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Sunday, September 28, 2025 – Barrie at Owen Sound
Joseph Salandra Barrie Colts 15-Feb-08 5-10 190 RW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #67)
Salandra got some notice with a nice showing (5-1-2-3) at the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup this year. He is new to the OHL after having scored over 2 points per game in US high school last year. Got an assist and played on the power play during the game; had 4 SOG. Also took a hooking penalty to stop a rush. Has a good all-around game with decent speed; his potential has him ranked in the early to mid rounds for the 2026 draft. Will need to keep showing his scoring touch during the season to find a higher draft slot.Jaiden Newton Barrie Colts 13-Oct-07 5-11 181 LC (2026 Eligible, Wiz #173)
Newton played an aggressive offensive game and wired a hard shot over the goalie’s shoulder on the glove side for a goal. In on the forecheck all night. Not huge but plays bigger than he is. Will need to show defense and physical play over the season to ensure a spot in the 2026 draft. Goal and 3 shots, also had 7 PIM in a penalty filled game. 62-3-9-12 last year in Barrie.Nicholas Desiderio Barrie Colts 16-Jun-08 6-1 187 LW (2026 Eligible)
Winger with good size who was very active. Had one shot but it was a low hard shot that required a good stop. Had a nice interception to start a scoring opportunity. Played some on the power play. New to OHL, good scorer in 16U AAA last year. Will need to develop quickly to get draft consideration in 2026.Nicolas Sykora Owen Sound Attack 24-May-07 6-0 179 LW (Undrafted 2025)
Sykora is the son of Petr Sykora, who played 1017 games in the NHL. Nicolas shows a lot of offensive talent; he had a goal on a back door play, a nice end-to-end rush on the power play, and a breakaway chance and some other offensive opportunities. Goal and assist with 5 shots for the game. He has mobility and shows good elusiveness and puck handling. Very developed offensive game but is also active all over the ice and reads the play well. New to the OHL after spending last year in the USHL. Dropped through the draft last year but if he continues to play a similar game through the season, he will definitely get draft consideration for 2026. Heading to Quinnipiac in the fall of 2026.Pierce Mbuyi Owen Sound Attack 17-Apr-08 5-11 158 LW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #56)
Very reedy but fast player who is always around the puck. Despite his size he is usually around the crease on offense and is always dangerous. Speed, agility, and reading the play have him ranked high for the 2026 draft.Had a goal and 5 PIM in the game. Had 63-29-23-52 in Owen Sound last year, is wearing an “A” this year. Heading to Penn State in the fall of 2026.Cole Zurawski Owen Sound Attack 6-Feb-08 6-0 181 RW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #133)
Good sized winger who also plays on the power play. Played in the OHL last year and came over to Owen Sound from Flint, had 61-15-16-31. Had a quiet game with 1 shot on goal, and left in the 3rd with a shoulder injury.2027 Eligible:
Max Delisle Owen Sound Attack 6-Jul-09 6-1 184 RC
Adjusting quickly to the OHL; showed speed and had several chances on offense. Was a high pick in the OHL entry draft and will be someone to watch for 2027.Notes log: hockeystew25.blogspot.com/
Alex Vlasic is day to day with a lower-body injury and will be reevaluated in the coming days, per the team
No doubt though, IMO Gryz will skate 20 minutes a night for the club.
Thanks for the info. I have no problem with Gryz making the team.
——Nothing outa Spellacy and Foligno was bad
Spellacy is very intriguing but considering how raw of a prospect, it would be crazy to expect him
to get a real NHL chance until 3 years after being drafted.
Any sooner would be awesome, but not realistic.Foligno was noticeably worse last year than the year before.
I think “old man degradation cliff” might be exactly what we’re seeing.I didn’t see Vlasic on the ice in the 3rd, is he okay?
Pang and Ball said he was hurt on a play at the far boards. He waved towards the bench for a sub as he skated off. Hopefully it’s only for precautionary reasons.
Thanks, hopefully
I agree LA Kaiser looked good Arty was better, i really like Moore, think Lardis will go to the Rock but if he keeps making the effort he is hell be up here sometime this season.
I didn’t see Vlasic on the ice in the 3rd, is he okay?
Pang and Ball said he was hurt on a play at the far boards. He waved towards the bench for a sub as he skated off. Hopefully it’s only for precautionary reasons.
How did Gryz look yesterday?
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He looked like he always did and what I hoped he’d look like. Gryz showed mobility, the poise of a vet you’d hope for with this young defensive group…… …. He was what you’d hope Megna or Martinez would have looked.
The fancies ain’t too too bad but I liked the D tonight. Artie played well and had his 45% corsi lead the defense. KK had poor fancies but my eye saw a kid maturing physically. ….. No doubt though, IMO Gryz will skate 20 minutes a night for the club.
Really liked the jump Bedard had, a lot. He was hungry and engaged and as the game went on I thought the kid is quiet in a good way. He, and all the top 6, had nice fancies. 54 corsi, 57 fenwick, 9-3 SOG advantage, 4-3 HDCF. Nice night for the kid, very nice. ……. 2 games in a row I like what I saw. How long until MN got a SOG, 10 minutes? The structure was good again and I do realize MN sat at least 4 of their top 6 from what I counted off the top of my head. Regardless, this is 2 games in a row where they showed some danger, didn’t get hemmed in, were connected, acceptable structure and a group that seems like it’s getting the coaching.
For those unsure of Burakovsky you can see the skill and speed this player has. If he’s healthy and has some chemistry with Bedard he’ll be a legit skilled add. Nothing outa Spellacy and Foligno was bad. I hope this ain’t the cliff older players face as they hang on too long.
How did Gryz look yesterday?
To be honest, I never noticed him.
If you don’t notice Grzelcyk, that’s a good thing, because I’m not a fan of his defensive game.
To be honest, I never noticed him.
That’s possibly his exact job if he makes the team.
