Sudbury Wolves 2018-19 Season Thread (Part 2)

[cobra9850]

Why don't we trade the rights to Emberson and Samuelsson if they will not play here. Recoup these picks to acquire a solid D and a scoring forward

 

[cub]

Why don't we trade the rights to Emberson and Samuelsson if they will not play here. Recoup these picks to acquire a solid D and a scoring forward

they are both playing college hockey at this time.

 

[billoink]

They surely would for go college and head to London.

 

[HockeyHell]

They surely would for go college and head to London.

Exactly. Wasn't their last Mem Cup winning team loaded with so many non Canadians that Don Cherry called them out on it? Please don't call this league a development league when you allow the crap that London does.

 

[dirty12]

Exactly. Wasn't their last Mem Cup winning team loaded with so many non Canadians that Don Cherry called them out on it? Please don't call this league a development league when you allow the crap that London does.

Having a great coach that can win and develop players nhl teams want is not against the rules. It is the main reason London is able to recruit almost any player they choose.

 

[billoink]

Level the playing field, plain and simple. Any player indicating he is going the college route and would not report to the team that drafts him is simply not eligible for the draft.

 

[justawolfan]

Level the playing field, plain and simple. Any player indicating he is going the college route and would not report to the team that drafts him is simply not eligible for the draft.

Ah yes, the Eric Lindros discussion......

 

[Voice from the North]

Why don't we trade the rights to Emberson and Samuelsson if they will not play here. Recoup these picks to acquire a solid D and a scoring forward

Neither one of them have any interest in coming to the OHL at this time. If one was to decide to come it would be Samuelsson

 

[HockeyHell]

Having a great coach that can win and develop players nhl teams want is not against the rules. It is the main reason London is able to recruit almost any player they choose.

That is a different discussion. $$$ to give up scholarships is the real story. The league turns a blind eye to London because of the money they put back into the league. Small markets cannot offer the perks. If you think that isnt the issue, why did Windsor get slammed with fines and lose picks. Because they got caught.

 

[dirty12]

That is a different discussion. $$$ to give up scholarships is the real story. The league turns a blind eye to London because of the money they put back into the league. Small markets cannot offer the perks. If you think that isnt the issue, why did Windsor get slammed with fines and lose picks. Because they got caught.

Someone should prove London is paying kids.
Every player has his education paid into OHL fund. Gold packages (include R&B) are limited, London incl.. Maybe, London & Windsor are paying that amount for all their 1st round picks acquired by trade; but, they can not be offering gold packages to their later picks, college de-commits & FA.
Kids and their agents/parents want them to go to a place that has a proven success rate. That is very fair. If they don’t get to their chosen destination, they can choose a different path. That is also fair.

 

[HockeyHell]

Hmm..you really believe that London couldn't afford to pay players to give up scholarships? Do the math on sellout crowds in that arena night after night. Now add in playoff runs, it is totally plausible. Do you think it was a one off when Windsor was caught? Or was Windsor caught because it was doing what needed to be done to compete with London? I agree you need to win to build up the reputation that draws players. But to believe that London has multiple NCAA players year after year drop their scholarships and get nothing in return seems a little naive.

 

[dirty12]

London certainly has $, though don’t have to pay players because the players are lining up for the opportunity to have Hunter coach them to the nhl where they will realize their dreams and make their $

 

[bigtimefan]

London certainly has $, though don’t have to pay players because the players are lining up for the opportunity to have Hunter coach them to the nhl where they will realize their dreams and make their $

Yes, you're right, if it wasn't for Hunter, Kane, Gagner, Carlson and many others never would have made it to the nhl. $$$

 

[HockeyHell]

London certainly has $, though don’t have to pay players because the players are lining up for the opportunity to have Hunter coach them to the nhl where they will realize their dreams and make their $

You clearly don't get it. Those top guys are not pursuing London...London pursues them.

 

[WaW]

You clearly don't get it. Those top guys are not pursuing London...London pursues them.

I think it's a bit of both to be honest. There is a seriously mutually beneficial relationship when it comes to London and these top players.

 

[Lycanthrope]

That is a different discussion. $$$ to give up scholarships is the real story. The league turns a blind eye to London because of the money they put back into the league. Small markets cannot offer the perks. If you think that isnt the issue, why did Windsor get slammed with fines and lose picks. Because they got caught.

Not sure they all get it dude.

 

[cub]

First period, referee are terrible so far.

 

[jrwhopper]

Battista might be the worst ref I've ever seen and were only 15 minutes in this game.

 

[cub]

Battista might be the worst ref I've ever seen and were only 15 minutes in this game.

no kidding.

 

[billoink]

Where were Malik and Niz?

 

[cub]

Good game by the boys, big win against top team in Canada. Keep it rolling.

 

[cub]

Where were Malik and Niz?

not sure on Malik, but Niz sick. They might be both sick.

 

[Wolfman Jack]

One of the best full 60 minute effort by a Sudbury Wolves team that I could recall in 10 years! They did not stop skating, forechecking hard, following through on checks, limited scoring chances by clearing the puck away from the net on any rebounds, killed off 2 2 man power play attempts and for all three periods they did not run out of gas. Kudos to them for a total team effort and beating one of the best teams in the entire country. The game was wonderful to watch even if the officiating crew of Gill and Bautista took away from the game with several lame calls on Sudbury and non call both ways in OT. Talk about confusing the heck out of coaches and players in a game. Nice to see Stillman fired up on the bench.

Hutchison with two beauties and Levin with an OT rocket upstairs. Ukko cleaned it all up!

WJ

 

[Wolfman Jack]

not sure on Malik, but Niz sick. They might be both sick.

If they were both sick why were they at the game? Any one see McConville? And whats the status on OBonswin?

WJ

 

[cub]

If they were both sick why were they at the game? Any one see McConville? And whats the status on OBonswin?

WJ