Mississauga Steelheads 2019 Offseason Thread
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I went to the two morning skate. Del Mastro looked Awesome. Myles Perry looked really good. I thought Drew Jeffers was good as well all of his breakout passes were crisp and right on the tape. Only knock on him is his acceleration first step and maybe a little lateral movement.
ohl insiders had a tweet about teams looking for goaltending and included the Steelheads. Any one hearing anything? wonder if they would move Ingham to a contender this year for picks and go with Ranger and a lower tier starter for this year. I think the year after this is their target year.
Schedule has a tough back to back with Erie, both games will be played within 24 hrs.
Schedule has a tough back to back with Erie, both games will be played within 24 hrs.
That was my thought as well going into this season. Guess they could do some shuffling now but they would need a proven tender regardless. I can't see them giving the reign to Ranger and going with a untested BUG.
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Congrats to Harley, Schwindt and Washkurak on being drafted! 4th year in a row the Steelheads have had multiple players drafted which shows really well on the team's drafting and development.
I am surprised that Schwindt went before Washkurak but he did really pick up his game after the trade deadline.
Looking forward to seeing the three of them takes big steps in their game next season!
I am surprised that Schwindt went before Washkurak but he did really pick up his game after the trade deadline.
Looking forward to seeing the three of them takes big steps in their game next season!
Surprised a bit as well, how about Harley being the top O draft pick.
Import draft coming up, hopefully the Trout fare better then last year. I liked both Zuyev and Risenecker last year, but Risenecker never seemed to find a spot and both were gone around Xmas. A team can really help themselves here if they have the connections.
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Wow, the Steelheads front office have had a busy off season, three trades.
Net picks acquired: 2nd WR 2023, 3rd OSH 2022, 15th SAG 2022, 6th KIT 2024 conditional (Ingham OA?)
Picks dealt: 2nd BAR 2023, 4th PTB 2020, 4th SAG 2020, 5th MSS 2024, 7th SAG 2020.
Ingham dealt and G Kai Edmonds and D Hayten Davis have been added.
Kai will be starting most of the games but at a reduced work load compared to what Ingham played last year I would have to guess. Ranger should see more rubber this year as he gears up to take the starter role. Trading Ingham gives Ranger more room to play and gets a couple higher picks then what they flipped to Barrie for Edmonds.
Looks like Heyton will be a OA, and I would suspect McHugh would have a good chance as well. He was clearly hampered with his jaw injuries last season. I think Isaacson and CJ Clarke are out side at this point, I like D L Ham's chances over Wells also.
Wonder who they are going to get at the Import draft? Have to get more out of this draft then last year, hopefully some skill up front and a 2nd pair dman.
Net picks acquired: 2nd WR 2023, 3rd OSH 2022, 15th SAG 2022, 6th KIT 2024 conditional (Ingham OA?)
Picks dealt: 2nd BAR 2023, 4th PTB 2020, 4th SAG 2020, 5th MSS 2024, 7th SAG 2020.
Ingham dealt and G Kai Edmonds and D Hayten Davis have been added.
Kai will be starting most of the games but at a reduced work load compared to what Ingham played last year I would have to guess. Ranger should see more rubber this year as he gears up to take the starter role. Trading Ingham gives Ranger more room to play and gets a couple higher picks then what they flipped to Barrie for Edmonds.
Looks like Heyton will be a OA, and I would suspect McHugh would have a good chance as well. He was clearly hampered with his jaw injuries last season. I think Isaacson and CJ Clarke are out side at this point, I like D L Ham's chances over Wells also.
Wonder who they are going to get at the Import draft? Have to get more out of this draft then last year, hopefully some skill up front and a 2nd pair dman.
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Quite a lot to digest at once for sure. But i'm sure all of these moves were being worked at the same time.
Sad to see Ingham go but not a bad idea to downgrade slightly in net, and use those extra assets to help pick up an OA D-man that should be able to thrive in a top 4 role this year. Definitely a plus to give Ranger some more time to develop, they must have liked what they saw during his limited action last season.
I think they're going to keep Ham, Davis, Isaacson and McHugh for the first part of the season, and will trade one of McHugh or Isaacson depending on how they both start out of the gate. I am a little surprised they already went and traded for another OA but they must really like Davis
Sad to see Ingham go but not a bad idea to downgrade slightly in net, and use those extra assets to help pick up an OA D-man that should be able to thrive in a top 4 role this year. Definitely a plus to give Ranger some more time to develop, they must have liked what they saw during his limited action last season.
I think they're going to keep Ham, Davis, Isaacson and McHugh for the first part of the season, and will trade one of McHugh or Isaacson depending on how they both start out of the gate. I am a little surprised they already went and traded for another OA but they must really like Davis
The Davis trade seems like it could be a wink and a nudge second part to the McLeod or Tippett deal. Unless Warren has 0 chance of coming to the OHL or Missy is out of roster protection spots it makes no sense for Missy to move his rights for Davis and add multiple picks to the deal. Warren himself is worth more than Davis as an OA.
Plus its good for Hayden, as a Hamilton kid, gets him back closer to home for his final season
I am not privy to any inside knowledge, just a fan, but I would have to think there was no chance of Warren coming to Sauga, so likely a no cost sweetner for the Rangers.
Yeah, agreed Steel Fishbowl, sad to see Ingham go, seems like a good kid and appreciated his efforts with the Canadian Blood Services. However, getting some picks back and further control as you stated sure helps going forward. Last two days has sure perked my interest up.
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Then at least make the 15th round pick conditional with triggers if he signs and plays certain numbers of games. Just seems like poor asset management to throw in the rights to an NHL drafted player in for free because he wont sign with you. Especially dealing with a team like Saginaw who has to move out like 3 O/As and is probably looking to dump some gold packages.
Fair enough, frankly I find myself head scratching at various trades at times throughout the league, but I am no expert. I would guess the draft pick with no conditions likely reflects on the perceived odds of him reporting. Who knows what was asked for and what was talked about, the prior deals before and this one, but good point. If he never reports to the O, ( thinking the odds must be slim) I won't likely even remember him being in the trade, but if he did, I would be wondering what happened.
I've liked pretty much all the players JR has brought over in deals since being the GM, but I sometimes wonder if they could do a little better with their picks at times, whether selling or buying. However as I have said, I am no expert by any stretch.
I've liked pretty much all the players JR has brought over in deals since being the GM, but I sometimes wonder if they could do a little better with their picks at times, whether selling or buying. However as I have said, I am no expert by any stretch.
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Looks like he has committed to Denver, if I am reading this right. Sure hope the Trout did their homework and get him to report.
Anyone have any insight on this prospect?
2nd pick, here is the write up on him from Elite Prospects, seems like a very promising player.
A very well-rounded and highly skilled winger. Raymond is blessed with exceptional hockey sense. Furthermore, he has terrific hands, great speed and fine work ethic. Plays with plenty of intensity and battles hard for the puck. A nightmare to play against with his forechecking and puck-stealing ability. He also plays a strong two-way game and is a capable penalty killer. Offensively, he has a strong wrist shot and excellent vision. Few weaknesses overall and is a player that doesn't wait for the play to happen, but the one that generates the play and make things happen. (EP 2018)
Sure hope the Trout can get some contributions from these picks, both are 02 guys as well.
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Sounds like Holm will be coming as he was interviewed for the article on the Steelheads website.
Raymond is a huge long shot, I doubt he will be reporting but the Steelheads will try to entice him with plenty of ice time and will probably point to the success that Alex Nylander had here when he was drafted 8th overall
Raymond is a huge long shot, I doubt he will be reporting but the Steelheads will try to entice him with plenty of ice time and will probably point to the success that Alex Nylander had here when he was drafted 8th overall
Holm commited to the Trout, so the first pick is reporting.
It does seem like the second choice is going to be a long shot to report. Wonder if the Trout have a plan B based on another team winding up with a 3rd import as London found themselves in last year. Then a long shot pick makes more sense, guess see how things shake out.
It does seem like the second choice is going to be a long shot to report. Wonder if the Trout have a plan B based on another team winding up with a 3rd import as London found themselves in last year. Then a long shot pick makes more sense, guess see how things shake out.
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I don't mind them going for a long-shot, especially when you want your import picks to be Top 6 F/Top 4 D. No point in using a spot when your own prospects/young players could be developing instead
As we saw last year when both Reisnecker and Zuyev were released after not having much of an impact
As we saw last year when both Reisnecker and Zuyev were released after not having much of an impact
Yes, last year was not stellar as far as the import draft went. Risenecker had skill but he never seemed to fit with any combination. He didn't seem to really be on a regular line. Zuyev seemed like he could be a steady dman but today moving the puck has become such a factor. He wasn't really a top 4 dman IMO. If you can't add a top 6 forward or top 4 dman in the import draft then ice time gets taken away from younger players that could use it. Different story if you have loaded up with vets and plan on a run and could use the depth.
See how the picks work out this season. First choice has committed and the second is a long shot. Hope this current front office can establish some more relationships as far as this draft goes, since Boyd left the import results have been spotty, and I am not here to pump his tires.
A heat wave in muggy miserable Mississauga, traffic, construction and a rude population and I am looking forward to being in a cool rink to see some hockey.
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