Sarnia Sting 2020 Offseason Thread

[StingUpdates]

Interesting. Wonder why that popped up randomly. Hopefully with NCAA being uncertain about playing if the OHL starts he will come are way.

Would add another impact player that would probably push being point per game or better.

 

[cupcrazyman]

Interesting. Wonder why that popped up randomly. Hopefully with NCAA being uncertain about playing if the OHL starts he will come are way.

Would add another impact player that would probably push being point per game or better.

Maybe they just picked up the Post Media story because it involved a Sarnia Sting draft pick.

 

[Ferda11]

I would imagine in the end, the Flames will direct Nodler on where they want him to play. At this point in time you would think having him play in Sarnia would be better for his development and safer for his health. With the way the states have handled Covid, this plays heavily in our favor. Time will tell.

 

[GoFronts]

Over on the Knights offseason forum somebody mentioned that they heard no OHL hockey until January at the earliest. Wonder how the season would look at that point, if they play a full season, slightly condensed or even half a year?

 

[Ferda11]

7th OVERALL CHL IMPORT SELECTION COMMITS TO THE STING – Sarnia Sting

 

[deeferg]

Westhead: CHL seeks government aid to ‘weather the storm’ amid pandemic - TSN.ca

Anyone worried about losing the upcoming season? It only briefly crossed my mind but I felt we might be able to see hockey around December.

 

[Tone]

7th OVERALL CHL IMPORT SELECTION COMMITS TO THE STING – Sarnia Sting

Could we assume that he signed because he was given a guarantee that the OHL season is a go.

 

[Ogie Junior]

Forgetting about the pandemic and all that comes with that for just a minute does the fact that all the signings so far have been forwards (3 from priority selection, 1 from import draft) give anyone any cause for concern. I assume any short comings in defense will attempt to be addressed via trades?

 

[StingUpdates]

I find it hard to believe we start in SEP/OCT. Especially with American teans in the league. I'd guess we start around DEC/JAN.

 

[Generalsupdates]

Could we assume that he signed because he was given a guarantee that the OHL season is a go.

Definitely not lol

 

[ForestCityHky]

 

[robp1219]

I think it’s safe to say Deven Nagra will make the team as a depth defenceman. Eveleigh will definitely be called up for a couple games and make the team the following year.

 

[SarniaStingFan]

I find it hard to believe we start in SEP/OCT. Especially with American teans in the league. I'd guess we start around DEC/JAN.

Josh Brown of the Kitchener Record said in an article a couple of days ago, "Teams have been told that the league has models to start in and around Oct. 1, Nov. 1, Dec. 1 and Jan. 1, depending on where the pandemic is at."

 

[SarniaStingFan]

I find it hard to believe we start in SEP/OCT. Especially with American teans in the league. I'd guess we start around DEC/JAN.

Just a thought but American teams could play games in Canadian markets this year. They could share arenas with other OHL teams or play in markets that have been suggested for relocation of OHL teams recently. (I.E. Brantford)

 

[ForestCityHky]

Just a thought but American teams could play games in Canadian markets this year. They could share arenas with other OHL teams or play in markets that have been suggested for relocation of OHL teams recently. (I.E. Brantford)

Don’t think that’d be financially feasible given the cost of housing players and staff.

 

[SarniaStingFan]

Don’t think that’d be financially feasible given the cost of housing players and staff.

Then you have to ask yourself what do you do with the players on American teams. Do you have a distrubtion draft as Generals Live suggested here in this poll:

 

[ForestCityHky]

Then you have to ask yourself what do you do with the players on American teams. Do you have a distrubtion draft as Generals Live suggested here in this poll:

No. That’s silly.
There won’t be an OHL season. Prepare yourself. Borders need to open and fans need to be allowed in the seats - it’s a league that depends on ticket revenue

 

[cupcrazyman]

Josh Brown of the Kitchener Record said in an article a couple of days ago, "Teams have been told that the league has models to start in and around Oct. 1, Nov. 1, Dec. 1 and Jan. 1, depending on where the pandemic is at."

I find it hard to get into ohl hockey when we still have summer like weather.They should start the season Oct 1 if things ever get back to normal.

 

[cupcrazyman]

No. That’s silly.
There won’t be an OHL season. Prepare yourself. Borders need to open and fans need to be allowed in the seats - it’s a league that depends on ticket revenue

There is a possibilty that even with the border opening some NCAA sports programs may be moved to Spring or cancelled for the season. It may sway the hockey commits to choose the ohl instead.

 

[Ferda11]

I read on twitter that the AHL isn't starting the season until at least Dec 1st at the earliest. If that is true, i highly doubt we see the OHL start before then.

 

[Saggy]

Just a thought but American teams could play games in Canadian markets this year. They could share arenas with other OHL teams or play in markets that have been suggested for relocation of OHL teams recently. (I.E. Brantford)

Where were some of the relocation cities? Rinks available that hold 5,000?

 

[Uncle]

I read on twitter that the AHL isn't starting the season until at least Dec 1st at the earliest. If that is true, i highly doubt we see the OHL start before then.

The AHL is made up of many American teams, creating their issue! Move the 3 US OHL teams to play in Canada. By late October, if things keep progressing the way they are, a decent percentage of fans will be able to attend.

 

[Uncle]

Where were some of the relocation cities? Rinks available that hold 5,000?

Doesn’t have to hold 5000. Doubtful they’ll allow that many in attendance. It’s not going to be perfect if it gets put together but it’ll be better than nothing! University teams usually have a decent sized rink nearby some student housing. Just a thought

 

[robp1219]

Doesn’t have to hold 5000. Doubtful they’ll allow that many in attendance. It’s not going to be perfect if it gets put together but it’ll be better than nothing! University teams usually have a decent sized rink nearby some student housing. Just a thought

Use the old sarnia arena for one location. Chathams arena for another. Get around 2000 in each I assume, I’m sure there is another one similar in Niagara’s region for Erie. The old ice dogs arena comes to mind.

 

[Uncle]

Use the old sarnia arena for one location. Chathams arena for another. Get around 2000 in each I assume, I’m sure there is another one similar in Niagara’s region for Erie. The old ice dogs arena comes to mind.

There is definitely a few options! Do you want focus on bigger centres or areas with low covid numbers. Still a few months of flattening the curve and any other scientific developments.