Sudbury Wolves 2018-19 Season Thread (Part 5)

[three dog night]

Obviously not Dog, not sure what you mean. Anyway how many games did he get?

One game according to the Hamilton announcers

 

[fishfan51]

Obviously not Dog, not sure what you mean. Anyway how many games did he get?

Two handed slash to a guys shoulder will get you a few games. OHL offices are closed on the weekend so, nobody will know until sometime next week. I’d expect a few games though.

 

[Lycanthrope]

One game according to the Hamilton announcers

You know what happened to Matsos Three Dog?

 

[Lycanthrope]

Two handed slash to a guys shoulder will get you a few games. OHL offices are closed on the weekend so, nobody will know until sometime next week. I’d expect a few games though.

Shoulder? Wasn’t really aware of that. Not crazy about this game. Wolves need a lead, they’re
Iikely a little disappointed after yesterday.

 

[three dog night]

You know what happened to Matsos Three Dog?

Nope

 

[Lycanthrope]

Nope

I know he had a health scare earlier in the year. Maybe I’ll ask on the Hamilton board. Man he’s pretty young.

 

[WaW]

Up 3-0 despite being outshot 30-14 after 2.

 

[WolvesFanSudbury]

Up 3-0 despite being outshot 30-14 after 2.

Ukko

 

[Lycanthrope]

Ukko

I was just going to say that. Like I said after last night he’s dialed in to his potential and that is scary! Also the PP worked today.

 

[WaW]

Disappointing to see Ottawa lose at home to Oshawa

 

[Lycanthrope]

Disappointing to see Ottawa lose at home to Oshawa

It is. Hamilton doesn’t quit, I’ll give hm that. It’s been awhile since Ukko’s really stole one like that.

 

[freedom880]

Without Uko Wolves would be fighting for there playoff lives

 

[Wisdom]

Thanks for that insightful post Freedom...back to Oshawa for you

 

[WolvesFanSudbury]

Without Uko Wolves would be fighting for there playoff lives

Ukko* and haha

 

[Lycanthrope]

Without Uko Wolves would be fighting for there playoff lives

Absolute BS my friend. Total. Go to school and study the stats and then come back. This is an uninformed opinion that some who don’t follow the team have. Check see how few shots the Wolves allow. If you know anything about hockey you should see they have an excellent defensive structure. If you’re basing your opinion on today forget it, they were understandably disappointed after a huge game last night and didn’t play anywhere near their potential.
I’ve watched every game. Ukko bailed them out a lot early but not that nearly as much since. Yes he makes the key saves but it’s just as much the stabilizing force he provides. He hasn’t stolen every game. The Wolves are an excellent team and with competent goaltending (which they didn’t have in Ukko’s absence) they’d be right in the mix at the least.

 

[Lycanthrope]

Ukko* and haha

Obviously watched one game.

 

[howlman]

Wolves 16-3-1-1 in last 21 games.
Crazy good

 

[cub]

 

[djscooter]

Two handed slash to a guys shoulder will get you a few games. OHL offices are closed on the weekend so, nobody will know until sometime next week. I’d expect a few games though.

Thomas landed a two handed slash on a player at the end of the last game in Sudbury, no call. Maksimov can run around spearing people no calls. Spin the wheel of OHL justice.

 

[Lycanthrope]

Wolves 16-3-1-1 in last 21 games.
Crazy good

With a more competent OHL backup I doubt we would have went on that losing streak during Ukko’s absence and we could very realistically be leading the division. I doubt I’m the first one to think of this.
The players themselves though really didn’t react well to losing Ukko, they weren’t used to the mediocre goaltending (there were some real struggles) I guess but part of it’s also on them. Anyway I think it’s a valid observation and even if they could’ve played five hundred (or even less) with better goaltending we’re likely leading. It also has to be said that every team slumps to a degree but I don’t think it’s a coincidence that it was their only lengthy losing streak all year.
Before some jump and accuse me of making excuses I’m not, I just believe it’s a mighty interesting hypothetical thought.
Of course the silver lining though is that Ukko got the gold and came back a champion.
Anyway to recap my main point was I believe our long skid was not so much only because we lost Ukko, but more importantly because we needed a better backup. Let that be a lesson in the importance of backups I suppose.

 

[justawolfan]

Without Uko Wolves would be fighting for there playoff lives

...and let's finish the thought......"Without Uko Wolves would be fighting for there playoff lives" but because they have Ukko, we'll be f*&%$ed when we face them in the playoffs!

Ah well....

 

[View from section 9]

Wolves 16-3-1-1 in last 21 games.
Crazy good

Coincidentally I think that awesome streak started when Levin went down yet people can't wait for him to return. It should be "stay home Dave, we're better without you"

 

[WaW]

Coincidentally I think that awesome streak started when Levin went down yet people can't wait for him to return. It should be "stay home Dave, we're better without you"

Please don't tell that to the peanut gallery that is Section 3 at every game lol.

 

[dirty12]

Coincidentally I think that awesome streak started when Levin went down yet people can't wait for him to return. It should be "stay home Dave, we're better without you"

That’s one way of looking at it.
Another would be that the wolves are playing with 3 more 19 yr olds since the deadline while removing Malik and Tabak. I’m pretty certain that the only teams with the same amount or more 19-20 yr olds are; Niagara, Guelph, Oshawa, Saginaw, London, and Ottawa. Add a half dozen 18 yr olds, the wolves are now a veteran laden team with the league’s best goal tender.

 

[three dog night]

Thomas landed a two handed slash on a player at the end of the last game in Sudbury, no call. Maksimov can run around spearing people no calls. Spin the wheel of OHL justice.

Never seen Maksimov spear a player