PhlyerPhanatic31
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I heard he isn't coming back. Don't think the kid is ready for pro...needs to learn his end of the ice 1st.
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I heard he isn't coming back. Don't think the kid is ready for pro...needs to learn his end of the ice 1st.
Shaun Bisson
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He opted to report directly to San Jose's training camp rather than come to Sarnia's. Belief is that he wants to play professionally. Where that is depends on what San Jose decides to do with him.
Renaud
I agree with your assessment of Renaud. He was on fire last night, I was really impressed. Different player from the last two seasons, much more confidence. Good to see.
I agree with your assessment of Renaud. He was on fire last night, I was really impressed. Different player from the last two seasons, much more confidence. Good to see.
cupcrazyman
Stupid Sexy Flanders
Just a heads up to any Sting fans willing to make the trip to Windsor this evening, the Spits are giving away free tickets (up to two). Head to their social media pages for more details. Really cool promo
http://www.windsorspitfires.com/article/free-tickets-to-see-spits-host-sting-wednesday
http://www.windsorspitfires.com/article/free-tickets-to-see-spits-host-sting-wednesday
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PhlyerPhanatic31
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The only draw back is you have to go to Windsor for a game
I kid...love their rink...I was there for the 1st OHL game ever played in it.
Made the trek down to Windsor to catch the Sting in town...
Here are some thoughts on the Sting players (this was my first preseason viewing of them)
Overall, I was very impressed with how this young core played considering they were missing DeAngelo (camp), Goldobin (camp, TBD), Hodgson (scratch), Chapman (scratch), Nikandrov (scratch) and White (scratch). The youngsters looked very poised and I was especially impressed with some of the young blueliners - specifically Alex Black and Jake O'Donnell.
Fazio was outstanding in goal and came up big in the shootout. He made some very difficult saves early in the second after pretty much being left alone in the first (one shot from the Spits). He's not the biggest goaltender but his reflexes and mental toughness is impressive. I value the latter in goaltenders.
I was expecting Jakob Chychrun to come in and flash his end-to-end rushing ability but I was pleasantly surprised how he maintained his defensive focus throughout the game. He seems to recognize that at the OHL level he won't be able to freestyle as much as he could in minor midget. We've read enough on his superb skill and he certainly showed them all last night. He's going to be a franchise defenseman for Sarnia and that's a player they haven't built around before. He was especially vocal last night which is good to see from a leadership perspective.
Jake O'Donnell - I remember watching O'Donnell play for the first time last year at the Toronto Titans tournament (one year ago last weekend to be exact) and fancying his game. He immediately stood out for me because of his low-maintenance style of play. He was never overly offensive but he appears to be developing significantly in that area. It's unlikely you see him leading an end-to-end rush but he showed me last night that he's going to be a stalwart in this league. Exceptional positioning in all three zones makes it so easy for him to play. He provides tremendous puck support and acts as an outlet if his partner is in trouble. Those innate instincts are hard to teach. O'Donnell was always a good skater but his transitions from forward to backward skating (and vice versa) looked improve. Basically, his skating is a treat to watch. He was the most impressive dman last night and should make this team but I am sure it's a numbers game.
Alex Black - good signing by the Sting as this kid looks ready to make the jump. He still could add some power in his stride (a bit light on his feet) but he processes the game very well. Like O'Donnell, positioning is his strength.
Schlichting and Core both appear ready to handle more of a work load. With Spinozzi looking to be a good middle-of-the-pack dman, this young d-core is shaping up nicely...especially in the coming years.
Up front, Jordan Kyrou, Jeff King, Noah Bushnell, Nikita Korostelev, Troy Lajeunesse, Davis Brown and Pavel Zacha were the standouts for me
It was good to see Sarnia play Jeff King on forward (except on a few PPs) because he was fun to watch. His hockey sense and quick feet caused all sorts of problems for the young Spits dcore. Specifically, King made a few outstanding soft passes in and around the crease to set up his linemates for good scoring chances. I'd certainly welcome seeing him skate more as a forward.
Pavel Zacha comes as advertised. Lengthy skater with impressive mobility and a real sense of whats going on. He reminds me a bit of Galchenyuk in the way that he navigates and sees the ice. He's extremely patient in possession, holding the puck for the extra second in order for a lane to open up. He's got the full tool box of skills at his disposal and once he finds chemistry with his linemates. Exciting prospect to watch indeed and worth the price of admission. He's only going to get better
Jordan Kyrou - I tend to really like types of players like Kyrou. You know, players who methodically puruse the ice using superb hockey sense and soft skilled hands. Kyrou may not immediately produce big numbers out of the gate but if the coaching staff provides him with ample PP time (not easy for rookies) then I'd expect him to exceed his offensive expectations this season. He's tremendously smart with the puck and has the ability to use deceptive delays or fakes to throw off defenders. I think the Sting hit a homerun with this pick. Hoping they let him show his stuff. Long term, I think we can see him become a Charlie Sarault-type of producer.
Davis Brown - looks like a new player this season. His confidence has improved exponentially and he's showing a willingness to handle the puck more than before. Previously, Brown would receive the puck and then unleash it to a linemate. Now, he's skating up the wing (fast, of course) and gaining the offensive zone in possession. Also, I love how he challenged defenders one-on-one last night with good success. He definitely led the team in shots on goal last night. Scored a nice breakaway goal too. Big year coming? I think it's possible.
Alex Renaud - I've been reading that he's had a good preseason. i was impressed with his improved skating but he seemed to wear down as the game unfolded. He didn't have the strongest game last night. Looked more like a bottom six guy last night. Maybe it was a bit of an off night. I will say that he was definitely more involved than he was in my viewings last year.
Troy Lajeunesse - now here is an interesting player. I remember really liking Lajeunesse's energy and abilities as a member of the 97 Kitchener Jr Rangers and it looks as though he is still bringing that workman-like attitude to the rink. He was buzzing around the ice throwing hits and providing constant pressure. It's unlikely that he cracks the Sting's lineup due to numbers but he could be a worthy signing. He'd bring some excellent energy to the bottom six and looked pretty good working the powerplay too.
Ryan Vendramin - was hoping to see more progress out of him. Great size and skills but it appeared he doesn't look quite confident yet. Seemed to be rushing passes (specifically in the cycle) where he would be better off using his lengthy stride and wingspan to shield off checkers. That would buy him more time for things to open up. It starts with engaging and seeing how that opens things up for him more. Still like his potential but the competition is strong so he needs to show up now.
Noah Bushnell - Love this player. I tweeted it out last night but he's the type of player every coach wants on his bench. Hits, fights and owns good offensive skills. I wonder if he can elevate his offensive game to become a Tyler Bertuzzi-type of player. That would be great for the Sting. Should be a fun player for NHL scouts to watch this season.
Nikita Korostelev - Another potential top NHL pick (Top 50). He will be a difficult player to analyze. Tremendous shooter but not the greatest skater (average at best). He's strong on his skates but lacks the explosiveness you want in scorer. I am a little perplexed by his puck handling as well. There was a few rushes were i deemed his stick handling as choppy as he was in full flight but then seconds later, I was mesmorized by his dangles (while he was standing still). I know he has the puck skills because I've seen it first hand but at other times, he looks like a different player. If he can round out those "rough edges" in his game, he could really improve his draft stock. Skating will be the biggest issue (he has shown improvement but still has room to grow in that area).
If there are any other players you want my opinion on, don't hesitate to ask.
Love the direction of this team and the competitiveness is a sign of improvement. It's going to be a fun year watching this squad.
Here are some thoughts on the Sting players (this was my first preseason viewing of them)
Overall, I was very impressed with how this young core played considering they were missing DeAngelo (camp), Goldobin (camp, TBD), Hodgson (scratch), Chapman (scratch), Nikandrov (scratch) and White (scratch). The youngsters looked very poised and I was especially impressed with some of the young blueliners - specifically Alex Black and Jake O'Donnell.
Fazio was outstanding in goal and came up big in the shootout. He made some very difficult saves early in the second after pretty much being left alone in the first (one shot from the Spits). He's not the biggest goaltender but his reflexes and mental toughness is impressive. I value the latter in goaltenders.
I was expecting Jakob Chychrun to come in and flash his end-to-end rushing ability but I was pleasantly surprised how he maintained his defensive focus throughout the game. He seems to recognize that at the OHL level he won't be able to freestyle as much as he could in minor midget. We've read enough on his superb skill and he certainly showed them all last night. He's going to be a franchise defenseman for Sarnia and that's a player they haven't built around before. He was especially vocal last night which is good to see from a leadership perspective.
Jake O'Donnell - I remember watching O'Donnell play for the first time last year at the Toronto Titans tournament (one year ago last weekend to be exact) and fancying his game. He immediately stood out for me because of his low-maintenance style of play. He was never overly offensive but he appears to be developing significantly in that area. It's unlikely you see him leading an end-to-end rush but he showed me last night that he's going to be a stalwart in this league. Exceptional positioning in all three zones makes it so easy for him to play. He provides tremendous puck support and acts as an outlet if his partner is in trouble. Those innate instincts are hard to teach. O'Donnell was always a good skater but his transitions from forward to backward skating (and vice versa) looked improve. Basically, his skating is a treat to watch. He was the most impressive dman last night and should make this team but I am sure it's a numbers game.
Alex Black - good signing by the Sting as this kid looks ready to make the jump. He still could add some power in his stride (a bit light on his feet) but he processes the game very well. Like O'Donnell, positioning is his strength.
Schlichting and Core both appear ready to handle more of a work load. With Spinozzi looking to be a good middle-of-the-pack dman, this young d-core is shaping up nicely...especially in the coming years.
Up front, Jordan Kyrou, Jeff King, Noah Bushnell, Nikita Korostelev, Troy Lajeunesse, Davis Brown and Pavel Zacha were the standouts for me
It was good to see Sarnia play Jeff King on forward (except on a few PPs) because he was fun to watch. His hockey sense and quick feet caused all sorts of problems for the young Spits dcore. Specifically, King made a few outstanding soft passes in and around the crease to set up his linemates for good scoring chances. I'd certainly welcome seeing him skate more as a forward.
Pavel Zacha comes as advertised. Lengthy skater with impressive mobility and a real sense of whats going on. He reminds me a bit of Galchenyuk in the way that he navigates and sees the ice. He's extremely patient in possession, holding the puck for the extra second in order for a lane to open up. He's got the full tool box of skills at his disposal and once he finds chemistry with his linemates. Exciting prospect to watch indeed and worth the price of admission. He's only going to get better
Jordan Kyrou - I tend to really like types of players like Kyrou. You know, players who methodically puruse the ice using superb hockey sense and soft skilled hands. Kyrou may not immediately produce big numbers out of the gate but if the coaching staff provides him with ample PP time (not easy for rookies) then I'd expect him to exceed his offensive expectations this season. He's tremendously smart with the puck and has the ability to use deceptive delays or fakes to throw off defenders. I think the Sting hit a homerun with this pick. Hoping they let him show his stuff. Long term, I think we can see him become a Charlie Sarault-type of producer.
Davis Brown - looks like a new player this season. His confidence has improved exponentially and he's showing a willingness to handle the puck more than before. Previously, Brown would receive the puck and then unleash it to a linemate. Now, he's skating up the wing (fast, of course) and gaining the offensive zone in possession. Also, I love how he challenged defenders one-on-one last night with good success. He definitely led the team in shots on goal last night. Scored a nice breakaway goal too. Big year coming? I think it's possible.
Alex Renaud - I've been reading that he's had a good preseason. i was impressed with his improved skating but he seemed to wear down as the game unfolded. He didn't have the strongest game last night. Looked more like a bottom six guy last night. Maybe it was a bit of an off night. I will say that he was definitely more involved than he was in my viewings last year.
Troy Lajeunesse - now here is an interesting player. I remember really liking Lajeunesse's energy and abilities as a member of the 97 Kitchener Jr Rangers and it looks as though he is still bringing that workman-like attitude to the rink. He was buzzing around the ice throwing hits and providing constant pressure. It's unlikely that he cracks the Sting's lineup due to numbers but he could be a worthy signing. He'd bring some excellent energy to the bottom six and looked pretty good working the powerplay too.
Ryan Vendramin - was hoping to see more progress out of him. Great size and skills but it appeared he doesn't look quite confident yet. Seemed to be rushing passes (specifically in the cycle) where he would be better off using his lengthy stride and wingspan to shield off checkers. That would buy him more time for things to open up. It starts with engaging and seeing how that opens things up for him more. Still like his potential but the competition is strong so he needs to show up now.
Noah Bushnell - Love this player. I tweeted it out last night but he's the type of player every coach wants on his bench. Hits, fights and owns good offensive skills. I wonder if he can elevate his offensive game to become a Tyler Bertuzzi-type of player. That would be great for the Sting. Should be a fun player for NHL scouts to watch this season.
Nikita Korostelev - Another potential top NHL pick (Top 50). He will be a difficult player to analyze. Tremendous shooter but not the greatest skater (average at best). He's strong on his skates but lacks the explosiveness you want in scorer. I am a little perplexed by his puck handling as well. There was a few rushes were i deemed his stick handling as choppy as he was in full flight but then seconds later, I was mesmorized by his dangles (while he was standing still). I know he has the puck skills because I've seen it first hand but at other times, he looks like a different player. If he can round out those "rough edges" in his game, he could really improve his draft stock. Skating will be the biggest issue (he has shown improvement but still has room to grow in that area).
If there are any other players you want my opinion on, don't hesitate to ask.
Love the direction of this team and the competitiveness is a sign of improvement. It's going to be a fun year watching this squad.
Sting Fire
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Good observations, Sting looked poised to have a nice team down the road. PS Hodgson was not a scratch but is at the Red Wings camp in Traverse City
Dean is right have to be pleased with the Stings compete level and overall team speed was pretty good, Fazio was outstanding, defense was physical, Zacha did not do a lot for a good part of the night but you can see his skill level, also got away with a head check on Doggett.
After the Spits got the games 1st 2 powerplays,Sting got the next 6 spread over the final 45 minutes of the contest
While the Sting were missing some key guys, Windsor was as well as Ho-Sang, Vail, Degiacinto and Soberg are away at NHL prospect tourneys
After the Spits got the games 1st 2 powerplays,Sting got the next 6 spread over the final 45 minutes of the contest
While the Sting were missing some key guys, Windsor was as well as Ho-Sang, Vail, Degiacinto and Soberg are away at NHL prospect tourneys
dansk55
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are we saying Renaud has a bad game and he is now third line or below, and Troy boy won't make it? Hmmmmm that would confound the solutions. Nothing will change if nothing changes. So where does that leave the likes of Matteo, White, Nickandrov? do like Kyrou and once he gets a feeling for a faster game, both he and Chyrchruyn will be excellent players. Does anyone thing the 2 russians are resting on their laurels. Might be time to let go of their jocks and pull up the socks.
Kodola
Dean Youngblood, did Kodola play last night? He was a scratch last weekend Saturday. Wondering how he looked if he played? Thanks for your analysis, very informative.
Dean Youngblood, did Kodola play last night? He was a scratch last weekend Saturday. Wondering how he looked if he played? Thanks for your analysis, very informative.
I think Renaud is suited best for the third line. Teams need depth throughout the lineup and he'd be being good size and respectable skill there
Yep Kodola played and looked very good. I should have touched on him but he was used sparingly. Sarnia gave their young guys battling for spots lots of ice time last night.
This is how the lineup should shake out this season:
Brown-Zacha-Korostelev
Kyrou-Nikandrov-Hodgson
Renaud-Kodola-Bushnell
Lindberg-White-King/Vendramin
Extras: Ciccarelli, Trottier, Lajeunesse (likely going back to Siskins tho)
Core-Chychrun
Schlichting-DeAngelo
Spinozzi-Chapman
King(PP2)/Black
Extras:Black and O'Donnell (probably Legionnaires bound but I think he can be an impact now)
Dupuis
Fazio
D-pairings are by no means set in stone. Same goes for F group. IF Goldobin returns then he'll bump Vendramin into an extra spot.
The only issue with the line combos is that Kyrou needs to play C. He's much more effective in his natural position.
Am I missing anyone? It's quite possible
Brown-Zacha-Korostelev
Kyrou-Nikandrov-Hodgson
Renaud-Kodola-Bushnell
Lindberg-White-King/Vendramin
Extras: Ciccarelli, Trottier, Lajeunesse (likely going back to Siskins tho)
Core-Chychrun
Schlichting-DeAngelo
Spinozzi-Chapman
King(PP2)/Black
Extras:Black and O'Donnell (probably Legionnaires bound but I think he can be an impact now)
Dupuis
Fazio
D-pairings are by no means set in stone. Same goes for F group. IF Goldobin returns then he'll bump Vendramin into an extra spot.
The only issue with the line combos is that Kyrou needs to play C. He's much more effective in his natural position.
Am I missing anyone? It's quite possible
I said "should shake out"
I love Matteo's work ethic and what he brings but if he's on this team then it'll be as a fourth line.
Right now, he's injured so I left him off
BoxerMax
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Bushnell gets 10 games for cheap shot on Bergman:
http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/a..._163874/163874
http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/a..._163874/163874
PhlyerPhanatic31
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In my opinion he got off lucky getting 10. This is the sort of thing the league needs to hit and hit hard. There is no sport that needs bush league attempts to injure like this.
Patty Ice
Straight to the Banc
Looks like he is on his way to being more of a Todd Bertuzzi-type.
BoxerMax
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Completely agree. I would have been fine with 20 games. Do you know if anything happened between these two earlier in the game?
dansk55
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he is a train wreck waiting to happen… we thought tony had anger issues, Bushnut is ready implode. And even if something happened earlier, Bushnut is vicious, vengeful and downright mean in the worst way.
Who saw the game last night? Not able to make it but read Vendramin had two goals… not a mobile forward, but alway liked hands. When do they make the final cuts. See Renaud had an assist … so he must be rebounded after a slow game in windsor…
When are all the injury guys back like Chapman, White, Ciccarell, Dupuis coming back…
And for the speculators, what are the line combos?
PhlyerPhanatic31
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I didn't see anything out of the normal realm of a game. I also didn't see the elbow at game speed because my angle doesn't facilitate me viewing head on plays like that(I'm on the end up high). Having viewed it on video..it was viscious..and I'm not just saying this because it happened to a Knights player. I'd like to see the league be more harsh with these types of incidents and really send a message. I was a blatant attempt to injure...and that total BS crap needs to be entirely removed from the game.
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