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Post by GuinnessMan on Dec 30, 2010 0:08:32 GMT
Half way through this season. Out of our current line-up, which imports should we look to resign for next year, and which ones should we let go?
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Post by downsy08 on Dec 30, 2010 0:24:17 GMT
Lee Kowalski Lepine Myers Clarke Lacho Heerema Meyers Bellamy Jade Ryan Levers Penner
The rest I would get rid. The likes of Ryan,Jade and Co would need to buck up there ideas as the whole team is not playing well at the moment.
My opinion is to tie Lepine up with a contract as soon as possible as he is the only one that works week in week out. Consistant every time just needs better D next to him.
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Post by Yotes on Dec 30, 2010 0:28:48 GMT
Of the imports, Kowalski and Lepine. The rest I'm not too fussed about.
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Post by NickThePanther44 on Dec 30, 2010 0:30:45 GMT
I'd get rid of McDonald, seems a little out of his depth and as our only import centre he needs replacing imo.
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Post by Panthers_44 on Dec 30, 2010 0:32:19 GMT
Of the imports, Kowalski and Lepine. The rest I'm not too fussed about. I'm starting to feel the same way, these two are probably the only guys who have progressed as the season has gone on, can't really say that about any of the others.
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Dec 30, 2010 0:33:52 GMT
I would get rid of Zion while I was still spit polishing the list...
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Post by EMB on Dec 30, 2010 0:39:19 GMT
What about Ryan, he works his ass off every match the guy is the find of the season. I liked Bellamy for his speed etc but now he's been here a couple of months and 'bought' into the system we play he's well off the boil. Galbraith, what a frustrating player, absolutely brilliant when he keeps his head or when things are going his way but when someone winds him up or the puck isn't given to him at his feet he totally looses the plot like a petulant child and thats one side of him we see too often so not fussed if he goes.
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Post by Panthers_44 on Dec 30, 2010 0:40:13 GMT
I'd get rid of McDonald, seems a little out of his depth and as our only import centre he needs replacing imo. Thought Ryan was our only import centre? www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=14877I would however get rid of McDonald for a top centre.
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Post by spik on Dec 30, 2010 0:45:44 GMT
Thought you were asking which FANS will stay and go....lol
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Post by Yotes on Dec 30, 2010 0:46:55 GMT
What about Ryan, he works his ass off every match the guy is the find of the season. Ryan's quick, stick handles well, but his end product disappoints me a little, whether that be not picking a pass, or not taking a shot when he should. I wouldn't be upset if he did come back, but I wouldn't be if he didn't either. As for find of the season, for me that's Kowalski.
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Post by Shaggy on Dec 30, 2010 0:50:34 GMT
Must Keep:- The Brits K-Wall Lepine Ryan Galbraith (even though he's frustrating at the moment) Bellamy DAB
50-50:- Heerema (he's not had much chance to show us what he can do yet) Neilson (despite dumb penalties, like him as a player... very worried about him as a coach) Nikolov (seems to do his job reasonably well - doesn't stand out bad or good)
Bye-Bye:- Zion Penner (not all his fault - he's rapidly becoming redundant for one thing) McDonald (nothing against him at all, just think we can do better)
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Post by Pies on Dec 30, 2010 7:53:54 GMT
Lepine kowalski nikolav and ryan. Jade's slacked off again this year otherwise he'd be on this list
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Post by TjPanther on Dec 30, 2010 8:29:49 GMT
Keep - Lepine, Ryan, Kowalski, Lee, Meyers, Myers, Levers, Clarke, Lacho, Ward, Everyone else can leave!
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Post by richard1969 on Dec 30, 2010 8:58:09 GMT
Corey, graham and galbraith need to go without question
Get a better coach and then judge the rest of the squad
Galbraith should have gone the weekend we lost to belfast away and he missed the plane back
Sums him up we lose a big match and he is still having fun
His recent laid back comments on twitter when we lost twice to steelers are what you get with him
His whole approach to the game as our star player is mirrored by the results of the team
Brilliant at times, out of it at times
He is not a league winner becasue of that and he short changes our fans by not really being that bothered when we lose
The fact corey has accepted this attitude sums sp why he will never make a coach
He accepts underachievement and that is what we get at panthers as a direct result
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Post by pantherdman on Dec 30, 2010 9:30:38 GMT
If there are better players out there, get rid of everyone. Panthers need to stop being so nice.
Although I would keep them all in return for some decent tactics.
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Post by Borussia10 on Dec 30, 2010 9:49:48 GMT
It's not surprising to see that most of you wouldn't retain Zion, great going forward but I couldn't quite believe that he's a defenceman as he shows no responsibility towards the defensive aspect of the game!
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Post by Pies on Dec 30, 2010 9:50:38 GMT
It's not surprising to see that most of you wouldn't retain Zion, great going forward but I couldn't quite believe that he's a defenceman as he shows no responsibility towards the defensive aspect of the game! If he doesnt want to play D, he should become a winger! He wusses out of checks and leaves his D partner scrambling most of the time!
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Post by Shaggy on Dec 30, 2010 10:13:19 GMT
It's not surprising to see that most of you wouldn't retain Zion, great going forward but I couldn't quite believe that he's a defenceman as he shows no responsibility towards the defensive aspect of the game! Maybe... although that isn't the biggest problem with him right now IMHO. Zion is great going forward... fast, skilful, dangerous. Or at least - he was. Right now, he's slow on his skates, slow to react, his positioning is abysmal, his passing is worse, and he shows absolutely no fire whatsoever. The 'old' Zion may have caused a few problems with his offensive nature, but that could be covered. The 'new' Zion? I cringe every time I see him out there. I don't know what the hell is wrong with Zion right now - injury, personal problems, issues with the coach, whatever. Whatever it is, if he doesn't get over it soon - VERY soon! - I say get rid. I'd love to see the Zion back that we had near the beginning of the season.
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Dec 30, 2010 10:16:06 GMT
It's not surprising to see that most of you wouldn't retain Zion, great going forward but I couldn't quite believe that he's a defenceman as he shows no responsibility towards the defensive aspect of the game! Maybe... although that isn't the biggest problem with him right now IMHO. Zion is great going forward... fast, skilful, dangerous. Or at least - he was. Right now, he's slow on his skates, slow to react, his positioning is abysmal, his passing is worse, and he shows absolutely no fire whatsoever. The 'old' Zion may have caused a few problems with his offensive nature, but that could be covered. The 'new' Zion? I cringe every time I see him out there. I don't know what the hell is wrong with Zion right now - injury, personal problems, issues with the coach, whatever. Whatever it is, if he doesn't get over it soon - VERY soon! - I say get rid. I'd love to see the Zion back that we had near the beginning of the season. The only problem with Zion is he hasn't been gassed yet.
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Post by pantherdman on Dec 30, 2010 10:17:58 GMT
Same every season, first few games they are all flying. By christmas they all appear different players.
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Post by Shaggy on Dec 30, 2010 10:19:08 GMT
Maybe... although that isn't the biggest problem with him right now IMHO. Zion is great going forward... fast, skilful, dangerous. Or at least - he was. Right now, he's slow on his skates, slow to react, his positioning is abysmal, his passing is worse, and he shows absolutely no fire whatsoever. The 'old' Zion may have caused a few problems with his offensive nature, but that could be covered. The 'new' Zion? I cringe every time I see him out there. I don't know what the hell is wrong with Zion right now - injury, personal problems, issues with the coach, whatever. Whatever it is, if he doesn't get over it soon - VERY soon! - I say get rid. I'd love to see the Zion back that we had near the beginning of the season. The only problem with Zion is he hasn't been gassed yet. That's a bit harsh, isn't it? Sometimes these things are temporary... what, should we immediately get rid of a player as soon as he starts going through a bad patch? Look at all the stick Kowalski got early on in the season - numerous people couldn't wait to get rid of him. Now (injury time off aside) look at him... everybody wants to keep him, and rightly so.
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Dec 30, 2010 10:20:47 GMT
Same every season, first few games they are all flying. By christmas they all appear different players. What other professional sports see anything even similar apart from WWE?
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Post by Pies on Dec 30, 2010 10:20:51 GMT
The only problem with Zion is he hasn't been gassed yet. That's a bit harsh, isn't it? Sometimes these things are temporary... what, should we immediately get rid of a player as soon as he starts going through a bad patch? Look at all the stick Kowalski got early on in the season - numerous people couldn't wait to get rid of him. Now (injury time off aside) look at him... everybody wants to keep him, and rightly so. Whilst I agree to an extent, Zion hasnt preformed for a good couple of months now - and my head is saying he's not likely to hit a hot streak before the end of the season. I'd loved to be proved wrong.
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Post by blueline on Dec 30, 2010 10:22:12 GMT
Keep Galbraith - frustrating far too often but still the best player we have. Kowlaski - best keeper in the league. Penner - more than just a goon. There's 2 reasons most people don't mess with the Panthers anymore. Lepine - as above, plus a good, committed blue line defender. Clarke - scores the points and is a brit. No other reason needed? Norton - 110% committed and does pretty well everytime he is used. Needs to bulk up a bit though. Lee & Meyers - Solid GB internationals who are capable against most forwards in the league. Myers - has been pretty poor since Neilsen made his Bergin comments, but if he plays as he did 1st 1/4 of the season he is one of the best in the league. Heerema - Seens in glimpses his quality. Once he gets used to Brit hockey I think he'll be a stand out a la Mann last season. Ryan - Immense talent, needs a sniper who is on the same wave length to take advantage of his creative talents. Lacho - Plenty of potential. Needs time and opportunities. Ward - Got potential, needs time to develop.
50/50 Bellamy - checks like a train and has speed and good stick handling. Just not sure if he is consistent.
Leave Levers - Not had a great season. Time to bring some new brits in DAB - Cracking start, but now teams have worked him out he's no where near as effective. Neilsen & Zion - Not had a good season. Wannabe forwards. Don't defend well enough. McDonald - Trier, but not a doer. Just not good enough. Green - As good as he'll ever be. Need to try someone who could be a challenge to an import keeper. Nikolov - not a bad defensive minded D man, just seems to be too casual which results in silly errors
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Dec 30, 2010 10:25:59 GMT
That's a bit harsh, isn't it? Sometimes these things are temporary... what, should we immediately get rid of a player as soon as he starts going through a bad patch? Look at all the stick Kowalski got early on in the season - numerous people couldn't wait to get rid of him. Now (injury time off aside) look at him... everybody wants to keep him, and rightly so. Whilst I agree to an extent, Zion hasnt preformed for a good couple of months now - and my head is saying he's not likely to hit a hot streak before the end of the season. I'd loved to be proved wrong. No competition for places. Putting in virtually zero effort. A shadow of the player he was a few weeks back. Yes, let's give him until March to see if he can wake himself up. Must be great for the other players who ARE putting in an effort to see him putting in the same amount of effort on his skates as Paws.
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