Windsor Spitfires 2020 Offseason Thread (Part 3)

[RayzorIsDull]

After the draft completed yesterday it marked that the Spitfires have only had 2 european imports selected in the NHL draft over the past 10 drafts.

Sergachev 2017
Khokhlachev 2011

There are many things the Spitfires need to address as an organization and this has to be one of the top ones. It's to the point where back in the Riolo days they would just trade the pick because they knew they couldn't get anybody. At least they would get an asset in return. Now with the inability to trade that pick the Spits are just drafting guys on a wing and a prayer hoping they can produce and the Spits can develop them into NHL picks. I don't see this really changing unless the Spits get new ownership because you need to make the investment to scout these guys and talk to agents and get them to report.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

I’m not hopeful for a season after today’s announcement that the only way it happens is without contact. Ridiculous to even try to play that way! Good for those drafted, but if this doesn’t shine a spotlight on how poorly our players are being coached nothing will! Problem is, who buys a franchise with what’s going on??

In regards to your last sentence/question. Obviously the pandemic has made it trickier. The one thing we do know is a year or so ago they were extremely interested in selling the team. I can't see the value of a team going up during this time but that shouldn't change the idea of wanting to sell. If this ownership group doesn't want to make the investment into their current product they should find someone that does. Like I said before though we need remember these are the same guys that wanted to sell to the dentist.

 

[stips]

If you want to make money in the OHL ,you better be able to produce high draft picks. NHL compensation for the development of these players is then realized. Therefore, if you don't do your work with diligence, such as scouting thoroughly, making agent contacts, meeting with players and parents, former coaches, drafting lists prepared carefully, ect, then you will rapidly fall behind the other teams. Next, the team has to have a coach that will develop their players!
Failure in any area will cost the team big money.

Another point is how many times during the NHL draft did you hear how important the character of a player corresponds to their final draft position. The NHL spends a great deal of time figuring this out, since player effort, coach ability, and talent make these players potential NHLers!

I strongly think the Spitfires management plan needs to be reevaluated!!!!!!

 

[OHLTG]

Just a joke I saw on twitter. Hope I didn’t send you off looking for ticket prices...

Haha no... even if COVID wasn't around and everything was normal, that's an incredible cost right now. Getting there isn't cheap. I'm waiting for the next WJC instead lol

 

[punch1943]

Leafs get Joey Anderson from NJ for Andreas Johnsson....salary dump.
Leafs clear $3.4 million in cap space....per Dregger

 

[OHLTG]

Figured it'd either be a pick or a prospect-type... cap dump and such.

 

[windsor7]

Taylor Hall signs for 7 years in Montreal

Where

 

[windsor7]

Montreal

Is he signed or just thinking about it

 

[Otto]

Is he signed or just thinking about it

Sorry... I took it as an official announcement.. it was late. Nothing official yet. I've deleted it

 

[punch1943]

Loan: Yegor Afanasyev (F) | Nashville Predators -> CSKA Moskva | eliteprospects.com/t.php?id=434290 #KHL

 

[OHLTG]

Giving him some ice time. Not the first I've seen.

 

[windsor7]

Giving him some ice time. Not the first I've seen.

1 n done.......

 

[nelli27]

Loan: Yegor Afanasyev (F) | Nashville Predators -> CSKA Moskva | eliteprospects.com/t.php?id=434290 #KHL

Yup...
Predators Loan Egor Afanasyev To CSKA Moscow

 

[Otto]

Let's try this again.. Hall to sign with Sabres

Forward Taylor Hall to sign with Buffalo Sabres pending final approval - TSN.ca

 

[windsor7]

Let's try this again.. Hall to sign with Sabres

Forward Taylor Hall to sign with Buffalo Sabres pending final approval - TSN.ca

Way too much money. Overrated

 

[RayzorIsDull]

Loan: Yegor Afanasyev (F) | Nashville Predators -> CSKA Moskva | eliteprospects.com/t.php?id=434290 #KHL

Not surprising it was doubtful he would even return if there is some sort of season. He can play over there and then go to the AHL if they really like him. Spits get 120 games in Rafkin and Egor and with not a lot of prospects in the pipeline and Bowler not the best recruiter to date.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

Way too much money. Overrated

He's still a very good player 2 years removed from a Hart Trophy. He will probably get to play with Eichel, light it up and get a better deal in the future. It's an awful time to be a free agent in the NHL.

 

[ohloutsider]

Let's try this again.. Hall to sign with Sabres

Forward Taylor Hall to sign with Buffalo Sabres pending final approval - TSN.ca

Probably smart to sign a one year deal - things might be better next go round.

 

[OHLTG]

Re Afanasyev: On a plus side, one of the 2nds we got for DiPietro became Pasquale Zito, who looks like he's going to be a real good one.

 

[windsor7]

Re Afanasyev: On a plus side, one of the 2nds we got for DiPietro became Pasquale Zito, who looks like he's going to be a real good one.

With this coaching staff?
Haha

 

[OHLTG]

With this coaching staff?
Haha

He did well last season, no?

 

[windsor7]

He did well last season, no?

I guessing u say he did......
Shocked....

 

[OHLTG]

I guessing u say he did......
Shocked....

I'm asking you - didn't Zito do well last season, for a rookie?

 

[windsor7]

I'm asking you - didn't Zito do well last season, for a rookie?

With this coaching staff......
Miracles do happen.

 

[RayzorIsDull]

Re Afanasyev: On a plus side, one of the 2nds we got for DiPietro became Pasquale Zito, who looks like he's going to be a real good one.

I would be surprised if anyone could draw a conclusion off of a 3g 10a season and saying he will be a real good one. I would say like with most players at that age the jury is out. Throw in most likely a lost season of development like with all 16 year olds going into this year. When he hopefully returns for a full year the roster will be totally different.

Delete
Douglas
Angle
Egor
Playfair
Rupoli
Corcoran
Rafkin


Zito isn't a star type guy who can carry the play, he needs a lot of talent around him. The question becomes where does that talent come from??