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Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 21, 2025 10:34 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 21, 2025 4:51 pm DMF/TYN are both stacked, the haters are alive after getting cut

TM/JRC will be close seconds, everyone saw the TM post and there is not much there after RL , the generational talent himself.

My kid plays on the Rebels and we're going to be lucky to contend for 6th , I'm just fine with that

Embarrassing that TM would even release that team… still struggling to fill 3 spots to complete the team… Hands down weakest Marlies team there is. The D is none existent and with both good goalies gone there in for a real treat… Front end tho .. RL’s got that backed up by his boy CL the brick boys eh, they will light it up… honey boo boo will be reminding her lazy kid to skate of course… TBD must have the weakest brick team this year of all time.

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 22, 2025 5:22 amMarlies still have spots??

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 21, 2025 10:07 pm Was at the TYN skate tonight. Previously skated at the VK and Reps tryouts. Not sure there is a team in the league that will keep up with TYN.

They are fast and relentless. They added one of the best goalies in the age group as well who was remarkable.

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 22, 2025 8:21 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 21, 2025 10:07 pm Was at the TYN skate tonight. Previously skated at the VK and Reps tryouts. Not sure there is a team in the league that will keep up with TYN.

They are fast and relentless. They added one of the best goalies in the age group as well who was remarkable.

Which team did they pick up the goalie from? JRC/DMF will have the best duo from what I’ve seen.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 21, 2025 7:37 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 21, 2025 9:31 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 21, 2025 9:21 am I have a AAA kid but he's not good enough to play for either Brick team. We were at westwood over the weekend and got to watch the PHD team practice a bit. If they can play as a team they will be scary good.

We watched Saturday. Best fwd was HB best D was EM. Didn't even see LA

Last weekend was the first time that I got to see EM play. The hype around this kid is real. He’s big and strong and lightening fast. Too bad he stayed at WW. He’ll be wasted their.

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 22, 2025 7:47 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 21, 2025 10:34 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 21, 2025 4:51 pm DMF/TYN are both stacked, the haters are alive after getting cut

TM/JRC will be close seconds, everyone saw the TM post and there is not much there after RL , the generational talent himself.

My kid plays on the Rebels and we're going to be lucky to contend for 6th , I'm just fine with that

Embarrassing that TM would even release that team… still struggling to fill 3 spots to complete the team… Hands down weakest Marlies team there is. The D is none existent and with both good goalies gone there in for a real treat… Front end tho .. RL’s got that backed up by his boy CL the brick boys eh, they will light it up… honey boo boo will be reminding her lazy kid to skate of course… TBD must have the weakest brick team this year of all time.

Guys she’s not honey boo boo she the mom June… or Jaba the hut.. either works.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 21, 2025 4:25 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:51 pm No drama, no bias — just a real take from someone coaching in the loop. I don’t have a kid in the mix, and I’m not here to push anyone’s narrative. This is how I see the teams stacking up heading into the season:

1. TM – The Brick pulls in U11. No surprise here — high-end skill across the board.
2. JRC – Long-term vision. Some kids left unhappy with structure, but the group that stayed will be stronger for it.
3. DMF – Picked up legit talent. Big question mark is whether RE can manage the egos, especially around the first line.
4. REB – Sleeper pick. Strong additions and very disciplined coaching staff.
5. NATS – Built for when contact hits, but we’re not there yet. HC is more focused on off-ice chatter with “prospects” than on development.
6. NYR – AK has deep OMHA ties through Bulldogs and his camps and a solid reputation. Attracted the most OMHA replacements only next to TRW. TBD.
7. TT – Total wildcard. Could finish much higher… or lower. Belissimo is unproven at this age group, and the imports from JRC, NYR, etc., aren’t game-changers. TBD.
8. VK – Strong overall program, but parent interference and immature coaching are holding them back.
9. REPS – One of the best team cultures around. MC brings a pro vibe, but with only 3 roster changes, they are likely to fall by overlooking the OMHA and other kids that are developing faster than their roster.
10. SENS – Quality coaches, but recruiting continues to be their Achilles' heel.
11. TRW – Ambitious attempt to become an OMHA force, but execution has been poor.
12. MM – Tough road ahead. Parent group lacks cohesion, and AE burned a lot of bridges with how he handled spring skates.

Rebels moving from not making the playoffs -with most of their regular season success coming from a hot goaltender- to 4th place is ludicrous.

MM finishing last after a strong playoff, retaining all their best players and recruiting well for next year just doesn't make any sense.

NYR retaining 6th place after losing most, if not all, of their top players is nuts.

Nats were the recruiting winners thanks to the "off-ice chatter" and will give TM a run for third.

No surprise that JRC and DMF will be battling it out for first. Lots of talent on both teams, the difference will probably be the coaching.

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Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 21, 2025 9:31 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 21, 2025 9:21 am I have a AAA kid but he's not good enough to play for either Brick team. We were at westwood over the weekend and got to watch the PHD team practice a bit. If they can play as a team they will be scary good.

We watched Saturday. Best fwd was HB best D was EM. Didn't even see LA

Last weekend was the first time that I got to see EM play. The hype around this kid is real. He’s big and strong and lightening fast. Too bad he stayed at WW. He’ll be wasted their.

This has EM's dad written all over it. Hey AM we all know you know your kid is playing in the worst league now that boarders are open. Keep hanging out with High socks BG's dad. Both boys will be even further behind come December. Your kid is not fast , he's a liability and will play 5 mins a gam to give DP and NR a rest come brick.