Saginaw Spirit 2019 Offseason Thread

[Saggy]

Any chance Turcotte could be that “big name” scorer that you are mentioning above? If NHL that picks him doesn’t keep him then where is he most likely headed?

1. NHL
2. AHL
3. Saginaw
4. University of Wisconsin

Thoughts ??

 

[Saggy]

Don’t understand why you would trade Porco unless you got a top D. He adds a lot and is good character guy

 

[Finster8]

Don’t understand why you would trade Porco unless you got a top D. He adds a lot and is good character guy

Porco was a 1st Rd pick and can veto any trade. As long as he agrees to a trade then it's a go. Porco has played significantly better than last year. I could see him having a big year next season. Just my 2 cents. Kid has excellent straight away speed.

 

[Slap Shot Rick]

Can't see Prosvetov back. He's the only goalie ARI has drafted since 2015 and he was a 4th rounder which is relatively high for a goalie

Actually Arizona drafted goalie David Tendeck 158th overall in 2018. This past season he played for Vancouver of the WHL.

 

[swoopster]

Actually Arizona drafted goalie David Tendeck 158th overall in 2018. This past season he played for Vancouver of the WHL.

Right now they have at Phoenix NHL
Kueppell 29 Years Old
Picard 27
Raanta 30

at Tuscon AHL
Kallgran 23
Hill 23
Miska 23

at Norfolk
Brodeuer 23

 

[Kingpin794]

Right now they have at Phoenix NHL
Kueppell 29 Years Old
Picard 27
Raanta 30

at Tuscon AHL
Kallgran 23
Hill 23
Miska 23

at Norfolk
Brodeuer 23

The only goalies they have under contract past this season are Raanta, Kuemper, Kallgren and Madsen. Between ECHL and AHL looks like there's two spots open.

Again...it doesn't matter though. He can easily get a contract in Europe and I'm sure will do so if NA pro isn't an option.

 

[swoopster]

The only goalies they have under contract past this season are Raanta, Kuemper, Kallgren and Madsen. Between ECHL and AHL looks like there's two spots open.

Again...it doesn't matter though. He can easily get a contract in Europe and I'm sure will do so if NA pro isn't an option.

I think you're right Pin, he won't be back here. Its now on to the rookie camp at Saginaw Bay Ice Arena, is it still 5-11 and 12?

Looking forward to see this kid Carter Garvie,

 

[Finster8]

Congratulations to Ryan McLeod's recent signing of his 3yr ELC with Edmonton. Big bodied forward with plenty of speed and a 200 ft game. All the best at the next level.

 

[Saggy]

Just saw 2019 Draft Pick Tbone Codd has signed with the USHL. He was a 4th rounder from Little Caesars. Don’t really know his game much so not sure if he would have made Team.

 

[Finster8]

Just saw 2019 Draft Pick Tbone Codd has signed with the USHL. He was a 4th rounder from Little Caesars. Don’t really know his game much so not sure if he would have made Team.

He will develop better in the USHL. I can't see him getting much ice in September. The forwards are solid with the exception of an elite RW on the top line. Coskey would be perfect if he is back.
Defense will be our weaker position. 1st Import pick get a top 4 D, Wilde?, Webb? They would help if they come back. We can carry 4OA's only 3 can dress until deadline. Might have to make a trade or two any ideas?

 

[SaginawFan]

He will develop better in the USHL. I can't see him getting much ice in September. The forwards are solid with the exception of an elite RW on the top line. Coskey would be perfect if he is back.
Defense will be our weaker position. 1st Import pick get a top 4 D, Wilde?, Webb? They would help if they come back. We can carry 4OA's only 3 can dress until deadline. Might have to make a trade or two any ideas?

I think the players will make an easy choice for DD.

Davis and Gilmour will be Canadian University bound.

Coskey will be in the AHL or ECHL

So that leaves Busdeker and Webb.

 

[Saggy]

That is two....where do they use their third OA spot? Ivan the Russian?

 

[SaginawFan]

That is two....where do they use their third OA spot? Ivan the Russian?

I'd say Ivan has played his last game in. Saginaw jersey. I could see them trading for an OA defenceman.

 

[Kingpin794]

Spirit make their first signing of the offseason:

 

[bcspragu]

Just saw 2019 Draft Pick Tbone Codd has signed with the USHL. He was a 4th rounder from Little Caesars. Don’t really know his game much so not sure if he would have made Team.

Signed with them for this season. Listed on Saginaws camp roster still. Would bet he may come next year.

 

[BPFox]

I think you're right Pin, he won't be back here. Its now on to the rookie camp at Saginaw Bay Ice Arena, is it still 5-11 and 12?

Looking forward to see this kid Carter Garvie,

Prospect camp is May 11 and 12, but it's at the Dow, not SBIA. Spirit release roster, details surrounding 2019 Development Camp - Saginaw Spirit

 

[Saggy]

Punnett, Bloom and Codd were the standouts today. Hipkin looked better than expected as well

 

[SaginawFan]

Congrats to the Guelph Storm!! Go win the Memorial Cup now!

But does that dumb move by Prosvetov and the leagues call on Murray hurt even more!

Thanks Mr. Branch, you got what you wanted.

 

[Kingpin794]

Congrats to the Guelph Storm!! Go win the Memorial Cup now!

But does that dumb move by Prosvetov and the leagues call on Murray hurt even more!

Thanks Mr. Branch, you got what you wanted.

Come on. No. Stop.

Murray was back for game 7 and it's already been discussed ad naseum that goal tending wasn't the issue. We're not the victim. Guelph earned this.

 

[Saggy]

Agreed ...let’s move on and build a Championship....great nucleus to build on

 

[Finster8]

Goes to show you how well Lennox played against Guelph. He will turn some heads in his draft year along with Perfetti.

 

[Saggy]

Lennox deserves the starter role next year. The question is who plays backup? My gut feel is that Ivan is not going to be back with the Spirit next year so it means one of the 3 from Development Camp, signing someone in Import Draft or trading one of our Over Agers for a solid backup.

Of the kids on the weekend I give the edge to Andreakos….standing 6'2 and covers lots of the net. If not him them explore the trade market.

 

[Kingpin794]

Lennox deserves the starter role next year. The question is who plays backup? My gut feel is that Ivan is not going to be back with the Spirit next year so it means one of the 3 from Development Camp, signing someone in Import Draft or trading one of our Over Agers for a solid backup.

Of the kids on the weekend I give the edge to Andreakos….standing 6'2 and covers lots of the net. If not him them explore the trade market.

I'd rather the rookie goalies (Andreakos/Garvie) get starts in Junior A/B next season.

Lennox will get 45+ starts. Just need someone you can plug in for 20 of the less important games. Christian Purboo, Marshall Frappier or Lucas Pfeil would fit the bill for cheap.

 

[Kingpin794]

Him and Cardwell are both very accomplished golfers so I'm sure they'll be down at the Sawmill hustling everyone all summer.

Acceptable nicknames for Davis will include:

Surf and Turf
Codd Almighty
Tinpuck

Also this really speaks to just how well Drinkell recruits/how well the program has been built up lately. He had signed a tender with Youngstown less than two weeks ago but switched after attending rookie camp. Had an offer from MSU for BOTH golf and hockey. Him and his family had to have come away extremely impressed for him to let the NCAA route go.

 

[Saggy]

Kingpin.....I like it...make the calls and lets get it going