Windsor Spitfires 2024 25 Season Thread Part Iv

[OHLTG]

My guess is Brocklehurst, Lavigne, and Windbiel would be considered, along with maybe Stewart since he has experience.

 

[ohloutsider]

My guess is Brocklehurst, Lavigne, and Windbiel would be considered, along with maybe Stewart since he has experience.

I noticed on the Vipers players sheet that Brocklehurst is now 5'9". Did he not come into camp at 5'7"? He is still young so a lot more time to get bigger I hope.

 

[OHL 17]

My guess is Brocklehurst, Lavigne, and Windbiel would be considered, along with maybe Stewart since he has experience.

Lavigne has been injured and out of Vipers lineup for weeks. Agree with others joining Spits.

 

[hockeylegend11]

Here are the top 3 teams in each conference regarding improvement from last year.
Western Conference.
Windsor last year 44 points,this year 96-+52 points best by far in the entire league
Kitchener-+14- 86 points to 100
London-+8 points- 104 to 112.

Eastern Conference
Barrie 60 points last yr 88 this year+28
Niagara-42 points last year 66 this year-+24
Kingston-70 points last yr 88 points this season.

Worst drops
Western Conference
Sault-95 points last yr,62 this season-33
SAginaw-102 last year 79 this season-23
Guelph-73 last yr- 51 this season-22

Eastern Conference
North Bay 87 points last year-62 this -25
Ottawa-80 points last year-58 this-22
Sudbury-83 points last year-69 this-14

 

[OHLTG]

I noticed on the Vipers players sheet that Brocklehurst is now 5'9". Did he not come into camp at 5'7"? He is still young so a lot more time to get bigger I hope.

The draft board had him at 5'8 lol

 

[tjziel]

I hope the Knights and Spitfires meet in the playoffs.

I really like the player you have in Ilya Protas. Fortunately for a Knights fan, I might be glad he basically outplayed his potential return come next year and should turn pro. But I’m sure Ethan Belchez will take his place offensively come next year anyways, so it’s not like you guys won’t reload lol!

 

[CrispyRiceSpicyTuna7]

I hope the Knights and Spitfires meet in the playoffs.

I really like the player you have in Ilya Protas. Fortunately for a Knights fan, I might be glad he basically outplayed his potential return come next year and should turn pro. But I’m sure Ethan Belchez will take his place offensively come next year anyways, so it’s not like you guys won’t reload lol!

I hope carter george stands on his head and we don't have to see the Knights at all. Wishful thinking.

 

[ohloutsider]

To be the best you have to beat the best. Yes I know another cliché.
I'm going to look at it as 1 game at a time. They need to win their first playoff game before I look to hopefully winning another one and so on.. no cart before the horse this year for me. I'm nervous from the blue line in. Please oh please prove me wrong!
Be safe.

 

[Knownothing]

You have every right to be. And I’d think most are.

 

[OHLTG]

To be the best you have to beat the best. Yes I know another cliché.
I'm going to look at it as 1 game at a time. They need to win their first playoff game before I look to hopefully winning another one and so on.. no cart before the horse this year for me. I'm nervous from the blue line in. Please oh please prove me wrong!
Be safe.

On paper, they should dominate. In reality, I'm nervous. As long as they don't do anything stupid in the first period on Thurs, I'll be a bit more relaxed.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

I hope carter george stands on his head and we don't have to see the Knights at all. Wishful thinking.

There's a better chance of George standing on his head and OS scratching out a game as compared to George stealing the series.

 

[CrispyRiceSpicyTuna7]

Any word on the Belchetz injury? It looked pretty nasty from where I was sitting.

 

[DetSpitsFan]

I hope carter george stands on his head and we don't have to see the Knights at all. Wishful thinking.

Realistically? I do think a Memorial Cup rematch with a red hot Chernyshov, Misa, Epperson and Parekh could be a big test for the Knights if you don’t want to see them.

But honestly? I like our chances vs London more than Saginaw right now. Again, provided we get that far. I like our matchup vs Soo winning a round is a bigger accomplishment to the organization than it should be

 

[ohloutsider]

Any word on the Belchetz injury? It looked pretty nasty from where I was sitting.

Team issued a week to week which is never a good thing. A day to day would at least give some hope.

 

[hockeylegend11]

As well another possible injury for Windsor leading up to the playoffs,as Tanner Winegard had a fall on ice another player fell on top of him possible broken hand for Winegard is what I have heard.
As of now Mathurin, Outwater, Belchetz, Winegard, Lemieux are amongst the injured plus Michael Lavigne,D would have been on taxi squad now that La Salle is out,he hasn't played since Jan 31 for La Salle.
Hopefully Lemieux gets cleared to play this week,if not would not be surprised that Brocklehurst draws in for Windsor.

 

[Teflon]

Mathurin and outwater are likely season enders. Im told Belch has a broken leg, so 6 weeks. No word on the others.

 

[nose bleed section]

As well another possible injury for Windsor leading up to the playoffs,as Tanner Winegard had a fall on ice another player fell on top of him possible broken hand for Winegard is what I have heard.
As of now Mathurin, Outwater, Belchetz, Winegard, Lemieux are amongst the injured plus Michael Lavigne,D would have been on taxi squad now that La Salle is out,he hasn't played since Jan 31 for La Salle.
Hopefully Lemieux gets cleared to play this week,if not would not be surprised that Brocklehurst draws in for Windsor.

If they choose to put Brocklehurst in he will be the next injury. Hes listed at 150 lbs. The good thing i see is we atleast have lots of depth to cover these injuries.

 

[Cherrydon]

Sucks about Winegard another big body filler not available. Brocklehurst maybe small but is skilled, playing him on a 4th line would not be advantageous.

 

[Cherrydon]

If all 4 top seeds advance we see Kitchener 2nd round and wouldn't see London or Saggy until 3rd round. If Flint upsets the Rangers we could see Saggy 2nd round. Or Owen Sound if they upset London. Of course we need to focus on the Soo or rest of talk is hot air.

 

[OHLTG]

Morneau - Protas - Greentree
Spellacy - Davis - Abraham
Nesbitt - McNamara - Garden
Costello - - Gaymes


Kennedy - Cristoforo
Woodall - Walton
Eichler - Hicks
Robinson

IF Lemieux and Winegard are both out for Game 1, that's roughly what I can see as the forward units and D. Obviously, some mixing around if needed.

 

[DetSpitsFan]

Morneau - Protas - Greentree
Spellacy - Davis - Abraham
Nesbitt - McNamara - Garden
Costello - - Gaymes


Kennedy - Cristoforo
Woodall - Walton
Eichler - Hicks
Robinson

IF Lemieux and Winegard are both out for Game 1, that's roughly what I can see as the forward units and D. Obviously, some mixing around if needed.

With the extra stoppages, you see the 4th line less and less as it progresses as well. Honestly, not a bad 3 forward lines. I’m big on Garden, but I think he needs some time. I think if Lemieux can get healthy, he’d fit in well on this third line with Nesbitt and McNamara. I expect to very rarely see Costello and Gaymes.

Missing Mathurin sucks. Back to back years we lost our OA D Man. I hope he’s able to return, him and Belchetz are the most impactful guys we’re missing.

I like our D group tho. Robinson has looked steady, Hicks is playing far beyond a rookie, even without Mathurin, I like the back end.

What’s Lemieux’s injury?

Here’s the rumors I’ve heard:
Belchetz - Broken Leg
Mathurin - Separated Shoulder
Winegard - Broken Hand
Lemieux - ???

 

[ohloutsider]

With the extra stoppages, you see the 4th line less and less as it progresses as well. Honestly, not a bad 3 forward lines. I’m big on Garden, but I think he needs some time. I think if Lemieux can get healthy, he’d fit in well on this third line with Nesbitt and McNamara. I expect to very rarely see Costello and Gaymes.

Missing Mathurin sucks. Back to back years we lost our OA D Man. I hope he’s able to return, him and Belchetz are the most impactful guys we’re missing.

I like our D group tho. Robinson has looked steady, Hicks is playing far beyond a rookie, even without Mathurin, I like the back end.

What’s Lemieux’s injury?

Here’s the rumors I’ve heard:
Belchetz - Broken Leg
Mathurin - Separated Shoulder
Winegard - Broken Hand
Lemieux - ???

Yes missing Mathurin is probably the most impacful loss. The D has played ok but in the playoffs ok is a concern.
Interesting to watch the ctv interview last night with the team. All including Joey mentioned their early exit 2 years ago and Joey mentioned his own start in game 1 as an issue. We can only hope that lessons learned are put into practice.
For me the blue paint coverage is the deciding factor in this series. I think the same could be said for the Soo as well. Be safe.

 

[BoogieB]

With the extra stoppages, you see the 4th line less and less as it progresses as well. Honestly, not a bad 3 forward lines. I’m big on Garden, but I think he needs some time. I think if Lemieux can get healthy, he’d fit in well on this third line with Nesbitt and McNamara. I expect to very rarely see Costello and Gaymes.

Missing Mathurin sucks. Back to back years we lost our OA D Man. I hope he’s able to return, him and Belchetz are the most impactful guys we’re missing.

I like our D group tho. Robinson has looked steady, Hicks is playing far beyond a rookie, even without Mathurin, I like the back end.

What’s Lemieux’s injury?

Here’s the rumors I’ve heard:
Belchetz - Broken Leg
Mathurin - Separated Shoulder
Winegard - Broken Hand
Lemieux - ???

I respectfully disagree on the Costello and Gaymes. If I were coaching these two boys would definately be in my regular rotation. They are both very gritty players that like to fore check and hit hard. If nothing else they compete every shift. I would counsel Gaymes on playing smart and not getting any dumb retaliatory penalties, but i think these guys would do well in a series.

Also, that ROBINSON WOULD BE PLAYIING EVERY GAME if i were behind the bench. Where has this kid been all year ?

 

[Teflon]

So the injury lists are amusing to me. Lets be clear people talk. Other teams know the status of injuries why play games?
As for gaymes and costello? I agree, love the hustle and hard work. Sure ease up a bit on penalties but yep id use them.

 

[ohloutsider]

I respectfully disagree on the Costello and Gaymes. If I were coaching these two boys would definately be in my regular rotation. They are both very gritty players that like to fore check and hit hard. If nothing else they compete every shift. I would counsel Gaymes on playing smart and not getting any dumb retaliatory penalties, but i think these guys would do well in a series.

Also, that ROBINSON WOULD BE PLAYIING EVERY GAME if i were behind the bench. Where has this kid been all year ?

Robinson is an 08. They were already at their limit for 08's. Your only allowed 4 .