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Post by scoobydoo on Jul 14, 2014 19:45:16 GMT
What about sign a British enforcer like Chris Wiggins he be cheap and he can play a bit
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Post by Robbie Nud on Jul 14, 2014 21:32:23 GMT
Its a thought, especially if he can play a bit.
How effective was Sharp? He couldn't skate, couldn't play, couldn't even fight that well. But his role was to take out the oppositions hardman for 5 mins which was his job for his 10 seconds of ice time a game.
As it's been mentioned we do seem a little light on toughness. having players that will stick up for themselves is all well and good, but you need the player that will / might pick a fight to try and change momentum of a game or to force some impetus into the team.
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Post by kingmonkeybutt on Jul 14, 2014 23:11:02 GMT
ask Carl Froch really nicely dress for a couple of games
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Post by BigLad on Jul 15, 2014 13:01:53 GMT
I'd sign Sharp in a heart-beat.
1st shift, get him to run the opposition nettie...hard. Take a beating, then sit down for the rest of the game.
Fun times.
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Post by Peacock on Jul 15, 2014 13:33:06 GMT
I'd sign Sharp in a heart-beat. 1st shift, get him to run the opposition nettie...hard. Take a beating, then sit down for the rest of the game. Fun times. [sarcasm]'cos losing K-wall to an injury from the subsequent 'running' would be hilarious.[/sarcasm] |
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Post by BigLad on Jul 15, 2014 15:44:07 GMT
Why would K-wall get injured from Sharp running the opposition nettie?
Sarcasm...lowest form of wit.
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Post by Peacock on Jul 15, 2014 16:29:22 GMT
Why would K-wall get injured from Sharp running the opposition nettie? Sarcasm...lowest form of wit. If you're going to quote (allegedly) Oscar Wilde, at least use the whole quote... "sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but the highest form of intelligence" My point was that if someone, Sharp in your little scenario, runs a goalie, are you seriously suggesting that someone from the opposition won't return the favour, potentially putting K-Wall out of action? |
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Post by Yotes on Jul 15, 2014 21:36:51 GMT
It's not unlikely that Sharpy would set off in the wrong direction and run the wrong netminder to begin with  |
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Post by kingmonkeybutt on Jul 15, 2014 22:17:13 GMT
he might not be the best hockey player but fair one for looking at people like mcmorrow who doesnt exactly look like he cant fight and thinking yup im gonna go punch him dead hard on the nose and see what happens
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Post by NP on Jul 16, 2014 5:41:36 GMT
Say if for instance Sharpie somehow did sign, if he put one foot wrong - Hanson would just throw the "rule" book at him! & give him a 20 + game ban!
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Post by jono222 on Jul 19, 2014 19:59:00 GMT
I'd like to see Scott Spearing in a panthers shirt. or equally a British guy who will drop them when needed but doesn't waste an import slot.
Nicky Watt?
Wouldn't Andrew Sharp be classed as an import (not UK trained)? but would fitted into the EU slot with British passport
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Post by NP on Jul 20, 2014 14:39:54 GMT
or even one of the Nottingham Lions guys stepping upto to the plate? Don't know the lions players / squad myself; & got to be someone who is happy to drop the gloves? I know a Lions player from 5-6 years ago, who would have been up for it, & had Elite League, plus EPL experience!
Is Nicky Watt back at Guildford for this coming season? Went to a Guildford v MK match last season, which had a bit of a bench clearance type brawl! Hanson would have had fun dishing out bans, if that was an Elite League game!
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Post by Zukiwskyfan on Jul 20, 2014 15:38:16 GMT
This thread is a gem!!!! Let's take some young ENL Brit kid and expect him to fight ex AHL heavyweights.
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Post by kingmonkeybutt on Jul 20, 2014 17:23:34 GMT
poor ahl guys wouldnt know what hit em....
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2014 17:29:55 GMT
What a ridiculous thread. How about getting that bloke from the film Goon? He'll do won't he?
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Post by NP on Jul 21, 2014 10:36:16 GMT
Was a bit tongue in cheek on my part... & why not pay um more, & increase their insurance premium...
As said former Lions player I knew, who would have been up for it. He did play a few games for Panthers, then Blaze I believe before dropping down more to EPL level
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Post by wannabe2 on Jul 21, 2014 18:36:56 GMT
We got a tough Brit in Cardiff in Josh Batch, he fought a draw with Egener who is no slouch, young lad who can play and has no fears.
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Post by jono222 on Jul 24, 2014 8:32:04 GMT
What a ridiculous thread. How about getting that bloke from the film Goon? He'll do won't he? No because he would waste an import slot. Your don't have to comment on the "ridiculous threads". |
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Post by tootootrain on Jul 24, 2014 9:57:13 GMT
I know a few rec players who aren't afraid to drop the gloves and I know at least one who would probably even take his chances with ex-AHL players. His missus might not be too happy though... Zukiwskyfan no doubt knows who I'm on about. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2014 17:28:16 GMT
What a ridiculous thread. How about getting that bloke from the film Goon? He'll do won't he? No because he would waste an import slot. Your don't have to comment on the "ridiculous threads". Thanks for the tip. I'll post where I like thanks. |
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Post by NP on Jul 25, 2014 7:59:31 GMT
and I'll post what I like, as long as it doesn't break any of The Cage Forum rules.
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Post by Shorty on Jul 25, 2014 9:26:23 GMT
I can't see what's ridiculous about a Brit fighting a Canadian or American. Ability to play at eihl level is irrelevant
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Post by temme on Jul 25, 2014 11:21:54 GMT
I can't see what's ridiculous about a Brit fighting a Canadian or American. Ability to play at eihl level is irrelevant The whole fighting part isn't ridiculous, but it would very rarely happen unless the Import went after the brit. None of the high scoring Brit players are fighters. Therefore a standard Brit that doesn't ice, wouldn't be able to find anyone to dance with, as it would be a foolish trade-off by the team with the import. Case in Question: Devin Didiomete for us used to chase all the young brits, constantly sitting for 5 with an insignificant player for the other team, and leaving a void in our 2nd line. outcome? - Gone by Christmas. Probably the only exception to this in British Hockey is Robert Farmer, he can play a bit and is willing to get beat up (lol). This is why he fights imports more often than not, as he is to their standard. But to go back to what Shorty said, I would have to argue that ability to play at EIHL level is very relevant, as players that take 'bad trade-offs' won't last very long in our league at all. |
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Post by BigLad on Jul 25, 2014 12:38:11 GMT
I can't see what's ridiculous about a Brit fighting a Canadian or American. Ability to play at eihl level is irrelevant The whole fighting part isn't ridiculous, but it would very rarely happen unless the Import went after the brit. None of the high scoring Brit players are fighters. Therefore a standard Brit that doesn't ice, wouldn't be able to find anyone to dance with, as it would be a foolish trade-off by the team with the import. Case in Question: Devin Didiomete for us used to chase all the young brits, constantly sitting for 5 with an insignificant player for the other team, and leaving a void in our 2nd line. outcome? - Gone by Christmas. Probably the only exception to this in British Hockey is Robert Farmer, he can play a bit and is willing to get beat up (lol). This is why he fights imports more often than not, as he is to their standard. But to go back to what Shorty said, I would have to argue that ability to play at EIHL level is very relevant, as players that take 'bad trade-offs' won't last very long in our league at all. Farmer had 2 scraps last season and won them both. 100% record since joining us  |
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Post by kingmonkeybutt on Jul 25, 2014 13:34:52 GMT
The whole fighting part isn't ridiculous, but it would very rarely happen unless the Import went after the brit. None of the high scoring Brit players are fighters. Therefore a standard Brit that doesn't ice, wouldn't be able to find anyone to dance with, as it would be a foolish trade-off by the team with the import. Case in Question: Devin Didiomete for us used to chase all the young brits, constantly sitting for 5 with an insignificant player for the other team, and leaving a void in our 2nd line. outcome? - Gone by Christmas. Probably the only exception to this in British Hockey is Robert Farmer, he can play a bit and is willing to get beat up (lol). This is why he fights imports more often than not, as he is to their standard. But to go back to what Shorty said, I would have to argue that ability to play at EIHL level is very relevant, as players that take 'bad trade-offs' won't last very long in our league at all. Farmer had 2 scraps last season and won them both. 100% record since joining us i like him but still think we should get him some kung fu lessons for his birthday |
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