Deadline rumours !

Here's my first list of rumours I've heard this evening.

Ottawa's Joseph Blandisi is likely on the move. Hearing he's going straight up for another 94. One rumour suggested to Oshawa, but Dundas, Brown, Laughton, Carlisle & Alltshulled are Oshawa's only 94's so I don't see it.

Plymouth's Ryan Hartman to Guelph, possibly along with Gianluca Curcuruto. All the 2nd rounders acquired from Peterborough going back to Plymouth. Also heard Garrett McFadden & 2nd Rounders (the earliest & lastest 2nds acquired from Peterborough) for just Hartman.

London is going hard after Hartman, but they don't wanna move Marner and that may ultimently mean they don't get Hartman. They're also looking at Curcuruto. Vail an Koekkoek are targets but again they don't have the assets. Look for them to possibly settle for Gemel Smith from Owen Sound.

Ryan Van Stralen to Oshawa for McDade & 4th in 2015, 8th in 2014. Hearing its basically done. McDade will be involved, picks may vary.

Trevor Carrick to Erie is likely, but Mississauga wants two second rounders and a roster player. Look for that to be the price where ever Carrick ends up.

Hearing Barrie had kicked the tires on disgruntled goalie Chris Festerini in an attempt to have a veteran back up Mackenzie Blackwood. They'd like to move their import goalie to bring in two imports. Faksa and Goldobin are names circling.

Anthony DeAngelo, I'm hearing Guelph may offer a big package of picks to acquire him, so they not only can make a run this year but next as well.

Giftopolous is definitely on the move, Oshawa was mentioned but if the Van Stralen deal goes through it won't happen.

North Bay kicked the tires on Spencer Martin but with him being eligible to return next season an not eligible to be sent to the AHL the price tag was far to high. Heard a deal was close weeks ago with Blake Clarke and Brandon Robinson heading to Missisauga, but Mississauga wanted high picks as well. An that's where it fell through.

Lastly, I'm hearing Michael Schumacher, Swedish import OA forward may be coming to Oshawa. He's split his time with the Denver Cutthroats of the central hockey league and Lake Erie of the AHL. His rights are owned by Soo Sault Marie. Which is where Brian Hughes is being speculated to be headed.

Ill update as more rumours surface.

Hearing...

Guelph is in in Trevor Carrick, Mississauga wants three 2nds or McFadden & a 2nd. I think they could settle on two 2nds and a depth player/96 or 97 prospect.

Jake Paterson to Guelph is another rumour I'm hearing. Nichols plus picks and non rostered prospect(s). Saginaw is confident in their Russian goalie and youngster who backup up while Paterson was at the WJC

Chris Bigras could be on the move, Hearing Sudbury. They have the pieces to acquire him. Tricky deal though Bigras was a last cut of the colorado avalanche this year and a WJC player. He's not eligible to go to the AHL next season, but he could make the Avalanche.

This rumour is again out there has the Generals acquiring the rights to Michael Schumacher from the Greyhounds. Again, nothing confirmed,that would fill 2 spots a euro and OA spot this kid is a monster 6'5 & 200lbs+ who can score 

Unfortunately, we lost Blandisi to Barrie, our primary competitor!

We could have matched the Blandisi offer or bettered it. I hope we end up with Van Stralen or Schumacher. We need the size and scoring.

steamed wrote:This rumour is again out there has the Generals acquiring the rights to Michael Schumacher from the Greyhounds. Again, nothing confirmed,that would fill 2 spots a euro and OA spot this kid is a monster 6'5 & 200lbs+ who can score 

Well according to twitter its not schumacher, oshawa claimed him off waivers in the summer, when the soo realesed him since they have two euros.

I hope the prospective deals being bantered about do not all fall through. There has been a lot of hype the last few days regarding moves. To heighten expectations then dash them would be disillusioning. This team as it stands now is not a serious contender.

gmc 118 wrote:

steamed wrote:This rumour is again out there has the Generals acquiring the rights to Michael Schumacher from the Greyhounds. Again, nothing confirmed,that would fill 2 spots a euro and OA spot this kid is a monster 6'5 & 200lbs+ who can score 

Well according to twitter its not schumacher, oshawa claimed him off waivers in the summer, when the soo realesed him since they have two euros.

Not doubting you but who is tweeting this info as I'm on and there is nothing stating that.

@seanlafortune tweeted this a couple hours ago.

gmc 118 wrote:@seanlafortune tweeted this a couple hours ago.

Thanks

Can't believe Hunter got our 2014 2nd and a 4th for Liam Herbst. Herbst has does nothing in this league to justify that kind of payment.

there must be more coming /why would the gens release hughes and not pick up an overage to replace him ?, overage trading deadline passed at noon today

London has lots of cash Jaycro

Overage deadline is tomorrow

The overage deadline is noon Thursday and the non-overage is noon Friday.

Mygens, surely you are not suggesting under the table dealings! I'm shocked!

I'm guessing there is some sort of trade waiting to be finalized an all parties have been notified, including the OHL and details are just being ironed out.
As of this morning I heard the Van Stralen deal was basically finalized.
I heard an interesting rumour that Phillipe Trudeau was being looked at by the generals... The only sense I made out of this was Appleby has been asked for in a larger trade... With Brodeur coming over next season and Mabley sticking around this season, you never no. I highly doubt it though. Just some word I've heard.
Ottawa did acquire Herbst from London, an Ive heard Ben Blacker is not interested in suiting up for the 67s.
Sticking with goaltending rumours, and Ben Blacker, I've heard there are discussions to send his rights to London for the picks Ottawa just have up for Herbst. Apparently a deal fell through where Herbst and a pick was going to Ottawa for Blacker.

Also, hearing Sudbury is closing in on Ryan Hartman & Gianluca Cucuruto. It would be a huge deal. As of now the Whalers want Capobianco, Timpano , Zepperi and a 2nd, plus another couple of later pics. Hearing Sudbury is okay with Zepperi, Cappbianco and picks but don't wanna move there future starter who showed very well at the U 17s.
Another Wolves rumour is Bigras and Gemel Smith, hearing Bigras asking price is very high an the Wolves may settle for MacDermid.

Note* lots are saying Owen sound is not selling because of there recent surge in the standings... They are in fact sellers, they see no way they can compete with Erie, Guelph, London and the Soo. They're planning a push for next season.

If Gemel Smith only cost London two more-or-less 3rd and 4th line players, then Van Stralen should be had for McDade and a third or 4th. Is it definite Hughes is gone? I've read he was traded to the Soo and/or just waived. Anyone in the know...know... for sure?

jaycro wrote:If Gemel Smith only cost London two more-or-less 3rd and 4th line players, then Van Stralen should be had for McDade and a third or 4th. Is it definite Hughes is gone? I've read he was traded to the Soo and/or just waived. Anyone in the know...know... for sure?

This is all over twitter: Confirmed #GENS Brian Hughes was released yesterday to open a OA roster spot. He now has until January 10 to find a new home in the OHL

jaycro i would never suggest that London would open their substantial vault to entice weaker , less fortunate teams to part
with their prized players ! Hunter would never consider such a thing , lest he's suffer the wrath of the czar , oh wait , the czar likes money too ??????

my bad i thought today was the 9th ! whew !!! we still may get than defenseman we most certainly desperately need !

you never have enough depth at D !!!!

Sorry Steamed, as I have stated before, I'm way too old to consider tweeting (I don't even have a cellphone...scary, eh?), so I have to get my information second hand. Thanks for confirming, however.

Hearing that Van Stralen deal is slowing down because of Chris Bryne taking heat on the Bradford for Blandisi deal. He's now looking for more on Van Stralen. Likely wont get it but hearing Oshawa is looking else where now. Latta and Chapman from Sarnia is the rumour. Also hearing the Gens are in on Ty Blicke from Windsor, with Dundas going the other way. Similar players, Blicke is a better fighter and smarter overall player. Look for Giftopolous to be moved soon as well, if Van Stralen or Latta don't come to Oshawa it will be Giftopolous. Diodati could be a name to watch as well.

Also just heard, Hughes may catch on with the Mississauga Steelheads. As they now have 2 open OA spots. Also look to Sarnia & Windsor as well as the QMJHL as well as the Wellington Dukes of the OPJAHL as landing spots.

we need a defenseman !!!!!!! although Latta would be nice , gritty !