Soo Greyhounds 2018 Offseason Thread

[Radar9]

They lost a skills competition, not a game. I'm so glad there are none of these ridiculous charades in the playoffs.

I absolutely agree with you 100% if there were 20 minute overtime I will guarantee you the hounds would’ve won that game they had all the momentum down 5-2 came back to tie it that right there shows you what kind of Team They are .Lucky win for them and for the Windsor game if the new They were going to play like that they should have not got off the bus

 

[Millpond]

Interestingly Brett Mackenzie , who scored twice, remarked he was gassed after the game, having played 3 games in 3 1/2 days, two gone to extra time against the central and west champs respectively.



I'm perfectly fine with ties in a hockey game.

Someone decided there must be a winner every game. Thus overtime and the shootout. Really kills the excitement and momentum of a good game.

 

[soo hound girl]

Think about this :
goalie Matt Villalta and winger Ryan Roth were free agents.
Defenceman Mac Hollowell was a 12th-round draft choice while winger Keeghan Howdeshell was plucked in the 10th round.
How about Jack Kopacka drafted in the eighth round?
And Morgan Frost, Connor Timmins and Hayden Verbeek were all plucked in the fourth round of the OHL draft.now thats how you draft

Just thought I would try to give a report card on our players for this season
Forwards
Roth B Frost A+ Katchouk A
Raddysh A Hayton B+ kopacka B+
Gettinger B+ Verbeek A Howdeshell B
McKay C+ Carroll C+ Jacklin C Trott C
Defence
Timmins A Sandin A+
Carroll B+ Hollowell A
Sambrook B+ DeMeo B
LeGuerrier B Wale C+
Caron C
Goalies
Villalta A+
Johnson B+
Let me know what you guys think

 

[PuckLife]

I honestly don’t agree with grading the team. They are given different roles, and are all contributing in their own way.

 

[Radar9]

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[Fischhaber]

Just thought I would try to give a report card on our players for this season
Forwards
Roth B Frost A+ Katchouk A
Raddysh A Hayton B+ kopacka B+
Gettinger B+ Verbeek A Howdeshell B
McKay C+ Carroll C+ Jacklin C Trott C
Defence
Timmins A Sandin A+
Carroll B+ Hollowell A
Sambrook B+ DeMeo B
LeGuerrier B Wale C+
Caron C
Goalies
Villalta A+
Johnson B+
Let me know what you guys think

In terms of expected performance from a 4th round rookie, I would give Joe Carroll an A. I'm very impressed with his play.

 

[SSMHoundsFan]

In terms of expected performance from a 4th round rookie, I would give Joe Carroll an A. I'm very impressed with his play.

I'd have to agree, Carroll has shown some impressive upside in several games; he'll be a really good player over the next few years, potential 30+ goal scorer I think...same can be said for Jacklin and McKay IMO...

 

[count35]

I like it.....Hounds fans follow the motto of late NFL coach who used to tell his players “when you lose say nothing.....when you win say less!”

 

[Chopchop]

The Hounds played like a top rated team should be playing like at this time of the year in last nights game. They need to send a message to the league that they are ready to go so bring it on. They have the talent but sometimes there desire stays in the dressing room.
The rant on the brutal officiating continues. Those referees should be ashamed for calling such a one sided game. I know I can't be wrong when 4K people are screaming mad.

 

[Chopchop]

Timmins looked as good as he did before his injury. We sure need him to be healthy for the playoffs.

 

[soo hound girl]

All that horsepower and no gas in the tank. 0 -3 on the power play.

Well chop chop last night the tank was full and so was Saginaws net all the big boys came out to play

 

[soo hound girl]

I like it.....Hounds fans follow the motto of late NFL coach who used to tell his players “when you lose say nothing.....when you win say less!”

Good one count35
Did anybody read Peters colum in Sault star about Frost if he is right and Frosty makes NHL next season we will be in trouble and if Sandin goes back to Sweden then what?

 

[Fischhaber]

Most Improved Player:
Western Conference:
1. Liam Foudy, London Knights (36)
2. Mac Hollowell, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (31)
3. Connor Schlichting, Sarnia Sting (7)

Smartest Player:
Western Conference:
1. Morgan Frost, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (36)
2. Jordan Kyrou, Sarnia Sting (27)
3. Evan Bouchard, London Knights (16)

Hardest Worker:
Western Conference:
1. Jonah Gadjovich, Owen Sound Attack (29) – finished third in 2016-17 and tied for second in 2015-16
2. Hayden Verbeek, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (27) – finished second in 2016-17 and first in 2015-16
3. Cam Hillis, Guelph Storm (13)

With all due respect to Gadjovich, the coaches are completely out to lunch on this one. It is Verbeek and it's not close.

Best Playmaker:
Western Conference:
1. Morgan Frost, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (35)
2. Jordan Kyrou, Sarnia Sting (28)
3. Nick Suzuki, Owen Sound Attack (14)

Most Dangerous in Goal Area:
Western Conference:
1. Boris Katchouk, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (39)
2. Adam Mascherin, Kitchener Rangers (28) – finished second in 2016-17
3. Jonah Gadjovich, Owen Sound Attack (11) – finished third in 2016-17

No Raddysh here is a mystery to me.

Best Skater:
Western Conference:
1. Alex Formenton, London Knights (34)
2. Jordan Kyrou, Sarnia Sting (24) – finished third in 2016-17 and tied for third in 2015-16
3. Hayden Verbeek, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (12)

Hardest Shot:
Western Conference:
1. Evan Bouchard, London Knights (37)
2. Adam Mascherin, Kitchener Rangers (33) – finished second in 2016-17 and third in 2015-16
3. Taylor Raddysh, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (15)

Best Stickhandler:
Western Conference:
1. Jordan Kyrou, Sarnia Sting (25) – finished second in 2016-17
1. Morgan Frost, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (25)
3. Nick Suzuki, Owen Sound Attack (14)

Best Defensive Forward:
Western Conference:
1. Kevin Hancock, Owen Sound Attack (39) – finished second in 2016-17
2. Alex Formenton, London Knights (14)
3. Barrett Hayton, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (7)

Best Penalty Killer:
Western Conference:
1. Boris Katchouk, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (20) – finished first in 2016-17
2. Kevin Hancock, Owen Sound Attack (19)
3. Keaton Middleton, Saginaw Spirit (14)

Gettinger must have been very close.

Best Defensive Defenceman:
Western Conference:
1. Conor Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (43)
2. Keaton Middleton, Saginaw Spirit (14)
3. Connor Hall, Kitchener Rangers (10)

Best Puck-Handling Goalie:
Western Conference:
1. Michael DiPietro, Windsor Spitfires (23)
2. Matthew Villalta, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (22)
3. Justin Fazio, Sarnia Sting (21)

 

[count35]

Wish the team would confirm if game 2 will be an afternoon or evening game. I was hoping for a Thursday-Saturday game schedule.

 

[Old hound]

Why are the greyhounds only honouring Katchouk, Gettinger and Kopacka, what about the other 19 year olds, Hollowell, Raddysh, Timmons, Sambrook and Howdeshell ???

 

[Vachon23]

honestly I am a Victoriaville Tigers fan ( the favorite in the QHJML) but I don't se my team facing this team ! This team is so loaded of talents

 

[thetank247]

Why are the greyhounds only honouring Katchouk, Gettinger and Kopacka, what about the other 19 year olds, Hollowell, Raddysh, Timmons, Sambrook and Howdeshell ???

Tonight and Sunday honouring the rest.

 

[thetank247]

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Yes they are the best , yet never shown on sportsnets Saturday showcase, not even a game from southern Ontario very disappointed with that channel

 

[Gouin Street]

I think that's another reason why the time is not announced for Sunday's Game 2. First reason is who the opponent will be. But always a chance that Sportsnet may be in the Soo to air the game too.

 

[count35]

Can't always blame the refs when things don't go your way....even though there were a ton of missed calls. Two 5 on 3's in the same game! As for Sportsnet showing next Sunday's game....why bother now? As someone mentioned before they could have shown an away but didn't, so pardon the expression but s#$*w them! LOL

 

[PuckLife]

Tough loss in front of a great crowd last night. I’m happy to see Bannister isn’t afraid to juggle the lines to wake up the players. That will be key to a long playoff run.

 

[NOA]

Fowler with 19 points in 27 games with Erie.

6 points in his last 3 games and 14 points in his last 13 games.
Guy has been impressive lately. Very noticeable on the ice

Pulling for your team in the playoffs so it can be a trade that hopefully works out for both teams. Good luck!

 

[ScoresFromCentre]

Really pulling for Frost to wrest the modern OHL single-season +/- record from Future NHL All-Star Danny Syvret--against the Knights, no less! Good luck tomorrow, guys!

 

[Old hound]

Saginaw at Windsor tomorrow whoever losses plays the hounds

 

[Old hound]

Saginaw at Windsor tomorrow whoever losses plays the hounds

Also if they play Saginaw no coverage on Shaw