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Post by DMS on Apr 1, 2024 18:53:50 GMT
Whilst we are now in a position of needing everything to go our way I would at least like us to get at least 2 points of we can’t pull off the miracle as we would at least surpass last seasons points tally and I feel that this years group deserve that at least!
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Post by DMS on Mar 31, 2024 12:00:28 GMT
Go on then. I will bite. Why has the defence tightened up? Not because they’re playing lower end teams, there must be a cynical reason. Playing for new contracts is my guess. Whilst not a defender Anderson has certainly had an upturn in performance recently, similar time as last year too! (Just my perception)
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Post by DMS on Mar 31, 2024 10:34:20 GMT
There’s a lot of squealing from fans at most games over soft plays, it’s almost as if some folk forget they’re watching a full contact sport! 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 😂 It isn’t the booing of decisions I take an issue (that wasn’t how I interpreted the first post) with I get that is part of the fandom (yeah it isn’t for me but people watch and experience the game differently) , it’s just the “squealing” uproar and outrage at any and I mean any element of physical contact, it is a full contact sport. I get there is a shift in attitudes in general these days but I just find it baffling people seem offended by a full contact sport being physical.
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Post by DMS on Mar 31, 2024 8:55:23 GMT
Great win,dominant from start to finish...Blaze are pants Shame Lemany didn't get the goal after his incredible skate through most of the Blaze team...but nice finish from Luciani to double the lead. I'm regards the Michaud incident...looked like he was already losing his balance and sliding to the ice and unfortunately came into contact with the Blaze man's elbow. Danny Stewart is always good for a laugh,screaming 'Are you f'in kidding me' at the ref which I think all of the bench side heard. I didn't think there was to much wrong with the Michund incident. Bad timing rather than a bad hit(I would need to see a replay to be sure). I felt there was a lot of squealing from the fans at relatively soft hockey plays all night. Overall the refs tried to let it be played like a play off game where they could. I wouldn't say it was a great officials performance, however it was better than any recent game and certainly more consistant. There’s a lot of squealing from fans at most games over soft plays, it’s almost as if some folk forget they’re watching a full contact sport!
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Post by DMS on Mar 31, 2024 0:11:54 GMT
Great win,dominant from start to finish...Blaze are pants Shame Lemany didn't get the goal after his incredible skate through most of the Blaze team...but nice finish from Luciani to double the lead. I'm regards the Michaud incident...looked like he was already losing his balance and sliding to the ice and unfortunately came into contact with the Blaze man's elbow. Danny Stewart is always good for a laugh,screaming 'Are you f'in kidding me' at the ref which I think all of the bench side heard. Michaud gets smoked at some point pretty much every game it seems, I just think it’s his size that leads to it. Fair play to him though because he is at least willing to put his body on the line to try and make a play.
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Post by DMS on Mar 29, 2024 18:37:46 GMT
Joey Lewis made the squad the last time we were at this level, only played twice and didn’t look up to it imo. Hasn’t made a GB squad since either. Lewis is playing for a decent team in a good league and has good numbers so he can't be far off selection But again after not performing at that level already and not being considered in any squad since maybe he’s not.
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Post by DMS on Mar 29, 2024 15:32:52 GMT
Hazeldine is a future top drawer D man, but inexperienced at that level. That said, he has absolutely looked the part here, I'd take him for the experience (at least) over at least one of that list. Strange to me that possibly 2 of the best forwards the coach has to pick from are ruled out for "off-ice issues", shall we say? What's the story with Joey Lewis, surely he should be in with a shout? Joey Lewis made the squad the last time we were at this level, only played twice and didn’t look up to it imo. Hasn’t made a GB squad since either.
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Post by DMS on Mar 27, 2024 12:51:02 GMT
Got to love EIHL O/S headline today with Devils v Giants playing “with 2nd place on the line”. Err Devils are 8 points ahead with 6 games left ! 🤣🙄 Going by memory , giants will only have 4 games after today though so if devils win giants wouldn’t be able to surpass the deficit
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Post by DMS on Mar 27, 2024 11:34:12 GMT
Had the opportunity to upgrade to Farmer/Boxill in 13/14, and did so. Decisions like that are made in sport all the time. IIWII. Heart and soul yes, but the facts are that 70 league, cup and playoff games passed without a single goal that season. I'm sure you'd be all over a player with those kind of stats these days, no matter how much he grafted? And I don't think anyone has "sacked" Kelsall yet? Corey also made the decision to sack Meyers and get Weaver - which seemed very harsh at the time but worked out ok in the end Levers was a good player but like you say, 0 points and he went down a league after that. My understanding is it was DM choice to leave as opposed to a panthers choice … either way it worked out really well for us!
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Post by DMS on Mar 25, 2024 7:26:34 GMT
Is this another catch up game? Otherwise someone’s planning this last couple of weeks has been dire. I think it was, the announcement of the date for this game I think came January some time and I think it might have been as a knock on effect to a change of another game (possibly around the challenge cup QF for other teams but I could be wrong)
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Post by DMS on Mar 24, 2024 19:09:39 GMT
Otto’s goal tally is definitely a shining light in a miserable season. However for all the clamouring for his re-signing (hey I’m in that camp) I just can’t see it as he’s just adding value with each tuck. I think he’ll make himself too expensive for us or find himself in a better league. We could offer a Uni Place That only has value if the player is interested/needing of one. I don’t know if he is for reference. He is one of only a small number I would like to see back next season but I just think with his performance here this season along with his goals per game ratio in other leagues in the last couple of years may seem him move on to greener pastures to challenge himself
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Post by DMS on Mar 24, 2024 18:55:25 GMT
Otto’s goal tally is definitely a shining light in a miserable season.
However for all the clamouring for his re-signing (hey I’m in that camp) I just can’t see it as he’s just adding value with each tuck. I think he’ll make himself too expensive for us or find himself in a better league.
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Post by DMS on Mar 24, 2024 0:04:22 GMT
Really enjoyed the pregame piece for Paul Adey.
Jerseys/music were great within the retro theme.
Deprés was absolutely brilliant in this game, really showed his pedigree. Despite obviously tiring through logging so many minutes he was able to great himself plenty of time and was very calm and assured.
Absolutely fed up of seeing the same culprits throwing pizzas into our own slot. We need to be absolutely ruthless with some of the roster decisions in the summer.
I get that there will be a greater sentiment attached to this group but we need to aspire to improve on at least 75% of the roster we have.
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Post by DMS on Mar 22, 2024 20:13:22 GMT
with the injuries we’re dealing with Are we expecting any of them back this weekend? Probably not is my thought, based on what I believe the injuries are I’d personally be surprised to see some of them again this season
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Post by DMS on Mar 22, 2024 12:42:07 GMT
It would’ve been a struggle to get a win anyway due to the gulf between the teams but with the injuries we’re dealing with also being a factor it’s difficult to see anything other than a Steelers win.
However whilst it would be delaying the inevitable in terms of them wrapping up the title it would be amazing if we could conjure up a miracle and finally get a win over Steelers especially in a full building.
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Post by DMS on Mar 19, 2024 13:59:33 GMT
playoff update. Boivin at Rouen begin the SF series v Cergy Pontoise (JP's old team) on thursday. In the Czech league playoffs, Jonathan Kirk (not Panthers but doing well at this higher level) is leading points scorer in the playoffs and Litvinov take a 2-0 lead in their qf series with Kometa Brno. In Slovakia, HC Spisska Nova Ves (new team of Viktor Bjorkung) begin the play off series with a win. but without Viktor, who doesn't play. *Liam Kirk
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Post by DMS on Mar 17, 2024 22:16:11 GMT
Was watching the Glasgow webcast and Murph was interviewing Stephen Desrocher. Only half listening, but thought that when Murph asked him what number he was playing, he said he wanted 47, but as “the league” were retiring 47 he was playing 24. Made me wonder if they were delaying retirement until the playoff weekend. Kind of think that would be really fitting, but then again I’d definitely like it to be at our Arena. Whatever, it will be a fitting tribute. There could be many factors in what’s causing the ceremony not to have happened yet, especially the ongoing inquest etc also wanting to respect any wishes of Adam’s family (they should be at the forefront of any consideration) I have no issue with the league wanting to retire the number across the board & I understand the impact on not just the league as a whole but also the sport in general… but it should be Panthers that get to do the honours, he was part of our team, our group of players and staff have had to deal with the trauma in a more direct manner than other teams/clubs. The way we dealt with the memorial and then memorial game gives me so much faith in how much of a good job the club will do to honour the number retirement correctly. If the league want to do something then fine but that should come after what Panthers do.
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Post by DMS on Mar 17, 2024 0:50:42 GMT
How many coaches come in and see it click in their first season? Before a puck was dropped this season, many were laughing that Steelers coach was still employed. They have stuck with him, added year on year and have reaped the rewards. Parades has a good record over time, and can be forgiven for this year given the AJ situation. His stock was / is still high after his record in France to improve teams over time. Go for an overseas coach again and you have to give them a season (or two) to create any serious impact. Unfortunately I feel Paredes will leave at the end of the season, you get the impression the situation has taken its toll on him. But I do agree with you though, you have to give a coach time/ numerous seasons to build a team. If Paredes does want to stay and try and building something then great, if not, where do we look? Bruce Richardson maybe? Bruce has had his time in this league, is building a very nice career for himself after his time in the QMJHL and now in the junior ranks of the team Canada set up, coming back to the EIHL would be a massive career regression for him.
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Post by DMS on Mar 15, 2024 14:22:20 GMT
But missing caruso, neill, Nielson Listening to the interview that BBC Nottingham did with Paredes after the Fife game, you get some insight from him with regards the injuries. Sounds as though Neill will be out for a while… www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hj741wI’d be surprised if we saw Carl play again this season
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Post by DMS on Mar 14, 2024 7:07:20 GMT
Expected result. Will certainly be two this year, could well be the lot. A teeth-gritted congratulations to the Yorks. If Steelers win their next 4 games they will win the league in Nottingham a week on Saturday 23rd March. (Assuming Cardiff keep winning but lose to Steelers) I reckon they’ll want to do it the day after though at home. Knowing Steelers usual attitude towards us they’d probably rather do it on our ice. They’d dine off that one for years.
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Post by DMS on Mar 14, 2024 7:03:03 GMT
Can someone please ring Pasha and tell him that’s what a gold standard looks like I love the irony of fixating on the gold standard comment when you can’t even get the guys name right. Gold standard of posting 😉
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Post by DMS on Mar 12, 2024 22:33:44 GMT
The complete lack of urgency we displayed in what was a must win game was so disappointing, absolutely not near the compete levels we have shown.
Been a while since I’ve left the rink with such a sense of dejection.
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Post by DMS on Mar 12, 2024 19:29:12 GMT
I’d be very surprised , Pacha already forked out for travel and accommodation to Clan this week as the team said it as pointless coming from Cardiff home only to be back on the road early, they travelled to Carlisle as a mid point . Then again Pacha already up in Dundee home. A very touch schedule again this weekend especially with the travel No he’s not, he’s literally in the next box from me as the game is beginning.
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Post by DMS on Mar 11, 2024 20:14:54 GMT
I too hope they aren’t travelling on game day. Win here would be lovely Lol ok, the only time panthers have travelled down the day before is a cup final and even that used to be as rare as rocking horse crap! You’ll be needing a pooper scooper for that rocking horse this week.
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Post by DMS on Mar 10, 2024 19:55:32 GMT
This game is now massive, I'm sure we'll get behind them as we have been doing. Why is this game on Tuesday, the Darts is Thursday, do they need Wednesday to set it up? Whatever the reason, the off/on ice schedule for the arena has the day listed for “load in” following conversion immediately after our game on Tuesday. Whilst not being clear when the darts was originally announced, or even our game, if it was before we needed to reschedule a lot of games maybe it was just left with Tuesday as the only suitable option
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