Deep Thoughts • 12/11/2018
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Deep Thoughts
With
Mark Seidel
Deep Thoughts: Welcome to another Deep Thoughts which represent my PERSONAL views & don’t reflect ANY Organization that I work with! For the record, I HATE this 280 character change but in a few of these, I use them all. I’m a weak man. #WhenInRome
DT: Let me begin with my thoughts on the Nylander/Dubas front. The Leafs & Kyle Dubas have a number in mind & he will sign that bridge Contract or they will trade him. It will be a player(s) that play the way that Dubas & his group have determined fit their long term vision.
DT: @KyleDubas is a kind & generous person but he has an operating plan & strict principles that he WILL NOT stray from. This has been his path to success & he reached this lofty position as GM of the Leafs by operating this way & William or Michael Nylander will not change it.
DT: In other Leafs news, I’m shocked that both DJ Smith & @SheldonKeefe are still in the Organization because I have expected both to be Head Coaches in the NHL by now. I FULLY expect that both will be Head Coaches in the NHL in a year from now.
DT: Another coaching shocker for me was that Mike Stothers wasn’t promoted in LA to take over for the fired John Stevens. Him & his staff have done miracles in Ontario & I was very surprised they didn’t follow Chicago’s pattern & promote the very qualified AHL Head Coach.
DT: AS a viewer of hockey on television, can we please get more @Burkie2020 He is a treasure to listen to & I think he helps the average fan understand the thinking & thought processes in Organizations. His stories are legendary & he just makes the whole broadcast better.
DT: I watched the 2003 Don Mills Flyers on Saturday again. They’re one of the most impressive teams I’ve seen in a while but the OHL Cup playoffs are “One & Done” and thus the one team they should be wary of is Team @NOHAHockey #RISE #Together #2019OHLPrioritySelection
DT: There are a LOT of high end Americans in the OHL Priority Selection this year & thus I expect more games than ever about reporting to certain teams. In fact we are starting to hear it with a bunch of Ontario kids too so it is a problem that will be a major factor going forward
DT: Just to be clear, I have ZERO problem with a kid getting a legitimate commitment to a US College as a fallback if things don’t go well in their OHL plans. Teams have contingency plans if a Draft Pick doesn’t pan out down the road but families should be honest about it.
DT: Organizations have to do a better job if they want better players to report. Running a gongshow & expecting high end kids to report “Because its an honour to play in the OHL” won’t work. Elite players want to go to elite Organizations & the whispers of money is SO overblown!
DT: It sounds like Akil Thomas should be returning to Niagara by the end of the month. It seems that surgery is not in play at this time & rigorous rehabilitation should allow him to come back sooner than expected. He is a tough kid & the Icedogs will benefit from his return.
DT: I can’t give out all of the details but fans in Barrie should expect a big boost to their lineup in the near future. He is a former draft pick that has decided to leave the USA & come to play for the remarkable coach, Dale Hawerchuk. It’s a messy tangle but it’ll get worked out.
DT: I went to watch Eric Ciccolini (Very slick & highly skilled) from JRC against St. Mikes on Friday & I was BLOWN away by Ayrton Martino. The late birth ’02 is a SUPERSTAR that Clarkson has locked up. Guelph took him in the 12th round & I’d expect that George is putting on the full court press.
DT: Kingston acquired Lucas Rowe today & there’ll be much discussion about the cost & return on him but I want to focus on the player. Rowe was 1st round pick that’s played 36 games & is on his 3rd team. It’s time the Player/Family look in the mirror & justify teams faith in him.
DT: The OHL Standings are as compacted at this time of the year as I’ve ever seen them. 5 points separates 2nd to 9th in the East & 9 points separate 2nd to 9th in the West. Things will shake out a bit over the next month but this scenario is creating headaches for some General Managers.
DT: Teams that were expected to sell like SSM, Mississauga, NB & Hamilton are now in a position to get into the playoffs so it creates a unique decision of what to do with Tippett, McLeod, Brazeau, Strome, Entwistle & potentially Frost & Villalta. #ShortTermGainLongTermPain
DT: High end players like Maksimovich & Robertson will be highly coveted but the interesting one is Ty Dellandrea. Does Flint try to build around him as a 2000 or do they look to move him & get an incredible return of picks & players that they can use to build for the future. #ToughCall
DT: I’m sure most of you are aware of them but I can’t survive without listening to 31 Thoughts with @Jeff Marek & @FriedgeHNIC as well as @spittinchiclets with @BizNasty2point0 & @ryanwhitney6 Both are phenomenal with stories, characters & information!
With
Mark Seidel
Deep Thoughts: Welcome to another Deep Thoughts which represent my PERSONAL views & don’t reflect ANY Organization that I work with! For the record, I HATE this 280 character change but in a few of these, I use them all. I’m a weak man. #WhenInRome
DT: Let me begin with my thoughts on the Nylander/Dubas front. The Leafs & Kyle Dubas have a number in mind & he will sign that bridge Contract or they will trade him. It will be a player(s) that play the way that Dubas & his group have determined fit their long term vision.
DT: @KyleDubas is a kind & generous person but he has an operating plan & strict principles that he WILL NOT stray from. This has been his path to success & he reached this lofty position as GM of the Leafs by operating this way & William or Michael Nylander will not change it.
DT: In other Leafs news, I’m shocked that both DJ Smith & @SheldonKeefe are still in the Organization because I have expected both to be Head Coaches in the NHL by now. I FULLY expect that both will be Head Coaches in the NHL in a year from now.
DT: Another coaching shocker for me was that Mike Stothers wasn’t promoted in LA to take over for the fired John Stevens. Him & his staff have done miracles in Ontario & I was very surprised they didn’t follow Chicago’s pattern & promote the very qualified AHL Head Coach.
DT: AS a viewer of hockey on television, can we please get more @Burkie2020 He is a treasure to listen to & I think he helps the average fan understand the thinking & thought processes in Organizations. His stories are legendary & he just makes the whole broadcast better.
DT: I watched the 2003 Don Mills Flyers on Saturday again. They’re one of the most impressive teams I’ve seen in a while but the OHL Cup playoffs are “One & Done” and thus the one team they should be wary of is Team @NOHAHockey #RISE #Together #2019OHLPrioritySelection
DT: There are a LOT of high end Americans in the OHL Priority Selection this year & thus I expect more games than ever about reporting to certain teams. In fact we are starting to hear it with a bunch of Ontario kids too so it is a problem that will be a major factor going forward
DT: Just to be clear, I have ZERO problem with a kid getting a legitimate commitment to a US College as a fallback if things don’t go well in their OHL plans. Teams have contingency plans if a Draft Pick doesn’t pan out down the road but families should be honest about it.
DT: Organizations have to do a better job if they want better players to report. Running a gongshow & expecting high end kids to report “Because its an honour to play in the OHL” won’t work. Elite players want to go to elite Organizations & the whispers of money is SO overblown!
DT: It sounds like Akil Thomas should be returning to Niagara by the end of the month. It seems that surgery is not in play at this time & rigorous rehabilitation should allow him to come back sooner than expected. He is a tough kid & the Icedogs will benefit from his return.
DT: I can’t give out all of the details but fans in Barrie should expect a big boost to their lineup in the near future. He is a former draft pick that has decided to leave the USA & come to play for the remarkable coach, Dale Hawerchuk. It’s a messy tangle but it’ll get worked out.
DT: I went to watch Eric Ciccolini (Very slick & highly skilled) from JRC against St. Mikes on Friday & I was BLOWN away by Ayrton Martino. The late birth ’02 is a SUPERSTAR that Clarkson has locked up. Guelph took him in the 12th round & I’d expect that George is putting on the full court press.
DT: Kingston acquired Lucas Rowe today & there’ll be much discussion about the cost & return on him but I want to focus on the player. Rowe was 1st round pick that’s played 36 games & is on his 3rd team. It’s time the Player/Family look in the mirror & justify teams faith in him.
DT: The OHL Standings are as compacted at this time of the year as I’ve ever seen them. 5 points separates 2nd to 9th in the East & 9 points separate 2nd to 9th in the West. Things will shake out a bit over the next month but this scenario is creating headaches for some General Managers.
DT: Teams that were expected to sell like SSM, Mississauga, NB & Hamilton are now in a position to get into the playoffs so it creates a unique decision of what to do with Tippett, McLeod, Brazeau, Strome, Entwistle & potentially Frost & Villalta. #ShortTermGainLongTermPain
DT: High end players like Maksimovich & Robertson will be highly coveted but the interesting one is Ty Dellandrea. Does Flint try to build around him as a 2000 or do they look to move him & get an incredible return of picks & players that they can use to build for the future. #ToughCall
DT: I’m sure most of you are aware of them but I can’t survive without listening to 31 Thoughts with @Jeff Marek & @FriedgeHNIC as well as @spittinchiclets with @BizNasty2point0 & @ryanwhitney6 Both are phenomenal with stories, characters & information!
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