Watched tonights game vs London and the previous dozen or so and would suggest that Sudbury trade off Harris / Restoule for picks at least. They don't want to play either of them. I think both have been healthy scratched too many times to count - and even tonight don't know if either were playing again. Harris is a 16 year old but might be wise, at worse, to send him to tier 2 but think a package is what it will take to get some quick picks that they can turn it around and use to bring in a top 6.
Harris and Restoule are the least of their concerns.
Sudbury thinks they can win, and they are still far away from competing over 7 games with teams like Ottawa, and never mind the powerhouses in the west.
They have good goaltending, and solid 2 lines now. They need to refine 3rd and 4 th lines, which they can do, but when you have Schutt on your roster, thats a problem. Their defense is loose, they need some stay at home Dmen and either McFadden has to pick it up or they need to move him and pick up another puck moving Dman, which is impossible now.
They need to start picking more guys from the GTHL, rather than be loyal to northern kids, as it is clear that the level of play between the G and Northern Leagues is night and day.
Watched tonights game vs London and the previous dozen or so and would suggest that Sudbury trade off Harris / Restoule for picks at least. They don't want to play either of them. I think both have been healthy scratched too many times to count - and even tonight don't know if either were playing again. Harris is a 16 year old but might be wise, at worse, to send him to tier 2 but think a package is what it will take to get some quick picks that they can turn it around and use to bring in a top 6.
Trading Harris is illegal. Hes a 95 and not a 1st round pick. The only 95 that the Wolves are allowed to trade is Nick Baptiste.
Trading Harris is illegal. Hes a 95 and not a 1st round pick. The only 95 that the Wolves are allowed to trade is Nick Baptiste.
Oh...Cull does not really play him or have him in line-up (same as Restoule). Since trades are looking more grim they will still have more than enough forwards, would it be best to send him to tier 2 to develop?
Restoule, not sure what the answer would be there. Hopefully there will be more trades happening.
Oh...Cull does not really play him or have him in line-up (same as Restoule). Since trades are looking more grim they will still have more than enough forwards, would it be best to send him to tier 2 to develop?
Restoule, not sure what the answer would be there. Hopefully there will be more trades happening.
Most top rookie's never play. Being that he is one of the top 2 playes from the draft, im 99 percent confident he cant be reassigned to Jr A. Its commonplace for players to be healthy in their rookie seasons.
Most top rookie's never play. Being that he is one of the top 2 playes from the draft, im 99 percent confident he cant be reassigned to Jr A. Its commonplace for players to be healthy in their rookie seasons.
Pretty sure Windsor's second rounder Hunter Smith has played the majority of the year in Jr.A with Lasalle.
But they have two players selected ahead of him in the lineup, Maletta and Batemen, which is why I said selected, not what round.
Again, not 100 percent sure on the exact rule. I do believe you have to make efforts to sign and roster your first two selected players.
In Sudbury's case, with the extra bodies and BS/TC's intentions of not playing them, could they be sent to tier 2 for better development upon more playing time there?
With the Wolves having played their final game before the dealine at noon Tuesday, what direction do you think the management is going?
No further moves. Belief will not go deep into playoffs if they make it. Remember other East teams have changed which could make it difficult down the stretch.
Upgrade. Possibly one the 1992 born goalies packaged off with a few 3/4th line forward, in return for another top 6 forward. Believe this will get them into top 4, where they want to be - home ice advantage and a better chance of moving on in playoffs.
Downgrade for future. For sure a goalie as both will be OA next season. Move Mattsson for where they need help next year. Sgarbossa / Kuchin / MacDonald all but gone. Trade for 94's and mabe 93's. Could put McFadden in there as well. Need to get a PP quaterback moving forward (Windsor shopping Ebert). It is possible Leivo won't be back as well. He could make it and take an AHL contract...who knows.
Any comments/suggestions/rumors with deadline fast approaching?
The Wolves are in a tough position, as they dont have enough to compete for the OHL Championships, and they dont have enough studs sticking around next year to compete Spring of 2013.
Its better the devil you know, then the devil you dont.
Make a good run this year. Trade McFadden, Mattson, MacDonald, Baptiste, Harris, Schutt, and high draft picks, and go for guys like Koko in Windsor, Watson in Peterborough, Percy in Missy.
They have 2 good lines now, and need a stay at home Dman, Powerplay QB, and high end forward and if they ride on hot goaltending, they can definitely get out of East.
If they get out of East, who knows, they may get lucky playing a banged up Western champion, and may squeak by to the Mem Cup. Its a long shot, but it can happen. The west is going to be a long trip, and London, Plymouth, Sarnia are going to go to war.
OBJECTIVE- GET THE HORSES TO WIN THE EAST. THAT ISNT AS DIFFICULT AS IT SEEMS. OTTAWA AND NIAGARA ARE ONLY CONTENDERS.
The Wolves are in a tough position, as they dont have enough to compete for the OHL Championships, and they dont have enough studs sticking around next year to compete Spring of 2013.
Its better the devil you know, then the devil you dont.
Make a good run this year. Trade McFadden, Mattson, MacDonald, Baptiste, Harris, Schutt, and high draft picks, and go for guys like Koko in Windsor, Watson in Peterborough, Percy in Missy.
They have 2 good lines now, and need a stay at home Dman, Powerplay QB, and high end forward and if they ride on hot goaltending, they can definitely get out of East.
If they get out of East, who knows, they may get lucky playing a banged up Western champion, and may squeak by to the Mem Cup. Its a long shot, but it can happen. The west is going to be a long trip, and London, Plymouth, Sarnia are going to go to war.
OBJECTIVE- GET THE HORSES TO WIN THE EAST. THAT ISNT AS DIFFICULT AS IT SEEMS. OTTAWA AND NIAGARA ARE ONLY CONTENDERS.
Asked this question before and was advised Harris cannot be traded until after season ends. All others mentioned, agree to try and trade.
To add they will need a good puck moving D. We cannot keep putting 4 forwards on the PP as we always get burned when this is done. IN playoffs that could be the game breaker.
I, however, believe it may be too late to get anything done. McFadden and MacDonald will need to go by noon today (Monday) as OA's deadline is then.
I think that someone said it earlier in another thread, Sudbury seems to enjoy staying in the middle (mediocracy)...not taking too many risks.
their Mediocracy and overzealous willingness to draft northern kids is the main reason why they cant allure or attract alot of high end GTHL talent.
The kids in the G play more intense and higher level competition during the year, and ahead of the northern kid's development at the same age. However, they seem to favour the northern kids for some reason?? I guess for Homer reasons, which I can somewhat understand.
They took one of the highest skilled kids in MM as a Young Nat- Campagna, and turned him into a 3rd liner, playing with below avg talent, and thus shattering his confidence. When he takes the puck like a hog, like Sgarbossa, he can be dangerous and electric, but when he waits for the D to pass him the puck, or for a play to develop, its not nice to watch.
Might as well trade Sgarbossa now, with teams like Ottawa etc getting stronger, probably wont even be close now. Prepare for next season we have a pretty good base of young players might of as well get younger
