Windsor Spitfires 2024-25 Season Thread, Part II

[Cherrydon]

They're fine. Both are 06s and can still slide with signed ELCs. It's OAs that don't slide if they have an ELC contract.

Thank you. Yes, I just read a different source that ELC rule exceptions that if the 19 yr old turns 20 between Sept 16 and Dec 31 of that season, they are ineligible to slide. So Bonk and Allen won't be slide eligible next season with January b-days.

 

[windsor7]

That's the biggest issue I've heard for about a month now, outside of here. Be patient because this is London's year and good luck in knocking them off.

More than a month..

 

[Fischhaber]

This year feels like 21/22 with next year set up for 22/23.

21/22: The, “Oh this is going better than we thought”. Early season pickups of Maillet and Christopoulos that didn’t really feel much different than picking up Thomas Johnston.
We moved Ladd & McDonald at the deadline mainly for picks and Currie, while grabbing that tough D Man in Perrott and goalie depth with Onuska for a 6th and conditional 4th.

22/23: We were the team to beat and went all in, acquiring Holmes, Harrison, Wright, and Dionicio. (And Aiden Castle but let’s forget about it). Sending out any valued 05’s, O Flaherty, Ride, Meidema…

I still think if we bought in Xhekaj in 21/22 it would’ve made the difference. Would’ve cost an extra second, fourth and a player than Perrott, but. Hindsight’s 20/20.

I just wonder if Bowlers looking at this year the same way as that less stretch and going, well rather than a slight buy, while we’re here… we should go for it.

The problem is, I don’t even know if there’s enough top D men in the league we could acquire that match up against London’s Dickinson/Bonk/Allen/Wooley.
I like our D group, but even wearing Spits colored glasses, it’s clear Mathurin/Christoforo/Woodall/Walton aren’t a match. And NHL teams view that the same.

We’re looking at 12 NHL Drafted players vs 3.

Tough to go all in when that’s your competition above you. And going out and grabbing a 1-2 D man, and another 2 elite forwards (which would cost everything we have), doesn’t put you in that much better of a spot you’re in right now.

Either way, it’ll be a fun deadline. The Eastern is wide open, the Western is the London show, with Kitchener/Windsor/Erie on the outside with a chance of “let’s pull off an upset”.

Merry Christmas! Let’s get this trade freeze over with lol

Gibson would be considered by some to be better than any of London's defensemen. That includes team Canada's management. He would cost more than Allen though.

 

[DetSpitsFan]

Greentree just as likely to move on then for your same reasoning as he already signed this year and ELC slid 1 year Spellacy hasn't signed yet but both will be 19 as of Sept 15/25 so neither will be slide eligible next year regarding their NHL ELC's

I mean, I don’t want to say it, but Dickinson/Bonk/Allen all stand out at their position more than Greentree/Spellacy, unfortunately.

But it’s often A lot easier to replace the forwards, but that’s typically junior hockey.

I could see Dickinson back, but Bonk and Allen returning for OA years, chances are slim. If anyone in Guelph or London thought that Cam Allen would return, there would have been some conditionals in that deal.

Sure, we’re lacking a tough D now and in the future, but we’ve got a lot of intimidation up front. Maybe they’re not always standing around the crease, but they’re on the ice if something needs to happen.

Also with that forever sought after “big, strong, tough, d man” You’re almost always going to want him to be 18/19/20. They’re often moved around. You either have him when you’re not going for it, or you’re buying him when you are. Seems like the case every year with the 2/3 guys that often fit that bill.

 

[OHLTG]

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! May your stockings be full, your coffee hot, your beer cold, and your stuffing plentiful!

 

[RayzorIsDull]

Former Spitfire coach Bob Boughner is out of a job. He was fired along with Lalonde today.

 

[Cherrydon]

Former Spitfire coach Bob Boughner is out of a job. He was fired along with Lalonde today.

Feel bad for Boogie that he was fired but they had to do something quick.

If I remember correctly neither Soo games are on Cogeco this weekend. Just heads up

 

[TheGremlin]

Maybe Boogie needs to look for management position as this coaching thing doesn’t seem to be his thing.

 

[robp1219]

Maybe Boogie needs to look for management position as this coaching thing doesn’t seem to be his thing.

We would gladly take him on as head coach in sarnia over Letang.

 

[OHLTG]

If I remember correctly neither Soo games are on Cogeco this weekend. Just heads up

Correct, but CHL TV lists them, so maybe a basic camera with radio feed?

 

[Cherrydon]

Correct, but CHL TV lists them, so maybe a basic camera with radio feed?

Yes, CHL tv should hsvd it. I just wanted to let people knowcso they can to be prepared and set up CHL TV if they need to do so.

 

[ohloutsider]

Correct, but CHL TV lists them, so maybe a basic camera with radio feed?

Ya that's what they had the last time. Be forewarned the radio guys in the Soo are major homers. They continually point out missed penalties by the opposition.
And fyi that is why I don't listen to the Windsor radio broadcast as well.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

Maybe Boogie needs to look for management position as this coaching thing doesn’t seem to be his thing.

I always find things like this interesting. Boughner has gone Columbus-Windsor-SJ-Fla-SJ-Det. Hasn't made the playoffs in the NHL the last gig was a dead end job with SJ. He really hasn't found a good landing spot. Still think he would fit better as a junior coach. Still young at 53 but I can see why the NHL is more appealing.

 

[OHLTG]

Ya that's what they had the last time. Be forewarned the radio guys in the Soo are major homers. They continually point out missed penalties by the opposition.
And fyi that is why I don't listen to the Windsor radio broadcast as well.

I'll be listening to the AM800 feed.

 

[Cherrydon]

I'll be listening to the AM800 feed

Beller is legendary around here imo.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

This year feels like 21/22 with next year set up for 22/23.

21/22: The, “Oh this is going better than we thought”. Early season pickups of Maillet and Christopoulos that didn’t really feel much different than picking up Thomas Johnston.
We moved Ladd & McDonald at the deadline mainly for picks and Currie, while grabbing that tough D Man in Perrott and goalie depth with Onuska for a 6th and conditional 4th.

22/23: We were the team to beat and went all in, acquiring Holmes, Harrison, Wright, and Dionicio. (And Aiden Castle but let’s forget about it). Sending out any valued 05’s, O Flaherty, Ride, Meidema…

I still think if we bought in Xhekaj in 21/22 it would’ve made the difference. Would’ve cost an extra second, fourth and a player than Perrott, but. Hindsight’s 20/20.

I just wonder if Bowlers looking at this year the same way as that less stretch and going, well rather than a slight buy, while we’re here… we should go for it.

The problem is, I don’t even know if there’s enough top D men in the league we could acquire that match up against London’s Dickinson/Bonk/Allen/Wooley.
I like our D group, but even wearing Spits colored glasses, it’s clear Mathurin/Christoforo/Woodall/Walton aren’t a match. And NHL teams view that the same.

We’re looking at 12 NHL Drafted players vs 3.

Tough to go all in when that’s your competition above you. And going out and grabbing a 1-2 D man, and another 2 elite forwards (which would cost everything we have), doesn’t put you in that much better of a spot you’re in right now.

Either way, it’ll be a fun deadline. The Eastern is wide open, the Western is the London show, with Kitchener/Windsor/Erie on the outside with a chance of “let’s pull off an upset”.

Merry Christmas! Let’s get this trade freeze over with lol

I find discussions like this interesting. They were much better in 2021-2022 than 22-23. The idea of moving Ladd and McDonald is fine but the team never properly replaced McDonald. After that trade he scored 52g in 71 games and had 20g in 33 playoff games.

The ironic part in 22-23 aren't necessarily the