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Post by PantherB on Jun 2, 2017 0:14:18 GMT
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Post by iginla on Jun 2, 2017 7:40:05 GMT
Confirmed on Elite Prospects now too.
Somebody best tell Neilson,before he gets on the phone in six or seven weeks time to see how Mcgrattans flights are coming along ! 🙄
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Post by Yotes on Jun 2, 2017 7:43:41 GMT
You've already made that joke.
Would be an odd way to announce you're bowing out, it's basically an advert for their fundraiser. I'm not overly fussed if he doesn't come back (never really got the hero worship) but I'll still believe it when he comes out and says it.
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Post by jdizpt8 on Jun 2, 2017 7:58:13 GMT
I was underwhelmed by him last season, undoubtably can punch people well but I didn't get the hype that he had about him in the NHL. At least the door is open for someone to come in and make themselves a hero amongst the fans. Hoping for a Cam type who throws the body and gets in faces the second they cross the line. Said it before but Pierre Luc Lablond would be a great addition and someone mentioned Branden Prust who I'd take in a heart beat. Both of them at the club along with Brown I think we'd have sufficient toughness. Wouldn't say no to Zac Rinaldo either along with Leblond as he's a properly good agitator and can handle himself. Many options out there, let's get a nice mix.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2017 8:08:19 GMT
Won't be shedding a tear over him not returning.
Bye
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Post by iginla on Jun 2, 2017 8:08:54 GMT
You've already made that joke. Would be an odd way to announce you're bowing out, it's basically an advert for their fundraiser. I'm not overly fussed if he doesn't come back (never really got the hero worship) but I'll still believe it when he comes out and says it. Oh yeah,so I did sorry. Was having a Pidge moment there....I forgot what I said yesterday ! 😂 |
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Post by pantherlee on Jun 2, 2017 9:26:33 GMT
Just didn't endear himself to the fans the way Cam did, and didn't show nearly as much passion
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Post by fishman on Jun 2, 2017 9:44:40 GMT
He was a showboater, and not a very good one at that!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2017 9:50:47 GMT
For me one of the worst enforcers Panthers have had! Would wiikman had been wiped out if Cam or Barry been patrolling the ice. One doesnt think so ..amongst other cheap shots what accured over the season!
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Post by jd on Jun 2, 2017 12:00:41 GMT
Confirmed on Elite Prospects now too. Somebody best tell Neilson,before he gets on the phone in six or seven weeks time to see how Mcgrattans flights are coming along ! 🙄 Seems he is aware From the O/S The GMB Panthers are aware there’s been lots of speculation surrounding the future career of former NHLer Brian McGrattan on social media. Officially, all we can tell you is that discussions with Brian’s representative are ongoing. A formal conclusion to those negotiations is hoped for next week and any official announcements will be made after that time. |
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Post by BigLad on Jun 2, 2017 12:01:13 GMT
/shakeshead
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Post by dexter on Jun 2, 2017 12:14:22 GMT
He didn't really cut it for me and I think there's better out there. Undoubtedly very tough but never really seemed to intimidate opposition players or prevent a lot of the intimidation on our own players.
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Post by iginla on Jun 2, 2017 12:46:35 GMT
For that money you could get a cracking top line points scorer who would be a far more valuable asset to the team.
If Mcgrattan hasn't decided yet what he wants to do,then he isn't committed so we don't want him back !
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Post by Gilly on Jun 2, 2017 13:49:22 GMT
For that money you could get a cracking top line points scorer who would be a far more valuable asset to the team. If Mcgrattan hasn't decided yet what he wants to do,then he isn't committed so we don't want him back ! My thoughts exactly - give his 45k a year + Car + house to an AHL calibre sniper instead! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2017 14:28:49 GMT
Even if he said he's committed I wouldn't want him back. !
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Post by NickThePanther44 on Jun 2, 2017 14:32:03 GMT
I'd have preferred Rosehill to be honest.
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Post by mattscold on Jun 2, 2017 14:39:04 GMT
Lost any shred of respect from me for not seeking any retribution for Miika's injury. That should not have gone unpunished imo. I get that he was sent off, but if you can't get at the perpetrator you go for their enforcer or even their skill guys. He should have bossed the rest of that game.
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Post by PantherB on Jun 2, 2017 15:01:04 GMT
Lost any shred of respect from me for not seeking any retribution for Miika's injury. That should not have gone unpunished imo. I get that he was sent off, but if you can't get at the perpetrator you go for their enforcer or even their skill guys. He should have bossed the rest of that game. What did you want to see? McGrattan leave the bench and chase Armstrong into the locker room?! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2017 15:27:20 GMT
Lost any shred of respect from me for not seeking any retribution for Miika's injury. That should not have gone unpunished imo. I get that he was sent off, but if you can't get at the perpetrator you go for their enforcer or even their skill guys. He should have bossed the rest of that game. What did you want to see? McGrattan leave the bench and chase Armstrong into the locker room?! Beat Armstrong into submission and generally hurt him. He wouldn't have done it again |
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Post by PantherB on Jun 2, 2017 15:35:53 GMT
What did you want to see? McGrattan leave the bench and chase Armstrong into the locker room?! Beat Armstrong into submission and generally hurt him. He wouldn't have done it again He never had the opportunity to do that, if he did, im sure he'd have done what he did with Vandermeer (no choiced) |
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Jun 2, 2017 15:50:36 GMT
Mcgrattan, Bordeleau, Fitzgerald, Kluts, Nickerson, etc are dinosaurs of a bygone era. Few of them are even willing to fight at all now anyway so a complete waste of an import slot and a big part of the team budget. We were just lucky that in a dire team last year at least McGratten was able to able to score a few rather than cost a few like most of the others.
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Post by wgray on Jun 2, 2017 16:19:12 GMT
Mentioned somewhere on here but I seriously think that we should try and sign Brandon Prust. Played in the DEL last season, had 4 fighting majors, somis obviously still willing and not just taking the easy ride, and he will be able to play some good hockey. Offer him the wage McGrattan was on, interest him with the uni degree and who knows, we could have a real fan favourite who shows some passion.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2017 16:41:51 GMT
Mcgrattan, Bordeleau, Fitzgerald, Kluts, Nickerson, etc are dinosaurs of a bygone era. Few of them are even willing to fight at all now anyway so a complete waste of an import slot and a big part of the team budget. We were just lucky that in a dire team last year at least McGratten was able to able to score a few rather than cost a few like most of the others. Agree with this entirely. The season before last we struggled with getting bullied physically, probably what brought on McGratten's signing but in this league now you don't require an out and out enforcer. A couple of Lepine style players and you're fine. Just a deterrent is all that's needed, not a brawler. I enjoyed watching McGratten play, glad he put a few points up but in terms of value for money we have to do better. |
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Post by wgray on Jun 2, 2017 17:11:38 GMT
Mcgrattan, Bordeleau, Fitzgerald, Kluts, Nickerson, etc are dinosaurs of a bygone era. Few of them are even willing to fight at all now anyway so a complete waste of an import slot and a big part of the team budget. We were just lucky that in a dire team last year at least McGratten was able to able to score a few rather than cost a few like most of the others. Agree with this entirely. The season before last we struggled with getting bullied physically, probably what brought on McGratten's signing but in this league now you don't require an out and out enforcer. A couple of Lepine style players and you're fine. Just a deterrent is all that's needed, not a brawler. I enjoyed watching McGratten play, glad he put a few points up but in terms of value for money we have to do better. season before last we had Janssen smashing people all over the ice, and the crash, bang, wallop line with him Farmer and Lawrence, are you on about a different season or something? |
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Post by meadow on Jun 2, 2017 17:14:26 GMT
As others have said, given the choice I'd much rather whatever top-level wages he was on go towards getting some better calibre forwards or a goalie like Garnett. Although he probably put bums on seats and scored more goals than we'd usually expect from that sort of role, I got the impression he never really bought in and was happy to coast about expecting the name on the back of his shirt was deterrent enough.
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