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Post by heja on Mar 29, 2011 19:27:04 GMT
Isn't Lepine doing a Uni course? They usually last for two years don't they? they can transfer the course somewhere else after the end of the first year anyway I believe. Mcdonald and Ryan were the two on Uni deals as far as I know There might of been one more but I don't think it was Lepine but I might be wrong
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Post by jackaroo on Mar 29, 2011 19:37:35 GMT
FANTASTIC NEWS OF Kwalls return for next season...Now lets build a formidable DEFENSE and WE CAN WIN THE LEAGUE next season.....SHAME HE'S NOT EVEN CONSIDERED ONE OF THE ''BEST GOALTENDERS'' in the League!!!! We all know better....DON'T WE PANTHER FANS!!!!
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Post by Pies on Mar 29, 2011 20:21:15 GMT
FANTASTIC NEWS OF Kwalls return for next season...Now lets build a formidable DEFENSE and WE CAN WIN THE LEAGUE next season.....SHAME HE'S NOT EVEN CONSIDERED ONE OF THE ''BEST GOALTENDERS'' in the League!!!! We all know better....DON'T WE PANTHER FANS!!!! I think somebodies had too many e numbers....
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Post by oldman on Mar 29, 2011 20:26:08 GMT
uppercaseitus!
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Post by Shorty on Mar 29, 2011 22:51:36 GMT
There might of been one more but I don't think it was Lepine but I might be wrong Bellamy is at Derby Uni
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Post by optimus on Mar 29, 2011 23:00:35 GMT
Shame on those who wanted him axed at the start of the season. You know who you are...
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Post by howeaboutthat on Mar 29, 2011 23:09:23 GMT
Shame on those who wanted him axed at the start of the season. You know who you are... Folk wanted Kowalski axed?
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Post by optimus on Mar 29, 2011 23:55:15 GMT
Shame on those who wanted him axed at the start of the season. You know who you are... Folk wanted Kowalski axed? Oh yes, amazing isn't it?!
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Post by richard1969 on Mar 30, 2011 0:12:44 GMT
I remember clearly that for a good while early on a lot of people were not convinced either way on Kowalski
And reasons for his shaky start were given on here were that he was getting used to the team and the rinks
Which looks to have been correct
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Post by asbo26 on Mar 30, 2011 8:51:35 GMT
The main reason goalie's struggle at the beginning of the season is that they have to get used to playing on a different ice size. It makes a difference to all the angles and positioning. Most goalie's struggle early on in there first season. Welcome back KWALL
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Post by Pies on Mar 30, 2011 9:13:56 GMT
Folk wanted Kowalski axed? Oh yes, amazing isn't it?! In fairness, he was letting in soft goals most games and wasnt playing to his potential. Fair play to him, he proved the doubters wrong but at the time we've seen so many netminders and players play badly and have no consequences for a long time ala Zion.
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Post by lee on Mar 30, 2011 9:34:07 GMT
i don't mind admitting i was one of those that wanted him axed at the start of the season, he was letting in soft goals didn't manage to post a GAA of below 4 for a long time into the season.
he well and truely proved me wrong which i admitted at the time... he has been outstanding this season as a whole.
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Post by tecpuldis on Mar 30, 2011 9:51:10 GMT
Admittedly there was a couple of soft goals early on, but the GAA wasn't helped out by a wandering D in front of him!
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Post by gcmandrake on Mar 30, 2011 10:02:16 GMT
Yep, even I was guilty of doubting Killer's capability early on in the season. To unfairly quote Heja: Kowalski is getting worse as the season goes on, can't blame him for the first at all but if I was him I would want the next 3 goals back. and Lee: I've said it before and I'm sticking by it, we'll win no league title this year with kowalski in net he is utter garbage! and pantherdman: K-Wall hung out to dry again by lack of D, but really should be stopping some of those shots tonight, could be gone by Xmas. The Cats Whiskers: As for the players themselves, it seems the biggest culprit and first for the chopping block wishers is netminder Craig Kowalski. number9: The question is: when is the right time to think about cutting an error-prone netminder? I'm not calling anyone out on it for being wrong; quite the opposite as I certainly shared their feelings! But anyone who trys to claim they never had doubts is lying or wasn't paying attention. Early on K-Wall had some awful games, a result of being new to the club and the rink and having one of the worst Ds I've ever seen in front of him. And letting in lots of soft goals, he was at fault for quite a few in the first few months. Having K-Wall back is a huge boost, and hopefully means we can skip the 6-week netminder slump at the start of the season this time round. Well, skip it only if we get a coach who signs some quality defence!
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Post by dodit on Mar 30, 2011 10:36:11 GMT
I've never known there to be a positive thread on the cage till now ;D
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Mar 30, 2011 11:56:57 GMT
Massive upgrade on KSP (as killer said himself) and now just need a solid D in front of him.
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Post by Pies on Mar 30, 2011 12:03:09 GMT
Yep, even I was guilty of doubting Killer's capability early on in the season. To unfairly quote Heja: Kowalski is getting worse as the season goes on, can't blame him for the first at all but if I was him I would want the next 3 goals back. and Lee: I've said it before and I'm sticking by it, we'll win no league title this year with kowalski in net he is utter garbage! and pantherdman: K-Wall hung out to dry again by lack of D, but really should be stopping some of those shots tonight, could be gone by Xmas. The Cats Whiskers: As for the players themselves, it seems the biggest culprit and first for the chopping block wishers is netminder Craig Kowalski. number9: The question is: when is the right time to think about cutting an error-prone netminder? I'm not calling anyone out on it for being wrong; quite the opposite as I certainly shared their feelings! But anyone who trys to claim they never had doubts is lying or wasn't paying attention. Early on K-Wall had some awful games, a result of being new to the club and the rink and having one of the worst Ds I've ever seen in front of him. And letting in lots of soft goals, he was at fault for quite a few in the first few months. Having K-Wall back is a huge boost, and hopefully means we can skip the 6-week netminder slump at the start of the season this time round. Well, skip it only if we get a coach who signs some quality defence! At that time though all those statements were facts - how was anyone supposed to know he'd come this good by the end of the season? You say you're not calling anyone out, so why quote them on this? I bet every single one of them would admit they had their opinions changed on the matter.
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Post by gcmandrake on Mar 30, 2011 14:31:19 GMT
At that time though all those statements were facts - how was anyone supposed to know he'd come this good by the end of the season? You say you're not calling anyone out, so why quote them on this? I bet every single one of them would admit they had their opinions changed on the matter. This isn't picking on the people who doubted Kowalski, it's picking on the people (i.e. KronWalled) who apparently don't remember or somehow missed everyone calling for Kowalski's head! Half the people I've quoted up there have already posted in this thread saying they're thrilled he's back. They were right to be doubtful early on; he did have some dreadful games.
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Post by howeaboutthat on Mar 30, 2011 14:48:41 GMT
...... it's picking on the people (i.e. KronWalled) who apparently don't remember or somehow missed everyone calling for Kowalski's head! Why would you want to do that? I don't remember everytime someone has a whinge on here because basically that'd entail memorising pretty much the entire content of this forum. I remember a hell of a lot of people whinging about the defence, or lack of, something that has been an issue for the Panthers for quite a few seasons but I don't really remember 'everyone' calling for Kowalski's head. So rather than 'pick on' a fellow poster why don't you crank that neck in a few clicks and not jump on someone just because they have better things to worry about than what someone said about an NM at the start of the season, nor are worried enough to prove a point that they have to go trawling through old posts for quotes.
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Post by gcmandrake on Mar 30, 2011 14:54:12 GMT
...... it's picking on the people (i.e. KronWalled) who apparently don't remember or somehow missed everyone calling for Kowalski's head! Why would you want to do that? I don't remember everytime someone has a whinge on here because basically that'd entail memorising pretty much the entire content of this forum. I remember a hell of a lot of people whinging about the defence, or lack of, something that has been an issue for the Panthers for quite a few seasons but I don't really remember 'everyone' calling for Kowalski's head. So rather than 'pick on' a fellow poster why don't you crank that neck in a few clicks and not jump on someone just because they have better things to worry about than what someone said about an NM at the start of the season, nor are worried enough to prove a point that they have to go trawling through old posts for quotes. Oh dear. It would seem my slightly lighthearted reminder in a thread where everyone is showing the love for K-Wall that once upon a time many (myself included) wanted his head is being misunderstood for a cold and calculated assassination of people's character. Kronwalled, you were just the most recent person in the list who expressed surprise that K-Wall was once disliked by many. It's not poking fun or attacking you, you were just the most convenient example that not everyone remembers or noticed the calls for him to be axed. Anyway, it would seem this forum has become much more hostile than I remember it, and everything I say seems to be taken as a personal assault. Here's a tip: text doesn't express sarcasm, light-heartedness or joking very well. If it sounds like someone is being hostile, it's much more likely it's just coming across badly. For now though, I'll just stop talking I think.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2011 14:59:52 GMT
To be fair GCM, you've taken The Cat's Whiskers quote out of context by quoting part of an article I wrote called Too impatient?The full quote should be No witch hunt on you, just putting the record straight.
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Post by Shorty on Mar 30, 2011 15:07:21 GMT
I didnt rate him when he got here. He cost us points in the league and the challenge cup, but once settled in, he has shown why he was heralded so much when we sign him. He is now, outstanding.
He would have been the first player I would have signed for next season.
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Post by Pies on Mar 30, 2011 15:41:04 GMT
I've never known there to be a positive thread on the cage till now ;D I'm gonna take the credit for the first positive thread ever since I started it
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Post by OwenB on Mar 30, 2011 15:58:18 GMT
Interview with Mr Kowalski now on BBC Nottingham site - talking about his new contract, playoff beards, and past goalie heroics in the post-season . . . tinyurl.com/4tz82q5
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Post by pantherdman on Mar 30, 2011 17:36:19 GMT
Yep, even I was guilty of doubting Killer's capability early on in the season. To unfairly quote Heja: Kowalski is getting worse as the season goes on, can't blame him for the first at all but if I was him I would want the next 3 goals back. and Lee: I've said it before and I'm sticking by it, we'll win no league title this year with kowalski in net he is utter garbage! and pantherdman: K-Wall hung out to dry again by lack of D, but really should be stopping some of those shots tonight, could be gone by Xmas. The Cats Whiskers: As for the players themselves, it seems the biggest culprit and first for the chopping block wishers is netminder Craig Kowalski. number9: The question is: when is the right time to think about cutting an error-prone netminder? I'm not calling anyone out on it for being wrong; quite the opposite as I certainly shared their feelings! But anyone who trys to claim they never had doubts is lying or wasn't paying attention. Early on K-Wall had some awful games, a result of being new to the club and the rink and having one of the worst Ds I've ever seen in front of him. And letting in lots of soft goals, he was at fault for quite a few in the first few months. Having K-Wall back is a huge boost, and hopefully means we can skip the 6-week netminder slump at the start of the season this time round. Well, skip it only if we get a coach who signs some quality defence! How about a bit of context, dates and previous game results? (can't believe i went out of context on you ;D) He did have a horrible time (5 hole and no D) towards the start of the season, but he sorted it and has since won the praise of everyone (except the dumb league). Everyone wanted him to succeed, Everyone wants him back.
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