Kingston Frontenacs GameDay October 7, 2016

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y Josh Sweetland Ontario Hockey League Lawson Crouse, Spencer Watson, Warren Foegele and Stephen Desrocher are all impact names within the grasp of the Kingston Frontenacs for this season, but the timetable upon which they’ll dawn the black and gold again remains shrouded in mystery. After one of the most memorable and exciting seasons in franchise history, the Frontenacs, fresh off their first East Division title since 1995, have the potential to be very competitive again. “Coming into it we see the East as being pretty wide open,” said Frontenacs general manager Doug Gilmour. “Who do we have? What direction do we go? We don’t know yet, and that’ll be a decision we’ll have to make after we take some time to see what we have here.” he’s a leader.” As they await Crouse’s possible return, the Frontenacs have an intriguing overage situation featuring three players all drafted by NHL clubs. Spencer Watson, who signed with the Los Angeles Kings last April, underwent offseason wrist surgery and won’t return until approximately mid-December. His 43 goals last season were the most by a Frontenacs player since Matt Elich’s 44 in 1999. “After discussions with Los Angeles we’re led to believe that there’s a good chance Spencer will be back with us,” said Gilmour of the situation. “It’s still kind of up in the air, but his missing half the season may delay his graduation by one year.” Carolina Hurricanes prospect Warren Foegele, a third round pick by the club prior to his OHL career in 2014, remains unsigned and WITH SOME FAMILIAR NAMES AND A FEW NEW FACES, THE 2016-17 EDITION OF THE KINGSTON FRONTENACS ARE OUT TO CREATE THEIR OWN IDENTITY IN THE OHL’S EASTERN CONFERENCE. Power winger Lawson Crouse will attend camp with the Arizona Coyotes after being dealt to the desert by the Florida Panthers this past summer. The 6-foot-4, 210Ib. flank who has represented Canada at the World Juniors in each of the past two years is a special talent for the Frontenacs and could get an extended look with the Coyotes. “Lawson is a big man who plays the game as hard as anyone,” said Gilmour. “Obviously with the shakeup that happened in Florida this past year there were some changes made and Arizona got themselves a guy who, once he makes it to the NHL, is going to have a 15-17 year career and possibly be the captain of that team. I think there’s some incentive there for Lawson to show his new team what he can do. He demands respect in the dressing room for everybody and could return as a 20-year-old. “The addition of Foegele gave us another layer of depth last season and, should he be back with us, he’d be our number one centre,” said Gilmour. “His work ethic is over the top and he has that extra gear, that breakaway speed that few players possess.” With Crouse, Watson and Foegele all in the plans, the Frontenacs also feature the OHL Pre- Season’s leading scorer in 17-year-old Finnish winger Linus Nyman while 2016 first round pick Nathan Dunkley lead the league in goals with six. Sophomore winger Jason Robertson, whose 18 goals last season were the most by a Fronts 16-year-old since Anthony Stewart in 2002, has worked hard on his skating and is quickly developing into a reliable offensive option in 14 KINGSTON FRONTENACS GAMEDAY MAGAZINE
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