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Peterborough Petes 2019 Offseason Thread
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MoWanchuk1
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Good problem to have up front..a huge goal scorer where the small rink will suit mctavishs game and a speedster who can score
It’s a good thing that Avon is a fast skater.....hopefully Walker won’t be able to catch him when the Petes play Oshawa 
foghorn
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It’s a good thing that Avon is a fast skater.....hopefully Walker won’t be able to catch him when the Petes play Oshawa
youre not kiddin cause thats a typical move for Walker chasing a 16yr old around the ice lol
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U17 PETES
McTavish in 3gms 2pts 2g 0a 8 pims 1ppg
J R Avon in 3 gms 1g 1a
Top OHL drafted player Othmann 3gms 3g 2a 5pts
Overall good showing for Petes picks, my take Avon suits the Hockey Canada profile more than McTavish but with his scoring ability he may take a spot. To me the 8pims show the lack of speed in his game at the international level right now but his game will be wicked at the Memorial Centre, and thats wicked good!
McTavish in 3gms 2pts 2g 0a 8 pims 1ppg
J R Avon in 3 gms 1g 1a
Top OHL drafted player Othmann 3gms 3g 2a 5pts
Overall good showing for Petes picks, my take Avon suits the Hockey Canada profile more than McTavish but with his scoring ability he may take a spot. To me the 8pims show the lack of speed in his game at the international level right now but his game will be wicked at the Memorial Centre, and thats wicked good!
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Except the comparison to Perlini's minor hockey is not a good gauge. Perlini played PeeWee AAA and beyond in the Soo abd had his father Fred coaching him as a child until Bantam AAA. His father played high level hockey and even holds an NHL/OHL record, scoring a goal in the OHL and NHL in the same day. In the afternoon for the Toronto Marlies, then called up to the Leafs that Saturday evening and scored again.
My option he will get traded other than being big we have other guys that can fill his role. If Wilson wants him for forward/d man than he could stay but I don’t see it
I think he will stay. His skill level is good, not excellent, he is a great kid, has size and is disciplined. Wilson knows that he needs size especially come playoff time and he wants the Petes to be a tough team to play against. In my opinion he and Grondin are keepers.
I'd keep him even if he starts the year as a healthy scratch again.
In a contending year, he's going to be one of the best options out there. He's experienced, versatile and can play a lot of minutes if they need him to.
In a contending year, he's going to be one of the best options out there. He's experienced, versatile and can play a lot of minutes if they need him to.
Who are you guys hoping we add as an OA when the trade freeze lifts?
I’ll guess we bring in Jacob Paquette from NIA.
I’ve also heard Connor LePage (2001, F) is looking to come back to the OHL from the Q. I’d look into giving him an invite to main camp and give him a depth role... this allows them to send Patey to the Major Midgets for more development.
Jones
Austin
Simpson (MM Petes)
Chisholm-Maier
Paquette-Merkley
Spearing-McNamara
Guryev
Kavanagh (MM Petes)
Robertson-Gallant-SDA
Kirk-OA(Gilmour or Nelson)-Butler
Little-McTavish-Hinz
Avon-Grondin-Denault/LePage
J.Kirk/K.McMullen/T.Robertson
I’ll guess we bring in Jacob Paquette from NIA.
I’ve also heard Connor LePage (2001, F) is looking to come back to the OHL from the Q. I’d look into giving him an invite to main camp and give him a depth role... this allows them to send Patey to the Major Midgets for more development.
Jones
Austin
Simpson (MM Petes)
Chisholm-Maier
Paquette-Merkley
Spearing-McNamara
Guryev
Kavanagh (MM Petes)
Robertson-Gallant-SDA
Kirk-OA(Gilmour or Nelson)-Butler
Little-McTavish-Hinz
Avon-Grondin-Denault/LePage
J.Kirk/K.McMullen/T.Robertson
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My view will be the lines will be more like this
Robertson SDA Butler
Kirk Gallant Hinz
Little Grondin Denault
McTavish Avon Parker-Jones
Chisholm Fraser
Spearing Merkley
Maier McNamara
Jones
Austin
They will add another overage forward that will fit somewhere in the top nine. SDA, Butler and Robertson play well together. I liked Gallant, Hinz and Kirk when they player together last year. Grondin, Denault and Little form a good checking line. Avon and McTavish will play well together and Parker-Jones will protect them. I believe Fraser will start the season with the Petes and he and Chisholm have played together for over a year. Spearing fits well with Merkley and Maier and McNamara add experience.
You think they recruited McTavish like crazy and then they’ll bury him on the fourth line? No chance.
Jones looked good coming in. Half way through chisholm looks a bit tentative gripping pretty tight but not out of place and Robbie looked good he has an outside shot at making USA keep those legs moving his size hurts at that lvl skill is top notch as asways tho
I’m hoping Oke makes some deals once the trade freeze ends tomorrow so that we get a clearer picture of what this team will look like. The good news for Oke is that he’s dealing from a position of power for a change. He has players that teams will be interested to trade for, especially teams that are rebuilding.
Many questions at this point....
Many questions at this point....
- Will Fraser stay in the OHL? If so, both Fraser and the Petes would welcome a trade
- Will Merkley be a better, well-rounded version of himself?
- How will Oke and Wilson handle the log jam at forward?
- Is there a place for JPJ in this lineup?
- Will SDA take a step forward or has he plateaued?
- Brady Hinz.....see above
- Who will be the eventual OAs to go with Gallant?
- Will Oke look to trade for OAs before the season starts?
- Will McTavish still be a Pete after the deadline?
HockeyPops
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Saginaw has Gilmour and Busdeker if Coskey, Webb, Prosvetov are the OAs. If no Prosvetov then Gilmour would give us the best return and keep Busdeker. I think after watching Gilmour get better throughout the season and play over a pt a game in the playoffs. that he will have a huge year. I would keep him, Busdeker is a hell of a player as well. Either will help any team looking for a solid OA that will not cost a fortune.
He’s one of the hardest workers in the ohl kids motor nvr stops running. I think he felt snubbed going second round I expect 70-80 points from him this year leading are team From what I’ve seen there is some improvement on his skating top speed. Will see as the tourney goes on and training camp starts.
What would come our way for Gilmour do you think? I think he will be the one traded for sure.
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We probly wouldn’t give up a top player. But I’d throw out hinz a 2nd and a 3rd
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