SSM Greyhounds 2019 Offseason Thread

[count35]

Thanks I didn’t watch the game. That would be sweet if they did suspend him!

 

[HockeyPops]

Video posted on saginaw thread

 

[Radar9]

J. Murray (SAG) suspended four games for checking to the head; I. Prosvetov (SAG) suspended five games as per league policy for batting the puck into the spectator area at a stoppage of play rosvetov finally got what he deserves 5 games LOL

 

[DWI Dale]

Bwahahahahahahahahaha.
Earned by both players, and I don't feel bad for their fans whom defended prosvetovs antics. I do feel bad for his spirit team mates whom suffer because of one players stupidity but it seems everybody but Saginaw fans and Chris Lazary saw this coming.

 

[Radar9]

Bwahahahahahahahahaha.
Earned by both players, and I don't feel bad for their fans whom defended prosvetovs antics. I do feel bad for his spirit team mates whom suffer because of one players stupidity but it seems everybody but Saginaw fans and Chris Lazary saw this coming.

you’re absolutely right I feel the same

 

[HockeyPops]

Some tidbits in the Sault Star article, in case anyone missed them
Hounds expect to sign Holmes soon

With the Hounds advancing to Game 6 of the second round of the playoffs, there were other, more-pressing matters for Kyle Raftis.

“We’re not close to signing anyone right now,” said Raftis

While unsure of how many players he would attempt to ink immediately to standard player contracts, “definitely” is the word Raftis used when asked if first-round pick Jacob Holmes would be offered a deal soon.

“And possibly some others,” the GM added.

After going through exit meetings with the players who finished the season with the Hounds, Raftis said he expects everyone to return.

“There’ll be lots of competition for each position and we’re excited about that,” he added.

Asked about import wingers Jaromir Pytlik and Roman Pucek, both of whom hail from the Czech Republic, Raftis said Pytlik wants to return for a second OHL season.

In fact, he spoke of how “both guys want to be back.”

However, Pucek had an injury riddled year, and at times was out of the lineup as a healthy scratch.
Asked about his status, Raftis would only say: “We’ll be dealing with that in the next few weeks.”

Reading between the lines, I expect Pucek to be released prior to the Import Draft. But it doesn't sound like any other moves will be made before training camp (ie. trading for an OA defenseman).

 

[hounds72]

Getting beecher and caulfield....its a pipe dream...but wow..imagine what kind of effect that would have in this team

 

[bear6]

Getting beecher and caulfield....its a pipe dream...but wow..imagine what kind of effect that would have in this team

Watched the Americans play today and man does caufield look good and beecher is no slouch either getting those two to somehow report would be huge for the hounds to make them instant contenders again

 

[HockeyPops]

Great quote today from Mike Babcock, in response to not winning when you are expected to win. I feel like this applies to every team that makes the playoffs year over year, such as the Greyhounds have.

There are 23 teams sitting at home. What we have seen is that the league is very tight and there is lots fo disappointment. But your job is to knock on the door, knock on the door, knock on the door. Eventually, they’ll open the door. We are in a much better situation than we have been in any year prior to this.

Mike Babcock Interview April 25, 2019

 

[Fischhaber]

Cool stat:

The top 5 Ontario born players in NHL history (points) all played their junior hockey in Sault Ste. Marie and 2 of them were born here.

 

[ohloutsider]

Cool stat:

The top 5 Ontario born players in NHL history (points) all played their junior hockey in Sault Ste. Marie and 2 of them were born here.

Do you have the list? Could you post please?

 

[Fischhaber]

Do you have the list? Could you post please?

Certainly.

This is all time rank for NHL points. I added the rest of the top 20 for context.

1. Wayne Gretzky - 2857
5. Ron Francis - 1798
10. Phil Esposito - 1590
13. Paul Coffey - 1531
14. Joe Thornton - 1478
18. Adam Oates - 1420
19. Doug Gilmour - 1414
20. Dale Hawerchuk - 1409

 

[ohloutsider]

Certainly.

This is all time rank for NHL points. I added the rest of the top 20 for context.

1. Wayne Gretzky - 2857
5. Ron Francis - 1798
10. Phil Esposito - 1590
13. Paul Coffey - 1531
14. Joe Thornton - 1478
18. Adam Oates - 1420
19. Doug Gilmour - 1414
20. Dale Hawerchuk - 1409

Thanks

 

[saska sault]

Jumbo Joe's number will be hanging from the GFL center whenever he retires. He earned it years ago, class act and really hope he gets his name on the Stanley Cup... If anyone deserves it, it's him.

 

[soo hound girl]

Watched the Americans play today and man does caufield look good and beecher is no slouch either getting those two to somehow report would be huge for the hounds to make them instant contenders again

Let’s hope Toronto drafts Caufield but don’t think he will be around when the leafs pick or maybe Detroit they seem to let their players develop the right way

 

[soo hound girl]

Guelph wins today game 7 tomorrow night I hope they pull it off cheering for the storm thanks to the spirits goalie can’t stand watching goalies like that

 

[HockeyPops]

Other boards are talking about who will wear the letters this season. I would say it's obvious that if Hayton is back he gets the "C", but what about the others? Peca? MacKay? O'Rourke?

 

[Mikey71]

Other boards are talking about who will wear the letters this season. I would say it's obvious that if Hayton is back he gets the "C", but what about the others? Peca? MacKay? O'Rourke?

I think O'Rourke should get an A. How he carried himself as a 16 year old bodes well for a great leader going forward. Groom him to be captain in 2 years.

 

[DWI Dale]

Good night saggy.

 

[Radar9]

Good night saggy.

I would like to take this time to say thank you

Ivan Prosvetov

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Lol

 

[hounds72]

Tip that net over in Saginaw. It's closed for the season.
That would be another great tradition to start too!

 

[HockeyPops]

Nice article about the Toronto Marlies, with praise for Sandin and Hollowell.

Sandin recorded four points in three contests–the most of any defenceman in the first round—while quarterbacking the teams’ first power play unit and eating up some of the most minutes of any blue-liner. Sandin even saw himself getting double-shifted from time-to-time, too.

I think the following quote about Hollowell is attributed to Sheldon Keefe:

Prospects like Mac Hollowell–fresh off an OHL campaign that saw him nominated for the leagues best defenceman and overage player– fared well for the Marlies when called upon. Hollowell suited up for two games in the first round, skating on the teams’ third pair with Sandin, his former junior teammate, in game three.

“No pro experience [but still] steps in to play in this series at two games for us. I thought he was outstanding. there’s no easy shifts, no easy matchups. It’s difficult for those young guys to play.”

Leafs Prospects Make Statement In Marlies’ First Round Sweep

 

[louis]

Nice article about the Toronto Marlies, with praise for Sandin and Hollowell.


I think the following quote about Hollowell is attributed to Sheldon Keefe:


Leafs Prospects Make Statement In Marlies’ First Round Sweep

Love it! Hollowell deserves a great chance, after his incredible efforts on our behalf. Mighty Mac!

 

[HockeyPops]

Sandin and Hollowell playing as a defensive pairing

 

[soo hound girl]

Watching Marlies right now and Hollowell and Sandin look great you would never know that it is Hollowells 3rd game playing like he played for the hounds
I would think Sandin will be on the leafs next season he is that good