*OFFICIAL* Niagara IceDogs 2011-12 Season Thread
Which OA does Niagara bring back? Which rookies do you think have a chance a cracking the Dogs lineup next season?
OA
Andrew Howes (not eligible to return)
Alex Friesen
Andrew Agozzino
Victor Terreri
David Pacan
Jason Wilson (not eligible to return)
Johnson Andrews
Darren Archibald (not eligible to return)
Simon Gronvaldt
Dalton McGrath
Dominik Crnogorac
Mike Schwindt
Tim Billingsley (not eligible to return)
Forwards
Jamie Lewis
Jason Shaw
Dylan Wood
Matt Baldassarra
Steven Shipley
Myles Doan
Freddie Hamilton
Joel Wigle
Ryan Strome (Potentially Top 10 NHL draft 2011)
Billy Jenkins
Mitchell Theoret (eligible for 2011 NHL draft)
Defencemen
Jesse Graham
Luke Mercer
Shayne Rover
Milan Doudera (eligible for NHL draft 2011)
Nik Knezic
Dougie Hamilton (Potentially Top 10 NHL draft 2011)
Goalies
Mark Visentin
Mike Gallardi
2011 OHL Draft
1 19 Adam Bateman Don Mills Flyers LD
2 16 Carter Verhaeghe Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs LC
2 18 Anthony DiFrusia Welland Tigers LW
5 18 Broderick Kelly St.Catharines Falcons RD
6 18 Rio Anzolin Windsor RW
7 15 Tyler Jackson Welland Tigers LW
7 18 Ian Edmondson Toronto Red Wings LD
8 18 Ryan Erickson Sudbury Minor Midget Wolves RW
9 18 Tyler Park York Simcoe Express LW
10 11 Marco Lizotte Sudbury Minor Midget Wolves RD
10 18 Cole Langan St.Catharines Falcons RD
11 18 Blaine Byron Upper Canada Cyclones LC
12 18 Derek Todosichuk Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs RW
13 18 Justin Laforest Ottawa Valley G
14 18 Adam Morrison Detroit Belle Tire U16's LW
15 18 Brian Bronson Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs RD
Last edited by NHL Fanatic: 06-01-2011 at 06:25 PM.
Which OA does Niagara bring back? Which rookies do you think have a chance a cracking the Dogs lineup next season?
OA
Andrew Howes (not eligible to return)
Alex Friesen
Andrew Agozzino
Victor Terreri
David Pacan
Jason Wilson (not eligible to return)
Johnson Andrews
Darren Archibald (not eligible to return)
Simon Gronvaldt
Dalton McGrath
Dominik Crnogorac
Mike Schwindt
Tim Billingsley (not eligible to return)
Forwards
Jamie Lewis
Jason Shaw
Dylan Wood
Matt Baldassarra
Steven Shipley
Myles Doan
Freddie Hamilton
Joel Wigle
Ryan Strome (Potentially Top 10 NHL draft 2011)
Billy Jenkins
Mitchell Theoret (eligible for 2011 NHL draft)
Defencemen
Jesse Graham
Luke Mercer
Shayne Rover
Milan Doudera (eligible for NHL draft 2011)
Nik Knezic
Dougie Hamilton (Potentially Top 10 NHL draft 2011)
Goalies
Mark Visentin
Mike Gallardi
2011 OHL Draft
1 19 Adam Bateman Don Mills Flyers LD
2 16 Carter Verhaeghe Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs LC
2 18 Anthony DiFrusia Welland Tigers LW
5 18 Broderick Kelly St.Catharines Falcons RD
6 18 Rio Anzolin Windsor RW
7 15 Tyler Jackson Welland Tigers LW
7 18 Ian Edmondson Toronto Red Wings LD
8 18 Ryan Erickson Sudbury Minor Midget Wolves RW
9 18 Tyler Park York Simcoe Express LW
10 11 Marco Lizotte Sudbury Minor Midget Wolves RD
10 18 Cole Langan St.Catharines Falcons RD
11 18 Blaine Byron Upper Canada Cyclones LC
12 18 Derek Todosichuk Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs RW
13 18 Justin Laforest Ottawa Valley G
14 18 Adam Morrison Detroit Belle Tire U16's LW
15 18 Brian Bronson Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs RD
If they're returned, I can't see the Dogs passing on keeping the Agozzino/Friesen/Pacan line together. I would say if Pacan or Friesen don't come back, Grondvalt is first on that list followed by Schwindt.
The rookies are going to have it in tough. I think Bateman is a lock, although... I don't rule him out as trade bait at the deadline, if the Dogs are considering a Memorial Cup run, and there is a big piece (Gudbranson?) available.
I also heard DiFrusia does not want to play until 2012/2013 season, which is why he fell to the Dogs. One of the few teams who had the patience to wait for him.
If they're returned, I can't see the Dogs passing on keeping the Agozzino/Friesen/Pacan line together. I would say if Pacan or Friesen don't come back, Grondvalt is first on that list followed by Schwindt.
The rookies are going to have it in tough. I think Bateman is a lock, although... I don't rule him out as trade bait at the deadline, if the Dogs are considering a Memorial Cup run, and there is a big piece (Gudbranson?) available.
I also heard DiFrusia does not want to play until 2012/2013 season, which is why he fell to the Dogs. One of the few teams who had the patience to wait for him.
I believe Carter Verhaeghe is a lock as well. He was going to be their first round pick if Bateman didn't drop. Regarding DiFrusia he wants to go to the NCAA, he is going to prep school next year. He did mention that if he doesn't like it in the US he will potentially comeback and play in the O.
Seems like first rounder Bateman might not report. Doesn't like the ice time potential given the line-up in front of him on the depth chart...
Bateman actually doesn't have a problem reporting to Niagara. His agency is advising him that it may not be the best decision because he would probably not get enough ice time. That is probably true because Niagara's roster is pretty deep this season. It's still up in the air he may sign or get traded.
Seems like first rounder Bateman might not report. Doesn't like the ice time potential given the line-up in front of him on the depth chart...
It wouldn't hurt the dogs so much if the kid wanted out. Like Lessio, get a massive deal for him + the extra 2012 1st rounder which will help the rebuild after their run.
Use the picks acquired in the Bateman deal to get a solid 18 or 19 year old
Quote:
Originally Posted by NHL Fanatic
Did anyone else think Jesse Graham deserved to make the U18 squad?
I think the kid is going to turn heads this year. He and Hamilton will make one of the most exciting 1-2 punches on D that the league has seen in recent history.
