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Originally Posted by fishfan51
I really don't care if Dhillon let's in a bad goal her or there during the regular season or has a stinker now and then. He has proven he is a money goalie in the playoffs. Anyone that has watched him the last two years in the playoffs had to have noticed he is a totally different goalie when it matters. He is the only reason the Hamilton series was a close as it was. Hamilton outplayed Niagara for very long stretches, they put upwards of 50 shots a game at Dhillon. He was a rock.
As much as I like the way Incze has played, I like the devil you know much better than the devil you don't. I'm not ready to put all the eggs in the basket of someone we haven't been tested in the playoffs.
If they can sign the Sbaraglia then trade Incze it would make the most sense. Having said that.... any team that is willing to trade for an OA goalie in Dhillon or a 19 year old goalie in Inzce IMO would also be in a "go for it" year. So, it's unlikely the Dogs would get a player back that could help them this year. Any trade would probably be for picks. IIRC, unless the rule has changed, the OHL put in a rule a few years back that any picks acquired could not be flipped in the same calendar year. If the that is indeed the way it is, it's unlikely they would get a player and they wouldn't be able to use any picks they receive this year. Tough spot.
Rarely in the OHL do you see two teams "going for it" trade player for player. Should be interesting.
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Zero arguments on Dhillon. He's probably the 3rd or 4th best goalie that I've seen the last couple of years. He can steal a game when needed. Sure the odd 'softie' gets by him, but that happens to everyone who steps between the pipes. I think trading Dhillon would be a HUGE mistake, unless the return was exceptional. Incidentally, Dhillon went down awkwardly on Friday night in the 3rd. Watching Dhillon take warmups on Saturday, looked a lot like he's got an issue on his left side, maybe hip flexor? Anyone see or hear anything. Pretty sure he's not 100%.
Incze has at least proved himself as a capable backup who is ready to be given a chance as a starter. He's looked really good, and seems to have a good attitude/mentality.
Schotter had ok numbers on a pretty dismal Welland squad last year, but looked good in camp. Would be interested to see him get into an OHL game. But as of now, that looks like a long shot.
Tynan looked good as well. Glad he's going to get some reps in NCDC. Still hoping to see some video of him playing there.
Sbaraglia didn't exactly tear up the USHL last year... I would have liked to see him in camp this year. I might have a better feel for who he is as a goalie. From all reports he's got potential, but couldn't find much game video of him on youtube but what I saw looked pretty good. My concern is, does he really have the trade value that Incze might have?
In that scenario of trading Incze, and signing Sbaraglia, how does that affect the depth chart in net. Do you see Schotter as a viable #2? Or do you use Sbaraglia as the #2 and Schotter remains your 'emergency' guy.
To my way of thinking keeping Incze and trying to make him happy with a good amount of starts (especially down the stretch) would be the ideal (though, at this point is it possible?). It seemed like Dhillon is a bit worn out when the playoffs hit last year. So having Incze here is good insurance. Assuming they can placate him with enough starts. Maybe sit both boys down and explain to Dhillon that he's more valuable to the team if he's healthy, rested, and has a backup who is tested. And explain to Incze that more teams will see him if he stays here to be Dhillon's backup.
10-01-2018, 02:05 PM
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