Windsor Spitfires 2022-23 Season Thread (Part 2)

[hockeylegend11]

Get there by 6:30 and you will have no issue parking. After that it starts to fill in. Lots of people come later and get a spot but if you miss out you have to catch the bus from Tecumseh Mall. Some just take the bus to avoid coming early and it is only 3 bucks and you get a return voucher. Direct between mall and arena, a 3 minute bus ride. I always get there early so don't take the bus. Parking lot is usually empty by 15 minutes after the game.


After 2 rounds?

Poster mentioned Xhekag who played more then 2 rounds too.

 

[HockeyPops]

Poster mentioned Xhekag who played more then 2 rounds too.

Ya sorry, didn't realize Henault was a defenseman, never saw him below the dots in his own end.

 

[OHLTG]

Was hoping to get to the WFCU for a game but will leaving Thursday. At least I can grab a Capri Super.

A question about parking. I haven't had to park their for a Spits game, just minor hockey.
I recall some complaints a couple years back but nothing lately. Has it smoothed itself out or any advice?

The city added a large(ish) parking lot just to the north of the arena where the old pond/grassland use to be. It's probably 200-250 cars large (give or take) and seems to really help most issues.

 

[TheGremlin]

The city added a large(ish) parking lot just to the north of the arena where the old pond/grassland use to be. It's probably 200-250 cars large (give or take) and seems to really help most issues.

They didn’t add barely any parking. They just relocated lost spots when they switched land with the builder. They lost a chunk of parking where the development has gone.

 

[OHLTG]

They didn’t add barely any parking. They just relocated lost spots when they switched land with the builder. They lost a chunk of parking where the development has gone.

I don't think they lost as much, though. If someone has the actual stats, I'll retract, but I'd guestimate they gained a fair chunk.

 

[TheGremlin]

I don't think they lost as much, though. If someone has the actual stats, I'll retract, but I'd guestimate they gained a fair chunk.

I’m just saying it not like they added 200-250 spots. This picture is the only thing i can find to show what they lost and what they gained

 

[ohloutsider]

Poster mentioned Xhekag who played more then 2 rounds too.

I was thinking more of Jack T and he only played 2 rounds. The fact he only had 2 less points than X in 2 less rounds is impressive. Still stand by my comment that by my eye test, he did not seem that dominating. X on the other hand was noticable.

 

[windsor7]

Ya sorry, didn't realize Henault was a defenseman, never saw him below the dots in his own end.

Very true

 

[RayzorIsDull]

If the Spits are to make any major noise this year they need Johnston or a player just like him.
Now I'm happy with how the Spits have played so far and they will be a competitive team this year but after the trade deadline if the Spits don't have Johnston or a similar player they may very well may be out gunned by other teams that have loaded up. You can look north to the Soo last year and see what happens if you don't make any significant moves. Johnston would be a major upgrade at no cost. Don't really think this will happen at this point but maybe a nice Christmas wish!

Right if you wanted to win a round in the playoffs you could probably do it. If you wanted to make a run you're damn right they would need Wyatt. He was the best player in the league, along with losing Perrott, Cuylle and others there isn't a championship without him. Or without making a few other moves to have that type of roster. They have played games on the margins this year with the exception of Niagara for the most part. Plenty of time to make these decisions but to believe Wyatt isn't "needed" to make a run is pure fallacy.

 

[Teflon]

Well heres a new twist, i swear they are just trying to kill the sport in Canada.
Players in Junior A level hockey across Canada may soon look a bit different. According to Hockey Canada, players will have to move to cages rather than visors, which have become the norm in leagues across the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL).
Im sorry but this is completely ridiculous!!

 

[hockeylegend11]

Well heres a new twist, i swear they are just trying to kill the sport in Canada.
Players in Junior A level hockey across Canada may soon look a bit different. According to Hockey Canada, players will have to move to cages rather than visors, which have become the norm in leagues across the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL).
Im sorry but this is completely ridiculous!!

While I don't disagree with your opinion I looked up the article you were referring to and Senior and Major Juniors including the 3 major junior leagues are not included, visors will continue to be allowed.
Don't see it being an issue if it stays that way.
We already see players called up from JR B who have to wear a cage when playing here.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

The city added a large(ish) parking lot just to the north of the arena where the old pond/grassland use to be. It's probably 200-250 cars large (give or take) and seems to really help most issues.

Is there still that large lot to the right of the arena? - haven’t been back to Windsor in nearly 5 years but I remember that even if you showed up rather late it wasn’t the worst walk in the world.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Well heres a new twist, i swear they are just trying to kill the sport in Canada.
Players in Junior A level hockey across Canada may soon look a bit different. According to Hockey Canada, players will have to move to cages rather than visors, which have become the norm in leagues across the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL).
Im sorry but this is completely ridiculous!!

I don’t see this as that big of a deal - wearing cages isn’t the worst thing - when a puck hits you in the cage, let me tell you you’re thankful as all hell.
I wonder if they’ll implement a similar system to that of world junior hockey, where any under age players (16/17 year olds) have to wear a cage, then 18/19/20 year olds get to have a say in the matter.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

I wonder if the Spitfires will be in on Shane Wright with Johnston not returning - the Spits are the only team that have the high end expendable assets to make a trade of that nature (Miedema).

 

[Savard18]

I wonder if the Spitfires will be in on Shane Wright with Johnston not returning - the Spits are the only team that have the high end expendable assets to make a trade of that nature (Miedema).

Nobody else has an underachieving 17yo 1st round draft pick?

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Nobody else has an underachieving 17yo 1st round draft pick?

A Shane Wright trade would be massive - and the Fronts likely want a 16 year old first back for Wright - these players can’t be traded until early January however, so if Seattle wants Wright moved or they’re not sending him back - there are few teams with the assets to trade for him.

Rumour has it Kingston was big on Miedema in 2021 so they’d likely be more than happy to take him on instead of the 2022 16 year old, then they’d be able to make a deal whenever since there isn’t the 16 year old trade window they had to adhear to.

Just me speculation.

 

[ohloutsider]

Nobody else has an underachieving 17yo 1st round draft pick?

You mean like Flint's who only has 4 points??? Sorry couldn't resist.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

I wonder if the Spitfires will be in on Shane Wright with Johnston not returning - the Spits are the only team that have the high end expendable assets to make a trade of that nature (Miedema).

I have heard here numerous times Miedema is awful. Now he can be a piece in a Shane Wright deal... I have heard it all now.

 

[OHLTG]

Is there still that large lot to the right of the arena? - haven’t been back to Windsor in nearly 5 years but I remember that even if you showed up rather late it wasn’t the worst walk in the world.

Which direction are we talking?

Re Wright - is the price really worth it? You'd be looking at Miedema, another player, plus multiple 2nds/3rds/??... probably similar to McTavish.

 

[Savard18]

You mean like Flint's who only has 4 points??? Sorry couldn't resist.

Well, one is a defenseman who was selected 8 spots later, so there’s that. There’s also not 6,000 posts about him underachieving. I’m sure Kingston would rather wait a month for Cristoforo. There’s plenty of teams with more pick capital and some with just as many 16 and 17yo players to move if there’s a bidding war.

 

[OHLTG]

If the price starts at Cristoforo, I hang up the phone. You want to talk Miedema, I'm a bit more willing.

 

[Savard18]

If the price starts at Cristoforo, I hang up the phone. You want to talk Miedema, I'm a bit more willing.

Shane Wright would add a LOT but I’d be looking to build around Cristoforo too. I only watched the OHL Cup Final game before the draft but that was enough to convince me he should have went way higher.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

If the price starts at Cristoforo, I hang up the phone. You want to talk Miedema, I'm a bit more willing.

Hamilton moved Pharand to get McTavish and won a title. Is Hamilton that upset over moving Pharand?

 

[OHLTG]

Hamilton moved Pharand to get McTavish and won a title. Is Hamilton that upset over moving Pharand?

I'm assuming you're referring to Cristoforo with this? Personally, I wouldn't trade him in any Wright deal; it doesn't make sense for the Spitfires.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

I'm assuming you're referring to Cristoforo with this? Personally, I wouldn't trade him in any Wright deal; it doesn't make sense for the Spitfires.

Why wouldn't it?