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Post by bobness on Apr 19, 2021 16:07:25 GMT
As for Bowns, David Simms did say on one of the Steelers commentaries that the Panthers were looking to trade Whistle for Sam Jones (IIRC), whether you believe the estate agent however is up to you. Interesting if true. Jones looks solid for Steelers, whereas Panthers have had Lachowicz playing on D, having never played there before, partnered with Stenton, who is very much a work in progress, albeit (IMHO) a very promising one. What's struck me is that Panthers have 5 import forwards and Perlini, but Wallace has just elected to stack 2 forward lines, and then have 2 "Brit" lines, without seemingly thinking that any of Hook, Ollie, Griffiths, Garrigan or Kelsall could do a job on the top 2 lines, and allow some of the potential scoring to be evened out a bit more? Griffiths has 24 points in the last 2 EIHL seasons but is getting 4th line minutes, Ollie can play on any line but is currently on the 3rd, Hook has 37 points for Giants the last 2 seasons but is mired on the third line just now. While some import forwards are getting much more of a chance, and one or two being a tad underwhelming. Hook/Cangelosi/May Dineen/Perlini/Betteridge Domingue/Boivin/Griffiths Lacho/Garrigan/Kelsall looks a more balanced lineup?
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Post by Yotes on Apr 19, 2021 18:36:35 GMT
2-0 up after the first, Betteridge and Dineen.
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Apr 19, 2021 18:39:30 GMT
Betteridge's goal, WOW!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2021 19:12:04 GMT
Wow didn't even realise panthers were playing tonight ..
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Post by bobness on Apr 19, 2021 19:36:20 GMT
Seem to like playing 3 on 5 tonight.
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Post by Yotes on Apr 19, 2021 20:07:02 GMT
The expected two points from Finnerty, although got a little close in the end.
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Post by floridadad on Apr 19, 2021 20:08:46 GMT
Manchester is a dirty cheap team. Nor plays dirty in Norway as well. And Lake has nothing.
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Post by messier1851 on Apr 19, 2021 20:10:52 GMT
Well done boys, hung on at the end despite some pretty questionable officiating. How Domingue got two minutes for being high-sticked and then cross-checked was a mystery to me, perhaps the officials fancied overtime?
Beauty of a goal from Betteridge, well worth checking the highlights for, nice to see Dineen get on the scoresheet too with a nice one-timer.
We looked in control at 4-1, but the goal to make it 4-2 was a real softie, bad turnover on the PK leading to a 3 on 1 and Storm sniffed a chance after that.
Also I must say the coverage is very good, excellent camera work, well directed, replays good, really decent job.
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Post by messier1851 on Apr 19, 2021 20:13:45 GMT
Manchester is a dirty cheap team. Nor plays dirty in Norway as well. And Lake has nothing. Coach Finnerty was certainly no stranger to the darker arts during his playing days.
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Post by Jord v4 on Apr 19, 2021 20:31:05 GMT
Victory again, decent Brits not required.
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Post by bobness on Apr 19, 2021 20:58:11 GMT
Just for tonight, one point covers all 4 teams. Can’t argue it’s not competitive.
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Post by kievthegreat on Apr 20, 2021 14:04:38 GMT
Manchester is a dirty cheap team. It's nice to have consistency in this tournament. Storm/Finnerty playing dirty, losing and then having a tantrum is some nice continuity from previous seasons.
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Post by Jord v4 on Apr 20, 2021 15:10:46 GMT
Just for tonight, one point covers all 4 teams. Can’t argue it’s not competitive. Loving the fishing here. Top work.
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Post by Robbie Nud on Apr 21, 2021 8:12:28 GMT
So Panther win and less than 10 comments! Was danger of throwing it away with some dumb penalties; questionable officating didnt help either. Still a win and Ollies goal was sublime.
I guess had they lost then there would have been more than twice as many comments, with two particular 'contributors' notching up the negativity.
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Post by iginla on Apr 21, 2021 11:21:01 GMT
So Panther win and less than 10 comments! Was danger of throwing it away with some dumb penalties; questionable officating didnt help either. Still a win and Ollies goal was sublime. I guess had they lost then there would have been more than twice as many comments, with two particular 'contributors' notching up the negativity. Well this is what happens when certain people don’t post, there’s nowt much else left. Far too many just watch and read but never post themselves or contribute anything other than saying “oooh those horrid negative posters”. There were half a dozen of them popped out the woodwork a couple of weeks ago criticising those nasty posters. I’d never even heard of most of them and havn’t seen them since, they must be back to just watching.
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Post by spik on Apr 21, 2021 12:38:34 GMT
So Panther win and less than 10 comments! Was danger of throwing it away with some dumb penalties; questionable officating didnt help either. Still a win and Ollies goal was sublime. I guess had they lost then there would have been more than twice as many comments, with two particular 'contributors' notching up the negativity. Well this is what happens when certain people don’t post, there’s nowt much else left. Far too many just watch and read but never post themselves or contribute anything other than saying “oooh those horrid negative posters”. There were half a dozen of them popped out the woodwork a couple of weeks ago criticising those nasty posters. I’d never even heard of most of them and havn’t seen them since, they must be back to just watching. I have to agree as you have a (jovial) point. But it’s easier to be negative than positive ( I can claim one of those prizes) but you’ve been a naughty boy sometimes and I think you should write some lines mate like you did at school. Positive ones.....go for it.
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Post by Yotes on Apr 21, 2021 14:02:38 GMT
Great puck handling to get the chance to shoot, you'd be disappointed with that five hole though.
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Post by iginla on Apr 21, 2021 14:06:54 GMT
Great puck handling to get the chance to shoot, you'd be disappointed with that five hole though. Blimey Yotes... I hope you’re talking about the goal there ! 😳🙈🤣
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Post by Yotes on Apr 21, 2021 14:58:41 GMT
Great puck handling to get the chance to shoot, you'd be disappointed with that five hole though. Blimey Yotes... I hope you’re talking about the goal there ! 😳🙈🤣 Maybe.
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Post by kievthegreat on Apr 21, 2021 18:40:07 GMT
2-2 after the 1st. How wasn't goaltender interference? Davies under zero pressure makes zero attempt to stop before clattering through Bowns.
Also Ellis took a puck to the chops. It was only gently flicked from a players glove, but he's only just taken off his face guard so might have wrecked his dental work!
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Post by blackandgold73 on Apr 21, 2021 18:57:26 GMT
Nice to see Perlini bedding in too his line so nicely now. But kind of feel for Cangelosi: Dineen and May must feel like an adjustment. But think it's the right call as with him centring them I feel like they bring more and the whole team has more too it now with the new lines
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Post by floridadad on Apr 21, 2021 19:13:52 GMT
Can't break up Perlini line. Putting Cangelosi with 27 and 92 is like putting snow tires on a Lamborghini
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Post by blackandgold73 on Apr 21, 2021 19:20:28 GMT
Nice to see Perlini bedding in too his line so nicely now. But kind of feel for Cangelosi: Dineen and May must feel like an adjustment. But think it's the right call as with him centring them I feel like they bring more and the whole team has more too it now with the new lines Though to be fair that's a snap judgement and have missed two of the relevant games so would be interested in other people's take on this. Thoughts?
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Post by blackandgold73 on Apr 21, 2021 19:23:13 GMT
Can't break up Perlini line. Putting Cangelosi with 27 and 92 is like putting snow tires on a Lamborghini Couldn't have put it better myself. Sorry though. Can't be fun for you! But hoping he'll drag something out of them
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Post by floridadad on Apr 21, 2021 19:40:17 GMT
It is all part of the game.
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