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Jade Galbraith
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Post by large on Jun 25, 2011 23:44:52 GMT
Mate in the pub tonight told me he might be struggling for the start of the season after a shoulder op.
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Shaggy
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Post by Shaggy on Jun 26, 2011 3:12:42 GMT
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Post by muppitz on Jun 26, 2011 11:39:37 GMT
It was always a possibility that he wouldn't start this season because you never know how bad injuries like this are going to be until the doctors can get a good look at them but good on him for being sensible, I think we'd all rather have him back 100% but a little late instead of coming back too soon, not being ready and possibly undoing all his physio work with the first few hits.
Best wishes for a full recovery captain!
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Post by GuinnessMan on Jun 26, 2011 11:51:23 GMT
I second that, although his presence would be missed on the ice, Danny should only get the skates on once fully fit - he can still fulfil a significant part of his captains role in the dressing room and from the bench if needs be.
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Matt Myers
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Post by Ghost on Jun 26, 2011 12:12:14 GMT
We become a much poorer side once Danny isn't on the ice as captain.
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Post by seedy on Jun 26, 2011 12:45:08 GMT
i dunno Kesler, Danny doesnt seem to be a'lead by example' captain. Hes not the guy that jumps up and galvanises the team with an amazing play every shift, we've always had guys who can do that regularaly and better than him... I think he will be just as valuable off the ice. Hes the dressing room guy and a lot of people respect him and what he has to say.
Im not saying hes not needed on the ice but to say 'much poorer' when hes an off ice captain, couldnt disgaree more.
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Matt Myers
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Post by Ghost on Jun 26, 2011 12:50:36 GMT
He definitely makes a huge difference. Think about the last two seasons when he's been absent, our form has dipped massively. Coincidence? I don't think so.
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Pies
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Post by Pies on Jun 26, 2011 13:15:15 GMT
i dunno Kesler, Danny doesnt seem to be a'lead by example' captain. Hes not the guy that jumps up and galvanises the team with an amazing play every shift, we've always had guys who can do that regularaly and better than him... I think he will be just as valuable off the ice. Hes the dressing room guy and a lot of people respect him and what he has to say. Im not saying hes not needed on the ice but to say 'much poorer' when hes an off ice captain, couldnt disgaree more. we miss danny more than any import other than Kowalski IMO
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Post by texpef on Jun 26, 2011 14:11:05 GMT
This is the problem with only signing 3 import defencemen, if we dont get a good start then we are chasing the leaders before our bad patch even hits... TBH i would prefer it if CN signs another import D as cover as we can afford it and see where we are once danny takes to the ice again...
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Post by GuinnessMan on Jun 26, 2011 14:52:13 GMT
I must admit that although he isn't our best 'player' he is very vocal on ice and directs the the tem very well - would rather we wait for him to come back fully fit though (unless he plays third line and keeps himself out of trouble.
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Post by pantherdman on Jun 26, 2011 15:11:06 GMT
It begs the eternal question, why is sladok still alive?
Touching our captain should be punishable by death. that goes for our coach too.
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Pies
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Post by Pies on Jun 26, 2011 15:34:25 GMT
It begs the eternal question, why is sladok still alive? Touching our captain should be punishable by death. that goes for our coach too. Because Danny injured his shoulder throwing a punch himself not because of anything Sladok did. And going for vengance is a sure fire way to take silly penalties and lose games.
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Post by pantherdman on Jun 26, 2011 16:19:27 GMT
True, but I would have sent Penner to smash his face in or attack Cloutier. send a message.
As soon as Danny dropped the gloves someone should have jumper 3rd man in, regardless of penalties our captain, netminder and coach should be untouchable IMO.
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