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Post by DMS on Apr 22, 2024 12:24:36 GMT
Was it the usual dull as dishwater DJ playing the same playlist he has for the last 10+ years? I don’t think it was the choice of music that was so much of an issue (you know people like/expect certain things with it being playoffs) it was the fact the songs were cut off, moments of silence etc that I found quite jarring.
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Post by DMS on Apr 17, 2024 19:17:45 GMT
This is absolutely phenomenal news. Welcome back Otto! I don’t feel like I’m being over the top in saying this but I believe he’s one of the best players in this league. He’s a quality player. Amazing start from the club You’re not. He’s walks into any team in this league One of the things that often gets said when discussing whether a player is a worthy signing is “would Belfast, Sheffield or Cardiff sign them” Now with a lot of this seasons team the brutal answer is no they wouldn’t… but with Otto they would definitely have him! This is a big statement signing from the club.
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Post by DMS on Apr 17, 2024 14:03:59 GMT
My money is on a popular re-signing!
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Post by DMS on Apr 17, 2024 9:44:49 GMT
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Post by DMS on Apr 13, 2024 18:42:10 GMT
Show the semi's and not the final and there will be a civil war. The semis and the final will be broadcast
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Post by DMS on Apr 13, 2024 10:36:45 GMT
Why would they want to go to a different (neutral) venue that isn’t theirs/in their city? I wouldn’t want us to if we had the option. This is because Sheffield had the option and the EIHL couldn't enforce some sort of ruling that venues have to have over 2500 seating capcity There's another issue as I see it, if you take out the arena teams then you are left with mediocre venues with limited seating capacity and because Ice Hockey is not a major sport in the UK there are no massive cash injections or sponsors on board, unofortunatley we have to make do with what we have got. Nobody wants to put Ice Plant units in the new arenas that have been built or are currently being built (Aberdeen, Liverpool & Newcastle/Gateshead come to mind)I also take no issue in them not making tickets available to away fans, through no fault of their own they lost their usual home venue and the advantage they had earned through regular season position. They did what they needed to create an atmosphere/setting that gave them the be possible advantage to win. That is no fault of the Steelers whatsoever but I suspect the Steelers may get a very hostile/frosty reception in the auld barn in Kirkcaldy on Sunday nightI would want Panthers to do exactly the same in this scenario, you should always be doing as much as you can to give yourself the best advantage (granted we don’t normally but that’s a different story) yeah it’s a perceived shame for the away team but nothing stopping them doing the same for the reverse fixture to the Steelers. Your first point is looking at the issue as a whole with the league not for a single one off game so is for a different discussion away from your original point. And again why would they take the game to a city that isn’t theirs just to appease away fans? Ice Sheffield was a great option for them in the circumstances. And with a 9-4 first leg league in bet they couldn’t give 2 chuffs about a frosty reception
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Post by DMS on Apr 13, 2024 6:34:12 GMT
It seems rather strange with the Panthers not being there On another note our esteemed friends (or what ever you like to call them these days),up the road are playing Fife Flyers tonight They couldn't have use of the Arena this weekend because of some Take That concert and that makes the arena operators way more money than Steelers will ever do So they decided to use Ice Sheffield which only holds 1500 spectators - so no allocation for away fans at all and as you can guess the Flyers fans are not happy I'm also hearing that most of the Steelers fans are not happy about it because of limited ticket availibility Because I believe how the EIHL is set up and ran there is no redress with this issue whatsoever - which in my opinion is wrong Sheffield knew a few weeks ago that they would need Ice time for the play off games once they were as good as champions They should have been told that they need to find a more suitable venue to play out of where there would have been a decent seating allocation for both home and away fans or forefit the game. Some people will say use Planet Ice at Leeds, well that only holds 1800 which is not much better You couldn't swap the home/away ties round as Sheffield Arena would not have been available on Sunday either The only place I can think that may have been suitable would have been Hull Ice Arena, its got a capacity of 3750 but I'm not convinced that either team would be happy with that Why would they want to go to a different (neutral) venue that isn’t theirs/in their city? I wouldn’t want us to if we had the option. I also take no issue in them not making tickets available to away fans, through no fault of their own they lost their usual home venue and the advantage they had earned through regular season position. They did what they needed to create an atmosphere/setting that gave them the be possible advantage to win. I would want Panthers to do exactly the same in this scenario, you should always be doing as much as you can to give yourself the best advantage (granted we don’t normally but that’s a different story) yeah it’s a perceived shame for the away team but nothing stopping them doing the same for the reverse fixture to the Steelers.
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Post by DMS on Apr 10, 2024 17:46:31 GMT
If that’s the case, I wish they would just announce it. We need that in place before we can do much else. A possible delay on this situation is that we don’t know if Pacha will be returning next year I’d be surprised if there is a change in that department
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Post by DMS on Apr 9, 2024 20:39:37 GMT
Personally I am hoping/expecting there to be some changes to the uni deal structure. The 2 years has often been more restrictive than it has turned positives for us. A 1 year deal (other clubs off this) still offers an extra incentive to a player but give the club more flexibility/options for additional years rather than being tied down too much… yes if we get the right player having that longer term is better but the club should want to retain the flexibility The particular MBA on offer for the players is only ever available 1yr if it's done full-time. So obviously that's not an option as you'd need to be there all day every day for the full academic year. However, the average part time completion schedule for the course is 3yrs. Panthers players get 2yrs on their contract so they're already on a significantly accelerated schedule. In other words the Panthers have already negotiated a deal that gives them the best possible option. Quality players on a deal that is a year less than the standard completion schedule. Hope that information helps Thankyou. As you say this particular one… would/is there alternative type of courses that could be offered instead of what we’ve been doing in recent times?
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Post by DMS on Apr 9, 2024 19:17:07 GMT
We should be waving a uni deal under his nose right now, 2 years of Cangelosi would be immense. Personally I am hoping/expecting there to be some changes to the uni deal structure. The 2 years has often been more restrictive than it has turned positives for us. A 1 year deal (other clubs off this) still offers an extra incentive to a player but give the club more flexibility/options for additional years rather than being tied down too much… yes if we get the right player having that longer term is better but the club should want to retain the flexibility
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Post by DMS on Apr 5, 2024 15:05:22 GMT
Back in early February I heard rumours that upto 5 players were 'likely' to return, one of which was 'definate' RlThough by designs rumours arent definate.. Whether they were/are allegedly imports and or Britain I don't know. In more recent times I heard the following, and I very much trust the source. Forgive me for blacking out names, though I'm sure some of you will be able to work out who it refers to. Hopefully what's contained within isn't true Last thing we need is another off season of mass change. Given that you didn't black out the names of one player and left it easy enough to work out who's girlfriend is the source of this information I'd seriously consider deleting these screenshots before they get seen by many more people. At minimum you've made two player's positions very difficult. If I can work it out straight away then so can many, many others YotesMade sure they blacked their own name out though and posting under a pseudonym too. Very brave.
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Post by DMS on Apr 5, 2024 6:27:13 GMT
Back in early February I heard rumours that upto 5 players were 'likely' to return, one of which was 'definate' RlThough by designs rumours arent definate.. Whether they were/are allegedly imports and or Britain I don't know. In more recent times I heard the following, and I very much trust the source. Forgive me for blacking out names, though I'm sure some of you will be able to work out who it refers to. Hopefully what's contained within isn't true Last thing we need is another off season of mass change. So you want forgiveness for blacking out names but then also at the same time leave one open throwing them completely under the bus?!! Solid move that! you might trust your source but I wouldn’t be trusting you with information (or gossip depending on your viewpoint) if this is how you’re using it. Just my opinion.
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Post by DMS on Apr 2, 2024 19:09:08 GMT
I don’t expect to see many back. I do see that a lot of social media is awash with “I want them all back” type comments, now I appreciate the sentiment attached to this group but that is so misguided (not surprised by some of the current fan base) but realistically there are maybe 3/4 maximum we should accept to see again and need to be aspiring for better. 3/4 is a little low for me. You still need bottom 6 forwards and there are enough there to make up a 3rd line. As i've said plenty over recent seasons, it's about players playing where they should be. Would be 3rd/4th liners are playing in our top 6 so more is expected of them. There are 2 Dmen i'd have back for sure, maybe 1 more and 5 or 6 forwards(imports of course). Whilst it's highly unlikely and not really what I mean, it sort of makes my point. I'd have Rok back as number 2, if we were bringing in a clear no1 ahead of him. Regards those wanting them all back. Fully agree. We know the type. The same ones that squeal at normal hockey bumps and hits. When I say 3/4 I mean imports. I think with how little Brit movement there is I’m happy enough with maybe all but 1 of our Brits (Tetlow) but I feel he’d have his place in a 6 man unit with how things are in the EIHL.
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Post by DMS on Apr 2, 2024 18:35:10 GMT
I don’t expect to see many back.
I do see that a lot of social media is awash with “I want them all back” type comments, now I appreciate the sentiment attached to this group but that is so misguided (not surprised by some of the current fan base) but realistically there are maybe 3/4 maximum we should accept to see again and need to be aspiring for better.
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Post by DMS on Apr 1, 2024 18:53:50 GMT
Whilst we are now in a position of needing everything to go our way I would at least like us to get at least 2 points of we can’t pull off the miracle as we would at least surpass last seasons points tally and I feel that this years group deserve that at least!
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Post by DMS on Mar 31, 2024 12:00:28 GMT
Go on then. I will bite. Why has the defence tightened up? Not because they’re playing lower end teams, there must be a cynical reason. Playing for new contracts is my guess. Whilst not a defender Anderson has certainly had an upturn in performance recently, similar time as last year too! (Just my perception)
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Post by DMS on Mar 31, 2024 10:34:20 GMT
There’s a lot of squealing from fans at most games over soft plays, it’s almost as if some folk forget they’re watching a full contact sport! To be fair, that’s just sports fans in general really isn’t it? Most people shout for anything they can from the officials and will boo if they don’t get it. Prime example was the goal review last night, Luciani was stood bang in the middle of the crease, obviously it’s worth the officials reviewing but as soon as that was announced, the boos rained down and they’re just doing their job 🤷🏼♂️ gave a good goal and we move on. Wouldn’t get too bogged down with shouts to the officials. I always shout “get out the way!” When they touch the puck by accident. I’m well aware it’s a hazard of the game and they’re not trying to touch it, just something I’ve always done 😂 It isn’t the booing of decisions I take an issue (that wasn’t how I interpreted the first post) with I get that is part of the fandom (yeah it isn’t for me but people watch and experience the game differently) , it’s just the “squealing” uproar and outrage at any and I mean any element of physical contact, it is a full contact sport. I get there is a shift in attitudes in general these days but I just find it baffling people seem offended by a full contact sport being physical.
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Post by DMS on Mar 31, 2024 8:55:23 GMT
Great win,dominant from start to finish...Blaze are pants Shame Lemany didn't get the goal after his incredible skate through most of the Blaze team...but nice finish from Luciani to double the lead. I'm regards the Michaud incident...looked like he was already losing his balance and sliding to the ice and unfortunately came into contact with the Blaze man's elbow. Danny Stewart is always good for a laugh,screaming 'Are you f'in kidding me' at the ref which I think all of the bench side heard. I didn't think there was to much wrong with the Michund incident. Bad timing rather than a bad hit(I would need to see a replay to be sure). I felt there was a lot of squealing from the fans at relatively soft hockey plays all night. Overall the refs tried to let it be played like a play off game where they could. I wouldn't say it was a great officials performance, however it was better than any recent game and certainly more consistant. There’s a lot of squealing from fans at most games over soft plays, it’s almost as if some folk forget they’re watching a full contact sport!
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Post by DMS on Mar 31, 2024 0:11:54 GMT
Great win,dominant from start to finish...Blaze are pants Shame Lemany didn't get the goal after his incredible skate through most of the Blaze team...but nice finish from Luciani to double the lead. I'm regards the Michaud incident...looked like he was already losing his balance and sliding to the ice and unfortunately came into contact with the Blaze man's elbow. Danny Stewart is always good for a laugh,screaming 'Are you f'in kidding me' at the ref which I think all of the bench side heard. Michaud gets smoked at some point pretty much every game it seems, I just think it’s his size that leads to it. Fair play to him though because he is at least willing to put his body on the line to try and make a play.
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Post by DMS on Mar 29, 2024 18:37:46 GMT
Joey Lewis made the squad the last time we were at this level, only played twice and didn’t look up to it imo. Hasn’t made a GB squad since either. Lewis is playing for a decent team in a good league and has good numbers so he can't be far off selection But again after not performing at that level already and not being considered in any squad since maybe he’s not.
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Post by DMS on Mar 29, 2024 15:32:52 GMT
Hazeldine is a future top drawer D man, but inexperienced at that level. That said, he has absolutely looked the part here, I'd take him for the experience (at least) over at least one of that list. Strange to me that possibly 2 of the best forwards the coach has to pick from are ruled out for "off-ice issues", shall we say? What's the story with Joey Lewis, surely he should be in with a shout? Joey Lewis made the squad the last time we were at this level, only played twice and didn’t look up to it imo. Hasn’t made a GB squad since either.
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Post by DMS on Mar 27, 2024 12:51:02 GMT
Got to love EIHL O/S headline today with Devils v Giants playing “with 2nd place on the line”. Err Devils are 8 points ahead with 6 games left ! 🤣🙄 Going by memory , giants will only have 4 games after today though so if devils win giants wouldn’t be able to surpass the deficit
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Post by DMS on Mar 27, 2024 11:34:12 GMT
Had the opportunity to upgrade to Farmer/Boxill in 13/14, and did so. Decisions like that are made in sport all the time. IIWII. Heart and soul yes, but the facts are that 70 league, cup and playoff games passed without a single goal that season. I'm sure you'd be all over a player with those kind of stats these days, no matter how much he grafted? And I don't think anyone has "sacked" Kelsall yet? Corey also made the decision to sack Meyers and get Weaver - which seemed very harsh at the time but worked out ok in the end Levers was a good player but like you say, 0 points and he went down a league after that. My understanding is it was DM choice to leave as opposed to a panthers choice … either way it worked out really well for us!
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Post by DMS on Mar 25, 2024 7:26:34 GMT
Is this another catch up game? Otherwise someone’s planning this last couple of weeks has been dire. I think it was, the announcement of the date for this game I think came January some time and I think it might have been as a knock on effect to a change of another game (possibly around the challenge cup QF for other teams but I could be wrong)
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Post by DMS on Mar 24, 2024 19:09:39 GMT
Otto’s goal tally is definitely a shining light in a miserable season. However for all the clamouring for his re-signing (hey I’m in that camp) I just can’t see it as he’s just adding value with each tuck. I think he’ll make himself too expensive for us or find himself in a better league. We could offer a Uni Place That only has value if the player is interested/needing of one. I don’t know if he is for reference. He is one of only a small number I would like to see back next season but I just think with his performance here this season along with his goals per game ratio in other leagues in the last couple of years may seem him move on to greener pastures to challenge himself
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