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OHL Future Watch: Oshawa Generals
The Oshawa Generals made a huge move at the trade deadline picking up superstar centre Philip Tomasino (2001) who has the potential to be the top scorer in the Ontario Hockey League next season. Their season depends on whether the 2019 Nashville Predators first rounder is returned by the NHL team to the Generals. This has allowed Oshawa to always be competitive year after year.
Forwards
Tomasino is the key player for this string core of returning forwards. He has the potential to record another 100 point season and will team with 2020 NHl prospect Ty Tullio (2002, RW) who managed 27 goals and 66 points and Oliver Suni (2002, LW) who had a hot start before he cooled off later in the season. Both are expected to be drafted this June by NHL teams. Allan McShane (2000, LW) consistently averages just over a point a game and has already amassed 245 points in his OHL career. If he returns as an overager, he will make a big impact. Brett Harrison (2003, C) had a great first season scoring 21 goals as a 16 year old. 1st round OHL pick Aidan Castle (2004, LW) comes with an impressive pedigree after spending the AAA midget season with the powerhouse Toronto Jr. Canadians. They are hoping he can make a similar impact to Harrison as a first year player. Other depth players include Ryan Stepien (2001, RW), big Daniel Michaud (2003, LW) and Dawson McKinney (2002, RW).
Defense
If Giovanni Vallati (2000, LD) and William Ennis (2000, LD) return as overagers, they will form the backbone of the defense, along with Lleyton Moore (2002, LD), Mitchell Brewer (2001, LD) and CHL Import selection David Mudrak (2001, RD). David Jesus (2002, RD) and Liam Whittaker (2001, LD) round out the depth for Oshawa. This D-corps has a lot of OHL experience, but unless Lleyton Moore stays healthy and lives up to his potential, or Vallati recaptures his offensive output from 2018-19, they do not have a game breaking, offensive force on the backend. This may be a focus on the trade front.
Goaltenders
Zachary Paputsakis (2001) outperformed Jordan Kooy, who was brought in for depth and he will be the #1 backstop for a Generals team looking to possibly be the host team for the 2021 Memorial Cup. Patrick Leaver (2003 ) and local U18 pick Sebastian Resar will be considered for the backup job. Jordan Kooy (2000) could return if one of their other overagers don’t return.
Draft Capital
The Generals did not pick again after the 1st round until the 6th round in the 2020 OHL draft. They have their own 2nd, 5th and 7th round picks in the top 9 rounds in 2021. This is due to the massive haul of picks they had to send Niagara in the Tomasino trade. From 2022 on they have their full complement of selections, including 2 2nd rounders in 2022. It will be difficult for Oshawa to make another big move at the deadline because of the lack of 2004s and the fact that they cannot afford to trade any more future picks.
In conclusion, if everyone returns the Oshawa Generals have a very dangerous forward group and a very experienced D corps, which should allow them to be strong enough to be considered a worthy candidate to host the 2021 Memorial Cup.
The Oshawa Generals made a huge move at the trade deadline picking up superstar centre Philip Tomasino (2001) who has the potential to be the top scorer in the Ontario Hockey League next season. Their season depends on whether the 2019 Nashville Predators first rounder is returned by the NHL team to the Generals. This has allowed Oshawa to always be competitive year after year.
Forwards
Tomasino is the key player for this string core of returning forwards. He has the potential to record another 100 point season and will team with 2020 NHl prospect Ty Tullio (2002, RW) who managed 27 goals and 66 points and Oliver Suni (2002, LW) who had a hot start before he cooled off later in the season. Both are expected to be drafted this June by NHL teams. Allan McShane (2000, LW) consistently averages just over a point a game and has already amassed 245 points in his OHL career. If he returns as an overager, he will make a big impact. Brett Harrison (2003, C) had a great first season scoring 21 goals as a 16 year old. 1st round OHL pick Aidan Castle (2004, LW) comes with an impressive pedigree after spending the AAA midget season with the powerhouse Toronto Jr. Canadians. They are hoping he can make a similar impact to Harrison as a first year player. Other depth players include Ryan Stepien (2001, RW), big Daniel Michaud (2003, LW) and Dawson McKinney (2002, RW).
Defense
If Giovanni Vallati (2000, LD) and William Ennis (2000, LD) return as overagers, they will form the backbone of the defense, along with Lleyton Moore (2002, LD), Mitchell Brewer (2001, LD) and CHL Import selection David Mudrak (2001, RD). David Jesus (2002, RD) and Liam Whittaker (2001, LD) round out the depth for Oshawa. This D-corps has a lot of OHL experience, but unless Lleyton Moore stays healthy and lives up to his potential, or Vallati recaptures his offensive output from 2018-19, they do not have a game breaking, offensive force on the backend. This may be a focus on the trade front.
Goaltenders
Zachary Paputsakis (2001) outperformed Jordan Kooy, who was brought in for depth and he will be the #1 backstop for a Generals team looking to possibly be the host team for the 2021 Memorial Cup. Patrick Leaver (2003 ) and local U18 pick Sebastian Resar will be considered for the backup job. Jordan Kooy (2000) could return if one of their other overagers don’t return.
Draft Capital
The Generals did not pick again after the 1st round until the 6th round in the 2020 OHL draft. They have their own 2nd, 5th and 7th round picks in the top 9 rounds in 2021. This is due to the massive haul of picks they had to send Niagara in the Tomasino trade. From 2022 on they have their full complement of selections, including 2 2nd rounders in 2022. It will be difficult for Oshawa to make another big move at the deadline because of the lack of 2004s and the fact that they cannot afford to trade any more future picks.
In conclusion, if everyone returns the Oshawa Generals have a very dangerous forward group and a very experienced D corps, which should allow them to be strong enough to be considered a worthy candidate to host the 2021 Memorial Cup.