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Post by ryan2939 on Mar 23, 2016 3:03:06 GMT
This is best news, I think he deserves an A in my opinion. The way he speaks about the team in interviews etc speaks volumes and how passionate he is about the club in general. It always sounds like he's spent the majority of his career here. It's no surprise that he's been offered a new deal, as he's quickly become a fans favourite.
Think also with the timing of this deal, Panthers have actually got it spot on. A little 'pick me up' for the fans for the naff way we've actually ended the season.
I can only echo the sentiments of those wanting Kolnik and Mosey signed up.
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Post by pantherdman on Mar 23, 2016 6:18:07 GMT
Thank goodness, great signing. I hope he can bring some ex NHL friends with the same attitude. Very unusual to sign someone for this length but he is box office.
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Post by Doom on Mar 23, 2016 7:37:37 GMT
As a Steelers supporter I'm pleased by this news.
That's not meant as a criticism, but as a compliment. When he signed I was dubious he'd last past Christmas, but he's won me over. The guys enthusiasm for the sport is infectious and I love how he plays with a real physical edge to his game, something that's been missing in our league in recent times. With both him and Fitzgerald signed up for next season, it should help the on ice rivalry between the two teams.
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Post by mattscold on Mar 23, 2016 8:11:50 GMT
If you have the right captain who creates a winning team,you aren't chasing a goal very often,so you don't have to bench your 3rd/4th lines where Cam would be ! That's not the point though, look at any successful captain from any league, they see the ice a lot because they lead on the ice in clutch moments and they lead by example. Not only is his ice time a factor but would you want him worrying about a captaincy role as well as policing the team too? Not saying ofc it's even going to hamper him in that way but it's something to consider. Keefe can captain his side well but his role as their tough guy has also been lessened with the likes of Vandermeer and Nickerson being on the roster. Phillips at Sheffield is a 3rd/4th line player and they haven't done too bad this season.
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Post by Ian on Mar 23, 2016 8:23:57 GMT
Really pleased with this news. Cam is a credit to himself and our club with his attitude, presence and personality.
Also hoping that having such a well-known and respected player signed up will be a good selling point when we're looking for a new coach.
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Post by kezypanther on Mar 23, 2016 8:24:58 GMT
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Post by panthers4ever on Mar 23, 2016 10:04:28 GMT
Great news so happy with this
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Post by Kovalchuk17 on Mar 23, 2016 12:18:01 GMT
Think everyone's gettin a bit carried away, you want your captain being on the ice for a fair margin of the game so unless his ice time is ramped up then i wouldn't want this happening. You need your captain out there leading by example. Not to say he wouldn't be brilliant but given his lack of ice time for the majority of games it seems a bit pointless. Janssen has a lot of ice time... If anything he has been underused. Best example to counter this argument though, I remember the season before he came to Nottingham, Steve McKenna had the 'C' in absence to Mario Lemieux in Pittsburgh. I don't think McKenna used to ice over 5mins per game!
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Post by shmyrohdear on Mar 23, 2016 13:03:42 GMT
That's not the point though, look at any successful captain from any league, they see the ice a lot because they lead on the ice in clutch moments and they lead by example. Not only is his ice time a factor but would you want him worrying about a captaincy role as well as policing the team too? Not saying ofc it's even going to hamper him in that way but it's something to consider. Keefe can captain his side well but his role as their tough guy has also been lessened with the likes of Vandermeer and Nickerson being on the roster. Phillips at Sheffield is a 3rd/4th line player and they haven't done too bad this season. He's also been a massive part of their very identity and has been through everything with them, it's not exactly the same situation given his role was higher in the team earlier on.
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Post by shmyrohdear on Mar 23, 2016 13:08:45 GMT
Think everyone's gettin a bit carried away, you want your captain being on the ice for a fair margin of the game so unless his ice time is ramped up then i wouldn't want this happening. You need your captain out there leading by example. Not to say he wouldn't be brilliant but given his lack of ice time for the majority of games it seems a bit pointless. Janssen has a lot of ice time... If anything he has been underused. Best example to counter this argument though, I remember the season before he came to Nottingham, Steve McKenna had the 'C' in absence to Mario Lemieux in Pittsburgh. I don't think McKenna used to ice over 5mins per game! McKenna was used in a variety of situations, he was an odd one out in terms of his role on the team. Pittsburgh is my NHL team and from watching onwards it also seemed like nobody wanted to take up the C in place of Lemieux.
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Post by nate24 on Mar 23, 2016 16:17:36 GMT
Player coach.....just putting it out there.
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Post by iginla on Mar 23, 2016 16:39:33 GMT
I would give Cam an 'A' and leave it at that.
If we brought the whole of this years team back again,my choice for captain would be Moran or Schmidt.
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Post by Yotes on Mar 23, 2016 17:05:44 GMT
Player coach.....just putting it out there. Very much out there, I'd say
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Post by fishman on Mar 23, 2016 17:38:51 GMT
If it was to be a player/coach,(not my choice) who within the club could he turn to when things get sticky so to speak, Lord as Kelman, Walser as Thornton
For me I would like to see a new coach with some experience at at least ECHL level or better,
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Post by wilx on Mar 23, 2016 20:19:03 GMT
Oh dear! I have nothing against Can being signed as he is great and does a good job in many departments. What I am worried about is who has signed him? Do we assume Nelson has signed him ( and therefore Nelson is staying? I like many do not want Cory back) or has someone else (possibly GM signed him?) And if that is so, should he be involved at all at resigning players?
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Post by nate24 on Mar 23, 2016 20:23:31 GMT
Player/ GM.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2016 20:48:15 GMT
In Hockey, its the GMs who do the signings, id be quite happy if Gm followed this up by tying down Mosey and Kolnik to 2 year deals too
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Post by Kovalchuk17 on Mar 23, 2016 21:01:42 GMT
Oh dear! I have nothing against Can being signed as he is great and does a good job in many departments. What I am worried about is who has signed him? Do we assume Nelson has signed him ( and therefore Nelson is staying? I like many do not want Cory back) or has someone else (possibly GM signed him?) And if that is so, should he be involved at all at resigning players? 100% assured Cory Nelson won't be part of the Panthers in 2016/17
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Post by kievthegreat on Mar 23, 2016 21:13:10 GMT
Oh dear! I have nothing against Can being signed as he is great and does a good job in many departments. What I am worried about is who has signed him? Do we assume Nelson has signed him ( and therefore Nelson is staying? I like many do not want Cory back) or has someone else (possibly GM signed him?) And if that is so, should he be involved at all at resigning players? I don't think this guy had anything to do with it!
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Post by iginla on Mar 23, 2016 21:37:04 GMT
Oh dear! I have nothing against Can being signed as he is great and does a good job in many departments. What I am worried about is who has signed him? Do we assume Nelson has signed him ( and therefore Nelson is staying? I like many do not want Cory back) or has someone else (possibly GM signed him?) And if that is so, should he be involved at all at resigning players? 100% assured Cory Nelson won't be part of the Panthers in 2016/17 I reckon Corey will walk of his own accord....he's far too arrogant to wait around to get sacked !
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Post by John Casey on Mar 23, 2016 23:21:54 GMT
Have The Panthers put up any footage of the announcement of Cam's resigning up online. If they haven't then I'm amazed. Surely something of that magnitude needs to be out there for all Panther fans to see.
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Post by allingtonskates on Mar 23, 2016 23:29:25 GMT
Have The Panthers put up any footage of the announcement of Cam's resigning up online. If they haven't then I'm amazed. Surely something of that magnitude needs to be out there for all Panther fans to see. yeah on checking it out at this time
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Post by iginla on Mar 23, 2016 23:31:47 GMT
They said their would be an "exclusive" interview later in the week John.
Although quite why anybody else would sneak in there i'm not sure,but if it keeps GM happy then I guess that's ok ! Lol
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Post by EMB on Mar 23, 2016 23:32:56 GMT
Its on Checking it out. GM surely did this signing, its a bums on seats jobby, he's going to be the face of Panthers abit like the Craighead signing. I heard Cam said he would only sign If the coach was staying whether that means Corey is staying not sure but there are hints & rumours he will not be here next season. Lets not forget Black didnt want Corey this season but had to backtrack so if he does go I hope its under his own steam. Apparently he had offers from elsewhere last season so he will be snapped up surely & probably treated alot better.
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Post by Ian on Mar 24, 2016 10:28:52 GMT
Apparently he had offers from elsewhere last season so he will be snapped up surely & probably treated alot better. Not sure how much better he can be treated than he has been in Nottingham. Backed up financially by his owner for recruitment and (in most seasons) mid-season changes, offered new contracts on the back of past achievements not current performance, shirt retired, testimonial game......
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