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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2004 9:10:09 GMT
Giant NHL winger about to join the GMB Nottingham Panthers Six feet eight inch NHL winger Steve McKenna is about to join the GMB Nottingham Panthers. [url=http://www.panthers.co.uk/newsitem.asp?NewsID=618 ]Panthers' new boy[/url] His stats are available to look at here |
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Post by MP on Oct 26, 2004 9:16:03 GMT
Wow!  Not April 1st is it? Sounds impressive on the press release - not looked him up yet. Where's those ear plugs - can hear the cries of "foul" starting up the road already ;D Nice work Panthers!  |
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Post by girdeaux on Oct 26, 2004 9:17:36 GMT
Only on a short term contract...Good move, and a smart one at that. Thumbs up to Gm and Co. " Panthers must have broken the wage cap" said one Steelers fan  |
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Post by Adam on Oct 26, 2004 9:22:16 GMT
He also was captain when mario lemieux was'nt playing  . He wont be playing tonight though but should be here for the london match on friday. ;D Only back up for the injured Roman Tvrdon  |
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Post by girdeaux on Oct 26, 2004 9:23:21 GMT
Only back up for the injured Roman Tvrdon No, let's cut Roman, and see what McKenna can do |
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Post by martin on Oct 26, 2004 9:26:57 GMT
So what is the crack then? Is he just intended to plug the temporary hole in the roster left by injuries? Or are Panthers hoping to make it more long term? 
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Post by NevesMetro on Oct 26, 2004 9:28:27 GMT
Taken from ESPN's player profile news. Feb 12, 2003: News: McKenna will stay on Mario Lemieux's line Wednesday against Ottawa, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. So he has played on the same line as the great one, Can't be too bad then  |
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Post by Adam on Oct 26, 2004 9:29:24 GMT
heres the statement from the panthers website- Panthers' articleHE LOOKS SCARY!!  *cleaned you link* |
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Post by Cav on Oct 26, 2004 9:29:30 GMT
I thought this was a wind-up, but it's obviously not. Well done Panthers. Looks like we really do mean business. Can't wait for the FAT controllers reaction !
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2004 9:32:03 GMT
Good God this mans a monster I may be wrong but he is one of three high profile 6'8" guys from the NHL Worrell from the Avs and Chara from Sens..... really intimidating. Try shifting this guy from the crease on a powerplay. His stats speak for themselves. These are big policemen. Wait for the news to filter up the road. There will be hints and allegations flying |
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Post by Adam on Oct 26, 2004 9:34:48 GMT
Heres a piccy-  |
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Post by dp on Oct 26, 2004 9:36:07 GMT
I saw this bloke play for New York Rangers a few years ago and he is HUGE!!
A brilliant signing in my opinion. Size was the only thing we looked to be lacking this season.
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Post by girdeaux on Oct 26, 2004 9:38:22 GMT
A brilliant signing in my opinion. Size was the only thing we looked to be lacking this season. Hopefully this'll mean opposition players wont keep asking 88 to dance all game from now on. |
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Post by jon on Oct 26, 2004 9:38:51 GMT
Great signing Lets hope he gives Mr Anglestead's face a good wash |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2004 9:39:24 GMT
another picture of him in action  |
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Post by MP on Oct 26, 2004 9:39:43 GMT
Judging by his PIMs he will put himself about if the need arises....... though given the size of him there might not be too many people in a hurry to cross him. Some usefull backup for JC in the muscle department. |
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Post by girdeaux on Oct 26, 2004 9:43:51 GMT
Here's a link to various stats on McKenna from the NHLPA site. Just need to play about with it |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2004 9:47:28 GMT
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Post by fightygirl on Oct 26, 2004 9:52:48 GMT
Very good move there, well done GM and PA.
He looks a good un as well, his size is an obvious advantage hes huuuuuuuuuuge - who will mess with him - fantastic ;D. Can't wait to see him in action.
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Post by Rich on Oct 26, 2004 9:58:38 GMT
WOW!! :oWhat more can you say! Mckenna is an awesome player aswell as being Huge.Id kinda heard of Tvrdon and Angelstad but this guy really is a true NHLer! Bring on the steelers! ;D |
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Post by martin on Oct 26, 2004 10:01:03 GMT
Absolutely! This will make JCs life much easier! Hopefully now he will have more oppurtunity to show us some hockey!!
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Post by MrsJoel on Oct 26, 2004 10:01:12 GMT
I like the sound of this bit... "...and initially at least McKenna has signed a short-term contract" INITIALLY... mmm, could it possibly mean a longer stay? Fingers crossed! |
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Post by girdeaux on Oct 26, 2004 10:04:05 GMT
I like the sound of this bit... "...and initially at least McKenna has signed a short-term contract" INITIALLY... mmm, could it possibly mean a longer stay? Fingers crossed! Guess it depends on how crocked Tvrdon's shoulder is  I know Fraggle isn't a happy bunny at this minute in time ;D |
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Post by James on Oct 26, 2004 10:07:42 GMT
A fantastic signing. Anybody know how long he has signed on for approximately?
It is unlikely to be for this week only.
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Post by grayhead on Oct 26, 2004 10:12:25 GMT
Shame he won't make tonight. His UK baptism more likely to be at London  , followed by the big one on Sunday |
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, followed by the big one on Sunday