Flint Firebirds 2019 Offseason Thread

[FireBird71]

I’d like them to spend the firsts in both drafts on offense and possibly find a OA Defenseman...hopefully they can get a Center in the import

 

[TcNorth]

Just playing devil’s advocate, but isn’t Orthmann, who has been playing outstanding, a replica of Evan Vierling? I suppose if he is like the Vierling the last 1/3 of the season, I cannot complain.

 

[dirty12]

Just playing devil’s advocate, but isn’t Orthmann, who has been playing outstanding, a replica of Evan Vierling? I suppose if he is like the Vierling the last 1/3 of the season, I cannot complain.

Vierling (mostly) played C behind Byfield as #1 C on a stacked team. Othmann LW on top line with Wright, Clarke, Schmidt on a very stacked team. (Just an educated guess), only Wright & Clarke could have been comparable to last year’s top 6.

 

[Savard18]

I’d like them to spend the firsts in both drafts on offense and possibly find a OA Defenseman...hopefully they can get a Center in the import

I won't cry if they take Clarke or a D in the second round, but that's ^^^ the strategy I'd probably try to go with. Especially if there's any chance Owen Power can be convinced.

 

[Savard18]

Just playing devil’s advocate, but isn’t Orthmann, who has been playing outstanding, a replica of Evan Vierling? I suppose if he is like the Vierling the last 1/3 of the season, I cannot complain.

From what I've read, completely different players whose games would compliment each other well. I was thinking about it but haven't looked up the numbers just yet but I think Evan Vierling produced the most points a 16yo ever has in a Firebirds jersey. You can throw his first 20 games away too.

 

[dirty12]

I won't cry if they take Clarke or a D in the second round, but that's ^^^ the strategy I'd probably try to go with. Especially if there's any chance Owen Power can be convinced.

Flint is simply loaded. Players will need to be moved to squeeze an ‘02, 1st & 2nd, OA no matter the position.
Power reporting would be awesome. Another left shot though. That’s another reason for Clarke imo. Busby has two more seasons. McCourt will likely be traded for his OA season. That’s it for RD.

 

[nofriendsinhockey]

Just playing devil’s advocate, but isn’t Orthmann, who has been playing outstanding, a replica of Evan Vierling? I suppose if he is like the Vierling the last 1/3 of the season, I cannot complain.

I'll get crucified for saying this but I like Othmanns game better than Wrights. Dont be surprised if he ends up being the better, more complete player. IMO, he would be tough to turn down

 

[MJ5]

I'll get crucified for saying this but I like Othmanns game better than Wrights. Dont be surprised if he ends up being the better, more complete player. IMO, he would be tough to turn down

 

[Savard18]

Huh. OHL Coaches Poll results are out. Everything divided into Eastern and Western Conferences.
Jake Durham #2 Most Underrated
Ty Dellandrea #2 Best Playmaker
Ty Dellandrea #1 Best on Faceoffs

 

[MJ5]

Huh. OHL Coaches Poll results are out. Everything divided into Eastern and Western Conferences.
Jake Durham #2 Most Underrated
Ty Dellandrea #2 Best Playmaker
Ty Dellandrea #1 Best on Faceoffs

So Vierling is #1 Best Playmaker right?

 

[AnotherDimwit]

That’s funny...I heard Rolf was awarded an expansion NBA team and will join the league next season...let’s get tropical

I wonder if Rolf would go out there trying to stop his own team from scoring so he doesn't have to give everyone free corn dogs.

 

[FireBird71]

Corn dogs Rolf....corn dogs...for all these people

 

[Firebrd828]

Corn dogs Rolf....corn dogs...for all these people

 

[nelli27]

Dellandrea impresses in his AHL debut with Texas Stars.
Ty Dellandrea showing off potential in professional debut with Texas Stars
How this sequence from Ty Dellandrea's professional debut with Texas Stars shows his ability to be a 2-way center

 

[Firebrd828]

14 days until the draft....errr, Priority Selection!

 

[nelli27]

14 days until the draft....errr, Priority Selection!

Clarke (D) or Othmann (F)???

 

[Toldyaso]

Dellandrea impresses in his AHL debut with Texas Stars.
Ty Dellandrea showing off potential in professional debut with Texas Stars
How this sequence from Ty Dellandrea's professional debut with Texas Stars shows his ability to be a 2-way center

link isn't going to anything for me here's a different link. https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/d...-dellandrea-dallas-stars-texas-ahl-playoffs

 

[Firebrd828]

Clarke (D) or Othmann (F)???

I'm going with Othmann. I had heard that "the top D available" had told Flint that he would not report. I would have to assume that is Clarke.

 

[house hockey 98]

What worries me about Othmann is the same draft scenario as Vierling.. Both played with the top picks that inflated their points. Vierling has gotten better however he was really a mid 2nd round player. When you play with a Byfield and Wright who carry the team and you are on their line you rack up a lot of points. I would look for a PP type of D man like a Drysdale

 

[MJ5]

What worries me about Othmann is the same draft scenario as Vierling.. Both played with the top picks that inflated their points. Vierling has gotten better however he was really a mid 2nd round player. When you play with a Byfield and Wright who carry the team and you are on their line you rack up a lot of points. I would look for a PP type of D man like a Drysdale

Mid 2nd? What?

Should they have just paid for Perfetti? Do you know how much more the paid him then we paid Vierling?

 

[bcspragu]

Mid 2nd? What?

Should they have just paid for Perfetti? Do you know how much more the paid him then we paid Vierling?

I mean considering they both have the same OHL gold package I assume the exact same thing.

 

[dirty12]

What worries me about Othmann is the same draft scenario as Vierling.. Both played with the top picks that inflated their points. Vierling has gotten better however he was really a mid 2nd round player. When you play with a Byfield and Wright who carry the team and you are on their line you rack up a lot of points. I would look for a PP type of D man like a Drysdale

Difference is Othmann played LW on #1 ranked Wright’s line with #2 ranked Clarke & #10-20 Schmidt. Vierling mostly played C behind top ranked Byfield. You are at least 20 spots off with your Vierling mid-2nd player statement based on last year’s draft ranks

 

[MJ5]

I mean considering they both have the same OHL gold package I assume the exact same thing.

The guy literally has no idea what he's talking about.

 

[bcspragu]

The guy literally has no idea what he's talking about.

So you're implying that Saginaw is literally breaking the rules paying Perfetti more than his standard player agreement? Better send Branch an email

 

[MJ5]

So you're implying that Saginaw is literally breaking the rules paying Perfetti more than his standard player agreement? Better send Branch an email

House Hockey 98 is, yes.