Niagara IceDogs 2023-24 Off-Season Thread

[WorkHardEveryShift]

Paille is a great pick up

 

[beastintheeast]

What would you be willing to pay for Mayich I am thinking OA center Podolioukh OA Defence

 

[OHL4Life]

When you google his name he comes up on Niagara Icedogs page.

and when you google easton cowan his name comes up with the saginaw spirit

Saginaw Spirit

chl.ca

cassells was released by the 67s, hes not signed by anyone, i dont know if we truly need more discussion about the kid but if you want, we can.

 

[Dog Fan]

Icedogs get Matthew Virgilio from the Soo for 4 picks. Represents a need

 

[WorkHardEveryShift]

I think Niagara is now considered a good destination for players, with all the good young prospects. For Virgilio its much closer to home. I think it was a little too much to pay, but helps fill a hole for sure

 

[Dog Fan]

Their work is not over...they need an overager or another veteran d to solidify the position

 

[dirty12]

Not too much considering he was a highly touted defenseman in his draft year that is a much needed RD and fits in the core ages of the team

 

[the dog]

Their work is not over...they need an overager or another veteran d to solidify the position

Yes..even an import defensemen

 

[Section5Petes]

Great move by the IceDogs! Special young core being built in Niagara

 

[frontsfan67]

From what I recall leading up to this past years trade deadline they were pretty high on him.

Probably asked for a trade to get more ice time. Guy is still young and as an 06 he fits the timeline you guys have with roobroeck assuming he makes jump to pros in his draft year of 2026

 

[OHL4Life]

From what I recall leading up to this past years trade deadline they were pretty high on him.

Probably asked for a trade to get more ice time. Guy is still young and as an 06 he fits the timeline you guys have with roobroeck assuming he makes jump to pros in his draft year of 2026

he did ask for a trade last year. ill say hes decent but the hype was never fair, he was never that good and calling him a stud ohl defender or a top 5 pick was not in line with his actual skill. i hope he gets a fresh start without the pressure.

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

he did ask for a trade last year. ill say hes decent but the hype was never fair, he was never that good and calling him a stud ohl defender or a top 5 pick was not in line with his actual skill. i hope he gets a fresh start without the pressure.

I assume it's an upgrade though on a weak Niagara D?

 

[Dog Fan]

yes, it is an upgrade. We need d with OHL experience.

 

[OHL4Life]

I assume it's an upgrade though on a weak Niagara D?

oh i would think so, hes better then alot of what was there last year, keeps frasca who is over rated in jr b for a year. hes got to be better then half the guys there. just not the stud that the soo guys said he was is all.

 

[HockeyPops]

Virgilio is probably not going to step into first line minutes, but he is capable on the second pair. He was probably the best hitter on our team. Likes to step up when he has an opportunity. I don't think he ever blew anybody up with a hit, but he has stopped multiple players in their tracks with a well timed big hit. He is never going to run pp1 for you, but he has decent edgework and can get the puck moving the other way with a good pass. Decision making at times was frustrating, but it should continue to improve. All in all, he was good defensively and ok offensively for us. Wish him well!

 

[cruickshankd]

May I ask what happened to Brandon Shaw??

 

[the dog]

May I ask what happened to Brandon Shaw??

Saying same thing
No thank you or anything

hopefully we can pick up a impact defensemen in import draft.

 

[cruickshankd]

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No thank you or anything

hopefully we can pick up a impact defensemen in import draft.

Did his contract expire and they did not renew?