Flint Firebirds 2020 Offseason Thread

[Firebrd828]

Ashley HomeStore Fantastic Five: Rookie goals – Ontario Hockey League

Oksentyuk’s lacrosse goal didn’t make the top 5? I remember Othmann and Kressler having a couple nice ones too but to not have at least one by Oksentyuk seems silly...

Perhaps because Oksentyuk was too old to be considered a "rookie"? If I recall, he wasn't eligible for any "all-rookie team" awards and such.

 

[HockeyPops]

Rookies are only 2003 & 2002 born. And some 2002 aren't eligible if they played enough games (20?) last season already.

 

[Toldyaso]

Perhaps because Oksentyuk was too old to be considered a "rookie"? If I recall, he wasn't eligible for any "all-rookie team" awards and such.

I'm thinking this is it. Although a league rookie not a 16 yr old rookie.That said I saw Kressler undress a dman and score a goal later in the season that would not have looked out of place in that group at all. probably just the numbers. could only pick 5 to showcase after all.

 

[TcNorth]

Probably the first of a few moves the Firebirds make. Welcome to Terry and family!

 

[General Pete]

well this is kind of cool. I didnt know the team did it this big here

 

[jprenkert]

Yea, They have had other posts with the recent signings how basically its a day turn around and they NDA this stuff to the guys. Pretty cool to see and helps understand how they can have the gear so fast after signing for promos on social media.

 

[General Pete]

Yea, They have had other posts with the recent signings how basically its a day turn around and they NDA this stuff to the guys. Pretty cool to see and helps understand how they can have the gear so fast after signing for promos on social media.

Thats right, that makes sense now. Do all ohl teams do this or just our team?

 

[jprenkert]

Honestly I do not know, mainly just follow Flint, but the little i have seen on social media, it could be possible. The picture just show the player in random street clothes signing at a kitchen table.

 

[nelli27]

Canadiens: Yevgeni Oksentyuk is Worth a Look in This Year’s NHL Draft

 

[jprenkert]

I see Evan Vierling made McKenzies top 93 players in this years draft, coming in at 90. Looks like a new start somewhere closer to home helped him out. Can't wait to see where Ohtmann falls when draft eligible. Any early predictions?

 

[MJ5]

I see Evan Vierling made McKenzies top 93 players in this years draft, coming in at 90. Looks like a new start somewhere closer to home helped him out. Can't wait to see where Ohtmann falls when draft eligible. Any early predictions?

There's a mock out there now, not sure how accurate it may be, but it had him going last 1st round.

 

[FireBird71]

 

[Firebrd828]

There's a mock out there now, not sure how accurate it may be, but it had him going last 1st round.

Any GM that takes him that high is, well....high.

 

[MJ5]

https://thehockeywriters.com/2021-nhl-draft-rankings-bells-early-top-21/ honorable mention there

Defencemen dominate Craig Button's early look at 2021 NHL draft class - TSN.ca #16 here

 

[jprenkert]

Any GM that takes him that high is, well....high.

He still has one more year before hes drafted to prove himself. Look at someone like Jack Quinn. Looked mediocre then this year (draft year) he goes off for 52 goals and a possible top 10 pick.

Who knows where Ohtmann goes as know one knows how his game or others will be affect by this long layoff. He could be a top 5 pick. Neverknow. Who thought Dellandrea was going to go as high as he did when drafted.

 

[Firebrd828]

He still has one more year before hes drafted to prove himself...

Vierling is NHL Draft eligible this summer.

EDIT-Nevermind...I see that we are talking about different players...I thought you were referencing Vierling.

 

[MJ5]

Vierling is NHL Draft eligible this summer.

I was referring to Othmann, not Vierling.

Haven't seen Vierling mentioned in the first 2 rounds anywhere.

 

[bcspragu]

Any GM that takes him that high is, well....high.

As crazy as it sounds after Vierling got traded he put up numbers similar to players who are projected to go late 1st. On a bad Barrie team no less. I think he was over 1.2 ppg. I don't see a team using a 1st on him, but could see him go late 2nd and not question it.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

 

[Firebrd828]

As crazy as it sounds after Vierling got traded he put up numbers similar to players who are projected to go late 1st. On a bad Barrie team no less. I think he was over 1.2 ppg. I don't see a team using a 1st on him, but could see him go late 2nd and not question it.

If the in-game on-ice stuff was all that mattered, he'd be probably be drafted pretty high.

 

[TcNorth]

Hope he likes Junior "A" Hockey. Looking forward to D Luke D'Amato's inaugural season in the Ontario Hockey League with Flint!

 

[OHL Fan]

According to Import Draft List, Flint is picking only in 1st round. Does that mean that one of the Imports are not coming back, or both?

 

[dirty12]

According to Import Draft List, Flint is picking only in 1st round. Does that mean that one of the Imports are not coming back, or both?

kolyachonok is a signed player allowing Flint a pick.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Hope he likes Junior "A" Hockey. Looking forward to D Luke D'Amato's inaugural season in the Ontario Hockey League with Flint!

Was this meant to sound spiteful? Nothing wrong with a 16 year old kid deciding to stay home and keep his options open for the year - especially during a pandemic.

 

[TcNorth]

Was this meant to sound spiteful? Nothing wrong with a 16 year old kid deciding to stay home and keep his options open for the year - especially during a pandemic.

Nothing wrong with wanting kids who want to play in the OHL and play in Flint! I care mostly for players who elect to be Flint Firebirds!