Windsor Spitfires 2024-25 Season Thread, Part III

[windsor7]

Davis looks hurt

 

[OHLTG]

So, Costello can throw. Did a number on Anderson. Just have to teach him to not fight off a draw now... 5/GM each.

 

[windsor7]

So, Costello can throw. Did a number on Anderson. Just have to teach him to not fight off a draw now... 5/GM each.

Flint guy threw 1 and off balance the whole fight

Complete dumb penalty by mcnamara.
That is not needed in any league.
No smarts on that play.

 

[DetSpitsFan]

So, Costello can throw. Did a number on Anderson. Just have to teach him to not fight off a draw now... 5/GM each.

Was wondering what that game misconduct was for… good scrap.

 

[OHLTG]

Was wondering what that game misconduct was for… good scrap.

It makes me wonder... how long after a faceoff for it to not count as predetermined? Or do they have to play the puck? Is it up to the officials?

 

[windsor7]

It makes me wonder... how long after a faceoff for it to not count as predetermined? Or do they have to play the puck? Is it up to the officials?

Was clearly scripted fight

 

[Section 103]

I never did see Davis return. I hope the kid is okay. He jut can’t seem to get a break this season….

 

[SpitfireHabs1]

Garbage win. Costanzo should be put in the press box next week, either your playing thru injury or he is back in last years form and either way he doesn't deserve to be in the net, play better period. 6 goal on 29 shots is unacceptable and it's been a pattern the last few weeks. Need to get him back into form not just giving him start after start that's not earned.

Thanks Protas for our win, man among boys and he could slip into the NHL next season. Guess will take the 2 points. Didn't come with a 60 minute effort again as usual and will only shoot ourselves in the foot come playoffs with this effort.

Onto next week, hope Walter's puts these guys thru the paces at practice because there's a hell of alot of work to be done. Same patterns and mistakes and I hope there not cheering to loud on the bus ride home because that was an ugly win!!

 

[windsor7]

Garbage win. Costanzo should be put in the press box next week, either your playing thru injury or he is back in last years form and either way he doesn't deserve to be in the net, play better period. 6 goal on 29 shots is unacceptable and it's been a pattern the last few weeks. Need to get him back into form not just giving him start after start that's not earned.

Thanks Protas for our win, man among boys and he could slip into the NHL next season. Guess will take the 2 points. Didn't come with a 60 minute effort again as usual and will only shoot ourselves in the foot come playoffs with this effort.

Onto next week, hope Walter's puts these guys thru the paces at practice because there's a hell of alot of work to be done. Same patterns and mistakes and I hope there not cheering to loud on the bus ride home because that was an ugly win!!

If only bowler focus on defensive..

 

[frontsfan67]

Now I highly doubt protas is back next year- reality is he is an 06 and COULD come back

Same with Greentree too obviously. Can’t wait to see how Belchetz and Nesbitt get better too and how christoforo comes out for his 19 year old season and constanzos OA year. Top contenders next year no doubt and a very fun team to watch

 

[windsor7]

Now I highly doubt protas is back next year- reality is he is an 06 and COULD come back

Same with Greentree too obviously. Can’t wait to see how Belchetz and Nesbitt get better too and how christoforo comes out for his 19 year old season and constanzos OA year. Top contenders next year no doubt and a very fun team to watch

Strong possibility everyone return next year but protas.
But always a chance

 

[frontsfan67]

Strong possibility everyone return next year but protas.
But always a chance

I think everyone does except protas. Protas was already drafted before he came to you guys so he has that ahl option but it would be fun to see him and Greentree light it up again

 

[DetSpitsFan]

Wasn’t pretty,but Protas is insane!

Costanzo doesn’t need to be told he’s not playing his best. He knows it. You know it. I know it. You can see it on the ice game after game. Goalies get in their heads a lot, and you can almost see it with Joey. No lead is safe right now.
When he’s on, he’s on. When he gives up 4-5 in a game, it snowballs over to the next.

The defense can be blamed for a couple, but man, they were blocking shots like crazy. We held Flint to 1 for 6 on the powerplay, including a major. 15 Minutes of PK time, 1 goal against.

The third period was a disaster, but it was a bit out of whack. Lost Gaymes for a major, lost Costello for a game misc., lost Davis down to injury. Only had 9 forwards to finish that game.

Whether is continuing to push on offense, sitting back and playing defense, a quick goalie change, or something… we have to figure out how to stop letting one goal, turn into 3 in a matter of minutes. Started with flint on NYE and has happened every game since but Niagara with Newlove in net.

Good to see Froggett on the bench and dressed again. There’s something off with Joey, whether it’s a nagging injury, or he’s in his head, but we need it fixed, whatever it takes. If that’s a sit at home from the eastern trip next weekend and we take our chances with Newlove/Froggett, so be it.

 

[Cherrydon]

Ugly win. 2 points thank you,on the back of Protas. Folks we may have a goalie problem. Sure they had some good looks but good goalies stop some of those. I don't recall a fantastic save by Joey tonight or last night. If he's ailjng, rest him, if he's not we better see Froggett and Newlove soon. Hate to say it but Joey's last 5 starts he has a 6.08 GAA!!!! Great play by a few unsung players like Garden winning some key face-offs, Costello putting a beat down in his fight, McNamara backed up his face-off shenanigans. Total BS call on Gaymes. Player dives to avoid hit and 5 min kneeing???? Then similar play on Davis and NO call?? Hope Davis is fine I'm not blaming the refs for the score, just a side note to call it even.

 

[hockeylegend11]

I fully agree re your comments about the goaltending of Costanzo lately,which is why I have been pushing for more time for Newlove and now Froggett as he should be healthy if he is dressing lately.
I would start this week, 1st game goes to Newlove against Sudbury at home,he has won his 2 games one in relief,both on the road,assuming he allows 3 or less and if we win he plays Saturday at Barrie,then Froggett plays at Oshawa Sunday night.
Joey gets the whole week to recover or recalibrate or both.
Will be interesting of the 3 forwards not finishing the game today Davis with his injury and Gaymes and Costello tossed,will all 3 be missing from action Thursday, 2 suspended and Davis injured hope I am wrong get the feeling 2 of the 3 will be out with Gaymes possibly not getting further punishment.
Interesting about tonight's game stats wise 13 of 18 skaters for Windsor picked up a point or more,the 5 that didn't were Mathurin, McNamara, Eichler,Nesbitt and Spellacy. And 3 of them registered Zeros as they didn't get a penalty either,Nesbitt, Mathurin and Eichler.
Greentree back on top league with points and Protas now 3rd tied with Walton 's brother,quite the duo.
What is interesting neither one of Greentree or Protas are listed in top 5 for PPGF or PPAF,great 5 on 5 players.
After tonight Windsor now tied for 4th in the PP department and 3rd after going 5/6 on the PK tonight including a major penalty kill.