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Post by Pies on Jun 19, 2017 6:10:03 GMT
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Post by Pies on Jun 14, 2017 11:13:57 GMT
He was top of the point charts for his team last year so that's a very good indication. Young, good pedigree and looks like he'll throw the body. I'm happy!
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Post by Pies on Jun 9, 2017 11:42:38 GMT
Meh had his moments but I think we'll find someone with a bit more of a rounded game than him!
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Post by Pies on Jun 8, 2017 13:33:40 GMT
Decent sized d man who can add points and throw a few checks. Decent. As with anyone with only 2 years pro under his belt, it's a wait and see but Brampton had a good team last year and Linger loves this club and certainly wouldn't advise us to sign a dud!
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Post by Pies on Jun 8, 2017 9:41:15 GMT
I think this thread is done. We're getting way too much into a very controversial area and this is a place to talk hockey.
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Post by Pies on Jun 7, 2017 6:19:10 GMT
Brendan Brooks back as player-assistant coach at Clan link
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Post by Pies on Jun 6, 2017 18:45:24 GMT
Having watched Dickinsons career closely, there's no way a player of his calibre comes here this early in his career. However, the two cannot be compared. They've never played in a similar league to be able to do any sort of rough comparison on performance. We're just playing a real guessing game on the level of his potential. If he is of Dickinsons calibre, he will be in the top 5 for points.
The only thing we can say is he out scored Macmillan in the VHL. Literally the only thing we can compare right now.
The KHL on his resume is a big plus and his age and that is a massive tick but let's wait for him to play a shift before we say how good he is.
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Post by Pies on Jun 6, 2017 11:09:41 GMT
Not really enough known about him to be able to judge him but if he played in the KHL, then he's got to have some upside to his gane
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Post by Pies on Jun 5, 2017 10:32:26 GMT
It's not like the trophy cabinet has been Barron very often l is it though?
Yes no where near enough league titles but plenty of success to shout about and hopefully a good run at a league title this year
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Post by Pies on Jun 5, 2017 10:30:50 GMT
I have to say, I can't work out if that's a good steelers team or not...it's very old/experience but has a lot of Scandinavian influence that makes me wonder if it'll work out for them
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Post by Pies on May 31, 2017 11:34:41 GMT
In the KHL, both goalies are good enough to play starter. So he has played roughly half the games (around a 50-60 games season in the KHL) I don't think his stats for Bern have been added. This is literally as good a goalie as you can get and you still have to criticise. Try and enjoy it because I'm certain you will be the only one who can pick a fault with this. On the story when he signed for Bern it says as backup for the playoffs, so maybe he didn't appear. Hadn't seen that part!
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Post by Pies on May 31, 2017 11:28:07 GMT
Very Impressed....but ! How is he going to play 80 games when that's how many he's played total in the last THREE SEASONS. We better hope Zakharchenko is good ! In the KHL, both goalies are good enough to play starter. So he has played roughly half the games (around a 50-60 games season in the KHL) I don't think his stats for Bern have been added. This is literally as good a goalie as you can get and you still have to criticise. Try and enjoy it because I'm certain you will be the only one who can pick a fault with this.
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Post by Pies on May 31, 2017 11:04:04 GMT
Wow!!!
We will officially have the best netminder in the league.
What a statement of intentions there!
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Post by Pies on May 30, 2017 19:17:04 GMT
Won ten games last season....can't say I'm overly jealous... Attachments:
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Post by Pies on May 28, 2017 9:52:00 GMT
Eric Neilson to us, can't see both him and Rosehill being in Manchester, McGrattan doesn't seem to be coming back, I'd take him personally Eric Neilson is a waste of an import slot. He can't do anything on the ice other than fight.
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Post by Pies on May 27, 2017 16:01:04 GMT
People seriously want Finnerty?!!!
The guy is a useless coach. 6 seasons at 2 clubs and he's won a few conference titles. Got to the playoffs once I think and never got to a major final or put up a serious league campaign even at Sheffield.
In the same 6 seasons, I don't think we can count on 2 hands how many trophies Corey has won.
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Post by Pies on May 22, 2017 6:00:09 GMT
"Desi" no longer back at Steelers link
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Post by Pies on May 18, 2017 19:42:36 GMT
Their season tickets are about 35 quid more expensive than our gold seats...so I can understand their frustration
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Post by Pies on May 17, 2017 17:17:00 GMT
An upgrade on Pacl for sure.
I don't think this harms Gospels chances. Corey has said 80 potential games for a starting goalie is too much and whilst we all rate Gospel, if we lose a game that he starts, 100% people are annoyed that we don't have a third goalie to slot in. It's a good move for the club and certainly something I don't have a problem with.
He'll get a chance to play plenty of games and will arguably have enough chances to warrant a move here
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Post by Pies on May 17, 2017 15:00:39 GMT
Regardless of feelings to him as a player, he lifted alot of trophies wearing that C. Hope he enjoys retirement
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Post by Pies on May 13, 2017 9:01:07 GMT
Swindon-Okanagan link-up may help - can he get some ice-time with them Have him on a two-way with Tigers when Panthers don't require him! That way it benefits Sam, Panthers, & Tigers! It's a win,win,win solution! No point. NIHL at this point will do zero for his development. I imagine he will be back up for most games (unless we have massive injury problems) and he'll get some ice time through that. No chance he'll sign a 2 way deal
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Post by Pies on May 12, 2017 12:21:53 GMT
I think it's time for Lacho to get back to the player he was a few years ago by finding a line mate who compliments him. There was a reason him and francis did so well and that's because they knew each other's games inside out. Sadly, he has been misused and made a bit of a scapegoat since. But if he's given more ice time and chances to score goals, he needs to take it by the scruff of the nexk
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Post by Pies on May 12, 2017 11:21:18 GMT
While I'm not disappointed at all with this signing I just wonder what benefit this is going to have on his career. Backup or even 3rd in line goalie, what sort of games is he actually going to get. From a No.1 starting netminder for Telford to opening and closing the door for us? How is that going to progress his game. Better for his development here than the NIHL alternative
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Post by Pies on May 12, 2017 11:19:34 GMT
Happy days all around. 2 import goalies won't be a bad thing either and Gospel is more than capable of playing minutes to develop even further.
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Post by Pies on May 11, 2017 16:54:07 GMT
Sam Gospel as a back up netminder ? Telford have confirmed he won't be back there next season
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