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Post by pantherlee on Mar 31, 2024 16:13:59 GMT
I like Anderson as a Panthers player a lot. He puts in 100% every shift for all three periods but the problem is that he wouldn’t get into any other arena team because apart from the effort he doesn’t bring a lot more to the line. That and he’s -18 too. +/- really is your new favourite hobby horse you love to ride at the minute isn’t it
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 31, 2024 10:47:28 GMT
To be fair, that’s just sports fans in general really isn’t it? Most people shout for anything they can from the officials and will boo if they don’t get it. Prime example was the goal review last night, Luciani was stood bang in the middle of the crease, obviously it’s worth the officials reviewing but as soon as that was announced, the boos rained down and they’re just doing their job 🤷🏼♂️ gave a good goal and we move on. Wouldn’t get too bogged down with shouts to the officials. I always shout “get out the way!” When they touch the puck by accident. I’m well aware it’s a hazard of the game and they’re not trying to touch it, just something I’ve always done 😂 I dont think so. Penalties and maybe calls absoloutly. We're talking about small bumb hits and next to nothing contact when refering to squealing. More of a modern fan or newbie thing. It's like a " hey, dont touch our player" type squeal. I spend plenty of time shouting at the officials too. They usually deserve it. Especially when needlessly in the way. As for the hit on Michund(a different post) and the player making the hit being able to be responsible and pull out, that all depends on timing and how late he's coming in. Still only going on the live view so I think it was tough to avoid. Replays may tell a different story though. If he had time he 100% should've avoided dangerous contact. Don’t want to sound nitpicky but why do always put Michund when his name is Michaud?
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 30, 2024 21:34:47 GMT
Easy work. Dominated from start to finish. Could’ve been 7 or 8
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 29, 2024 10:03:23 GMT
He was never going to be. It was just more classic spin. How was it classically spun? I've had a look at the original press release when he signed. The two things that stick out are Jonathan Paredes saying he is very good on face-offs (145 won vs 123 lost. 54.1% overall, easily the best face-off percentage on the team) and the he will add physicality to the line up (many said we were getting bullied and pushed around, there's been a very sharp decline in those sorts of comments since he arrived from people who watch the games). Where's the spin? Have to agree with all points. I don’t see what spin you’re on about and he has done all what Joni has said. He’s filled a hole and done his job but I just don’t think there’s much of a player there. Thought it was quite obvious from his first game that he had no real skill he’s just added a bit of physicality and face off success but for an import for an arena team needs to be bringing more to the table. Same goes for Welsh and Anderson
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 29, 2024 8:13:08 GMT
No, but he was put down to 4th line with Lunsjo. I did nearly have a heart attack near the end with around 1m30s left when we had an offensive zone face off and of all people Lemay was in the circle. Strange call. Pare has really gone off these last few weeks. According to the stats, Lunsjo played more minutes than Otto? Bit strange. I agree though, Pare has gone off the boil a bit lately. Honestly. I never thought was any good from the start
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 27, 2024 16:55:36 GMT
Neither were “sacked” were they?! They didn’t have their contracts renewed. There is a difference.
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 26, 2024 23:05:03 GMT
So he must’ve been +5 in the 13 games before that. (He’s -1 from 18 now) I’ll take +20ish for the year. 👍🤣 It all depends where you draw the line… Lol. Sign him up ! Far better than these so called “studs” like Neill on minus 20. 🤣 You’re getting far too hung up on +/- stats. Yo me it’s the most pointless stat as it provides absolutely no context to anything. It’s as pointless as xG is in football
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 26, 2024 20:45:14 GMT
Lemay offers very little to the team unless his shot is on form and has teammates to tee him up. Good shot but does very little else. Not creative and probably the least gritty and hardworking player in the roster. He just doesn’t affect the game
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 24, 2024 20:27:17 GMT
You're quite correct. It doesn't matter. What’s “home” got to do with it ? Nothing in the grand scheme of things but Brits on the whole don’t tend to move around much. They tend to stay put unless they’ve got no choice
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 24, 2024 17:20:58 GMT
Nieminen showing how good he is once again
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 24, 2024 17:18:26 GMT
Weirdly, although we had 2 goals on the major the PP looked woeful. Then 2 PPs not long after including 30secs 5 on 3 looked beyond woeful. Powerplay has never been great but when you’re missing Neill, Ryczek and McGurty now on top then there’s nobody to run it from the blue line
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 24, 2024 17:14:50 GMT
Same as 3 others. Your point? Despite being -6 in the last 4 games (all of which have been short (if not very short) benched on D, all regulation losses) he's still only -1 for the season. Far better than some shall we say higher profile members of the D. I don't see you on here singing his praises when he was +3 vs Flames the other night, or even vs the Clan, in a 9-3, loss when Despres was -4? I'm sensing an agenda... Yes an agenda,I don’t think Tetlow will ever be good enough whilst ever he’s got a hole in his bottom. He’s a low budget EIHL team player at best who shouldn’t be in an arena team and Panthers need to get rid of him, then spend some money and replace him with a better Brit. I’d even play a Brit short if necessary rather than re sign him and put Tetlow’s money in the import pot. Not that it should matter anyway but it’s not like he’s a Nottingham born lad like Betteridge, Kelsall or Hazeldine. He’s from just outside Guildford so it’s not like he’s home.
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 24, 2024 15:59:57 GMT
The problem now though is league wide the strength of depth in Brits is really low. How many are actually any good? It’s not like 10-15 years ago when there was Weaver, Lee, Clarkey, Lacho, Myers, Meyers, Garside, Peacock, Dowd, Shields, Thomas, J Phillips, Tait etc These days there’s only really Dowd and Hook left who are what you’d call really good Brits so it gives players like Tetlow a space Then you get the flip side of the arguement. Are we really having 15 imports just so we can pay somebody like Tyler Welsh to a job that there must be Brits out there who can do it. Don't want to go in on the guy, he comes accross decent and certainly has bags of energy and gives 100% every game, but he isn't a good hockey player. I know we've seen plenty of poor imports over the years, but regarding skill and hockey ability he has to be right near the very bottom. Dont get me wrong, give me a Welsh over some of the other lazy so and sos we've had over the years, but if that's what 15 imports equals then I dont see the point. But there are hundreds of imports out there that could potentially be recruited as alternative to Welsh whereas it’s much harder to find quality Brits
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 24, 2024 15:15:06 GMT
Yes but that particular doesn’t help the agenda so we’ll ignore that 😉 In all seriousness though I don’t see the point in persevering with Tetlow. I don’t think he’ll make any significant improvements and if we keep Hazeldine then I think we’d be much stronger with 5 import D The only agenda there mate is as you agree with. Tetlow is a liability and will never make anything more than a second rate Brit. Other coaches will know that and target him. For an arena team there’s got to be better use of limited Brit spots on a roster than him. The problem now though is league wide the strength of depth in Brits is really low. How many are actually any good? It’s not like 10-15 years ago when there was Weaver, Lee, Clarkey, Lacho, Myers, Meyers, Garside, Peacock, Dowd, Shields, Thomas, J Phillips, Tait etc These days there’s only really Dowd and Hook left who are what you’d call really good Brits so it gives players like Tetlow a space
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 24, 2024 13:24:44 GMT
Tetlow on the ice for all four goals conceded. 🙄 And both scored… Yes but that particular doesn’t help the agenda so we’ll ignore that 😉 In all seriousness though I don’t see the point in persevering with Tetlow. I don’t think he’ll make any significant improvements and if we keep Hazeldine then I think we’d be much stronger with 5 import D
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 23, 2024 22:45:57 GMT
Just sat in the pub chewing the fat with my mates. As has been mentioned in a few posts, I thought we was brilliant 1st and deserved to go in with a lead. Unfortunately it was like a different team came back out for the 2nd and 3rd. It was men against boys. Some awful plays and some pretty shocking goaltending. Can’t wait for this season to be over now and another re build incoming. I feel for the guys with what happened but generally not they bothered about many of them returning as to put it simply, they haven’t been good enough. Another loss tomorrow then can’t lose another game this season if they want to make the play offs (which i highly doubt) We really are a team that can be split in 2. The first half with really good players. Roy, Nieminen, Henbrant, Neilson, Lunsjo, Neill, Despres, Hazeldine. The other consists of complete duds. Anderson, Pare, Welsh, Ryczek, McGurty, Tetlow, Stojanovic. So we might have good players but you’re not winning much with that many duds.
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 23, 2024 22:20:45 GMT
I meant Tetlow passing it straight to him. Tetlow on the ice for all four goals conceded. 🙄 You can’t blame him for all 4 though on the ice or not. Though the one he was at fault for was a shocker. 1st was solely down to Rok being a sieve again and the other 2 were just good plays from Steelers
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 23, 2024 20:16:43 GMT
It was but the assist from Nieminen was even better. Assist of the season for me
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 19, 2024 9:47:38 GMT
Absolutely love them. Haven’t bought a jersey for some time now but these might just tempt me. Never been a fan of themed jerseys but the retro one from last season and this do look good
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 17, 2024 21:06:32 GMT
I suppose going to lots of games helps me see both sides. I can see the old chestnut ' I go to games so my point is more valid ' coming out .. 😴 Ironic you using a snoring emoji when your constant monotonous drivel puts everyone on here to sleep
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 16, 2024 20:38:29 GMT
Now you know you’re just being completely obtuse and ignoring all the circumstances this season. GG and RC built two of the worst and most awful to watch teams put together since I’ve been watching What about all the other Canadians/Americans who have produced quality teams around the league over the years? Well when the sport here consists of probably around 80% North Americans that’s hardly surprising is it? Bottom line is I don’t care really what nationality they are as long as they can improve our team
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 16, 2024 20:17:20 GMT
Like Gary Graham or Rich Chernomaz?! They still have a higher success rate than a European lol Now you know you’re just being completely obtuse and ignoring all the circumstances this season. GG and RC built two of the worst and most awful to watch teams put together since I’ve been watching
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 16, 2024 20:11:02 GMT
His first year in England and had to cope with the AJ tragedy. Could quite easily have gone back to France and family if he wanted. Next year would be so much wiser. Should be up to him if he wants to stay and what he wants. If you look elsewhere, you’ve either got to poach a coach with experience of this league or take a chance on another rookie with no EIHL experience. On balance, I’m prepared to give him another shot, if he wants it, but with his own requirements rather than Pacha filling the roster. If you're serious about winning you poach a decent coach , someone who is used to the North American style which this league plays. Like Gary Graham or Rich Chernomaz?!
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 16, 2024 14:52:35 GMT
I dont think competing for the league would've hapoened, but considering Belfast have been poor and the rest are much of a muchness I think we could've easily competed for 4th and maybe even 3rd this season. Yes but back in October not many would have predicted Belfast to be so hot and cold throughout the season. Panthers always seem to lose points in those greasy mid week games . And win those big profile Saturday night Cardiff ones . They'll continue to be down the bottom until they sort out that god awful defence and netminding irrespective of how many points the likes of Roy and Michaud rake up Which is hopefully something that will at least be attempted to remedy in the summer. The only import D I could see being retained is Neill. Let Tetlow go and keep Hazeldine and sign a goalie who isn’t a sieve. You mention Roy and Michaud and I’d add Nieminen, Henbrant and Lunsjo to that list as players who have done well and put up the points and are well worth retaining. Unlike last season where the entire roster was crap. The hockey was boring and there was nothing to be positive about
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Post by pantherlee on Mar 15, 2024 21:56:44 GMT
Has being without Neill and Caruso been the difference? Well it has to be acontributing factor. Neill logs the most minutes, is the most creative and runs the powerplay. Neill and Caruso are also the top line and you’re then left with the likes of McGurty who just seems to get worse and worse. Tetlow, don’t need to elaborate on him and Kelsall dropped to D.
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