jayc
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Post by jayc on Jul 27, 2012 23:09:53 GMT
Confirmed on the o/s. Top top signing
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5+game
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Post by 5+game on Jul 27, 2012 23:12:31 GMT
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Post by barthez on Jul 27, 2012 23:19:19 GMT
looks a very good signing but very very gutted dab wont be back, god i hope the last 2 d men are big and tough or they could be trouble
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Zukiwskyfan
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Post by Zukiwskyfan on Jul 27, 2012 23:22:34 GMT
Top signing but we are seriously lacking toughness. Never thought I'd be so gutted at the news of Ling signing for us.
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Post by kezypanther on Jul 27, 2012 23:24:21 GMT
we could still get two tough dmen Zuk, I am very happy with Ling.
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Post by Zukiwskyfan on Jul 27, 2012 23:27:13 GMT
Yeah I expect we will but we dont have anything toughness wise in the forwards. I don't want to see 2 of our import d men handling the fighting and serving 5 mins. I'm really hoping Graham pulls out of coming here.
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Post by kezypanther on Jul 27, 2012 23:30:14 GMT
Yh I see were your coming from and I would have liked some added toughness up there but I think Ling will do very well for us and it says hes quite gritty, those days may be behind him we wont know until the season starts.
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Zukiwskyfan
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Post by Zukiwskyfan on Jul 27, 2012 23:43:24 GMT
Oh yeah for sure Ling is an awesome signing. Like I said in the other thread it's not Ling I have a problem with. It makes me wonder if a lot of these guys where signed up early before Corey knew other teams where going to toughen up a little. If you look at our roster and replace Graham with Colt King the team looks a lot more balanced and a lot more ready to go into battle.
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Post by bill238 on Jul 28, 2012 0:09:23 GMT
Delighted with this signing. Based on Ling's stats he could definitely break the 100 points barrier and top the points chart this season even with the new league setup. Also I really don't think we are going to struggle with toughness this year. With still 2 d-men to sign in our team we have Neilson, Beckett, Lee, Myers, Ling, Graham, Francis and Fox who are all willing to defend themselves or play in a physical gritty nature
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Post by kezypanther on Jul 28, 2012 0:20:40 GMT
I agree and disagree on that bill. I agree that we have a few guys that can look after themselves and can be feisty. The bit I don't agree with is Ling getting 100 points I don't think anyone from our conference will get that.
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Post by bill238 on Jul 28, 2012 0:29:36 GMT
. The bit I don't agree with is Ling getting 100 points I don't think anyone from our conference will get that. The Italian league is a much tougher league then the EIHL and players who have played in both leagues tend to get many more points in the EIHL compared to Serie A. Last season Ling got 1.89 PPG in Serie A and I would expect to him to get decently higher then that this season in the EIHL so I see absolutely no reason why he couldn't break the 100 point barrier
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Post by andyh91 on Jul 28, 2012 2:08:06 GMT
I have to say this looks like a great signing for you guys.
All teams looking a lot better with still a few more signigs to go.
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Pies
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Post by Pies on Jul 28, 2012 4:04:44 GMT
Top player, top stats. Very much looking forward to seeing him in a panthers shirt
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Post by bowen39 on Jul 28, 2012 4:49:37 GMT
Going to be a little controversial here but...
Ling is going to be either one of two players. He's either going to be the player we expect to see who's got a good resume and will set the league alight as his past career suggests, or he's going to be looking for an easy ride into retirement and is looking for one last pay cheque.
As good as he may be, I'm a little concerned that our last forward signing is a 37 year-old.
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Post by sameagain on Jul 28, 2012 5:52:06 GMT
Nothing wrong with power play goals.
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Post by Cav on Jul 28, 2012 6:35:21 GMT
The same Colt King gassed by our nearest & dearest? Do me a favour.
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Post by robbo2306 on Jul 28, 2012 7:08:51 GMT
On paper looks a good signing for you guys. Could well set the league alight, will be interesting to see him play after we have been linked with him over the last few years. The only thing for me is the "supposed" reason we pulled out of the hunt for him this summer is Finner was told by some of his ex team mates/coaches that Ling's desire didn't match his required pay packet.
It's either that or we were priced out. Time will tell of course, should certainly put points on the board though.
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Post by robbo2306 on Jul 28, 2012 7:10:04 GMT
The same Colt King gassed by our nearest & dearest? Do me a favour. King would have been the perfect final forward signing for you. Toughness with the added bonus of 20+ goals.
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Zukiwskyfan
Simon Hunt
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Post by Zukiwskyfan on Jul 28, 2012 7:33:28 GMT
The same Colt King gassed by our nearest & dearest? Do me a favour. Yes, the same Colt King who had 52 points and was the toughest guy in the league. When you have a real soft roster a player like that can't be sniffed at. Do you think Bruce Graham is going to bring a physical presence for us?
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Post by Rob Scott on Jul 28, 2012 7:34:57 GMT
Finally announced. Top, top player. Looking forward to seeing this bloke it action.
We need some toughness and quality in our last 2 d men.
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Post by Rob Scott on Jul 28, 2012 7:39:25 GMT
The same Colt King gassed by our nearest & dearest? Do me a favour. Yes, the same Colt King who had 52 points and was the toughest guy in the league. When you have a real soft roster a player like that can't be sniffed at. Do you think Bruce Graham is going to bring a physical presence for us? Bruce Graham won't be a massive physical presence for us no. However, he is a massive bloke and has been voted best power forward in his previous league. After talking to the Allen fans I am expecting him to have some cracking moves and score us plenty of points. They also say he is a leader of men who plays in the high pressure situations. I personally think he will be a cracking player for us. We just need both the d men to be tough with at least one of them a proper heavyweight fighter.
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Post by longjohn33 on Jul 28, 2012 7:51:33 GMT
Good signing but his best days are behind him ,37-38 yr old and not the most hardworking of players Byron the scouting reports. Be interesting to see how he stands up to the physical side of things in the elite league after playing in Italy.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2012 7:53:55 GMT
yet he scored at 2 points a game in italy last year, a league better than ours, if he comes to play then he ll be a threat to the top ten scorers chart this year
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Post by longjohn33 on Jul 28, 2012 7:54:32 GMT
Yes, the same Colt King who had 52 points and was the toughest guy in the league. When you have a real soft roster a player like that can't be sniffed at. Do you think Bruce Graham is going to bring a physical presence for us? Bruce Graham won't be a massive physical presence for us no. However, he is a massive bloke and has been voted best power forward in his previous league. After talking to the Allen fans I am expecting him to have some cracking moves and score us plenty of points. They also say he is a leader of men who plays in the high pressure situations. I personally think he will be a cracking player for us. We just need both the d men to be tough with at least one of them a proper heavyweight fighter. He won't be no where near any rough stuff .
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Post by Rob Scott on Jul 28, 2012 8:02:18 GMT
Bruce Graham won't be a massive physical presence for us no. However, he is a massive bloke and has been voted best power forward in his previous league. After talking to the Allen fans I am expecting him to have some cracking moves and score us plenty of points. They also say he is a leader of men who plays in the high pressure situations. I personally think he will be a cracking player for us. We just need both the d men to be tough with at least one of them a proper heavyweight fighter. He won't be no where near any rough stuff . I fink ya might be rite rudeboi.
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