Nikiforuk

[bigal00]

So Alex has gone. Maybe his decision but I'd have been happy to see him stay.

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[fishman]

Maybe its is age at 33, is he to old for Neilson's young guns LOL

[Kovalchuk17]

I was surprised that by his effort levels & proven skills at carrying a below-par, NLB side for past few years, his production was pretty poor for us.

He did have a tendency to ghost in and out of games IMO.

[bigal00]

I know he didn't have much to beat but I thought he put some good shifts in throughout the season. Showed passion & a bit of physicality. But like I say, he had nothing to beat really 🙂

[The Flying Shirt]

Had his moments but an easy upgrade

[John Casey]

I thought that he showed commitment. Hopefully, he'll get picked up by another Elite League team. I would imagine, he'll make a great addition to Milton Keynes, Guildford, Dundee...etc.

[PantherB]

He'll likely be retiring now Knox is here.

Left on very good terms with the club it appears so I can only assume he was one of the guys Corey didn't include in his interview about some guys drifting and not deserving their place on the team.

Perhaps it came down to the end of season meeting and Nikiforuk said he'd retire unless he gets an extension but with Corey wanting younger and quicker, a heartfelt thanks, pat on the back but you're just not what the club is looking for moving forward.

[Sheetmaself]

I know a lot of people on here think he was a cruiser but i can only go by what i saw, admittedly only made it to about 15 games this season.

He alsways seemed the one chasing trying to get the puck back or creating an opportunity (which would then be squandered) i think despite his age he would of been a good call for next year.

But what do i know, I'm certainly no expert

[Gilly]

He definately put a shift in this season and you could never fault his work ethic, however for whatever reason just didnt seem to click for him so he could produce the points output he is capable of.

Wouldnt have been up in arms about him returning, but also i think we can do better

Good luck Alex

[panthers4ever]

Thanks Alex and good luck

[Deleted]

The man pasted (k)Noble, for that alone he had my vote. Good luck to the man.