by Brandon Sudeyko
Your regular host Todd Cordell has taken the week off so I will be
filling in. After ITO's Part Time Contributor Bryan Thiel
(@bryanthiel_88) posted his article yesterday, it got me thinking. Was
the 'move of not making a move' when it comes to the Plymouth Whalers
the right call? Who better to ask than the ITO Crew. We already know
where Bryan stands on the issue, so lets see what other members of the
ITO crew have said.
Susan Tromanhauser
If it ain't broke don't fix it.
The Whalers have been successful so far all year and no signs of
slowing down. The Attack didn't make any changes at the trade deadline
last year and it worked out for them.
Josh Newhart
I don't see any way that not making any
acqisitions at the deadline could help them. All the big boys made
moves London got Mckegg. Sarnia got a lot better at the deadline as
well. In a tight race to the playoffs i don't think the whalers have
enough top notch pieces to make it past the first round
Alex Quevillon
Plymouth, as well as Brampton, will be just fine and will really reap
the benefits next year. The Whale will stay among the top teams in the
West and will thrive while teams continue to gain chemistry. In their
two in-conference games since the deadline, Plymouth has won by a
combined score of 11-2. While teams like London needed to upgrade
before their playoff run, Plymouth is only two points out of first
place without being buyers and have proven they can take on the West’s
top teams, in terms of both skill and toughness (see: MLK Day game vs.
Windsor). Keep in mind I’m from Ottawa, though, we’re used to being
told the positives of not buying, so take my opinion with a grain of
salt.
Jason Ray
My take on the Plymouth whalers standing pat is this, why fix it if it
ain't broken... They are battling for top spot over all. Why trade
unnecessary picks and personel away for a quick fix. Junior hockey tends
to go for broke in these types of situations, ask the Windsor
spitfires. Personally I think they did them self and their fans by keep
that machine going in the direction it has been going all year win with
what you got and keep your picks cause like Windsor and other teams in
the past winning at the junior level only last's so long.
Dwayne Williams
With 20 teams in the OHL, you would expect each team to have a few
players in the top 40 in scoring at this point in the season. The
Whalers have balanced scoring ... Stefan Noersen tops the team at #20
overall in the OHL (48 pts), then Alex Aleardi at #30 (42 pts), Richard
Rackell #35 (41 pts), Andy Bathgate and J T Miller #41 and #42 (40
pts), Michael Heard at # 44 (39 pts),then Garrett Meurs #46 (39 pts). So
far the team has been doing 'just fine' - so if it doesn't need to be
tinkered with just leave it. I guess the GM Mike Vellucci was
comfortable with his roster so he chose to keep it 'as is'. They are
averaging 4.0 goals per game in their last 6 games and 4.3 goals in
their past 10 games while winning 8 of those matches- seems solid to
me. Nice move - or no move Mr. Vellucci - if they remain at the top of
the standings he will have ploayed his hand perfectly - reminds me of a
Kenny Rogers song ... 'you gotta know when to fold 'em ...'
Nick MacArthur
You know the old saying " if it ain't broke , don't fix it" , I think
the Whalers did just the right thing by saying pat. First of all you
have what every team desperately needs to be successful , a rock solid
goaltender and the Whalers have that in Scott Wedgewood. WJC experience
and a solid season so far sees the Whalers have a clear cut number 1
heading into the second half. Barring an injury Wedgewood will play the
bulk of the games an will be his stellar self between the pipes.
Secondly the Whalers have depth from within. Captain Beau Schmitz,
steady Nick Maylsa along with Austin Levi lead the back end that could
be one of the deepest not only in the West but possibly the O. Upfront
is where in my mind Plymouth is the strongest , speed , speed and more
speed is whale they beat teams , skilled forwards like Noesen , Aleardi
and Rakell leading the way the Whalers bring more than I one trick
pony to the table. Whenever you can structure a spread out scoring team
together you will find success , top scorers 1(Noesen) to 10( Devane)
are 20 points apart and are all plus players. Look for a long playoff
run by the Whalers led by Schmitz and company who are looking to avenge
an early exit last year.
A very good response from the Crew. All pretty much agree staying pat is
a good move, but for different reasons. Todd Cordell is back next week
to bring you another rendition of the OHL HotStove
ITO HotStove: Did The Whalers make the right moves at the Deadline?
In The O... The Radio Show, Thursday, January 19, 2012
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