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Post by blackandgold73 on Jan 4, 2024 18:09:33 GMT
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Post by blackandgold73 on Jan 4, 2024 18:11:50 GMT
Not afraid to drop the gloves if required it seems...
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Post by blackandgold73 on Jan 4, 2024 18:16:51 GMT
Welcome to Nottingham Felix. Happy to have you on board and looking forwards to seeing what you bring to the team
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Post by pantherlee on Jan 4, 2024 18:23:00 GMT
One thing that jumps out is that they say he is very strong on face offs which is hopefully true
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Post by shinobi on Jan 4, 2024 18:23:21 GMT
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Post by bobness on Jan 4, 2024 18:25:04 GMT
Good size, something that has been lacking.
On the face of it, the type of signing many wanted.
And apparently, he can win face offs too.
You'd expect he'll be playing more of a role here than in Wheeling.
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Post by Bagheera on Jan 4, 2024 18:32:40 GMT
Dont think he looks the Colt King, top 6 type power forward we really need to take us to another level, but i've said a few times i'd tather us sign a cheaper version of a round peg for a round hole than a 10th square peg for the round hole.
Not a big, big unit, not a big point scorer but think he'll bring some of what we need. If he can add some face off wins then that a huge plus.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2024 18:34:23 GMT
Dont think he looks the Colt King, top 6 type power forward we really need to take us to another level, but i've said a few times i'd tather us sign a cheaper version of a round peg for a round hole than a 10th square peg for the round hole. Not a big, big unit, not a big point scorer but think he'll bring some of what we need. If he can add some face off wins then that a huge plus. It doesn't matter who is signed really though does it |
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Post by Bagheera on Jan 4, 2024 18:46:45 GMT
Dont think he looks the Colt King, top 6 type power forward we really need to take us to another level, but i've said a few times i'd tather us sign a cheaper version of a round peg for a round hole than a 10th square peg for the round hole. Not a big, big unit, not a big point scorer but think he'll bring some of what we need. If he can add some face off wins then that a huge plus. It doesn't matter who is signed really though does it Id argue it does. We may not be winning the league this year but there are a number of reasons we still need to do our best through the rest of the season. I think the better it goes on the ice the better the players will feel. We should still be aiming to finish as high up the league table as possible and perhaps even have a shot at the playoffs. The better we end the season the more solid a foundation we have to build off for next year. Whilst I expect some players will be on the first plane out of here, there is a chance that if they feel they've achieved something together this year then they may be inclined to have another go next. Painfully limping to the end of the season winning the odd game will be more painful for all. |
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Post by iginla on Jan 4, 2024 19:22:06 GMT
Dont think he looks the Colt King, top 6 type power forward we really need to take us to another level, but i've said a few times i'd tather us sign a cheaper version of a round peg for a round hole than a 10th square peg for the round hole. Not a big, big unit, not a big point scorer but think he'll bring some of what we need. If he can add some face off wins then that a huge plus. It doesn't matter who is signed really though does it At least they caved to the fan pressure and brought a cheap looking body in, sizeable ish and can “apparently” win face offs…mmmm we’ll see on that. What would they do without the fans telling them what’s needed. 😆 |
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Post by messier1851 on Jan 4, 2024 19:22:57 GMT
Most importantly, will we sing Big Felix Paré to the tune of Raspberry Beret by Prince?
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Post by shinobi on Jan 4, 2024 22:04:34 GMT
It doesn't matter who is signed really though does it At least they caved to the fan pressure and brought a cheap looking body in, sizeable ish and can “apparently” win face offs…mmmm we’ll see on that. What would they do without the fans telling them what’s needed. 😆 I seriously doubt the club signed him due to the fan base. It was quite obvious more bodies were needed. |
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Post by DJP on Jan 4, 2024 22:22:01 GMT
From the Wheeling Nailers' press release announcing Paré's re-signing for 2023-24: "Félix's contributions to the team go well beyond the scoresheet, as he has proven a willingness to drop the gloves, and has been one of the team's best when it comes to winning face-offs ... Félix plays hard and brings a physical element to our team," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. "He is a top center in the face-off circle, and that is a huge part of us starting with puck possession. There's a noticeable difference when he is in the lineup and in the locker room." wheelingnailers.com/news/2023/08/nailers-re-sign-felix-pare |
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Post by shinobi on Jan 4, 2024 22:49:05 GMT
He’s 6F2. That is all that matters!
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Post by blackandgold73 on Jan 4, 2024 22:57:43 GMT
It doesn't matter who is signed really though does it At least they caved to the fan pressure and brought a cheap looking body in, sizeable ish and can “apparently” win face offs…mmmm we’ll see on that. What would they do without the fans telling them what’s needed. 😆 Oh Iggy, how ever did the world and ice hockey function before the internet allowed you to tell them so clearly what they should be doing. Frankly I'm surprised we survived as a species let alone a hockey club 😂 |
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Post by blackandgold73 on Jan 4, 2024 22:58:58 GMT
From the Wheeling Nailers' press release announcing Paré's re-signing for 2023-24: "Félix's contributions to the team go well beyond the scoresheet, as he has proven a willingness to drop the gloves, and has been one of the team's best when it comes to winning face-offs ... Félix plays hard and brings a physical element to our team," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. "He is a top center in the face-off circle, and that is a huge part of us starting with puck possession. There's a noticeable difference when he is in the lineup and in the locker room." wheelingnailers.com/news/2023/08/nailers-re-sign-felix-pareThat's a ringing endorsement of what the team will benefit from. Especially in the face offs |
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Post by yeti on Jan 4, 2024 23:05:02 GMT
Looks to be just the signing we needed. Brings some size and physicality, which we are lacking in our forwards.
If he is good at face-offs then that's an area we are severely lacking. Not just for getting the puck to score goals but also in our own end. Especially when the opposition has a powerplay we need someone reliable to win the defensive face-offs.
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Post by wgray on Jan 5, 2024 7:31:01 GMT
Welcome to Felix, good to see the club bringing in additional players to support the team.
On the face of it he looks like the type of player we need, big, physical, good in the circle, hopefully he’s responsible defensively. He’s not racked up many points in his early pro career but he’s still young, hopefully he can add that to his game. If he can bring some energy and give his teammates a boost then he’ll be invaluable
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Post by jd on Jan 5, 2024 8:17:16 GMT
From the Wheeling Nailers' press release announcing Paré's re-signing for 2023-24: "Félix's contributions to the team go well beyond the scoresheet, as he has proven a willingness to drop the gloves, and has been one of the team's best when it comes to winning face-offs ... Félix plays hard and brings a physical element to our team," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. "He is a top center in the face-off circle, and that is a huge part of us starting with puck possession. There's a noticeable difference when he is in the lineup and in the locker room." wheelingnailers.com/news/2023/08/nailers-re-sign-felix-pareThat's a ringing endorsement of what the team will benefit from. Especially in the face offs We need that big time, we have been poor in the face off circle this season. Be interesting to see who he is on a line with |
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Post by bobness on Jan 5, 2024 10:50:08 GMT
Welcome to Felix, good to see the club bringing in additional players to support the team. On the face of it he looks like the type of player we need, big, physical, good in the circle, hopefully he’s responsible defensively. He’s not racked up many points in his early pro career but he’s still young, hopefully he can add that to his game. If he can bring some energy and give his teammates a boost then he’ll be invaluable His recent +/- suggests he is indeed defensively responsible. I know it's a blunt tool, but... I'd be looking to get him to say nice things to his brother to come and play for us too. www.eliteprospects.com/player/319958/cedric-pare |
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Post by bobness on Jan 5, 2024 10:57:30 GMT
We need that big time, we have been poor in the face off circle this season. See attached, and this is markedly better lately. Up until the last few games, it was hovering around 40%... Attachments:
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Post by bobness on Jan 5, 2024 11:09:17 GMT
Only 4 games out of 20 have Panthers won more face offs than they've lost this season so far. Attachments:
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Post by iginla on Jan 5, 2024 11:50:43 GMT
At least they caved to the fan pressure and brought a cheap looking body in, sizeable ish and can “apparently” win face offs…mmmm we’ll see on that. What would they do without the fans telling them what’s needed. 😆 Oh Iggy, how ever did the world and ice hockey function before the internet allowed you to tell them so clearly what they should be doing. Frankly I'm surprised we survived as a species let alone a hockey club 😂 Reading your post there matey anybody would think I was the only one who was asking for reinforcements. Err….I wasn’t,virtually everybody was. And I did say “fan” not “Iggy” pressure. 😊 |
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Post by bobness on Jan 5, 2024 11:59:51 GMT
Oh Iggy, how ever did the world and ice hockey function before the internet allowed you to tell them so clearly what they should be doing. Frankly I'm surprised we survived as a species let alone a hockey club 😂 Reading your post there matey anybody would think I was the only one who was asking for reinforcements. Err….I wasn’t,virtually everybody was. And I did say “fan” not “Iggy” pressure. 😊 If you found a fiver, you'd moan it wasn't a tenner*, and tell people that if you were in charge, there'd only be 20s...  (I have used that one before, to be fair) |
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Post by bobness on Jan 5, 2024 12:36:57 GMT
Finally on the face off front... Attachments:
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