iginla
Chick Zamick
Posts: 13,446
|
Post by iginla on Jul 31, 2017 18:07:41 GMT
Mmmm "Most of the squad should be in place for the start" # not liking that If it takes 2-3 weeks to get visas authorized/stamped then in theory provided all visas have been filed correctly and promptly the only player who may not get cleared in time is Derlago. And even then given the timeframe could probably be in in time for the 1st games against Cardiff... Plus the as yet supposedly unsigned Dman. So that's possibly at least two we will start short of. Leaving it late gets things stuck in the paperwork backlog though. # logjam excuse coming
|
|
|
Post by PantherB on Jul 31, 2017 18:25:41 GMT
If it takes 2-3 weeks to get visas authorized/stamped then in theory provided all visas have been filed correctly and promptly the only player who may not get cleared in time is Derlago. And even then given the timeframe could probably be in in time for the 1st games against Cardiff... Plus the as yet supposedly unsigned Dman. So that's possibly at least two we will start short of. Leaving it late gets things stuck in the paperwork backlog though. # logjam excuse coming Panthers already mentioned somewhere that they've got a new/easier process for the Visa's in place so they don't take as long. I'd assume the club/league/European Hockey Clubs Alliance have figured something out with the appropriate authority.
|
|
|
Post by sevcik on Jul 31, 2017 19:10:15 GMT
Plus the as yet supposedly unsigned Dman. So that's possibly at least two we will start short of. Leaving it late gets things stuck in the paperwork backlog though. # logjam excuse coming Panthers already mentioned somewhere that they've got a new/easier process for the Visa's in place so they don't take as long. I'd assume the club/league/European Hockey Clubs Alliance have figured something out with the appropriate authority. I seem to recall a tweet of that nature too. If it's the same one it was something like "We've changed our visa process" which I take to mean Panthers themselves are approaching the visa process differently in an attempt to get more of the squad in on time. Probably just means they are checking in with the imports on a regular basis getting updates from them etcetera. Rather than the way they did it before which was leave it in the hands of the player and hope for the best....
|
|
|
Post by thebestpanthers on Jul 31, 2017 19:44:41 GMT
There are going to be a lot of very disappointed fans if Gui is not the last signing
|
|
iginla
Chick Zamick
Posts: 13,446
|
Post by iginla on Jul 31, 2017 19:46:29 GMT
There are going to be a lot of very disappointed fans if Gui is not the last signing Might be Vandermeer now his mate Walser has gone from Belfast.
|
|
|
Post by wgray on Jul 31, 2017 19:56:16 GMT
There are going to be a lot of very disappointed fans if Gui is not the last signing Might be Vandermeer now his mate Walser has gone from Belfast. I thought you knew who it was? Besides Vandermeer would be brilliant
|
|
|
Post by PantherB on Jul 31, 2017 20:12:31 GMT
There are going to be a lot of very disappointed fans if Gui is not the last signing People shouldn't be getting their expectations too high based off of nothing but speculation though!
|
|
|
Post by PantherB on Jul 31, 2017 20:13:42 GMT
Panthers already mentioned somewhere that they've got a new/easier process for the Visa's in place so they don't take as long. I'd assume the club/league/European Hockey Clubs Alliance have figured something out with the appropriate authority. I seem to recall a tweet of that nature too. If it's the same one it was something like "We've changed our visa process" which I take to mean Panthers themselves are approaching the visa process differently in an attempt to get more of the squad in on time. Probably just means they are checking in with the imports on a regular basis getting updates from them etcetera. Rather than the way they did it before which was leave it in the hands of the player and hope for the best.... We all know how well leaving it to the player went Think Lizon's attempt with the Visa stuff is the funniest in recent times.
|
|
grrm
Pat Casey
Posts: 223
|
Post by grrm on Jul 31, 2017 20:14:22 GMT
Would rather see DEREK MATHERS
|
|
Shaggy
Forum Moderator
Am I a cynical idealist or an idealistic cynic?
Posts: 10,995
|
Post by Shaggy on Jul 31, 2017 20:19:40 GMT
There are going to be a lot of very disappointed fans if Gui is not the last signing People shouldn't be getting their expectations too high based off of nothing but speculation though! Exactly. All of this speculation about Lepine is based on nothing more than wishful thinking. Don't get me wrong - I'd love it if he came back, but I'm not expecting it one bit. Anyone disappointed if it turns out not to be Lepine will only have themselves to blame.
|
|
|
Post by Bagheera on Jul 31, 2017 20:40:27 GMT
There are going to be a lot of very disappointed fans if Gui is not the last signing Maybe, but only really on a heart string level. As long as the player is as a minimum equal ability to Gui then most will be happy. To add. I also heard there is an offer on the table but he is waiting on AHL. Whoever it ends up being I think they will be a stand out Stud, not just for Panthers but the EIHL too.
|
|
EMB
Randall Weber
Posts: 4,046
|
Post by EMB on Jul 31, 2017 21:49:39 GMT
I understood also an offer was given with a deadline date to let us know and by all accounts that date has passed. Maybe he is holding out for AHL and that's why the OS say Corey is now looking for the last signing. Who knows .... Who ever it us will be a good one .
|
|
|
Post by dexter on Aug 1, 2017 7:11:38 GMT
I don't understand the website article. On the one hand it says we are on track to sign the last player and then in the next breath says we'd rather wait to get the right player. If we're on track then surely we have someone lined up to come in to start the season so why are we then talking about using Evan and Erik to fill the gap?
|
|
|
Post by Kovalchuk17 on Aug 1, 2017 7:15:43 GMT
The latest website article smacks of old Corey again.
Remember the 'wait for the right man' that took us into late January, only to sign Franklin MacDonald who'd been free since November?
...great signing but took way too long.
|
|
deke
Robert Lachowicz
Posts: 424
|
Post by deke on Aug 1, 2017 7:27:45 GMT
Corey isn't helping himself now. That last signing if not lepine has to be superb. If not he has created a rod for his own back because if the guy isn't a top dman, we have given him "patience" in return for a meh player. Leads me to believe it is either lepine or someone of equal or better quality.
|
|
|
Post by pingchowchi on Aug 1, 2017 7:36:39 GMT
If its not Lepine I thing a few 'in the know' people are going to look a little silly....
|
|
|
Post by Rob Scott on Aug 1, 2017 7:37:05 GMT
Whatever happens now then someone is wrong. I just hope it works out for the best to give us the best team and the best chance of winning.
|
|
iginla
Chick Zamick
Posts: 13,446
|
Post by iginla on Aug 1, 2017 8:13:18 GMT
If its not Lepine I thing a few 'in the know' people are going to look a little silly.... Not if a certain player suddenly changed his mind 😉. It wouldn't be the first time !
|
|
|
Post by pingchowchi on Aug 1, 2017 9:27:37 GMT
lol, have you ever thought about becoming a politician? They always have an excuse perpared to
|
|
|
Post by panthersdave on Aug 1, 2017 9:57:45 GMT
lol, have you ever thought about becoming a politician? They always have an excuse perpared to Luckily some of us see straight through it
|
|
|
Post by Rob Scott on Aug 1, 2017 10:08:03 GMT
6 days to go. Any more mentioned about the very public announcement that we will only be signing players who will be here on the 7th of August?
|
|
|
Post by dill1015 on Aug 1, 2017 10:36:45 GMT
If its not Lepine I thing a few 'in the know' people are going to look a little silly.... Not if a certain player suddenly changed his mind 😉. It wouldn't be the first time ! Just admit it you were wrong. It wouldnt be the first time!
|
|
Mark
Randall Weber
Experience has taught me that when it really matters the only person you can rely on is yourself.
Posts: 4,616
|
Post by Mark on Aug 1, 2017 18:59:43 GMT
It's boring now. Just announce the last signing.
|
|
Caesar
Matt Myers
Posts: 1,769
|
Post by Caesar on Aug 1, 2017 20:21:06 GMT
If it was Lepine, and he had a deadline to sign by, then it should have been a hell of a lot earlier than now
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2017 20:25:28 GMT
Do we even know when which players are even arriving yet ? Think Mosey said he was getting here on Saturday but nothing on any other.
I'm amazed Corey would be prepared to wait when he knows it's imperative to get every player in for the 7th and start camp,!
|
|