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Post by shinobi on Jun 29, 2018 18:03:26 GMT
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Post by pantherlee on Jun 29, 2018 18:14:45 GMT
Not sure what to make of this on to be honest. Seems to be on the decline going by stats and the leagues he's played and coming off an injury. More impressed with the defence signings so far than the forwards. One things for sure though we are going to be a BIG team
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Post by Yotes on Jun 29, 2018 18:15:11 GMT
Looks another good addition, provided the injury is cleared up. Some impressive goal tallies (for a power forward) in his stats over the years.
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Post by Bagheera on Jun 29, 2018 18:16:38 GMT
I'm going to be really honest and say I don't really get him. Panthers describe him as a power forward which I get. His points production suggest so. However he doesn't really put up many PIMS either. His stats read more like those of a stay at home Dman. Clearly he has quality to play at the level he has. His stats just appear a bit strange.
Having said all that I have a feeling he will be great for us.
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Post by dill1015 on Jun 29, 2018 18:16:57 GMT
Browns replacement surely. Just hoping hes a guy who brings energy and intesity. If so he looks a useful addition.
Should be good for about 0.6ppg. Would really like to see a line of Farmer-Henderson-Doty
Proper crash bang wollop 3rd line. Would be great fun to watch and could be very effective. Plus we always have Lepine to put out when our first line guys are out for protection.
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Post by wgray on Jun 29, 2018 18:19:36 GMT
Browns replacement surely. Just hoping hes a guy who brings energy and intesity. If so he looks a useful addition. Should be good for about 0.6ppg. Would really like to see a line of Farmer-Henderson-Doty Proper crash bang wollop 3rd line. Would be great fun to watch and could be very effective. Plus we always have Lepine to put out when our first line guys are out for protection. That’d be a big, physical line. He looks a good signing to me, another player with size and he’s got some good experience, let’s hope the injury is all cleared up though.
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Post by shinobi on Jun 29, 2018 18:22:22 GMT
Looks like a good signing in all honesty. More please.
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Post by dill1015 on Jun 29, 2018 18:22:29 GMT
Browns replacement surely. Just hoping hes a guy who brings energy and intesity. If so he looks a useful addition. Should be good for about 0.6ppg. Would really like to see a line of Farmer-Henderson-Doty Proper crash bang wollop 3rd line. Would be great fun to watch and could be very effective. Plus we always have Lepine to put out when our first line guys are out for protection. That’d be a big, physical line. He looks a good signing to me, another player with size and he’s got some good experience, let’s hope the injury is all cleared up though. Just to add this guy has very similar numbers to the likes of Colt king and Leigh Salters.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2018 18:24:33 GMT
Yes quality signing. Have him centre that 3rd line . Replace Brown and do a better job than Bus
Nice work Panthers
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Post by pantherlee on Jun 29, 2018 18:35:45 GMT
Can see something more like
IMPORT - PITHER - RHEAULT IMPORT - IMPORT - PERLINI FARMER - HENDERSON - KOVACS LACHOWICZ - DOTY - BETTERIDGE
Looks like we've got size and physicality covered. Need 3 big point scorers now and we look good
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Post by wannabe2 on Jun 29, 2018 18:36:12 GMT
Looks a very good signing for you guys, awesome resume, things looking pretty neat at your place.
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Post by sevcik on Jun 29, 2018 18:37:52 GMT
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Post by pantherlee on Jun 29, 2018 18:59:07 GMT
Encouraging to hear that he is a strong skater which was the first thing that worried me when i first saw him announced the other being that he follows through on his checks so hopefully can fill the void left by Brown
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Post by wgray on Jun 29, 2018 19:27:03 GMT
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Post by Shaggy on Jun 29, 2018 19:55:47 GMT
At first glance his stats don't look all that impressive - 111 points in 355 AHL games - but we have to remember that is a higher level than our league... and if they kept him for that long, he's got to have something to offer.
It would be interesting to see any face-off stats for him.
Think this is going to be another 'wait and see' signing... could turn out to be an absolute corker of a player - who knows?
Welcome to Nottingham, Kevin.
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Post by wgray on Jun 29, 2018 19:59:31 GMT
Can see something more like IMPORT - PITHER - RHEAULT IMPORT - IMPORT - PERLINI FARMER - HENDERSON - KOVACS LACHOWICZ - DOTY - BETTERIDGE Looks like we've got size and physicality covered. Need 3 big point scorers now and we look good Cherno could be building from the bottom up meaning so far we’ve got: IMPORT IMPORT IMPORT Perlini Pither Rheault Farmer Henderson Kovacs Lacho Doty Betteridge Our role players are signed and we have a mixture of size, speed, creativity and goal scoring so far, it would be nice if we were looking at signing our first line up now. If we could sign a 1st line centre who is quality in the face off circle that would be wonderful as well.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2018 20:01:28 GMT
They are all wait and see signings unless they are re signings which you've already seen . Looks a 3rd line Brown replacement and if so looks a excellent pick up
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Post by Bagheera on Jun 29, 2018 20:44:53 GMT
Can see something more like IMPORT - PITHER - RHEAULT IMPORT - IMPORT - PERLINI FARMER - HENDERSON - KOVACS LACHOWICZ - DOTY - BETTERIDGE Looks like we've got size and physicality covered. Need 3 big point scorers now and we look good Cherno could be building from the bottom up meaning so far we’ve got: IMPORT IMPORT IMPORT Perlini Pither Rheault Farmer Henderson Kovacs Lacho Doty Betteridge Our role players are signed and we have a mixture of size, speed, creativity and goal scoring so far, it would be nice if we were looking at signing our first line up now. If we could sign a 1st line centre who is quality in the face off circle that would be wonderful as well. This is the fun part now. Most of the way there so can start guessing lines. There is still enough places to fill to not be certain of how he goes. Personally I like the lines you have so far and have suggested it as an option to friends. The prospect of still needing to sign the whole top line is exciting. However it may not be the way he goes. As with many the though of the bang bamg line is exciting too. That however leaves different gaps in the line up. If he went for that you are possibly looking at.... Import Import Rheault Perlini Pither Kovacs Farmer Henderson Doty Lacho Import Betteridge That means rather than 3 top forwards you are looking for 2 and a 4th line import. How many imports will come to play on the 4th line. At that point is there an upgeade on Lindhagen for that role? Clearly upgradable overall as a player(massively so), but as a 4th line role will you get much better? Interesting times and can't wait to see how it pans out.
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Post by wgray on Jun 29, 2018 20:51:46 GMT
Cherno could be building from the bottom up meaning so far we’ve got: IMPORT IMPORT IMPORT Perlini Pither Rheault Farmer Henderson Kovacs Lacho Doty Betteridge Our role players are signed and we have a mixture of size, speed, creativity and goal scoring so far, it would be nice if we were looking at signing our first line up now. If we could sign a 1st line centre who is quality in the face off circle that would be wonderful as well. This is the fun part now. Most of the way there so can start guessing lines. There is still enough places to fill to not be certain of how he goes. Personally I like the lines you have so far and have suggested it as an option to friends. The prospect of still needing to sign the whole top line is exciting. However it may not be the way he goes. As with many the though of the bang bamg line is exciting too. That however leaves different gaps in the line up. If he went for that you are possibly looking at.... Import Import Rheault Perlini Pither Kovacs Farmer Henderson Doty Lacho Import Betteridge That means rather than 3 top forwards you are looking for 2 and a 4th line import. How many imports will come to play on the 4th line. At that point is there an upgeade on Lindhagen for that role? Clearly upgradable overall as a player(massively so), but as a 4th line role will you get much better? Interesting times and can't wait to see how it pans out. It’s great playing coach! As you say there are many ways it could go and that’s the exciting part of the off-season. If we have got a someone to sign for the 4th line then Lindhagen would be ok imo, perfect for an energy line plus he can play in defence if we get injuries at the back, but even then I’d want to see Tetlow be given the ice time first. Another option could be to sign a gritty, young, rink rat and have a nuisance of a 4th line.
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Post by pantherlee on Jun 29, 2018 21:05:15 GMT
Don't think Lindhagen actually played on the 4th line though last season did he? i can't remember him playing with Ollie and Lacho. I seem to remember it usually Bussieres, Shalla or Phillips. Anybody else remember who played 4th line?
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Post by sevcik on Jun 29, 2018 21:15:59 GMT
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Post by PantherG on Jun 29, 2018 21:22:01 GMT
As far as I can see we are rich with left wingers, but some can play centre and Kovacs shoots left but is comfortable on the right.
Basically, I will be really disappointed if we don't sign three outstanding forwards who can pop the puck in the net, something we have struggled to do the last couple of seasons. We also need a really offensive D man who can run the powerplay and improve the dire performances we have seen in that department over the last few seasons. Cardiff were running at something like 28.5% last season, and successful special teams normally win the league.
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Post by iginla on Jun 29, 2018 21:54:34 GMT
Good CV and looks a decent 2nd line signing. Have a feeling might be first line though,in which case a little disappointing numbers wise.
A wait and see.
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Post by dill1015 on Jun 29, 2018 21:59:46 GMT
Good CV and looks a decent 2nd line signing. Have a feeling might be first line though,in which case a little disappointing numbers wise. A wait and see. We already have several players that will out score him. Cant see how he could be first line. Came very soon after Brown was announced as not coming back. This has got 3rd line, maybe pushing second written all over it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2018 22:01:07 GMT
The way Rich talks he's a role player and that equates 3rd line which will be perfect. He's not signed to be a goalscorer
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