Oshawa Generals 2018-19 Season Thread

[TuckerFan1]

Love this trade. Where does our current D stand going into the season? Initially, Rupoli was likely the 7th guy, barring any stand outs in camp. Does this push him out or are we looking at another trade involving Rupoli, Blacker, or Allen?

 

[gensfan2k2]

I’m thinking it’s a good pick up from what I have read about him. The picks are high but if he ends up as good as seems to be advertised then it’s the cost of doing business.

 

[Tim Wallach]

Don't expect an offensive guy, but he does everything else well. Elite skater, great IQ and excellent against the tough matchups. Can play in all situations and isn't overly physical but won't back down. Very solid player bordering in elite.

 

[Generalsupdates]

Love this trade. Where does our current D stand going into the season? Initially, Rupoli was likely the 7th guy, barring any stand outs in camp. Does this push him out or are we looking at another trade involving Rupoli, Blacker, or Allen?

Ennis-Brassard(OA)
Brewer-Vallati
Gross-Allen(OA)
Rupoli-Blacker

If Blacker looks good early you could move Allen and get an OA forward to round out the lineup

 

[bobber]

Ennis-Brassard(OA)
Brewer-Vallati
Gross-Allen(OA)
Rupoli-Blacker

If Blacker looks good early you could move Allen and get an OA forward to round out the lineup

I thought Vallati gleaned a lot of attention last year in the play offs from opposing teams checkers and got roughed up a few times. IMO it shows that other opposing coaches found him to have an effect on how well the Rangers played the game with him getting a lot of ice. Good move by the Gennies. I loved this kid's game and hate to see him moved. Must be more to it on the Ranger's end of things. On the Gennies side of things where do some thing they are as far as making a run this season or next?

 

[Generalsupdates]

I thought Vallati gleaned a lot of attention last year in the play offs from opposing teams checkers and got roughed up a few times. IMO it shows that other opposing coaches found him to have an effect on how well the Rangers played the game with him getting a lot of ice. Good move by the Gennies. I loved this kid's game and hate to see him moved. Must be more to it on the Ranger's end of things. On the Gennies side of things where do some thing they are as far as making a run this season or next?

The roster for this coming year looks really strong and then the next year a lot of elite offensive guys coming back and now 4-5 good D too. Will likely need to take a goalie in the Euro draft next year but that’d an easy get for a legit 2 year window to win

 

[Generalsupdates]

I didn’t even have the Gens owning either 2nd they traded (apparently one was a Cirelli performance based conditional). I have them owning:

2019: OSH 1st, SBY 2nd, KGN 3rd, OSH 4th, OSH 7th, OSH 8th, OSH 11th, OSH 12th, OSH 13th, OSH 14th, OSH 15th

2020: OSH 1st, HAM 2nd, OSH 3rd(Brassard COND), OSH 6th, OSH 7th, NB 7th (Torchia COND), OSH 9th, OSH 10th, OSH 11th, OSH 12th, OSH 13th, OSH 14th, OSH 15th

2021: OSH 1st, KGN 2nd, OSH 4th, OSH 5th, OSH 6th, OSH 7th, OSH 8th, OSH 9th, OSH 10th, OSH 11th, OSH 12th, OSH 13th, OSH 14th, OSH 15th

2022: OSH 1st, OSH 2nd, HAM 2nd, ERIE 2nd, OSH 4th, OSH 5th, OSH 6th, OSH 7th, OSH 8th, OSH 9th, OSH 10th, OSH 11th, OSH 12th, OSH 13th, OSH 14th, OSH 15th

2023: OSH 1st, OSH 2nd, ERIE 2nd, OSH 4th, OSH 5th, OSH 6th, OSH 7th, OSH 8th, OSH 9th, OSH 10th, OSH 11th, OSH 12th, OSH 13th, OSH 14th, OSH 15th

2024: OSH 1st, OSH 2nd, OSH 3rd, WSR 3rd, OSH 4th, OSH 5th, OSH 6th, OSH 7th, OSH 8th, OSH 9th, OSH 10th, OSH 11th, OSH 12th, OSH 13th, OSH 14th, OSH 15th

2025: OSH 1st, OSH 2nd, OSH 3rd, OSH 4th, OSH 5th, OSH 6th, OSH 7th, OSH 8th, OSH 9th, OSH 10th, OSH 11th, OSH 12th, OSH 13th, OSH 14th, OSH 15th


So still 10 2nds over the next 7 drafts with not many holes in the lineup (maybe 1-2 F spots)

 

[GeoBlue]

Ennis-Brassard(OA)
Brewer-Vallati
Gross-Allen(OA)
Rupoli-Blacker

If Blacker looks good early you could move Allen and get an OA forward to round out the lineup

Vallati is a gem. You will see him on your top pairing and quarterbacking the pp.

 

[Generalsupdates]

I brought up what if Brett Murray left PSU and came here earlier in the off-season and someone brought up the Anthony Aquino rule and not being able to join OHL from NCAA as an OA, but it appears Murray is playing junior hockey next year.... I guess that could mean USHL?

 

[Naz]

I brought up what if Brett Murray left PSU and came here earlier in the off-season and someone brought up the Anthony Aquino rule and not being able to join OHL from NCAA as an OA, but it appears Murray is playing junior hockey next year.... I guess that could mean USHL?

So an OA for Oshawa

 

[Naz]

Gens announce the hiring of Paul Gibson as the new Goaltending Coach. Paul most recently attended the Toronto Maple Leafs Development Camp working with the team’s goaltending prospects. Welcome to Gens Nation, Paul!

11:34 AM - 20 Aug 2018

 

[Generalsupdates]

So an OA for Oshawa

You didn't read my post I guess. There's a rule hat you can't leave NCAA for OHL in you OA season, so no he won't be playing for Oshawa

Weird that Murray wouldn't have left PSU in the middle of last year so he could play in the O this year. Now he has to play CCHL or USHL

 

[Jaycro]

Paul Gibson you say. Not much background on db.com...4 years at Ryerson, then what? Well, it's not rocket science! Welcome aboard, Paul!

 

[Generalsupdates]

Paul Gibson you say. Not much background on db.com...4 years at Ryerson, then what? Well, it's not rocket science! Welcome aboard, Paul!

At least he'll look like a genius his first year because Keyser is a stud...

 

[Naz]

Giovanni Vallati was trade for personal reasons but the Kitchener newspaper didn't elaborate and it really doesn't matter I'm just glad he will man the Gens defense

 

[Duke Guy]

Here is a quote from the Kitchener paper that puts things in context: "...did not demand a trade and leaves on good terms."

 

[Generalsupdates]

Allen, Brassard and Henderson are all at the Gens Futures camp this week.

Commisso also wasn't there last year, so hopefully this just means the Gens are going to trade Henderson and the OAs are Allen/Brassard/Commisso

 

[Jaycro]

Bottom line...if you can't play on one of the top two lines, an overager should not be on the team. Henderson does not fit those parameters.

 

[coolwood]

I brought up what if Brett Murray left PSU and came here earlier in the off-season and someone brought up the Anthony Aquino rule and not being able to join OHL from NCAA as an OA, but it appears Murray is playing junior hockey next year.... I guess that could mean USHL?

Something interesting that I just saw was that Michael Campoli (98) just signed with the Saint John Sea Dogs after going from the USNTDP to Boston College, leaving school, playing last year in the BCHL, now playing in the Q. Does his single year of Canadian juniors now make him eligible? He's still joining the league as an overager...

 

[Generalsupdates]

Something interesting that I just saw was that Michael Campoli (98) just signed with the Saint John Sea Dogs after going from the USNTDP to Boston College, leaving school, playing last year in the BCHL, now playing in the Q. Does his single year of Canadian juniors now make him eligible? He's still joining the league as an overager...

Yes that’s why he’s eligible. Just can’t go from NCAA right to CHL as an OA

 

[Naz]

Generals Scrimmage day and times:
Tuesday August 28th 10:00 am - 12 pm and 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Wednesday August 29th 10:00 am - 12 pm and 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Thursday August 30th 10:45 am -12:45 pm

 

[coolwood]

Just checked out the gens preseason roster and Brassard isn't on it

 

[Naz]

Just checked out the gens preseason roster and Brassard isn't on it

I wouldn't read to much into it as a draft pick of Vancouver and an oa in the ohl he is not generals propriety as Vancouver has his rights and can place him wherever they want. I guess we will have to wait and see I do hope he and Allen return as OA's.

 

[Generalsupdates]

Just checked out the gens preseason roster and Brassard isn't on it

I'd guess that's because Brassard is trying out for Utica this year and if he doesn't make it, he'll be here. Good sign that he was at the Gens kids camp this week

 

[member 307081]

It will be interesting to see how Paputsakis plays at main camp, now with torchia traded I wonder if you will see pap signed. Also have my eyes on Ryan Gagnier, dawson mckinney who I think will be ready after playing this upcoming season with st catharines falcons, the progress of wong and brewer fromthere first season as well as rupoli, hewitson and resnick. I havent seen the camp roster yet but without seeing it these are the ones im watching. Of course tullion and robinson are on my radar as well.