With all due respect to Dale Hunter, I don't know that I'd trade Wellwood for any coach in the OHL right now. He's so young and done a real good job of getting the boys to buy in. There's still a ways to go but he's only been a HC for like 40 games. I think he'll develop and improve too.
If I was Flint I’d do anything to hold onto Wellwood as long as possible! I’m not sure on the coaching contracts in the OHL in terms of pay/condition/length, but after seeing Wellwood turn the Firebirds around, I’m sure other teams will have interest.
I’m not saying Flint couldn’t survive without him, just from what I’ve seen and heard, it appears he not only changed the product on the ice but helped morale in the locker room. Plus being as young as he is, there will be some inexperience that comes with it, but it could lead to great things in the ice as well.
Seems like Flint made a really good choice bringing him in!
As far as Windsor’s placement. I see them getting 1 maybe 2 points in their 2 games with Flint. Flint has looked better lately, and Windsor has been struggling hard. Not to mention, Flint has had Windsor’s number this year. Maybe the spits have evened it out, but I’m pretty sure Windsor was 2 of Flints first 4/5 wins. Flint also has the Soo and Sarnia, which I don’t see them winning. Probably Sarnia, just because I want that draft pick lol.
Really hoping to see both windsor/flint games, as it seems like morgan is doing well for you guys, and well I just gotta see what he’s doing differently in a birds uniform.