Saginaw Spirit 2020 Offseason Thread

[Finster8]

Anyone hear when they are doing training camps? I guess they might have to have 2 if they want to see both the prospects in Canada and the USA. Pretty hard when you can't get them all on the ice together. Good luck to Drinkall

With so many unknowns DD is at the mercy of the government (borders), if closed then it's a matter of getting permission to get the 3 American Franchises into Canada and finding suitable rinks for them to play.
In our case Duhart, Codd, Smith, King, Mintyukov, Grewe and Beck are hopefully in Canada already. If not then we have up to 7 starters to get across if their is a rink in Canada ready. Which is the only way the OHL will be able to have all 20 teams this year. IMO hope that it all works out for the league but their are plenty of hurdles to get over to make it work and the clock is ticking.

 

[Slap Shot Rick]

In case any of you missed it, he's more on the upcoming season.

OHL announces dates for start of training camp and exhibition season

 

[Saggy]

In case any of you missed it, he's more on the upcoming season.

OHL announces dates for start of training camp and exhibition season

Heard that the players were to be back in Saginaw by the start of November. Teams will not be able to cross borders. All games will be played between Saginaw, Flint and Erie until the borders open (hopefully in the new year)

 

[Saggy]

Did anyone else watch the Day in the Life profile of Katic ? Looks like he is training hard and has every intention of being back as one of our OAs.

 

[Kingpin794]

Did anyone else watch the Day in the Life profile of Katic ? Looks like he is training hard and has every intention of being back as one of our OAs.

I think he'd be a quality option. One of the few big tough guys we have to keep other teams honest. Could certainly be a good 40 pt depth player.

 

[Kingpin794]

Congrats to former Spirit player Mitchell Stephens and the Lightning on winning the Stanley Cup last night!

 

[swoopster]

I think he'd be a quality option. One of the few big tough guys we have to keep other teams honest. Could certainly be a good 40 pt depth player.

Tough guy?

 

[Saggy]

Not sure we really have anyone that fits the “tough guy” bill? Katic is big and strong , solid checker but hasn’t dropped his gloves yet.

 

[Finster8]

Not sure we really have anyone that fits the “tough guy” bill? Katic is big and strong , solid checker but hasn’t dropped his gloves yet.

I'm sure not many guys want to tangle DJ King. As far as Katic he has to use his size to his advantage and maybe he tries to make a difference in getting more aggressive in the fighting department. Up to this point Katic has not shown that he is that guy. It's something if he is good at it can help the club only when needed.

On another note, Saginaw was rated 7th in the CHL in the preseason KIA rankings. If a season comes to fruition. Still a huge amount of obstacles to all be in place for this season.

 

[bcspragu]

I'm sure not many guys want to tangle DJ King. As far as Katic he has to use his size to his advantage and maybe he tries to make a difference in getting more aggressive in the fighting department. Up to this point Katic has not shown that he is that guy. It's something if he is good at it can help the club only when needed.

On another note, Saginaw was rated 7th in the CHL in the preseason KIA rankings. If a season comes to fruition. Still a huge amount of obstacles to all be in place for this season.

Might not have to worry about. Apparently the Ontario Sports Minister said that the league would have to look at eliminating fighting and body checking to play with the current restrictions.

 

[Finster8]

Any ideas where you see Perfetti being drafted?

I'm thinking 4-9 range and can see Detroit taking him at 4.

 

[bcspragu]

Any ideas where you see Perfetti being drafted?

I'm thinking 4-9 range and can see Detroit taking him at 4.

I would love to see him at 4. I got a blank Wings jersey ready to go lol. I think Detroit, Ottawa at 5, Anaheim, NJ, and Buffalo are the most likely destinations

 

[Saggy]

I’ve seen Draper at many Spirit games . With the Yzerman and Point story line from Tampa Bay, I could see him taking Perfetti at 4 or trading down with a team and taking him lower. I think we will see Cole wearing Wings gear pretty soon.

 

[TcNorth]

I’ve seen Draper at many Spirit games . With the Yzerman and Point story line from Tampa Bay, I could see him taking Perfetti at 4 or trading down with a team and taking him lower. I think we will see Cole wearing Wings gear pretty soon.

Maybe. I think Drysdale would be a better pick.

 

[bcspragu]

Maybe. I think Drysdale would be a better pick.

I am super high on Jamie, but Drysdale would be a terrible pick for the Wings. Detroit already have thier top 4 RHD of the future in Seider and Hronek. If they go D they need to take Sanderson (who I'm not high on but at least plays a position of need LHD) or some scoring or in net.

Not saying Perfetti is the best option, but with so many other holes in the lineup Raymond, Rossi, or even Askarov would make more sense.

 

[jprenkert]

Pass on both D prospects. Go for the skill @ forward. The wings have prospects depth on D and need more upfront. Askarov would be nice but not @ 4 with the talent of the forwards available. Maybe if the Wings could jump up into mid to late fist and get Askarov.

 

[Saggy]

Wings have spent the last few drafts using high picks on D.....think they go skilled forward. I would not be shocked to see them trade down to 7th to 10th spot as there are many forwards available. That way they may pick up a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, whatever.....they need as many picks as possible for their rebuild

 

[jprenkert]

Here are how they are set up:
8 picks in the first 2 rounds this year and next.
12 picks in the first 3 rds this year and next.

I doubt they trade back. Need the first class talent. If they didn't have the holes at forward I would say try and drop back. I say go with Perfetti/Stutlze or Rossi. And maybe get some more picks from taking on some bad salary contracts.

 

[Saggy]

Best of luck to Cole, Ilya and Mitchell tomorrow

 

[Slap Shot Rick]

Cole drops to the 10th pick to Winnipeg. Winnipeg Jets snare Saginaw Spirit star Cole Perfetti with 10th overall pick

 

[Kingpin794]

Cole drops to the 10th pick to Winnipeg. Winnipeg Jets snare Saginaw Spirit star Cole Perfetti with 10th overall pick

Congrats to Cole. Seems like a good fit from a organizational/style stand point. Think some GM's tried to be a little too clever last night and the Jets get rewarded with a guy they didn't think would be at their pick.

Good luck to Ilya and Mitchell today. And as Jenkins, Coskey, and Busdeker will tell you, it's not a be all end all after today. Keep putting that work in no matter what.

 

[Saggy]

Congrats to Cole....Winnipeg got an All-Star

Check out Drinkill's interview.....pretty good review and look forward the the season ahead.

Spirit update with General Manager Dave Drinkill - Saginaw Spirit

 

[Kingpin794]

Saginaw prospect Eamon Powell selected by the lightning in round 4. Currently committed to BC.

 

[Saggy]

Is he from Michigan ? Any chance of him signing with Spirit ?

 

[Slap Shot Rick]

Saginaw prospect Eamon Powell selected by the lightning in round 4. Currently committed to BC.

No, he's from Marcellus, New York. (oops this was supposed to be a response to Saggy.)

Eamon Powell Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com