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Post by kezypanther on Apr 14, 2017 8:17:52 GMT
Agree with the flying shirt, Caps is potentially one of the best franchises in The EIHL but the owner has no interest in either investing or selling, which really highlights the weakness of the leagues management structure - he ought to be forced to put it on the market/invest or lose the franchise. Steve Ward faces problems at Dundee as the local economy is pretty depressed (lovely people at the club by the way, been there once or twice), Muir at Flyers has never been keen on spending but has a very loyal fan base. Clan have shown what can be done to "build a brand" but admittedly they have the advantage of a massive population base to draw from. One way or another, without more investment/ambition, it is going to be difficult to build a competitive and financially viable Scottish Conference - which leaves Clan stranded 300 miles from their nearest serious rivals. Hence my earlier pondering whether the sport will eventually become concentrated in the South/Midlands. I totally agree about Caps. Their rink may not be the best but they are in a capital city with nearly 500k people. They could have one hell of a team done correctly.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 14, 2017 8:12:50 GMT
The "King of sheffield" returns LINKTwo year deal too.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 12, 2017 7:50:45 GMT
Hopefully they look at putting a team there, the arena is gonna be big though.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 11, 2017 17:54:22 GMT
For a goalie coach why not ask Kowalski, the guy was one of, if not the best, import NM in the EIHL. Don't know what he is up to right now though.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 11, 2017 13:46:24 GMT
Matt Marquardt allegedly told some people over Playoffs Weekend that he'll be in the Orange of the Steelers next season. Scott Hotham to stay in Cardiff, Andrew possibly heading into Europe. Bordeleau to retire. Shane Owen to Belfast. Murphy to Scotland. Brian Stewart retiring. I thought Marquardt was a good player for Blaze whenever I saw him, would I want him here? honestly not sure. Would love Owen though.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 10, 2017 7:27:23 GMT
Few from the weekend. Boxill back to panthers Doucet back to panthers Finner to Fife Benidict & vandermeer to retire Brian Stewart to another eihl club I would like Boxill back. I am unsure on Doucet, don't get me wrong he is a good but I want better. I think the player we should be trying to get from around the league would be Scarsella. I would like Martin from Devils but that's never gonna happen.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 9, 2017 18:24:33 GMT
great game but should be going in to overtime not another 20 minute period. Never have and never will understand this change.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 9, 2017 15:43:21 GMT
agreed Mark Mac. How many times is it just going to be an accident? Only 30 seconds in and they are already trying to take out the keeper.
Getting what they deserve ... nothing. Atleast Steelers might actually try and come out to play rather than sit back all game like most of this period and yesterday.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 8, 2017 20:51:45 GMT
Surely Stars can't be leaving... How can a team like Edinburgh survive for how long they have and Stars not? I thought they were doing well? if they do drop out they have made their fans proud by making the finals and giving it a good go to, but I really hope not.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 8, 2017 19:12:29 GMT
Well that was a snoozefest. Giants were awful imo. Got in to Steelers zone took one shot (mostly off target) then Steelers were going back up the other end.
Steelers weren't much better either. I think they just cancelled each other.
Surely Devils can beat this Steelers side, I couldn't think of anything worse than a win for them tomorrow.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 8, 2017 12:33:22 GMT
wasn't expecting this. Good start from the Stars. Scarsella is a great player wouldn't mind him at Panthers. Only 27 and over a point a game in his two seasons in EIHL.
On the bad side, looks like Perring is reffing the Steelers game ....
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 6, 2017 14:05:48 GMT
Hoping its Cardiff v Giants Final! Would love 2 tickets for the Final if anyone has or knows of anyone selling!!! sure the Panthers Facebook page had people selling. might be worth a look.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 5, 2017 17:20:48 GMT
finally some honesty. Just 5 months too late.
The only reason I can see in why he didn't gas any players was because we did have a lot of injuries at the start of the season so we was already playing short. Then you can't gas an injured player which were the main underporformers such as Schultz. Still think Carter dodged the bullet somehow.
It was an awful season regardless of the CC cup win.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 4, 2017 13:45:37 GMT
Problem is you could do with it being spread out a bit more than just the CC, which tends to be front loaded in the season (for obvious reasons). Having Pacl in the ranks this year was probably a double edged sword - provided us a much more capable replacement when needed, but also hindered Green even further (didn't even get to take warm up a lot of nights). Should we persist with that next year, or go with a younger, hopefully more capable, Brit backup and accept that an injury to the number 1 will mean we need to sign a replacement quickly? Or should we give up 2 game night import slots to netminding, and run them as a tandem like Belfast have done (albeit with Brits in their case)? Would people accept being an outskating import down? Belfast have hit the jackpot with them both being British and of good quality, across all four competition we've played this season (CC, CC, league and playoffs) we've had 75 games. How on earth is one starting goalie going to stay healthy for that many games? Even NHL goalies generally don't play that many games! This exactly, and they have better care for their players too. The thing is a lot of our problems in challenging for the league has been problems with the nettie. Wiikman now and Kowalski before. On there "A" game they are fantastic but injuries was a recurring problem for the both of them. We need to find a solution either way, starting with a new back up.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 3, 2017 18:31:54 GMT
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 3, 2017 18:27:27 GMT
Anyone but Steelers ...
Hope it is a good weekend, it usually is and I enjoy it even without us there just not as much.
Hoping for a Devils Vs Giants final.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 3, 2017 18:24:26 GMT
I just thought that surely this is the best way. My only worry is fans not being happy if we lose games, though the cc group is harder to not get through with the current format. The thing is we can't keep blaming players like Green when they don't play a game all season then chucked in the deep end expecting to still get a result.
Good shout MansfieldPanther on the Edinburgh Nettie I was very impressed with him too.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 3, 2017 17:27:43 GMT
A few weeks ago Wiikman did an interview saying how about how import goalies in the EIHL are expected to start too many games and how this is effecting the back-ups. I will try find the article shortly. But my question is ...
Would fans be disappointed in the club signed a younger British back-up (Gospel would be ideal) and starting them in all challenge cup games?
I ask this because in football it is well known that top teams play a weakened side during cup games such as the EFL Cup. For us this way the back-up would be getting game time to hopefully progress themselves, the number one gets rest and to avoid situations like last night. This could also be used as an opportunity to play young brits and give them a taste of EIHL hockey but would fans be happy or would it be seen as not taking it seriously?
I think Wiikman is right in that players such as the back-up aren't given an opportunity to play during the EIHL games, which is understandable with a lot on the line.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 2, 2017 19:01:04 GMT
So Green also concedes the first shot he faced in overtime! I wasn't expecting to get through to the POFW and how we have gone out is awful, I hope Miika is OK which it has been said he is. That being said, Green has been robbing money from us for years and he would be the first kicked out the door. Huge clear out this summer is needed.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 2, 2017 18:21:55 GMT
Steelers score
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 2, 2017 18:14:27 GMT
Got a link Pantherlee?
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 2, 2017 18:08:51 GMT
Steelers score .....
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 2, 2017 17:59:38 GMT
Steelers fans seem pretty certain it was our player that caused the injury. Would you expect them to say anything different? TBH yes, if our player ran the opposition nm I would say on here if I thought it was malicious. Maybe you right, have to wait till/if videos are released.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 2, 2017 17:47:36 GMT
Steelers fans seem pretty certain it was our player that caused the injury.
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Post by kezypanther on Apr 2, 2017 17:38:58 GMT
Guess we will have to wait what the video shows. 2-0 End of the second period. A goal that didn't go in, and our netminder taken out. Its infuriating, after this season we don't deserve to make the weekend. But we shouldnt be going out like this either. If it was a Steelers player running Wiikman then that is disgusting and needs to be looked at.
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