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Posted By Blacksox

Dealing Thomas and Lodnia separately or as a...

Dealing Thomas and Lodnia separately or as a package is in all probability not the IceDogs’ decision to make. The players and their agents are going to have the final say as to where and how they...

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12-04-2019, 11:13 PM

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Posted By Blacksox

That’s certainly possible but depending on what...

That’s certainly possible but depending on what restrictions or demands Thomas and Lodnia have placed on the team, will significantly impact whether they can max out the return for the two separately...

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12-04-2019, 08:06 PM

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Posted By Blacksox

This will kill me but the London Knights...

This will kill me but the London Knights (especially if Thomas makes the World Jr Team) are a likely destination for the two of them. After that, I still like Saginaw (LH D C Punnett) if they are all...

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12-04-2019, 11:18 AM

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Posted By Blacksox

I agree. However, being hyped and failing...

I agree.

However, being hyped and failing can be embarrassing for all involved, but being hyped and exceeding everyone’s expectations is a testament to the player (and the team). Each year,...

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12-04-2019, 10:03 AM

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Posted By Blacksox

Any organization can hype a player, but that...

Any organization can hype a player, but that won't make them successful. Hype doesn't make you a good player, hype doesn't score goals, hype doesn't get you drafted (NHL 2nd rd) and it doesn't get...

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12-04-2019, 09:50 AM

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Posted By Blacksox

[QUOTE=Red;130693]Great idea, except for the fact...

[QUOTE=Red;130693]Great idea, except for the fact that Thomas hasn't made the team yet and hasn't been traded. I doubt Mawhood or anyone in the organization will make an announcement predicated on...

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12-04-2019, 09:13 AM

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Posted By Blacksox

It would be nice if late in the 3rd period, Rod...

It would be nice if late in the 3rd period, Rod Mawhood mentioned Akil Thomas’ selection to the Team Canada’s camp roster - so fans can initiate a farewell ovation, in what many anticipate will be...

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12-04-2019, 08:51 AM

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Posted By Blacksox

The more I read, the more I see, the more I’m...

The more I read, the more I see, the more I’m convinced Dale Hunter likes Akil Thomas and what he can bring to Team Canada. Of the 12 OHL players invited to camp, the name he mentions to a reporter...

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12-03-2019, 10:01 AM

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Posted By Blacksox

I’d expect Giancarlo Chanton to be invited....

I’d expect Giancarlo Chanton to be invited. Despite his youth, he’s consider one of the Swiss better junior defensemen. If he makes the team, playing in this tournament (the best 19 year olds in the...

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12-03-2019, 09:54 AM

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Posted By Blacksox

If all goes well for Akil Thomas, these two...

If all goes well for Akil Thomas, these two upcoming home games are the last time we see him in an IceDogs uniform. What a career Thomas has had...

Akil Thomas is currently 4th in franchise...

Forum: Niagara IceDogs - Fan Talk & News

12-01-2019, 11:00 PM

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Posted By Blacksox

Quite the opposite. They were willing to payout a...

Quite the opposite. They were willing to payout a million dollars for the naming rights to a lane. As a wealthy family, money must be at least a bit of an after though to them when making charitable...

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12-01-2019, 10:47 PM

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Posted By Blacksox

I just think that they are financially well off...

I just think that they are financially well off and that the profits of a couple of playoffs games is not the primary agenda of the owner.

Making the playoffs in year one of a rebuild must be...

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12-01-2019, 06:42 PM

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Posted By Blacksox

Is their primary motivation for making the...

Is their primary motivation for making the playoffs really money though? What does a playoff game actually net? Considering the amount of money the team has donated to local charities, such as...

Forum: Niagara IceDogs - Fan Talk & News

12-01-2019, 06:14 PM

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Posted By Blacksox

Here is the recap of the Joey Burke interview RSJ...

Here is the recap of the Joey Burke interview RSJ was referring to.

Forum: Niagara IceDogs - Fan Talk & News

11-30-2019, 10:42 AM

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Posted By Blacksox

Notice has been served by the OHL...(for what...

Notice has been served by the OHL...(for what it's worth :blush:)

https://twitter.com/BayshoreFred/status/1200429577094516738

Reportedly @OHLHockey has sent a memo to all member clubs advising...

Forum: Niagara IceDogs - Fan Talk & News

11-27-2019, 10:26 PM

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Posted By Blacksox

That would be great if Windsor did, but their...

That would be great if Windsor did, but their roster has only five 19 year olds. Probably do something inexpensive this year. They are set up to be legit contenders next season - in a year where...

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11-27-2019, 08:43 PM

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Posted By Blacksox

Phipps in Flint and both the London OA forwards...

Phipps in Flint and both the London OA forwards will need to be upgraded if they plan to be serious contenders.

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11-27-2019, 05:58 PM

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Posted By Blacksox

Lodnia and Thomas’ instant chemistry and prolific...

Lodnia and Thomas’ instant chemistry and prolific scoring, has been good for each other’s future in hockey and most likely don’t want to part with each other. It would come as no surprise if their...

Forum: Niagara IceDogs - Fan Talk & News

11-24-2019, 08:29 PM

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Posted By Blacksox

The pregame interview with Joey Burke (610 CKTB)...

The pregame interview with Joey Burke (610 CKTB) was reassuring. He was asked if recent success would change the teams thinking heading into the trade deadline. JB explained that winning games is...

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11-23-2019, 10:30 AM

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Posted By Blacksox

Seems unlikely, but camp is close enough to home,...

Seems unlikely, but camp is close enough to home, that players cut, could theatrically return to their club teams to resume playing. Not sure if Hunter had that in mind when he selected the start-up...

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11-23-2019, 10:09 AM

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Posted By Blacksox

Former IceDogs on the Core 4 List #4 Alex...

Former IceDogs on the Core 4 List
#4 Alex Nedeljokic – Carolina
#2 Vince Dunn – St.Louis Blues

Forum: Niagara IceDogs - Fan Talk & News

11-23-2019, 10:07 AM

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Posted By Blacksox

Core 4 Under-24 list By Frank Seravalli ...

Core 4 Under-24 list
By Frank Seravalli
https://www.tsn.ca/edmonton-oilers-lead-the-pack-in-core-4-u-24-nhl-player-ranking-1.1401995

Methodology: We went through every organization, isolating...

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11-23-2019, 09:58 AM

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Posted By Blacksox

On December 2, Hockey Canada will announce the...

On December 2, Hockey Canada will announce the National U20 team’s selection camp roster for this year’s World Junior Hockey Championship.

Here is something IceDogs fan’s didn’t consider. Phil...

Forum: Niagara IceDogs - Fan Talk & News

11-22-2019, 06:26 PM

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