Saginaw Spirit 2020 Offseason Thread

[Saggy]

Let's hope you are right but we still need another D and potentially RW for the upcoming year....assuming there is one

 

[Kingpin794]

With the 52nd pick, Saginaw takes 03 born Russian defenseman Pavel Mintyukov. MHL numbers don't jump out but seems to have played well for the U17 squad.

Pavel Mintyukov at eliteprospects.com

 

[bcspragu]

With the 52nd pick, Saginaw takes 03 born Russian defenseman Pavel Mintyukov. MHL numbers don't jump out but seems to have played well for the U17 squad.

Pavel Mintyukov at eliteprospects.com

He's a late birthday 03, making him 2022 draft eligible. No idea if he shows, but would fit Saginaw's next timeline

 

[bcspragu]

With pick #112 Saginaw picks Albin Grewe, 19 year old forward from Sweden. 3rd Rounder #66 overall to the Wings last year.

 

[Kingpin794]

With pick #112 Saginaw picks Albin Grewe, 19 year old forward from Sweden. 3rd Rounder #66 overall to the Wings last year.

Doesn't look like he got a lot of love from his SHL team either. Maybe Detroit sends him out way to get decent time?

 

[bcspragu]

Doesn't look like he got a lot of love from his SHL team either. Maybe Detroit sends him out way to get decent time?

That would be my thought. There would be your RW for Cole and Ryan. The quoteables on his Eliteprospects page have me intrigued to say the least.

 

[bcspragu]

He's a late birthday 03, making him 2022 draft eligible. No idea if he shows, but would fit Saginaw's next timeline

Looks like he's planning on coming. Quote released though the Spirit.

 

[jprenkert]

Should be fun to see Grewe play in Sagnasty. From what i remember hearing about him when drafted, is a Bertuzzi/Marchand type player. Small, but feisty, gritty, with skill.

 

[Saggy]

6’0 and 190 isn’t that small

 

[jprenkert]

I realize that after. How he plays, you usually see it out of guys a touch bigger, like 6-2ish

 

[bcspragu]

6’0 and 190 isn’t that small

Sounds like he plays big as well. His coach called him a "T-Rex" because he feels he's the top of the food chain and eats up other teams playing physical and getting under their skin.

 

[jprenkert]

Thats what i was referencing above. Should be fun to watch him if hes able to come over.

 

[bcspragu]

Perfetti-Suzuki-Grewe
Bloom-Beck-Codd
Duhart-Baber-OA
OA-Fleming-Klein

Millman-Smith
Mancini-OA
Schlueting-Mintyukov/Jovanovic

Lennox
Oke
Andrekos


Just a rough draft of what a roster could look like next season. OA spots up for grabs between Antropov, Katic, Goldy, King any others the Spirit might bring in. One problem might be on D, all the D we would have would be LHD

 

[Slap Shot Rick]

Perfetti-Suzuki-Grewe
Bloom-Beck-Codd
Duhart-Baber-OA
OA-Fleming-Klein

Millman-Smith
Mancini-OA
Schlueting-Mintyukov/Jovanovic

Lennox
Oke
Andrekos


Just a rough draft of what a roster could look like next season. OA spots up for grabs between Antropov, Katic, Goldy, King any others the Spirit might bring in. One problem might be on D. If Smith doesnt return, all the D we would have would be LHD

Why wouldn't Smith return?

 

[bcspragu]

Well if there was any question on Ilya returning, that is now out the window. He signed a 1 year deal in the KHL with Dinamo Minsk.

 

[bcspragu]

Why wouldn't Smith return?

Smiths on the top D pairing. I ment King as RHD but apparently he is a lefty anyway lol

 

[Kingpin794]

Seems like we can pencil him in if we have a season.

 

[Kingpin794]

Some highlights:



Dude can move. Stepped around several guys in the video and that was basically all star teams. He's going to have no problem possessing the puck forever in the offensive zone.

 

[Saggy]

Watched his 8 min highlight reel.....so now I've seen him play for a full 8 min...lol

Pros
- Fearless
- Great Forecheck
- Solid Wheels
- Good on Boards
- Good Zone Entry
- Aggressive Attitude

Cons
- Shoots from Anywhere/Everywhere
- Very Basic Hands
- Underwhelming Shot

Overall, I do like him and think he will be a great addition to Saginaw new year......just don't know how I would utilize his skills, what role he will play. Many more Pros than Cons which is nice to see. Will add a nice edge with his aggressive attitude.

Remember before slamming me.....I've only seen him play 8 minutes !!

 

[bcspragu]

 

[Saggy]

Perfetti-Suzuki-Grewe
Bloom-Beck-Codd
Duhart-Baber-OA
OA-Fleming-Klein

Millman-Smith
Mancini-OA
Schlueting-Mintyukov/Jovanovic

Lennox
Oke
Andrekos


Just a rough draft of what a roster could look like next season. OA spots up for grabs between Antropov, Katic, Goldy, King any others the Spirit might bring in. One problem might be on D, all the D we would have would be LHD

I like the overall feel to your line-up but immediately give one of those OA spots to King. King brings size, experience and toughness to the Team that will be much needed. So based on that it looks like our D is set (assuming they sign Jovanovic).

Lots of questions of Forwards starting with OAs. Can we really take OAs but only use them on the third and fourth lines? Being 4th or 5th year guys I would expect them to land on the first and second lines like most other Teams. The problem I have is that I dont see any of them suitable for those spots. And what about Duhart....do you think he will be happy with third line status? I think he is a second liner on most team so does he ask for a trade?

The pickup of Grewe really could change which forwards we keep verse trade.

Thoughts??

 

[bcspragu]

I like the overall feel to your line-up but immediately give one of those OA spots to King. King brings size, experience and toughness to the Team that will be much needed. So based on that it looks like our D is set (assuming they sign Jovanovic).

Lots of questions of Forwards starting with OAs. Can we really take OAs but only use them on the third and fourth lines? Being 4th or 5th year guys I would expect them to land on the first and second lines like most other Teams. The problem I have is that I dont see any of them suitable for those spots. And what about Duhart....do you think he will be happy with third line status? I think he is a second liner on most team so does he ask for a trade?

The pickup of Grewe really could change which forwards we keep verse trade.

Thoughts??

Yeah I left OAs blank for who will fill those spots because of all the uncertainty that is going on. If the AHL cant play for instance does Saginaw get a few players back that maybe they weren't expecting. Or if the OHL starts late maybe some of the OAs take thier ED Package and get started on school like Gilmour.

As for lines I think we really need to look at the top 3 lines and the 4th line differently. Top 3 can be roatated about constantly with the 4th line subbing in for some energy. I think last year Laz played the top line heavy, 2 and 3 about equal and the 4th came in as an energy line.

I think if Grewe comes in hes going to want that line 1 spot. If not he has his pro deal in Sweden. Plus I think you need a tougher guy on the wing to deal with any nonsense with cole and ryan. Last year coskey was great at taking a number and would run a guy later. Grewe seems like he can do the same and put up similar numbers.

As for Duhart I know nothing about what he wants. I think a good line might be him, Beck, and Codd. All 3 have been skating with coach AJ in Detroit so they probably have some report together. Worth a look. If its 2nd or 3rd line I'm sure playing time wont be that far off

 

[bcspragu]

Grewe signing offical for next year. Other teams gonna have to keep their heads up playing Saginaw for sure. Looks like both our imports love to hit from what I've seen.

 

[Kingpin794]

Another great pick up. Saginaw was going to need to get guys like Grewe and Beck for basically free this offseason because they don’t have a lot in the cupboard to makes trades with. Not a lot of picks and won’t be trading Fantilli. So if they plan on contending, as Drinkell has mentioned, what they have is what they’ll get to work with. Right now it’s looking decent enough. Good top six, but a lot of that is growth dependent. Decent blue line that’s has a good mix of mobility/offense and traditional. And Lennox can be a guy to ride for 50+ games if he can keep healthy. I think they need to add one more of these free upgrades though if they’re really serious and it should be on the back end. I’d keep an eye on one Eamon Powell, the draft in October and NCAA hockey in general.

 

[Saggy]

I agree with you completely....Powell would be a very interesting pick up.

I do wonder who you have pencil'd in for your Top 6 as you mentioned above....