HockeyPops
Registered User
- Aug 20, 2018
- 7,600
- 6,631
Great weekend for the spits, actually great start to the season. Lots of promise from the younger players.
FYI - Your 10 takeaways are actually 8 because 2 are identical (3&5, 2&6).
Windsor Spitfires 2022-23 Season Thread
- Thread starter EON
- Start date
- Status
FYI - Your 10 takeaways are actually 8 because 2 are identical (3&5, 2&6).
SpItFiReZ
Registered User
- Jan 4, 2004
- 2,188
- 292
The Windsor #Spitfires @SpitsHockey have acquired 18-year-old goalie Ian Michelone @MicheloneIan from the Flint #Firebirds for a 13th-round #OHL draft pick in 2023 and a conditional 10th-round pick in 2025. He will serve as the team's No. 3 goalie.
Agree with you regarding the start and young players.
In other news Spits have traded 13th rd pick in 23,and a conditional one in 25 to Flint for goalie Ian Michelone a 2004 goalie who played 10 games last yr for Flint.
He averaged 4.34 and went 4-4.
Curious move, though it gives them a 3rd goalie with experience and can be brought up.
He is from Kanata and currently playing for Renfrew
With La Salle in need of another goalie besides Altiman,seeing Downey was dealt I can see Michelone going there.
Last edited:
OHLTG
Registered User
Yes probably didn't want to go with 2-17 year old goalies 1 with no experience (Altiman) or (Froggett who is 16) if Onuska were to get injured.
I want no part of Mailloux. One Ben Johnson type was enough.
OHLTG
Registered User
So I guess the Panwar trade wasn't anywhere close to representative to the value Currie had.
punch1943
Registered User
Good to see someone had a spot for him. You have to think he’ll get dealt come Jan 10th to a contender and Kingston will be
at that time…Two minor trades today. I'm glad Currie got a spot to play and I'm glad we got something because my expectations were low. Not that Currie's a low quality player, but it seemed like OA spots were pretty full across the board and looking around, he didn't look like he'd add much to a teams stat sheet… at least enough to justify moving out someone else. We got more than we got for Medina. Wishing Currie the best and I'm glad we got some sort of return because injuries aside, he wasn't cracking the lineup this year.
Michelone trade may be a depth move, but I'm not sure how I feel on it - but I trust the process after everything last year. From what I saw of Flint last year (which was quite a bit) I saw their major setback this season being their goaltending. Day and Michelone both looked lacking the experience/confidence and both felt a bit panicky in the crease. I haven't done any deep dives into the Ottawa/Flint trade, but Cranley for a 15th is looking like a steal right now for Flint as they needed experience in the crease and got it at a bargain.
The fact that we gave up a 13th and a conditional 10th for it, makes it really hard for me to hate it, although I don't really think there's all that much potential there for much more than an emergency backup… which I think could've been done from within.
If you would've told me last spring that 9 games in Windsor would be 6-3, I would've been sure that Wyatt was on this team. If you would've told me last spring Windsor would be 6-0-3, I would've been very confused how we got Cuylle back instead of him being in the AHL.
I'm still a few games behind and playing catchup watching them but from what I've seen I'm impressed.
Losing 3 games out of 9 by one goal is frustrating but at the same time, the Spitfires are playing competitive hockey with 3 16 year olds getting regular ice time.
Maggio's excelling as expected. Peer has got bashed a bit on here - but I'm a fan. Had Peer been drafted in Meidema's spot, I'd be right there ripping on him. But as a Free Agent, he's excelled all my hopes and is performing very well iMO. I caught a bit of the Niagara game and it was one of the best performances I've seen from Meidema. He seemed very involved when he was out there and the points make it easy to mention how he was looking better.
I think D could improve but I'd want to see something small. Unless we hit a sell year in the future, I hope Christoforo sticks around his OHL career here. I don't want to see Sobolev, Renwick, Christoforo or DeAngelis moved. I think Ride sticks it out, he seems to be learning his size. Jodoin/Hebek seem to be the odd ones out. While I think we can improve our Top 4, I don't want to see us move a current top 4. To be honest, I don't want to see Jodoin go. He's not typically a game changer, but this team has the potential for a Top 4 Conference Finish. Having a depth guy who can play his role anywhere when needed is a nice commodity to have.
Right Now - Another Deep playoff run requires a D Man. In January? I wouldn't be surprised if DeAngelis/Ride/Christoforo make strides for us to not need a DMan.
I'm fully confident with Onuska and Costanzo between the pipes. I do wish Downey was our #3, but I'm glad to see him getting ice time elsewhere as I'd be less confident with him as our #2.
It's still October, and it's a somewhat small sample size, but a lot of teams are 15% of the way in to the season. I'm again surprised where we stand, but happy to see the Spits playing competitive hockey, with solid depth.
Michelone trade may be a depth move, but I'm not sure how I feel on it - but I trust the process after everything last year. From what I saw of Flint last year (which was quite a bit) I saw their major setback this season being their goaltending. Day and Michelone both looked lacking the experience/confidence and both felt a bit panicky in the crease. I haven't done any deep dives into the Ottawa/Flint trade, but Cranley for a 15th is looking like a steal right now for Flint as they needed experience in the crease and got it at a bargain.
The fact that we gave up a 13th and a conditional 10th for it, makes it really hard for me to hate it, although I don't really think there's all that much potential there for much more than an emergency backup… which I think could've been done from within.
If you would've told me last spring that 9 games in Windsor would be 6-3, I would've been sure that Wyatt was on this team. If you would've told me last spring Windsor would be 6-0-3, I would've been very confused how we got Cuylle back instead of him being in the AHL.
I'm still a few games behind and playing catchup watching them but from what I've seen I'm impressed.
Losing 3 games out of 9 by one goal is frustrating but at the same time, the Spitfires are playing competitive hockey with 3 16 year olds getting regular ice time.
Maggio's excelling as expected. Peer has got bashed a bit on here - but I'm a fan. Had Peer been drafted in Meidema's spot, I'd be right there ripping on him. But as a Free Agent, he's excelled all my hopes and is performing very well iMO. I caught a bit of the Niagara game and it was one of the best performances I've seen from Meidema. He seemed very involved when he was out there and the points make it easy to mention how he was looking better.
I think D could improve but I'd want to see something small. Unless we hit a sell year in the future, I hope Christoforo sticks around his OHL career here. I don't want to see Sobolev, Renwick, Christoforo or DeAngelis moved. I think Ride sticks it out, he seems to be learning his size. Jodoin/Hebek seem to be the odd ones out. While I think we can improve our Top 4, I don't want to see us move a current top 4. To be honest, I don't want to see Jodoin go. He's not typically a game changer, but this team has the potential for a Top 4 Conference Finish. Having a depth guy who can play his role anywhere when needed is a nice commodity to have.
Right Now - Another Deep playoff run requires a D Man. In January? I wouldn't be surprised if DeAngelis/Ride/Christoforo make strides for us to not need a DMan.
I'm fully confident with Onuska and Costanzo between the pipes. I do wish Downey was our #3, but I'm glad to see him getting ice time elsewhere as I'd be less confident with him as our #2.
It's still October, and it's a somewhat small sample size, but a lot of teams are 15% of the way in to the season. I'm again surprised where we stand, but happy to see the Spits playing competitive hockey, with solid depth.
I don't think Wyatt returns.
If Dallas was expecting a middle of the pack finish this year, I'd send him back. Save the year on his contract. Sure he'll develop more getting NHL minutes, but why waste 1/3 years on someone that's likely going to have a decent price tag come negotiations? Why risk injury of a (let's face it) smaller rookie when he could just play hella minutes in the OHL while he focuses on putting on some size?
One great reason to spend a year of a top prospects contract, when he'll contribute a bit on the lower lines this year, is for that depth to provide some additional offense in a year when you have a great shot at a deep playoff run. Dallas has that this year.
There is a lot of noise around the Stars with them talking he may get sent back… to me it seems more than normal. Which makes me think it's possible. But at the same time anytime Dallas is talking at all about Wyatt Johnston, it doesn't sound like good news for Windsor. That being said, The Spits seem to be doing pretty good without him. If he does return it's a nice bonus, and at least this team doesn't have that "Oh Now we're without Player A and Player B, we just can't do it".
If Dallas was expecting a middle of the pack finish this year, I'd send him back. Save the year on his contract. Sure he'll develop more getting NHL minutes, but why waste 1/3 years on someone that's likely going to have a decent price tag come negotiations? Why risk injury of a (let's face it) smaller rookie when he could just play hella minutes in the OHL while he focuses on putting on some size?
One great reason to spend a year of a top prospects contract, when he'll contribute a bit on the lower lines this year, is for that depth to provide some additional offense in a year when you have a great shot at a deep playoff run. Dallas has that this year.
There is a lot of noise around the Stars with them talking he may get sent back… to me it seems more than normal. Which makes me think it's possible. But at the same time anytime Dallas is talking at all about Wyatt Johnston, it doesn't sound like good news for Windsor. That being said, The Spits seem to be doing pretty good without him. If he does return it's a nice bonus, and at least this team doesn't have that "Oh Now we're without Player A and Player B, we just can't do it".
I'm Iffy on Mailloux. The negative press alone is enough to say no.
(I hate to do this..)
But.
20 years Ago, 15 … even 10 - what he did wasn't all that uncommon and never would've been mentioned. Not excusing his actions. Kid effed up. I'm glad as society things are different in some regards, especially to this issue. However (this is the part where I start looking like a (insert name here)… he is good at hockey.
The character, negative press, actions are all put into question when talking Mailloux. But from a the hockey side of things… all those negatives may come with a lower price tag for a First Round NHL Pick. Not to mention that would've gone higher than 31st in the draft had the issues not been surrounding him.
His actions were wrong. Period. He's good at hockey. Period.
Two separate things that are now together, which may have cost him a career… At the same time, this isn't the first time an 18 year old has had bad judgement in a situation. Should he suffer consequences beyond what he has? Likely. Would he help this team be a better on ice product? Likely. Would bringing him in push away fans that don't want him as a role model for the community? Possibly. Would his abilities on the back end help lead to more W's and a deeper playoff push? Possibly.
Will Windsor and London make a deal or even go as deep into this situation as I have? Unlikely.
I do see this team as a D Man Away and I see DeAngelis, Renwick, Christoforo, Ride and Sobolev as 5 very valuable pieces to the continued success of this 22/23 team.
aresknights
Registered User
Trams seem to worry less n less about the "9" games played issue n paying the player. Might be just me but the 40 game milestone (dressed or not I think, please correct me if I'm mistaken someone) where it burns a year on the entry level therefore accelerating the time to RFA n UFA is the bigger deal to teams. But yes I agree contract situation is a consideration.
With Wyatt, and this is from the outside looking in, I gotta think he gets the half year n then they decide.
Been thru it alot here. More than most teams but admittedly less so lately lol.
As long as the pro club has the best interest of players development first ya gotta ride with it.
Spits with their trades/ moves have actually gotten younger.Good to see someone had a spot for him. You have to think he’ll get dealt come Jan 10th to a contender and Kingston will be
Getting Costanzo who is 17,Michelone who is 18,moving Downey who is 18 and Medina who is 20,acquired Johnston who is 19,and traded Curry who is 20
Works for me.
Only disappointed not acquiring an asset for Medina, too bad he was same age as Onuska, doubt he would have been let go, could have picked up an OA dman then,way things go.
ohloutsider
Registered User
Have to tip your hat to Currie who has been sitting patiently in the stands waiting for a trade. Glad he was moved and hope he does well for Kingston.Good to see someone had a spot for him. You have to think he’ll get dealt come Jan 10th to a contender and Kingston will be
It’s kind of embarrassing that Mailloux is playing hockey. Kid is a predator and should be punished for what he’s done sorry. I know that people will say he’s paid his dues! How about you put him in jail and let him feel what happens to predators.
aresknights
Registered User
Glad he found a landing spot.
Edit not sure why I copied first post here. That's not even worth responding to lol
Johnston another goal tonight so far. Looks a little tentative to battle hard in the corners but that may not be his assignment either.
aresknights
Registered User
Occassionally tough to gauge what someone else knows on a forum like this
.As long as the convo is respectful no biggie.
I don't know what others know for sure, nor does any1 on here for the most part.
Last edited:
Obviously a knights fan. You should be embarrassed too. Obviously you don’t have girls.
aresknights
Registered User
Again not worth commenting on Mallioux.
Thank you for sharing your opinion. I'm free to DM if you wanna continue and not waste everyone's time.
I'd love to hear why you think I should be embarrassed for offering no comment.
You seem to be struggling between ignoring Mailloux’s crime and his talent.
Let me help you. Had he done what he did here in Ontario he would not have been only fined; he would have been arrested and charged and gone to court. His professional career would most definitely and understandably be over. Him being drafted at all was a slap in the face to women. He was rewarded for his talent yet his criminal actions ( which he plead guilty to) were ignored.
His crime should follow him professionally like any other person. He should need to pass a criminal background check just like his billet parents had to do to billet, and like most other people do to attain a professional job.
Mailloux is not an “ asset” by any means. And I for one will never support a team who employs him.
- Status
