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That dude could have played with Vaclav Varada and Steve Martins!
Full reserve list from CapFriendly:
RESERVE LIST
Formenton, Alex Abramov, Vitaly Mirnov, Igor Alsing, Olle
Gimayev, Sergei Lyamin, Kirill: https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=77318 Boyle, Timothy Megalinsky, Dmitri

I was wondering why did OTT used a 1st round pick and then used another 2 round pick on a goaler that haven't achieved much in his career with 3 draft
https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=29641
Was this goaler seen as highly talented?

With the start of the first round series between the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning behind us, we now find ourselves in a discussion beyond the normal discourse of whether the officiating was "even" or "fair", and discussing what may been missed, or what should not have been called.
Even prior to the start of Game 1 last night, there were posts on the internet, including on hockey, claiming a direct conflict of interest between referee Wes McCauley, and Leafs head coach, Sheldon Keefe. This is of particular note, as McCauley was one of two referees slated for Game 1.
I wanted to explore this further, since it is now being reported heavily by larger and more formal media outlets. And if a material conflict of interest existed, it would be a major failing of the NHL to not ensure it did not interfere with the outcomes of any game, regular season or playoffs.
The core of the conflict of interest claims stems from a 2008 court trial involving David Frost, who also went by Jim McCauley, who is Wes McCauley's brother-in-law, married to Wes' sister, Bridget. The claims also rely on Keefe testifying against Frost. Two players did testify during that trial, however, their names are under a permanent publication ban, according to the Globe and Mail.
From the Globe and Mail, "In Laguna Niguel, the cult of David Frost lives on" (September 29, 2010): "The two former pro players came to court in Napanee, Ont. in the fall of 2008 only after their lawyers made sure their names would be protected by a publication ban (which exists forever)"
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/in-laguna-niguel-the-cult-of-david-frost-lives-on/article1369778/
So while we cannot know for sure that Sheldon Keefe was one of the two players to testify, the claims require him to have been one, and there are some pieces of circumstantial evidence that may point to him being one of the players to testify.
The allegations specifically regard the 1996-1997 season of the Junior A Quinte Hawks, coached by David Frost, which according to hockeydb, Keefe was a member of.
https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0044041997.html
In some articles, I find reference to the witnesses being 16 during the season, however, again referencing hockeydb's records, there are several players who were 16 at one point during that season, so I don't believe that piece of information helps us determine Keefe was indeed a witness.
One piece of evidence I found that I believe would point to Keefe being one of the witnesses is this. There are several articles that specifically reference a group of players living with Frost.
From MacLeans, November 3, 2008: "First defence witness is one of the former Quinte Hawks characterized in previous testimony as being in Frost’s thrall. Was also one of group of five players Frost recruited to play for Quinte. Stayed in a two-bedroom apartment with Frost and two of the others from Brampton-Bramalea."
https://macleans.ca/general/the-frost-trial/
From NHL.com, "Keefe bringing friends who helped shape his career to Maple Leafs game" (February 14, 2020): "Danton and Keefe grew up near each other in Brampton, 10 miles northwest of Toronto. Frost began coaching them as part of a summer league team when they were kids. By the time the boys were 16, they were playing for the Frost-coached Quinte Hawks. Keefe and two other teammates were living with Frost in a Deseronto hotel room at the time."
https://www.nhl.com/news/maple-leafs-coach-sheldon-keefe-invites-friends-to-games/c-315061534
These two sources lead me to believe that Sheldon Keefe is likely to have been one of the players to testify during the trial.
This brings me back to the original claim causing the conflict of interest: that the player witnesses, assumed to include Sheldon Keefe, testified against David Frost, who has a personal and familial relationship with Wes McCauley.
However, multiple sources covering the 2008 trial all have stated that the player witnesses testified on behalf of the defence, and not on behalf of the Crown [the prosecution].
Again from The Globe and Mail, "In Laguna Niguel, the cult of David Frost lives on" (September 29, 2010): "The two former pro players came to court in Napanee, Ont. in the fall of 2008 only after their lawyers made sure their names would be protected by a publication ban (which exists forever), refused to be interviewed by prosecutors beforehand and were defence witnesses."
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/in-laguna-niguel-the-cult-of-david-frost-lives-on/article1369778/
From MacLeans, "The Frost Trial" (November 3, 2008): "Yet the one player we watched on Thursday was testifying for the defence, not the Crown. The gist of his story? That Frost, though deeply involved in his players’ lives, had nothing to do with group sex in which these young men appeared to be regularly engaged from the time they were, oh, 16 years old, and living in Deseronto, Ont., while playing for Frost’s team, the Quinte Hawks. There was a discernible sense of incredulity in the room toward this testimony."
https://macleans.ca/general/the-frost-trial/
Based on these articles, it appears that David Frost was under trial for multiple counts of sexual exploitation, and that he is Wes McCauley's brother-in-law, and that Keefe was on the team during the time period in question.
I even believe that we can determine, at least circumstantially, that Sheldon Keefe may have been one the players to testify in open court.
The claims of conflict of interest rely entirely on Keefe having testified against Frost. However, I believe these above sources provide sufficient evidence that this did not happen, and in fact, Keefe and another anonymous player, who were also named as alleged victims, testified in defence of Frost.
As such, based on the media reporting of the trial as it occurred, there is strong reason to believe that Wes McCauley has no material conflict of interest involving Sheldon Keefe, or any organization Keefe may be a member of, stemming from the David Frost Trial.
TL;DR Keefe testified in defence of David Frost, so McCauley should have no ill will against Keefe that would cause a conflict of interest.

Based on the numbers from HockeyDb the Arizona Coyotes have an average attendance of 4,600 and their AA affiliate the Atlanta Gladiators are at 4,696. With a listed attendance of 7,020 in their last home game today, that will guarantee an ECHL affiliate will have a higher attendance then their NHL affiliate

So I've noticed ever since his last call up and subsequent demotion that we haven't really heard or seen from Matthew Phillips.
I wanted to see what he's been doing, and it seems he is continuing forward with the season with the Wranglers as he was: https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=180387
Now, what am I missing? I've really enjoyed Pelts being in the line up, but I was suprised that he was the take from the Wranglers over Phillips (at that point in the season). Pelts has proven in my opinion, that he can play in this league, shows talent and most importantly, shows heart on a heartless team. I get that Phillips is small (Pelletier is marginally larger), but in the "new NHL" small players can thrive unlike any other time. I really feel that the 11 minutes of play time, on a 4th line, almost set Phillips up for failure with the Flames. He will be an RFA at the end of the 2022-23 season when he is 25 years old. I am concerned that we truly do not know what he is up here in Calgary, and we will lose him for nothing. So, what am I missing on this kid?
Other notes/thoughts: Connor Zary Seems to be having a good season as a 21yo. Be good to see him getting some ice time once its *cough* official we are toast this season. https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=208600
Matt Coronato This kid looks fantastic, albeit in ECAC. He's another that who knows if he actually signs or waits to be a UFA after next year. Flames really need to entice this kid with the $$ to drop his last year at Harvard if they want to retain him, imo. https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=227921
Dustin Wolf Nothing really needs to be said here beyond good Lord, he needs to transition to the Flames next year on a back up contract. Ageing out, nothing to prove. https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=209887
Jeremie Poirier Another great prospect. Young though as a Dman goes. Excited to see him soon(ish). https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=216568
Conclusion: Tough season, but bright spots in the future depending if we can move a few tough pieces perhaps. Some prospects that desperately need to be seen to know what we got. Would love to hear peoples thoughts, especially on Phillips as that one is the one that imminently has me truly stumped.
Cheers.