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Post by sevcik on Jul 15, 2022 11:01:13 GMT
Just listening to the latest podcast with Gary and whilst discussing fighting and his thoughts on it, he stated that he’d like to see a fight every game. With the players rumoured to be joining us that may be a reality. I think Graham is going to be a big hit with the Nottingham fans. He also said he didn't want 1 player doing all the fighting That fits with the Gagnon & Hunt to Panthers rumours given the type of players they are.
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Post by John Casey on Jul 15, 2022 21:09:06 GMT
Loving these Podcasts but don't get why this was delayed as we now know some of the answers to the signings.
Love the way Gary Graham is able to explain things especially the rationale behind the signings, he explained why Dubeau didn't have many games recently.
On the next Podcast, I think he mentioned going into detail about Fort Wayne's rivalry.
If that's the case, I hope that Sheffield get mentioned because I'm fed up with them getting the upper hand each Season and it's seemingly that for every game we win, they win the next 3.
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Post by bobness on Jul 21, 2022 7:39:00 GMT
Very interesting what he says about social media in the new one.
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Post by Caesar on Jul 21, 2022 12:43:35 GMT
I love the idea of the podcasts and I'd love to listen to them, but I'm stuffed, i just cant seem to find an hour spare to listen to it.
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Post by Kovalchuk17 on Jul 21, 2022 12:43:46 GMT
Anyone pick up on GG refusing to disclose what injury Summers had last year, to which Dan Kerry replies that baseball pitchers should all get the same surgery done…. Shoulder then, Dan?!
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Post by bobness on Jul 21, 2022 13:01:49 GMT
Anyone pick up on GG refusing to disclose what injury Summers had last year, to which Dan Kerry replies that baseball pitchers should all get the same surgery done…. Shoulder then, Dan?! That was a bit weird given that a quick Google will tell you it was a shoulder. Maybe he didn't want the specifics out there? I'd normally say that an hour plus is too long for a podcast, but I'll make an exception here, he's good value, talks very well.
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Post by Gilly on Jul 21, 2022 13:02:24 GMT
Another excellent listen and again very insightful. Gary’s understanding of the game is more than just that, he understands players aren’t commodities, they are real people and I liked the fact he has ensured that some of the players have family’s to bring over and get them involved round the rink and on the ice after training to really bring that fun family feel back. This whole offseason has been a breath of fresh air, and I hope that’s been reflected in some of the ticket sales, the right people, saying and doing the right things at the right time goes a long way, and I hope they get rewarded for it
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Post by chucka1 on Jul 21, 2022 13:27:07 GMT
Did I hear correctly that G.G. said he was still looking for two forwards? Does this suggest that RD and 2nd NM have been signed but not disclosed yet?
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Post by sevcik on Jul 21, 2022 13:41:53 GMT
Did I hear correctly that G.G. said he was still looking for two forwards? Does this suggest that RD and 2nd NM have been signed but not disclosed yet? Yes you did hear him say that, whether both forwards are to be imports only he knows. It certainly suggests the D is complete and the back up netminder position is too. At very least i think we will get at least 1 signing announcement next week.
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Post by pantherlee on Jul 21, 2022 17:24:46 GMT
Another excellent listen and again very insightful. Gary’s understanding of the game is more than just that, he understands players aren’t commodities, they are real people and I liked the fact he has ensured that some of the players have family’s to bring over and get them involved round the rink and on the ice after training to really bring that fun family feel back. This whole offseason has been a breath of fresh air, and I hope that’s been reflected in some of the ticket sales, the right people, saying and doing the right things at the right time goes a long way, and I hope they get rewarded for it They are a good listen and I think GG is getting his thoughts and ideas across really well. Unfortunately I just can’t stand Dan Kerry. I think the guy is an absolute clown
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Post by John Casey on Jul 21, 2022 20:39:39 GMT
Very informative again and Officials and Sheffield were covered.
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Post by Robbie Nud on Jul 21, 2022 21:35:43 GMT
One thing I picked up was that Dan said all the dmen last season were left handed, and GG said no coach would sign a corp like that as you need a mixture; unless that was all available. So is that proof that Wallace didn’t sign the team and Doucet did a poor job or that we ended up what was left on the shelf.
I also felt that was a number of references to how poor the performances were last season and it would not have acceptable had he been in charge.
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Post by Bagheera on Jul 21, 2022 21:58:51 GMT
Still listening now. Been doing bits of it all day when time allowed.
Just listen to the bloke. He's not been in the country at all yet and he has so much detail. He even knows how many returnees Cardiff have. This guy is gonna be great. As long as Black doesnt knock the enthusiasm out of him ey.
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Post by jd on Jul 21, 2022 22:13:16 GMT
Still listening now. Been doing bits of it all day when time allowed. Just listen to the bloke. He's not been in the country at all yet and he has so much detail. He even knows how many returnees Cardiff have. This guy is gonna be great. As long as Black doesnt knock the enthusiasm out of him ey. Him and Pacha are quality. The way he talks, the enthusiasm, like you say he knows the details. NB should just leave them to it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2022 22:52:18 GMT
I could listen to GG all day.. fascinating fella and talks lots of sense
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Post by wgray on Jul 22, 2022 7:31:03 GMT
One thing I picked up was that Dan said all the dmen last season were left handed, and GG said no coach would sign a corp like that as you need a mixture; unless that was all available. So is that proof that Wallace didn’t sign the team and Doucet did a poor job or that we ended up what was left on the shelf. I also felt that was a number of references to how poor the performances were last season and it would not have acceptable had he been in charge. That’s a bit of misinformation from Dan I think, in 21/22 we had an even split. In 19/20 though we did start the season with 5 L/H and 1 R/H.
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Post by bobness on Jul 22, 2022 8:03:35 GMT
One thing I picked up was that Dan said all the dmen last season were left handed, and GG said no coach would sign a corp like that as you need a mixture; unless that was all available. So is that proof that Wallace didn’t sign the team and Doucet did a poor job or that we ended up what was left on the shelf. I also felt that was a number of references to how poor the performances were last season and it would not have acceptable had he been in charge. That’s a bit of misinformation from Dan I think, in 21/22 we had an even split. In 19/20 though we did start the season with 5 L/H and 1 R/H. All lefties for the Elite Series, I think? That's what I suspect he means. And to be fair, that was a hastily assembled team.
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Post by EMB on Jul 22, 2022 11:26:38 GMT
Still listening now. Been doing bits of it all day when time allowed. Just listen to the bloke. He's not been in the country at all yet and he has so much detail. He even knows how many returnees Cardiff have. This guy is gonna be great. As long as Black doesnt knock the enthusiasm out of him ey. Him and Pacha are quality. The way he talks, the enthusiasm, like you say he knows the details. NB should just leave them to it. Not sure if anyone has noticed but Freddie Black is mentioned on more than one occasion as someone GG is leaning on for support. He's the one in the background as NB's No.2. All our direct debit notices are going to him aswell via email and I'm told it was he who bought Omar in not Neil.
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Post by bobness on Jul 22, 2022 11:44:42 GMT
Freddie is slowly taking over all things Panthers, I think.
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Post by wgray on Jul 22, 2022 14:31:40 GMT
That’s a bit of misinformation from Dan I think, in 21/22 we had an even split. In 19/20 though we did start the season with 5 L/H and 1 R/H. All lefties for the Elite Series, I think? That's what I suspect he means. And to be fair, that was a hastily assembled team. True Bob, I forgot about that, it didn’t turn out too badly either!
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Jul 22, 2022 17:18:31 GMT
All lefties for the Elite Series, I think? That's what I suspect he means. And to be fair, that was a hastily assembled team. True Bob, I forgot about that, it didn’t turn out too badly either! In the mini-series? We had a nailed-on game-winner that was just with us for that series and then we basically carried the remainder of that squad into the next full season and the other teams strengthened. The mini-series really blind sided Duchet and possibly Wallace too. We lost the number one impact player and the other teams all upgraded and left us in the dust.
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Post by sevcik on Jul 22, 2022 19:14:55 GMT
If Freddie Black is taking over more behind the scenes as has been said, Does it mean we also have him to indirectly thank for slacho not returning to Panthers this season? 😁(Yes I am being flippant)
To be fair though Gary Graham did say he didn't want players who liked to go to the pub and have fun with the fans.
The more I hear about Gary Graham the more I like.
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Post by EMB on Jul 23, 2022 0:55:43 GMT
If Freddie Black is taking over more behind the scenes as has been said, Does it mean we also have him to indirectly thank for slacho not returning to Panthers this season? 😁(Yes I am being flippant) To be fair though Gary Graham did say he didn't want players who liked to go to the pub and have fun with the fans. The more I hear about Gary Graham the more I like. Lacho was contacted as soon as Tim left to see if he wanted to come back this season. Whether things changed towards the end of the season I don't know but he was offered more money by Guildford to stay.
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Post by sevcik on Jul 23, 2022 13:45:24 GMT
If Freddie Black is taking over more behind the scenes as has been said, Does it mean we also have him to indirectly thank for slacho not returning to Panthers this season? 😁(Yes I am being flippant) To be fair though Gary Graham did say he didn't want players who liked to go to the pub and have fun with the fans. The more I hear about Gary Graham the more I like. Lacho was contacted as soon as Tim left to see if he wanted to come back this season. Whether things changed towards the end of the season I don't know but he was offered more money by Guildford to stay. Yes I believe so Elaine as you've mentioned it previously. If it was Doucet who'd got in touch with him then he's even more desperate & clueless than I thought he was. Best things to have happened to this club in many a year is obviously the signing Omar Pacha & Gary Graham. It's clear from Graham's words so far that Slacho is not the type of player he likes, in fact he seems to be the exact opposite. I'm grateful Guildford re-signed him. Think I may have to shake Paul Dixons hand 😁 Anywhere but here,....
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