd or 3rd round and getting the players some experience, then going all-in next season.

Every team will lose their OAs. I don't consider that a significant loss since every team has to replace their OAs. Protas would be a huge loss. As far as Outwater, Winegard and Martin, they are marginal OA at best. Eicher will also be gone, and you can probably add Froggett.

Assuming Protas is back, the Spits will have 9F, 5D and 1G. I would see on next year's team, Brocklehurst, Windbiel, a 1st and 2nd round picks plus a Euro pick. I feel that there may be another player or 2 that in the system that could make the team. They also a have valuable trade chip in Newlove if he continues to excel at Georgetown, plus he is on Central Scouting's radar. Manzo and a pick or two may bring in a solid OA D.

Scout the USHL and BCHL for possible FAs. On that note, Andrew Robinson is an intriguing case. 3rd round pick of the Spits and committed to Providence College. Providence might be interested in waiting 2 years as he gains experience with the Spits. With the new NCAA rules, nobody knows what will happen. The only thing for sure is that London will figure it out and get the maximum benefit from it.