Ottawa 67's 2019-20 Season Thread

[Generalsupdates]

My quarrel wasn't exactly with the value of the moves, but the lack of direction. They sold their best player and then sunk all of the resources into a team that I thought (and was right) wasn't even close to good enough to beat Ottawa.

I agree that both teams are setting up for a Mem Cup bid and that the 67's are in a better position. I was shocked when they didn't put forward a more serious effort in trades last season. There must be a reason.

You accidentally left out the part where you thought (and were wrong) that they'd get swept by Niagara, because and I quote, "there's no way a team who's as slow as Oshawa can even win 1 game against Niagara".

 

[Generalsupdates]

Agree and disagree.
Hunt did a masterful job leading up to the trade deadline, imo. Moving out Wong, Studnicka, Brassard, Commissio for Neumann, Moore, Maatinen, Saigeon while retaining similar picks was impressive.
Like you say, the Gens 2001 group is probably the worst in the league; building a memorial cup bid will be a challenge. They will have excellent OA, a few high end ‘02s and picks. Though those picks are distant. Selling teams will prefer 2020-21 2nds much more than 2023-24 2nds. Compounding matters could be the ‘67s wanting to bid as well. Two of the top four teams in the east pushing assets forward? It could end up being more of a buyers market than last year.

The Gens have the most 2nds in the league and only one is in the coming draft. They use those picks to go get Tomasino and Perfetti (or whichever stars are available), now how's their core.... It's junior hockey. Teams drastically change in 24 hours, let alone in the next year and a half lol. They're making all their moves (last years deadline is a perfect example) to make the team and facilities (all the Renos this off-season) for a 2021 Mem Cup. The roster will be elite next year if they get the Mem Cup. It's not a coincidence all the high picks they have are for years that can be traded next year....

 

[OMG67]

The Gens have the most 2nds in the league and only one is in the coming draft. They use those picks to go get Tomasino and Perfetti (or whichever stars are available), now how's their core.... It's junior hockey. Teams drastically change in 24 hours, let alone in the next year and a half lol. They're making all their moves (last years deadline is a perfect example) to make the team and facilities (all the Renos this off-season) for a 2021 Mem Cup. The roster will be elite next year if they get the Mem Cup. It's not a coincidence all the high picks they have are for years that can be traded next year....

100%

 

[Generalsupdates]

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Do you think ottawa is doing the same thing or do you think they’re more likely to go in this year?

 

[dirty12]

Do you think ottawa is doing the same thing or do you think they’re more likely to go in this year?

And Saginaw? No doubt it’s the year for Barrie. London & Flint are already absolutely loaded. Some teams will having an easier ride than normal this year.

 

[OMG67]

Do you think ottawa is doing the same thing or do you think they’re more likely to go in this year?

I will better answer that in 6 weeks. My gut says they are going to at least dip their the in the water to contend this year.

They need to do a lot to the building to host.

 

[Robray12]

Why can’t ottawa host using the scotiabank centre in kanata

 

[OMG67]

Why can’t ottawa host using the scotiabank centre in kanata

They can provided it doesn’t interfere with the NHL and they are able to make an arrangement with Melnyk.

 

[beastintheeast]

Cost is the big thing for scotiabank place. TD is free as OSEG owns it also not sure if they can get that many people to make the Scotia look good.

 

[beastintheeast]

Who is left on the team I assume that all the cuts have been made except for a few fillers.

Any surprises?

 

[67hockeyfan]

Who is left on the team I assume that all the cuts have been made except for a few fillers.

Any surprises?

As far as I can tell, they’re keeping virtually all the signed players and then some....for now. We’ll be losing a ton of players to NHL camps and need the bodies to ice a team when the season starts. Once everyone returns, we’ll likely see some cuts and likely a trade or two.

 

[beastintheeast]

Do we know where everyone is going? I know the drafted players will go to their teams but I am looking at Keating Hoef and those that are not drafted

 

[hockeynorth]

Hey guys, Sudbury vs 67s. Would you guys mind providing a bit of information on how some Sudbury players looked tonight after the game? It’d be really appreciated by the Sudbury fans. Thanks!

 

[OMG67]

As far as I can tell, they’re keeping virtually all the signed players and then some....for now. We’ll be losing a ton of players to NHL camps and need the bodies to ice a team when the season starts. Once everyone returns, we’ll likely see some cuts and likely a trade or two.

I don’t think there are any players at risk of not being back by the start of the regular season other than maybe Hoefenmeyer if there is an AHL team that wants him and he wants the opportunity. None of the 19 year olds are in a position to really challenge for serious exhibition game time in the NHL.

We’ll keep the extra players, as you said, but only for our own preseason slate.

 

[jjhound]

The Gens have the most 2nds in the league and only one is in the coming draft. They use those picks to go get Tomasino and Perfetti (or whichever stars are available), now how's their core.... It's junior hockey. Teams drastically change in 24 hours, let alone in the next year and a half lol. They're making all their moves (last years deadline is a perfect example) to make the team and facilities (all the Renos this off-season) for a 2021 Mem Cup. The roster will be elite next year if they get the Mem Cup. It's not a coincidence all the high picks they have are for years that can be traded next year....

Why would Saginaw move Perfetti? They should contend.

 

[BarberPole9]

Why would Saginaw move Perfetti? They should contend.

He's referring to next year, if the Gens hold off to make a Mem Cup hosting run. Saginaw will likely be major buyers and contenders this year and may want to recoup some major assets for him if he's sent back to the O.

 

[OMG67]

He's referring to next year, if the Gens hold off to make a Mem Cup hosting run. Saginaw will likely be major buyers and contenders this year and may want to recoup some major assets for him if he's sent back to the O.

It could also have been agreed upon at the time of his signing with Saginaw. It was heavily rumoured he wanted to go to Oshawa at the draft and wouldn’t sign anywhere else.

This would be similar to a deal Kilrea made with Michael Latta in his draft year. Latta signed with Ottawa on the agreement that if his family requested a deal close to home it would be granted. He was traded to Guelph after a season.

 

[beastintheeast]

OMG, It might also be a case of Keating getting a look although I do think it is a long shot.

Hoef is trying out with Carolina they have a couple of holes to fill but a lot of returning players returning

 

[mianjo]

67`s beat Sudbury 8-2 tonight.

Hoefenmayer 3a
Beck 1g 2a
Rossi 2g 2a
G. Clarke 2g 1a

1ST 1:53
#92 Graeme Clarke (2) scores. Assists: #23 Marco Rossi
1ST 3:58
#92 Graeme Clarke (3) scores. Assists: #20 Felix-Antoine Tourigny
1ST 6:30
#23 Marco Rossi (1) scores. Assists: #92 Graeme Clarke, #19 Jack Beck Game Winning
2ND 10:39
#23 Marco Rossi (2) scores. Assists: #19 Jack Beck, #2 Noel Hoefenmayer Insurance Goal
2ND 11:57
#10 Cameron Tolnai (1) scores. Assists: #2 Noel Hoefenmayer, #16 Thomas Johnston
2ND 12:50
#19 Jack Beck (1) scores. Assists: #23 Marco Rossi, #26 Alec Belanger
3RD 2:18
#17 Mitchell Hoelscher (1) scores. Assists: #27 Jack Matier, #8 Brenden Sirizzotti
3RD 5:04
#22 Jack Quinn (1) scores. Assists: #2 Noel Hoefenmayer



Tourigny, Jean-Philippe

2

60:00

31

29

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[BarberPole9]

All three of the 16 year old forwards in Beck, Johnston and Sirrizzoti, the D Matier along with Tolnai and Belanger all recorded at least a point.

In this interview, https://www.tsn.ca/radio/ottawa-1200-1.1356485 GM James Boyd mentioned how happy he is about the past draft and also acknowledged the obvious that something is going to have to give on the Defensive side.

 

[mag1600]

Just wondering how Sault Ste. Marie native Jack Matier has been playing so far as a 16-year old?

 

[Buttsy]

Do you think ottawa is doing the same thing or do you think they’re more likely to go in this year?

I just can’t see Ottawa not “going for it” both years quite frankly? They have a strong team based off their drafting which leaves them with a fairly full cupboard of assets to use as trading chips. Last year they were “outdone” only by a Guelph team that was quite frankly on a “kamikaze” mission and willing to starve for several seasons for one all in push. Most teams would not have done what Guelph chose to do in my opinion?

As for London being loaded.... the “D” is awfully green and we will have to invest heavily or wait for them to mature for a season. I don’t see the Knights as a slam dunk quite frankly? Junior hockey truly is the best!

 

[OMG67]

I just can’t see Ottawa not “going for it” both years quite frankly? They have a strong team based off their drafting which leaves them with a fairly full cupboard of assets to use as trading chips. Last year they were “outdone” only by a Guelph team that was quite frankly on a “kamikaze” mission and willing to starve for several seasons for one all in push. Most teams would not have done what Guelph chose to do in my opinion?

As for London being loaded.... the “D” is awfully green and we will have to invest heavily or wait for them to mature for a season. I don’t see the Knights as a slam dunk quite frankly? Junior hockey truly is the best!

A contender this year AND next? WOW.

Robinson-Rossi-Clarke
Beck-Tolnai-Quinn
Johnston-Crete-Sirizzotti
???-???-???

Rippon (OA) - Belanger
Sawyer - Matier
Gill - Costantini

Andree (OA)
Cranley

Assuming we don’t trade any of these bodies this year, I would think this is the foundation of a lineup next year. That defence is green A/F. There is room for an OA D-Man. We’ll have an Import position open. No guarantee Rossi returns but I doubt he will be NHL bound. If he is, it opens another spot for an Import so there’s a possible trade available there.

It is a good foundation but there is a lot of youth there. If they go deep this year, they’d get a lot of great experience though.

 

[mianjo]

 

[mianjo]

67's down 2-0 after 1:46 of first, then 67's score
1ST 5:31 #26 Alec Belanger (1) scores. Assists: #9 Austen Keating, #23 Marco Rossi

Now 4-1 Cranley in nets

Penalty
1ST 5:31
#9 Dawson Baker Fighting Major 5:00
Penalty
1ST 5:31
#9 Dawson Baker Game Misc. Game Misconduct
Penalty
1ST 5:31
#9 Austen Keating Fight-Inst. Upon Major 5:00
Penalty
1ST 5:31
#9 Austen Keating Game Misc - Coach Game Misconduct