With Lemieux being out the last 2 games, does he mean that much to this team that makes Brown and Fisher almost non existant on the ice? They pretty much been a no show since the suspension
I was at the game tonite and have to say I felt Logan Brown was probably our best forward on the ice. He played hard. Eller as well. We just did not get any bounces tonite. Brown put 1 off the post, and the Rangers got a very weird goal on the first one (probably should have been whistled down.)
Dipietro played well, but i also felt like Culina played well (at least in Game 1, while i was watching on Sportsnet.) Goaltending was not our issue from what i saw in either of the games. We are just WAY too sloppy in our own end. Our defense is weak.
nelli27 Only 5900 in Kitchener, but Windsor population is well 300 hundred thousand .Why 2,700 more in Kitchener then.Plain and simple , that was a disgraceful support last night.
Are you talking Windsor/Essex County? The population has been dwindling for the last decade. Kitchener/Waterloo has much larger population than Windsor.
Very true. Kitchener is in the heart of a Region that has 550,000 people.
With the draft a little more than a week away I have some questions - When can they start trading draft picks? Do you think Warren will trade off the Storm pick in the second round or other picks? The reason why I ask the second question is based on players we will need for the M-cup ( if we get it). A player picked in this years draft would not likely help being only 16 and you can't trade them later as they are picked in the lower rounds. I would think he would trade that pick for a 2nd in 2017 and maybe a third. He could then trade those picks in January for a productive 19 year old. Thoughts?
With the draft buzz most suggest this years draft is not deep. Without a 1st round pick your not getting anyone that will help you next year. We will need to ensure we get best value for the second round pick. Either have someone in the US (AK London) lined up or trade it for a chip later. This year all moves need to be based on help this year. Cannot look to the future and someone that will help us down the road. This is a go for it year.Interesting questions and thoughts re upcoming draft. I know I mentioned Windsor has Guelph's 2nd pick which is 22nd overall not 23rd as I had write,a couple of thoughts ,1 you pick an older player 17-19 year old believed ready to step in as Rayzor has suggested,or as you suggested trade it for a 2nd and a 3rd to be used in a possible deal to strengthen lineup. Because Windsor does not have a 1st or a 3rd,I would rather hold on to it,in this particular draft Windsor may get a guy they want at 22, because there is a wide variance of view with picks 15-40+, trade the guy later meaning year after if you have to,I say make the selection, with the shortage of picks being my main reason.With our 4th pick-Niagara's I would try to get a re-entry player ala Cole Carter ,similar to what Rayzor proposed.
Trades on picks only can happen till near mid week I believe of next week, will be interesting to see what Windsor does.
No draft buzz like last year that's for sure.
Interesting questions and thoughts re upcoming draft. I know I mentioned Windsor has Guelph's 2nd pick which is 22nd overall not 23rd as I had write,a couple of thoughts ,1 you pick an older player 17-19 year old believed ready to step in as Rayzor has suggested,or as you suggested trade it for a 2nd and a 3rd to be used in a possible deal to strengthen lineup. Because Windsor does not have a 1st or a 3rd,I would rather hold on to it,in this particular draft Windsor may get a guy they want at 22, because there is a wide variance of view with picks 15-40+, trade the guy later meaning year after if you have to,I say make the selection, with the shortage of picks being my main reason.With our 4th pick-Niagara's I would try to get a re-entry player ala Cole Carter ,similar to what Rayzor proposed.
Trades on picks only can happen till near mid week I believe of next week, will be interesting to see what Windsor does.
No draft buzz like last year that's for sure.
The draft is next Saturday whether we win or lose. Even if we win the next 4 straight we can still discuss the draft. I'm still going to the game tomorrow night hoping for a win.jeez, with all this draft talk after the game 3 loss we might as well just kick start the off season thread.
The draft is next Saturday whether we win or lose. Even if we win the next 4 straight we can still discuss the draft. I'm still going to the game tomorrow night hoping for a win.
Sorry - thought next Saturday was April 9th.The Draft is on April 9th.
With the draft a little more than a week away I have some questions - When can they start trading draft picks? Do you think Warren will trade off the Storm pick in the second round or other picks? The reason why I ask the second question is based on players we will need for the M-cup ( if we get it). A player picked in this years draft would not likely help being only 16 and you can't trade them later as they are picked in the lower rounds. I would think he would trade that pick for a 2nd in 2017 and maybe a third. He could then trade those picks in January for a productive 19 year old. Thoughts?
This is my concern as well. Only see 5 or 6 players on our roster that are M-cup team material. Leave that discussion until we are eliminated but it makes the upcoming draft or pick trade critical.I still believe winning the Memorial Cup big wouldn't necessarily be the best thing for the organization. They're still not big on assets to wheel and deal, the lack a 2016 1st rounder. If you look at the prior 4 OHL hosts
2014-London, they were coming off winning an OHL title with a lot of players returning. They were granted the winning bid while participating in their 2nd straight OHL Final.
2011-Mississauga pretty much bought but that's the game. Mississauga was coming off a conference finals appearance in 2010, in 09 they made the 2nd round of the OHL playoffs. They certainly had a very solid roster returning.
2008-Kitchener in 07 had a 98 point season, went to the 2nd round and ended up losing to OHL Champion Plymouth. They also had the assets in 07 to pull a big trade for Downie they didn't win the league but still had the assets. Along with a very good roster returning including Azevedo, Halischuk, Spaling, Weber, Duco, Kadri. They went out and traded for Shutron, Mason, Tregunna.
2005-London nothing need to be said had a star studded crew returning from 04 where they lost in game 7 of the Western Finals.
Right now Windsor doesn't really compare favorably to those prior 4 hosts. This isn't to say Windsor couldn't be a good host but it would take selling the farm large to get up to par. That's the expense of a healthy organization in the future though. Of course if Windsor truly is the only one bidding then the league has no choice. It would be nice if other teams made it public if they were bidding then we could compare teams. Windsor hosting and prospective roster doesn't really fit the bill right now and that's all you can judge by.
I agree the team isn't in the right place to be hosting the memorial cup. Too many holes to fill, experience to gain and not enough assets to get it done in 14 months. Had this core group shown that they have what it takes to get over the hump and advance their play to the next level. I might feel differently but they came up short down the stretch, in the divisional race. And haven't shown they can get it done in the playoffs vs the Rangers. When teams have turned up the play, the Spits don't have the ability to match it. They have come along way from where they were a year ago, but they are along way from any form of a championship caliber team. They need to learn how to win and at best that's two years away. To fast track things, with short cuts to host will only see the team fall flat and embarrass itself on the national stage as well as set the organization back 8 years.
I agree the team isn't in the right place to be hosting the memorial cup. Too many holes to fill, experience to gain and not enough assets to get it done in 14 months. Had this core group shown that they have what it takes to get over the hump and advance their play to the next level. I might feel differently but they came up short down the stretch, in the divisional race. And haven't shown they can get it done in the playoffs vs the Rangers. When teams have turned up the play, the Spits don't have the ability to match it. They have come along way from where they were a year ago, but they are along way from any form of a championship caliber team. They need to learn how to win and at best that's two years away. To fast track things, with short cuts to host will only see the team fall flat and embarrass itself on the national stage as well as set the organization back 8 years.
Maybe getting the Memorial Cup is what this team/city needs. Windsor, as a whole city, has shown they want winning. Period. Don't give them a rebuild because they've had a taste of winning and it's the only option. What do you do in this situation? Get the Cup, go for broke, and see what happens. The city, and the team, need good, positive media, and getting the Cup would be a big step. I'm confident WR can put the pieces together for a championship contender.