Flint Firebirds 2021-22 Season Thread

[MJ5]

I think maybe too much is being read into who wasn't at this camp. If you ask me this was more like a spring orientation camp. The vets rarely participate in those. Can't really compare this to a normal camp because it isn't that by any stretch. Don't let the troublemakers get you all wound up. I have been permanently blocked by the mods from seeing The crazy cat ladies posts but when you guys quote her I see them in the email notifications. I see she's up to her usual tricks. Don't buy in she is just trolling you guys like always. Hockey gossip is like mean girl gossip and should be ignored.

Always trolling, has never come here with anything legit. Shes probably 0 for 30 by now.

 

[OHL Fan]

Gretz and Lombardi got Vaccinations late and thats why away from camp.
Morgan wants out.
Keppen AHL.

Grainer didnt report??

 

[MJ5]

Grainer surprised me, kid with 1-2 games of action, looked like a piece of the future when he signed.

Keppen was featured in some social media post leading up to camp, before he signed. So it sure seemed like he was planning on coming back until he got an offer.

 

[Firebrd828]

Keppen was featured in some social media post leading up to camp, before he signed. So it sure seemed like he was planning on coming back until he got an offer.

Going into Year 2, Kyle Keyser was very prominent in everything the 'Birds did...Social media, public appearances, promotional materials, was even on one of the three banners hanging on the outside of the arena. Then.....a no show at camp.

(Which reminds me....somebody PUHLEEEEZE take down the one remaining banner that's hanging on the arena. It's sunfaded and tattered and looks like S#!T !!!)

 

[N Da No]

I just read and laugh

U B C

 

[MJ5]

Going into Year 2, Kyle Keyser was very prominent in everything the 'Birds did...Social media, public appearances, promotional materials, was even on one of the three banners hanging on the outside of the arena. Then.....a no show at camp.

(Which reminds me....somebody PUHLEEEEZE take down the one remaining banner that's hanging on the arena. It's sunfaded and tattered and looks like S#!T !!!)

You are right there, but Keyser was doing that all spring, he went quiet over the summer tho.

Kepper was literally in the locker room 3 days prior to signing.

 

[Toldyaso]

Going into Year 2, Kyle Keyser was very prominent in everything the 'Birds did...Social media, public appearances, promotional materials, was even on one of the three banners hanging on the outside of the arena. Then.....a no show at camp.

(Which reminds me....somebody PUHLEEEEZE take down the one remaining banner that's hanging on the arena. It's sunfaded and tattered and looks like S#!T !!!)

Keyser wasn't a no show. He was traded. Week before the trade he autographed my season ticket holder cards and lanyards at the open house.

 

[Firebrd828]

Keyser wasn't a no show. He was traded. Week before the trade he autographed my season ticket holder cards and lanyards at the open house.

Yes, he was traded, but it wasn't because the Firebirds wanted to trade him. He wanted out.

 

[FirebirdsFan21]

Any billet families on this? Has Meredith Hamo resigned her position? She is no longer listed on the Staff roster for the Firebirds.

 

[Agent 53]

Any billet families on this? Has Meredith Hamo resigned her position? She is no longer listed on the Staff roster for the Firebirds.

Its a vaccine issue, unfortunately.

 

[FirebirdsFan21]

Its a vaccine issue, unfortunately.

I realize she cannot billet due to her daughters being too young but is she still employed by the Firebirds or have they went another route with the billet coordinator position.

 

[LDN]

Project your lineup for this season?

 

[OHL Fan]

I think they will have a young, quick and skilled lineup.

D has 4 experienced players, and 4 rookies including Import NHL pick and high drafted 04 and 05s.

Cavallin should be good tender this year.

Fwds comprise of good top 9 talent with Othmann and if Import reports, and Kressler, Panwar, and some nice camp surprises i have been hearing of.

They should be competing for final 3 playoff spots in the West, but should be built for next year and year after.

 

[MJ5]

I think they will have a young, quick and skilled lineup.

D has 4 experienced players, and 4 rookies including Import NHL pick and high drafted 04 and 05s.

Cavallin should be good tender this year.

Fwds comprise of good top 9 talent with Othmann and if Import reports, and Kressler, Panwar, and some nice camp surprises i have been hearing of.

They should be competing for final 3 playoff spots in the West, but should be built for next year and year after.

I thought the consensus was the import forward would not be making it over here after he signed another deal in his home country.

 

[E27914]

I think they will have a young, quick and skilled lineup.

D has 4 experienced players, and 4 rookies including Import NHL pick and high drafted 04 and 05s.

Cavallin should be good tender this year.

Fwds comprise of good top 9 talent with Othmann and if Import reports, and Kressler, Panwar, and some nice camp surprises i have been hearing of.

They should be competing for final 3 playoff spots in the West, but should be built for next year and year after.

Curious, who were the nice surprises at camp?

 

[OHL Fan]

05 Dmen Bertucci and Petrovicki and goalie Day were very good, along with the Wang kid.
04 Dman D'amato had good camp and fwd Petrou exceeded expectations.

Line of Panwar, Hayes and Petrou looked very good and effective.

Deline and Terry should provide some senior help on back end and help rookie dmen.

Kressler as good as usual, along with Giroux being an offensive spark plub.

Othmann at camp will infuse motivation when he returns to team.

Kuzmin will also provide much needed spark to balanced team.

Cavallin should be good, but dont know if he can handle 55-60 games??

Gretz expected to provide senior leadership, and Lombardi should fight for top centre spot.

 

[MJ5]

 

[LDN]

What would the price point be for Morgan?

 

[LDN]

who are the 4/5 players @OHLInsiders is talking about??

 

[TcNorth]

Cannot hurt. Welcome!

 

[TcNorth]

05 Dmen Bertucci and Petrovicki and goalie Day were very good, along with the Wang kid.
04 Dman D'amato had good camp and fwd Petrou exceeded expectations.

Line of Panwar, Hayes and Petrou looked very good and effective.

Deline and Terry should provide some senior help on back end and help rookie dmen.

Kressler as good as usual, along with Giroux being an offensive spark plub.

Othmann at camp will infuse motivation when he returns to team.

Kuzmin will also provide much needed spark to balanced team.

Cavallin should be good, but dont know if he can handle 55-60 games??

Gretz expected to provide senior leadership, and Lombardi should fight for top centre spot.

Thank you for the input being that we are not hearing much from the team. However, with no one allowed at practice, how do you come to these conclusions?

 

[MJ5]

who are the 4/5 players @OHLInsiders is talking about??

The only 1 anyone knows is Morgan.

Everyone else showed up in camp. Besides Gretz, but it was mentioned his was related to his vaccine.

And maybe Peyton Grainer, but he's literally played 1-2 games in the OHL.

 

[OHL Fan]

Thank you for the input being that we are not hearing much from the team. However, with no one allowed at practice, how do you come to these conclusions?

Went to Blue White game and spoke to fans.

 

[OHL Fan]

who are the 4/5 players @OHLInsiders is talking about??

London has 17 fwds and 10 dmen signed.
I can promise you that at least 4-5 would want out of London or any other team that has a crowded room.

Can OHL Insiders list the 4-5?

OHL Insiders, tell us something we dont know.

 

[FireBird71]

Grainer not listed on preseason roster…he was last week