Oshawa Generals 2021-22 Season Thread

[dirty12]

Trying to respect the Gens board here, one last reply on the 67s for this year...I just don't think there 2002 group is strong enough and I agree they have made a ton of picks over the past few years but the quality has yet to show given limited ice time and a pandemic. And also add in they haven't had any high picks either which doesn't help. Long story short, I think they are a middle to low team depending on how these picks end up this year and as was mentioned if Cranley is a top goalie this year he may not come back next year...why not get a huge payout for him. Anyways, it'll all playout. Just happy to be able to have these discussions. Good luck to the Gens and all teams! Enjoy the season!

Its just about the fact that Ottawa can be very good next season and don’t have any other ready goalie than Cranley.. there’s very good odds Cranley is back for an OA season; he has 32 career OHL games played

 

[OshawaFan2019]

Trying to respect the Gens board here, one last reply on the 67s for this year...I just don't think there 2002 group is strong enough and I agree they have made a ton of picks over the past few years but the quality has yet to show given limited ice time and a pandemic. And also add in they haven't had any high picks either which doesn't help. Long story short, I think they are a middle to low team depending on how these picks end up this year and as was mentioned if Cranley is a top goalie this year he may not come back next year...why not get a huge payout for him. Anyways, it'll all playout. Just happy to be able to have these discussions. Good luck to the Gens and all teams! Enjoy the season!

Cranley played in front of a very good team and was also given easier games to play in. As well he’s a St. Louis pick & not San Jose

 

[ottsabrefan]

Cranley played in front of a very good team and was also given easier games to play in. As well he’s a St. Louis pick & not San Jose

Agreed. He was still a high OHL pick and is expected to shine this year. But we'll see how he does. If he doesn't play well then it won't matter anyways as the interest from other teams won't be there.

I'm not sure why you are quoting me about the SJ/StL as I didn't mention the team he got drafted by.

 

[OshawaFan2019]

Agreed. He was still a high OHL pick and is expected to shine this year. But we'll see how he does. If he doesn't play well then it won't matter anyways as the interest from other teams won't be there.

I'm not sure why you are quoting me about the SJ/StL as I didn't mention the team he got drafted by.

The St. Louis vs San Jose was from someone else in this thread, not directed at you. Sorry for confusion

 

[waitin425]

Any reports from camp?

 

[Generalsupdates]

Any reports from camp?

Open to the public starting tomorrow

 

[Generalsupdates]

O'Toole was an Owen Sound draft pick

 

[Naz]

I take it Aidan Castle is not at camp, does anyone have any info. I presume he'll be traded and I'm guessing Niagara.

 

[Generalsupdates]

I take it Aidan Castle is not at camp, does anyone have any info. I presume he'll be traded and I'm guessing Niagara.

He will be traded before main camp starts, could be as soon as this week

 

[waitin425]

Any updates from Camp? Interested in the D

 

[Generalsupdates]

Any updates from Camp? Interested in the D

Im a big fan of Blake Smith, idk if he plays on the team this year but I think he for sure does at some point

 

[Naz]

Any reports from camp?

I saw much of camp but what I did the D man that impressed me was Owen Johnston.

 

[Generalsupdates]

Now that camp is done I'd expect some signings either tonight or tomorrow before the game in Hamilton.

I'd guess that Tallman, Smith and Torrance get signed for sure and depending what's happening with Sbrocca, if he's not an option going forward the I could see Bickle too.

Other guys might be O'Toole, Grein or Svicki

 

[Jaycro]

Took in the Red-White game today and a scrimmage yesterday. Moore dominated out there...could be All Star material this year. A couple of returnees might lose their jobs if not careful. Tallman looked like a finisher and Torrance and Buckley showed energy and skills. Michaud potted a few but also missed a ton of opportunities as well... not a finisher? Jesus, as expected also dominant. Who is Svicki? Papatsakis looked like a #1! Could be a battle with Smith and a couple of others in the mix for the 6 and7 defence spots. Not much on the Gens site on training camp or signings...disappointing!

 

[Generalsupdates]

Took in the Red-White game today and a scrimmage yesterday. Moore dominated out there...could be All Star material this year. A couple of returnees might lose their jobs if not careful. Tallman looked like a finisher and Torrance and Buckley showed energy and skills. Michaud potted a few but also missed a ton of opportunities as well... not a finisher? Jesus, as expected also dominant. Who is Svicki? Papatsakis looked like a #1! Could be a battle with Smith and a couple of others in the mix for the 6 and7 defence spots. Not much on the Gens site on training camp or signings...disappointing!

They havent signed them yet. It'll be tomorrow

 

[fromtheshwa]

Bickle caught my attention. He saw lots of pucks and found most of them with a lot of traffic in front of him. Moves well. Clearly Paputsakis is the #1 but the kid isn't going to go quietly.

 

[Generalsupdates]

Bickle caught my attention. He saw lots of pucks and found most of them with a lot of traffic in front of him. Moves well. Clearly Paputsakis is the #1 but the kid isn't going to go quietly.

He was the backup in minor midget but the starter went down going into the playoffs (5th rounder to Flint) and Bickle was fantastic the entire playoffs

 

[Jaycro]

I thought Bickle was quite good but he looked tiny...145 lbs or so but he might be the one to keep as a backup as part of the long term picture (goalie in training!).

 

[Awagner3018]

How was Owen Brady Still Pulling for the Kid

 

[GeneralConversation]

They have 4 signed goalies. They’ll run with Pap-Sbrocca-Leaver unless injuries hit. If they sign another one it would be after the exhibition games.

 

[Generalsupdates]

They have 4 signed goalies. They’ll run with Pap-Sbrocca-Leaver unless injuries hit. If they sign another one it would be after the exhibition games.

They really only have 3 signed goalies. Polidori is an OA so has no chance to be on this team.

 

[Jaycro]

Can't see Sbrocca being kept around. Just a year younger than Paps. Leaver is prob the best bet to be our goalie after Paps is gone.

 

[Jaycro]

Why are the Gens so stingy/ reluctant to put out player movements/decisions? Basically nothing has come out on their site since the beginning of training camp!

 

[GeneralConversation]

They really only have 3 signed goalies. Polidori is an OA so has no chance to be on this team.

That 4 signed part was only to convey that another signing won’t come until after the ex games. Not that they won’t sign a fourth to replace Polidori

 

[Generalsupdates]

Why are the Gens so stingy/ reluctant to put out player movements/decisions? Basically nothing has come out on their site since the beginning of training camp!

Today is literally the first day that camp is over lol. They just announced the captains. They’ll be announcing the signings today as well. Not sure the rush?