Comments on The Blog That Yost Built: The Hits Keep Coming

I am both a Windsor and UofM fan. I was excited at...

2009-12-09T16:37:33.781-06:00

I am both a Windsor and UofM fan. I was excited at the idea of having Jack Campbell in net for the Wolverines, but it is easy to see why he chose the OHL route.

Us Wolverine fans are going to take another hit pretty soon, as Lucas Lessio is heading to the under-17s tournament, and just might make the decision to come over to the "show" (aka the OHL). Oshawa now holds his rights, and the idea of playing with Boone Jenner for a few years will probably sounds like a good idea. Just speculation and rumours, but dont be overly surprised when it happens.

You're right. The NCAA's mission is to ma...

2009-12-02T03:16:56.112-06:00

You're right. The NCAA's mission is to make lots of money off of student athletes behind the false facade of giving them a quality education. Admit it.

Windsor is not the end all for hockey talent. Lond...

2009-11-28T23:46:52.502-06:00

Windsor is not the end all for hockey talent. London could have claimed the same superiority two seasons ago, and now look at them. It's easy to say that the OHL could truck the NCAA teams... probably true, considering their only mission is to get guys to the next level, unlike the NCAA's mission.

In regards to Michigan Alums and Windsor Alums. Wo...

2009-11-28T02:05:34.375-06:00

In regards to Michigan Alums and Windsor Alums. Wouldn't it be wise to compare Michigan the past 3 years to Windsor Alums the past 3 years since Rychel and Boughner have taken over ownership of that franchise? Since they have taken over.

1st round picks
Josh Bailey-playing for Isles
Ryan Ellis-signed deal with Preds
Greg Nemisz-signed deal with Flames

2nd round pick
Jesse Blacker-traded

3rd round pick
Adam Henrique-signed deal with Devs

5th round pick
Loktionov-signed with Kings, made NHL debut

Current players drafted on team
Mitchell Leafs
Timmins Panthers
Young Devils
Ryan Leafs
Wellwood Flyers
Panik Lightning
Cundari not drafted but signed deal with Blues

Players that will be drafted that are playing for the Spits or will be.

Hall
Fowler
Shugg
Watson
Kuhnhackl
Campbell

All this has just been done in 3 years. Michigan very good hockey school but right now Windsor is a hockey breeding ground for players. Talk to me in a few more years when a lot of those guys are in the show. Windsor would run a train on any NCAA hockey team.

you are canadian...that nullifies your argument ri...

2009-11-27T23:06:08.637-06:00

you are canadian...that nullifies your argument right there windsor spitfirefan

Yeah? well let's see what the hiring of Mr. Ke...

2009-11-27T15:12:57.429-06:00

Yeah? well let's see what the hiring of Mr. Kelly will do to change that:

http://news.therecord.com/Sports/article/633771

If we are talking about all-time player developmen...

2009-11-27T14:50:45.786-06:00

If we are talking about all-time player development obviously Michigan has the edge at this point historically speaking. However we are not talking about the past, we are talking about the present and the future. Sorry, but with the current Spitfires organization Windsor has the advantage on Michigan for player development. The current owners purchased the team only a few years ago and in that time they had new facilities built, top talent brought in and a memorial cup added to the trophy case. Just look at the NHL prospects who they have developed in that short time compared to what Michigan has developed in the last 3 years. Face it, college hockey is an old and broken horse waiting for the glue factory. Michigan's current performance is a pretty good indicator of that. Cheers.

Interested to see what Spits has to say about Mich...

2009-11-27T01:47:41.568-06:00

Interested to see what Spits has to say about Michigan alums vs. Spits alums. Because Michigan wins hands down.

Do they give glorified gym coaches the Jack Adams ...

2009-11-25T11:02:09.445-06:00

Do they give glorified gym coaches the Jack Adams Trophy?

Spitfan, I agree with a lot of what you're saying, but the jabs at anything college is immature.

Campbell's decision was the wisest choice for ...

2009-11-25T09:51:17.367-06:00

Campbell's decision was the wisest choice for his professional goal. Splitting time with Hogan next year would be tough. We wish Jack Campbell the very best in the OHL. He is a class act, on AND off the ice.

Jack Campbell can have fun seeing 40 shots a game ...

2009-11-25T04:37:38.320-06:00

Jack Campbell can have fun seeing 40 shots a game next year when they lose ALL of their scoring and i mean ALL of their scoring. Hall, Nemisz, Henrique, McDermid, Timmins, as well as possibly Ryan and Panik since they werent drafted from the O, GONE! they lose stay at home defenseman harry young and probably fowler too. ellis will be back but hes a forward dressed as a d man and lose another d man due to the overage situation. they think they will get stephen johns but there is no chance jeff jackson will lose another defenseman to windsor two years in a row plus he has a number of friends from pittsburgh at notre dame. But this could very well backfire on Jack Campbell. I hope the kid realizes how hard it is to actually make it to the NHL, he should just ask Timmy Thomas or more recently Al Montoya or Jonathan Bernier.

I know we're all frustrated, but at least keep...

2009-11-24T22:49:50.668-06:00

I know we're all frustrated, but at least keep it semi-clean guys.

Windsor, that's an awful lot of bravado from someone whose team has produced something like seven relevant NHL players in the last 3 1/2 decades, and no decent goalies (OH JAMIE STORR!!!): Jason Spezza, Adam Graves, Ed Jovanovski, Tim Kerr, Cory Stillman, Todd Gill, Craig Muni

Seriously, look at this list. Not impressed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windsor_Spitfires

I'm gone til Sunday morning with no internet. Be good everyone. And Go Blue!

Windsor, here are some stats calculated by the guy...

2009-11-24T21:26:00.149-06:00

Windsor, here are some stats calculated by the guy at WCH, enjoy:

http://www.westerncollegehockeyblog.com/2009/11/24/1171755/jack-campbell-thinks-highly-of

Windsor Spitfire Fan -I am disappointed about the ...

2009-11-24T18:40:24.812-06:00

Windsor Spitfire Fan -I am disappointed about the departure - and I agree the commitments are made when the players are too young, - ad for the record you are not the only asshole - Jack Campbell is an asshole for making his plans known AFTER signing day. Period. Kid or not. His advisor and his parents could have insisted it be done earlier - they are in fact adults.

It's all about development. 18 and 19 year o...

2009-11-24T17:35:47.999-06:00

It's all about development. 18 and 19 year old players who come out of the CHL are better prepared for the NHL than 18 and 19 year old college players. I'm sure there's a nerd around here who can verify that statistical certainty. So the bottom line is, for a player of that age junior hockey is the better choice if the only focus is playing in the NHL.

Now you can cry or whine about the whole commitment thing, but there's no way you can hold a grudge against a player doing what is best for him and changing his mind. Many of these commitments are made when the players are just young kids with no concept of what their lives will be like several years into the future. Its silly to expect a child to make a life altering decision at that age and stick to it no matter what. Looks like I'm not the only asshole here.

Maybe he was talking about the program's "...

2009-11-24T17:00:19.262-06:00

Maybe he was talking about the program's "volunteer" goalie coach... Blackburn last I checked.
Maybe... but he can't be talking about a HOF Cup winning NHLer and 2 time NC winner can he?

Agreed, Spits Fan lick a dick. Red Berenson is a l...

2009-11-24T16:41:37.959-06:00

Agreed, Spits Fan lick a dick. Red Berenson is a legend regardless of where your fan loyalties lie.

"Glorified gym teacher"? "Crappy p...

2009-11-24T15:45:09.307-06:00

"Glorified gym teacher"?

"Crappy program"?

What has Michigan ever done to you?

What we have done is win games, league titles, and National Championships--oh, and Red has also developed top NHL talent time and time again.

In concert with everyone else: fuck you.

Where I come from, when you make a commitment to s...

2009-11-24T15:12:11.740-06:00

Where I come from, when you make a commitment to someone, whether written or verbal, you make a firm commitment. It is sad that Campbell's agent and parents have allowed this to happen. The only thing we leave this earth with is our "good" name...or not I guess!

Yeah, Spits, you sure are an asshole. "Knowi...

2009-11-24T13:40:31.521-06:00

Yeah, Spits, you sure are an asshole. "Knowing hockey" isn't an excuse - we all know our hockey.

No, it just means that the kid got talked into thi...

2009-11-24T13:20:55.532-06:00

No, it just means that the kid got talked into this path by scouts/Windsor because he has an ego the size of a truck and money talks.

You are right about one of the two things you said about yourself, at least.

What does Michigan's 2011 recruiting class loo...

2009-11-24T13:06:39.336-06:00

What does Michigan's 2011 recruiting class look like? By then Windsor will probably need some more players because most of the current ones will be in the NHL. Anybody good committed yet that Windsor can sign away from you? Now that Campbell is gone I can't see Michigan being a very attractive option to anybody, especially with their play so far this year.

Yes, I am an asshole but I know my hockey. I don't think Jack's statement about being in the NHL in 1 or 2 years means much. Its just a way of saying the CHL gives him a faster route to the NHL. It gives the team drafting him some flexibility on how to develop him, instead of just relying on Michigan's glorified gym teacher to develop him.

Or Moffie or Vaughn. Take your pick, but the depth...

2009-11-24T11:31:07.245-06:00

Or Moffie or Vaughn. Take your pick, but the depth sucks right now. Nice class move, Czarnik, I hope you find your tinsel.

re: Z's departure Rumor is Summers moves back...

2009-11-24T10:59:22.586-06:00

re: Z's departure

Rumor is Summers moves back to F (again). Where does he fit in?

I see: Summers-Caporusso-Treais, and Wohlberg going back to the 3rd line w/ Lebler & Winnett. Pateryn obviously comes off the scratch list then.

I agree. Windsor Spitfires Fan, go away. And fuc...

2009-11-24T09:29:56.529-06:00

I agree. Windsor Spitfires Fan, go away. And fuck you. We're mourning here.