Mississauga Steelheads 2015 Off-Season Thread
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It's got to be becoming tougher for Hague not to commit. I imagine this team (with or without Day) will be a team scouts see very frequently and keep a close watch on.
You've got McLeod, Day (for now), Bastian as sure fire picks right now but also the likes of Dickerson, Gibson, Osmanski, Kutkevicius along with top end 99 in Tippett.
Just my two cents.
You've got McLeod, Day (for now), Bastian as sure fire picks right now but also the likes of Dickerson, Gibson, Osmanski, Kutkevicius along with top end 99 in Tippett.
Just my two cents.
Article on Nylander:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/maple-leafs-fans-could-see-even-more-nylander/
Thanks for not erasing this post mod.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/maple-leafs-fans-could-see-even-more-nylander/
Thanks for not erasing this post mod.
2015-2016 line up
Burnside(OA) - Cianfrone(OA) - Nylander(hopeful)
Bastian - Mcleod - Tippett
Bourne - Clark - McIntyre
Muzito-Bagenda(hopeful) - Smith - Dickerson
Additional players: Lodge(OA) (probably not) Kutkevicius,Gerhart, Donnelly, Robinson
Leblanc - Hague(hopeful)
Walsh - Day
Osmanski - Bean
Additional - Gibson
Goalies - Trade for literally anyone ...Martin(OA) (Hopeful/probably not)
If Martin comes back or if they can find a decent goalie the team might not be that bad (also Hague and both imports must commit to have decent team)
Burnside(OA) - Cianfrone(OA) - Nylander(hopeful)
Bastian - Mcleod - Tippett
Bourne - Clark - McIntyre
Muzito-Bagenda(hopeful) - Smith - Dickerson
Additional players: Lodge(OA) (probably not) Kutkevicius,Gerhart, Donnelly, Robinson
Leblanc - Hague(hopeful)
Walsh - Day
Osmanski - Bean
Additional - Gibson
Goalies - Trade for literally anyone ...Martin(OA) (Hopeful/probably not)
If Martin comes back or if they can find a decent goalie the team might not be that bad (also Hague and both imports must commit to have decent team)
I like the roster.
I'm not a fan of 3 right hand shots on that 2nd line, plus Bourne played very well with McLeod and Bastian last year. Gives Tippett some sheltering on 3rd line right away until 2nd half of season maybe.
Also I believe both imports will report. Hague is another situation.
Gibson is over Bean or Osmanski as well.
If you're playing Bourne in your top 6 you have a serious problem as a coach. He's a prototypical 3rd/4th liner, funny how Missi picked him 10th overall or whatever. If you're playing with Mcleod(arguably your best player) and you scored 1 goal last year, the last game of the year...you're not winning any games!
And I haven't seen Osmanski play but Gibson is a pylon out there. Bean can actually possess the puck.
punch1943
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The OHL doesn't make it easy for fans to find out the picks that teams hold. Flint will reap a bounty for McLeod whoever gets him.
In the meanwhile keep an eye on which teams seem to be stockpiling draft picks. Once McLeod doesn't report to camp and I'd deemed to be defected a trade will be arranged. The thing is no players will go directly to Flint. It must be picks probably 3-4 2nds + a 3rd as well as a 1st next year as compensation....So far not much movement trade wise but with only a couple weeks to go expect the trading to pick up this coming week....
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Michael McLeod will be playing today for the Gold Medal at the Hlinka against team Sweden and Alexander Nylander. I wonder if there's an extra plane ticket for the trip back to Canada after the game.
OMG, let's get one thing straight and that's that Bean can skate and play rather well. He may go relatively unnoticed cause he transitions the puck in a generally timely manner. He doesn't need to try and be flashy since it's WAY more effective for the TEAM CAUSE when a D-man can help smoothly transition the puck to the Forwards and break out successfully as often as possible. I'd take that style of D-man any day of the week when building a team as there's only so many wannabe Bobby Orr's you can have on a team.
We're on the same page here JSavoire, Bean is a role player that does his job, I would play him over Gibson anyday.
New logo launched today officially. I actually don't mind the new logo on the old jerseys. Makes what I have now not completely outdated which is a plus I guess.
Picture and article below.
http://mississaugasteelheads.com/article/steelheads-launch-new-team-logo
Picture and article below.
http://mississaugasteelheads.com/article/steelheads-launch-new-team-logo
Tim Wallach
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Here is our article on Hague's signing with the Steelheads, complete with stats, scouting report and brief analysis,
http://overtimesportsnation.com/hague-commits-to-mississauga/
http://overtimesportsnation.com/hague-commits-to-mississauga/
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The commitments of Nic Hague, Brendan Harrogate and Luke Kutkevicius have solidified some of their depth issues from last year. Still wondering about the two import picks, any news ?
If Spencer Martin does not come back, and if Missi can acquire a decent OHL caliber goalie, and have both imports commit, the team might find themselves near the top of the conference!
You're looking at a good top 6 with Nylander, Cianfrone, Burnside, Mcleod, Bastian and possibly Tippett
Good bottom six guys/role players like Bourne, Clark, McIntyre, Muzito-Bagenda, Harrogate, Kutkevicius and Dickerson
Along with an improved top 4 made up of Day, Leblanc, Walsh and Hague.
My problem right now is still the goalie situation, without Martin the team is hopeless if they don't make a trade. W/ Martin they could be a force if Boyd decides to open up his low scoring system and let his skilled players play.
The additions of Nylander and Muzito-Bagenda would help put this team in a position to succeed.
The commitments of Nic Hague, Brendan Harrogate and Luke Kutkevicius have solidified some of their depth issues from last year. Still wondering about the two import picks, any news ?
If Spencer Martin does not come back, and if Missi can acquire a decent OHL caliber goalie, and have both imports commit, the team might find themselves near the top of the conference!
You're looking at a good top 6 with Nylander, Cianfrone, Burnside, Mcleod, Bastian and possibly Tippett
Good bottom six guys/role players like Bourne, Clark, McIntyre, Muzito-Bagenda, Harrogate, Kutkevicius and Dickerson
Along with an improved top 4 made up of Day, Leblanc, Walsh and Hague.
My problem right now is still the goalie situation, without Martin the team is hopeless if they don't make a trade. W/ Martin they could be a force if Boyd decides to open up his low scoring system and let his skilled players play.
The additions of Nylander and Muzito-Bagenda would help put this team in a position to succeed.
The added additions definitely enhance the team but with the amount off 98's that will be on this roster I suggest next year be more of a go-for-it year. Let the names you mentioned above plus the young 99's adjust to the league. Hope that a drafted McLeod and Nylander return and there's your top of the conference team IMO. Regardless this team will be better this year and should find itself back in the playoffs.
Daniel Muzito–Bagenda commits to Steelheads. Article below.
http://mississaugasteelheads.com/article/daniel-muzito--bagenda-commits-to-steelheads
http://mississaugasteelheads.com/article/daniel-muzito--bagenda-commits-to-steelheads
Here's the article we did on the Daniel Muzito-Bagenda signing, slightly more detailed then the one on the Trout website, includes a scouting report,
http://overtimesportsnation.com/steelheads-ink-import/
http://overtimesportsnation.com/steelheads-ink-import/
Nylander signing should come soon and a trade for McLeod should come shortly after Flint opens training camp this week.
Good stuff! I'm becoming more and more excited with each day that goes by.
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Burnside- Cianfrone- Nylander
Bourne- McLeod- Bastian
Muzito-Bagenda- McLeod (optimistic, but trade most likely going through)- Tippett
Kutkevicius- Harrogate- Smith
MacIntyre- Clark- Dickerson
No order forward possible line combos
Day- Leblanc
Hague- Walsh
Omanski- Gibson
Bean
Zanussi
Hertz
Bourne- McLeod- Bastian
Muzito-Bagenda- McLeod (optimistic, but trade most likely going through)- Tippett
Kutkevicius- Harrogate- Smith
MacIntyre- Clark- Dickerson
No order forward possible line combos
Day- Leblanc
Hague- Walsh
Omanski- Gibson
Bean
Zanussi
Hertz
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