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Post by thebestpanthers on Nov 7, 2016 11:35:13 GMT
Think this signing may have been in the pipeline for a couple of weeks judging by the way it was announced - so to those who keep harping on about the club not doing anything take note that things happen/ are happening in the background that we do not necessarily know about - the club obviously saw a problem and did something about it, these things take time though
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Post by dexter on Nov 7, 2016 12:32:07 GMT
Looks good and what we should have had at the beginning of the season. However, I would have thought we need some firepower up front first though before we strengthen the D?
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Post by EMB on Nov 7, 2016 18:14:06 GMT
Interesting interview on the OS, he's heard we're the best team in the league.....with the best fans but when asked about his knowledge of the British league and our arch rivals Sheffield he knows absolute nothing.
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Post by Yotes on Nov 7, 2016 18:29:36 GMT
He obviously knows the bits Gary's told him Did he mention the availability of good seats?
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Post by shinobi on Nov 8, 2016 1:07:40 GMT
Big guy who should be fun to watch. More please Panthers.
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Post by ted logan on Nov 8, 2016 13:11:19 GMT
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Post by DJP on Nov 8, 2016 13:14:01 GMT
There had been some speculation earlier in the year that Kudroc might be joining Modo of the SHL as he has a house in the vicinity (his wife is Swedish and he had previously played in the SHL for several seasons with a variety of teams). However, in July he signed a year-long contract with Innsbruck, filling the last defensive spot on the roster. It was hoped he'd provide some defensive stability and clear the crease for his netminder. It appears he didn't live up to expectations, failing to make an impression in either pre-season or the eight league games he played (1+2, 16 PIM, +5), and he was released on Oct 11 after the club signed Jason DeSantis (http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=9423), a known quantity in the EBEL. The principal criticism was his skating; he was perceived as not being quick enough. Innsbruck's official Facebook page reported on Nov 1 that the club and Kudroc had reached a mutually acceptable settlement and that Kudroc had retired. His absence from the ice in 2014-5 was due at least in part to a shoulder injury. (Gleaned from a variety of Swedish and Austrian sources)
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Post by iginla on Nov 8, 2016 13:53:51 GMT
There had been some speculation earlier in the year that Kudroc might be joining Modo of the SHL as he has a house in the vicinity (his wife is Swedish and he had previously played in the SHL for several seasons with a variety of teams). However, in July he signed a year-long contract with Innsbruck, filling the last defensive spot on the roster. It was hoped he'd provide some defensive stability and clear the crease for his netminder. It appears he didn't live up to expectations, failing to make an impression in either pre-season or the eight league games he played (1+2, 16 PIM, +5), and he was released on Oct 11 after the club signed Jason DeSantis (http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=9423), a known quantity in the EBEL. The principal criticism was his skating; he was perceived as not being quick enough. Innsbruck's official Facebook page reported on Nov 1 that the club and Kudroc had reached a mutually acceptable settlement and that Kudroc had retired. His absence from the ice in 2014-5 was due at least in part to a shoulder injury. (Gleaned from a variety of Swedish and Austrian sources) Sounds just what we need. A Dman who isn't fast enough to get over the red line before the puck comes back the other way. At least we will have one back covering Miika ! Lol
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Post by nate24 on Nov 8, 2016 14:31:22 GMT
Well as the level required in the EIHL is a lot lower than Austria I'd say he could still do well.
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Post by Yotes on Nov 8, 2016 15:08:10 GMT
Not sure we skate a lot slower though Nate. We'll see on Friday I guess.
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Post by shmyrohdear on Nov 9, 2016 1:55:53 GMT
Not sure we skate a lot slower though Nate. We'll see on Friday I guess. Maybe pair him with Lindhagen, Gives us a solid base of defense with good size and reach who has a good outlet pass and then Lindhagen for mobility similar to what we saw with Werner.
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Post by iginla on Nov 9, 2016 7:50:17 GMT
Not sure we skate a lot slower though Nate. We'll see on Friday I guess. Maybe pair him with Lindhagen, Gives us a solid base of defense with good size and reach who has a good outlet pass and then Lindhagen for mobility similar to what we saw with Werner. Can't do that. Corey already said Lindhagen is now to play as a forward !
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Post by wgray on Nov 9, 2016 11:18:33 GMT
Maybe pair him with Lindhagen, Gives us a solid base of defense with good size and reach who has a good outlet pass and then Lindhagen for mobility similar to what we saw with Werner. Can't do that. Corey already said Lindhagen is now to play as a forward ! surely that is when everyone is fit no? Otherwise Macmillan will still be filling in defence which is a bigger mistake in my opinion
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Post by jdizpt8 on Nov 9, 2016 11:22:35 GMT
Surprised the club didn't post this on social media, not the best video but an indication of what he will bring.
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Post by thebestpanthers on Nov 9, 2016 18:40:46 GMT
Surprised the club didn't post this on social media, not the best video but an indication of what he will bring. Maybe did not want to build our hopes up - if that is an indication of what we can expect then the season has just got interesting - just hope that the refs do not decide to punish him every time he breathes on another player (are you listening Smith & Darnell)
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Post by iginla on Nov 9, 2016 19:05:20 GMT
Surprised the club didn't post this on social media, not the best video but an indication of what he will bring. Really hope he does bring that. But we've seen this before with older guys and it's more likely to be a case of that's what he....."used to bring" !!!
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