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Post by DMS on Jan 20, 2024 23:58:06 GMT
I would not be surprised if Ollie is out for a long time. Especially reading between the lines now they have named Caruso as captain until the end of the season. Me too but Neill was the captain (transferred to an 'A') and Caruso takes over, any understanding why? Believed one vice captain changed with Betteridge still assumed on that role, but as you say Neill and Lemay are the secondary now. We never had an official captain this season. At one point Neill was described as a “co” captain but this was at the point we only had a selection of “A”s in the early part of the season and then after the return following the hiatus after the AJ situation.
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Post by DMS on Jan 20, 2024 22:41:55 GMT
15 shots on goal is never gonna be a good foundation to set up a win.
We need to be better at not allowing by our goalie to be screened 3/4 of the goals Rok was unsighted.
Michaud was tripped after the faceoff before the one that led to the fight by Ben Lake (who was fantastic for giants, an irritant all night, did lots well on and off the puck) but then wouldn’t answer his actions so Michaud picked the next best option and did a great job standing up for himself.
This and the Guildford game have proved that hockey can still be played with an edge, physicality and all round entertainment. Shame the results are not coming our way.
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Post by DMS on Jan 18, 2024 19:16:31 GMT
OP confirmed that a “big piece” should be announced soon A big piece… maybe not a tall one
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Post by DMS on Jan 13, 2024 13:05:40 GMT
Not going too well for Cardiff in game one, 3-1 down to Astana. Lost 5-2. Need a win today against GKS, who beat Herning on p/s It can be out of their hands before they even play, if Nomad win in regulation in the first game they’ll beat devils on the head to head (assuming this is the tie breaker) even if the results go in devils favour rest of the weekend.
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Post by DMS on Jan 11, 2024 22:04:54 GMT
Is Corey no longer involved at Dresden ? They've just appointed a new head coach and Corey doesn't appear on either the team's website or ep page. He’s been at most of our games in the last month or so as a spectator. Would be nice for Logan to get his first competitive goal for us whilst Corey has the chance to see it
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Post by DMS on Jan 11, 2024 22:04:02 GMT
They can’t match being the FIRST team from the UK to win it!
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Post by DMS on Jan 7, 2024 8:38:03 GMT
. Saw Després walking down the concourse and he looked fine, so it could be true that he wanted to play tonight and was prevented from doing so. With 4 dmen why not let hm dress and see how he fairs in warmup? A bewildering decision The decision is being made by the doctor he saw due to the specifics nature of his injury to his eye, whilst his sight is unaffected from the high stick I believe there are still issues that haven’t yet recovered so the recommendation is for it to heal fully to prevent any issues for him and given it’s his sight I understand that.
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Post by DMS on Jan 6, 2024 12:33:26 GMT
Scratch that, nobody returns plus we’re without McGurty as well obviously… Disappointed the new guy isn’t icing nor is there anyone returning from injury. Just got to get on with it at the end of the day. Hopefully Rok stands on his head & Panthers GWG comes off someone’s arse … In fairness to the club, they were open in the announcement they weren’t expecting Paré to be playing this weekend and to make his debut in the away double header next week. My understanding is Depres is wanting to play but due to the nature of his injury there is caution being exercised by the medical team.
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Post by DMS on Dec 31, 2023 10:37:32 GMT
It’s sad to think about but 10 losses from 12 is sacking territory for a coach in a normal season but the lack of support from management suggests to me that they’re aiming the blame at Parades which if true angers me because out of the 10 losses we’ve lost 7 at a 2 goal or less deficit and of the 12 games we’ve played since we returned 3 have been at full strength I’d like to think The thought of laying the blame at JP is wide of the mark.
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Post by DMS on Dec 28, 2023 10:47:02 GMT
Addressing mid season roster moves/balance under normal circumstances often comes with releasing players. This season the circumstances are completely different given what happened. It’s an unenviable task to try and keep this group together who are clearly struggling with the aftermath and the trauma anyway never mind then looking to split that group up to accommodate incoming players.
It is a dilemma that the coaches and off ice team (up to a certain level) are facing and there isn’t a play book for dealing with what has happened to them this year unfortunately so I don’t think it’s fair to look at it with the “usual” mindset.
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Post by DMS on Dec 24, 2023 21:55:32 GMT
3 months ago he signed, not 1 month like Farley. Won’t say much more though, as your hatred for the club is unreal It was the 8th October Alderson was signed in Cardiff,that’s well into the season. Due to the delay to factor in the world championships in 2024 The season started weekend of 23rd sept… 15 days is a stretch to say “well into the season”
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Post by DMS on Dec 16, 2023 23:07:16 GMT
While we earned the win, we really do need a big body up front, someone to win the puck and hold on to it. Would offer some variation to the otherwise almost identical forward lines we have. Nice to see Corey's attendance having a positive effect on Logan. In the 3rd period I realised I'd barely noticed Farley. Needs more time obviously. Farley didn’t take too many shifts in the third, on commentary Green said he’d not seen him much in 3rd then next shift he was there, Sod’s Law for him there haha Corey has been in attendance last couple of games, would be nice for Logan to get his first competitive goal for us whilst he’s here.
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Post by DMS on Dec 16, 2023 22:31:04 GMT
The “4th” line were superb today. With the top lines cancelling each other out they became the real difference makers.
36 save shutout was a great effort from Rok too, especially the triple save in the first.
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Post by DMS on Dec 10, 2023 8:57:33 GMT
I think Panthers’ problem when it comes to merch is them trying to be too different, who cares if it’s unoriginal as long as it’s good quality and fans are buying/wearing it. I also don’t like team exclusive merch because you’re using your biggest marketing ploy to advertise merch fans can’t buy I agree with all of this, the players have decent gear, let the fans have the same. Keep it smart and simple Totally agree with that, the “team gear” is a lot smarter and if available I think would tempt more people to part with their hard earned One item I think we miss is a basic tshirt with the logo on the front (no other words or nonsense) with player names on the back, often very popular items at NHL games and gives a cheaper option to those that may not be able to afford a jersey but want to show support for a particular player.
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Post by DMS on Dec 10, 2023 8:28:55 GMT
Sheffield’s perceived win at all costs mentality imo has really come out since the incident. I know there have been some public tweets about finances due to game rescheduling etc and whilst that may only be a minority those opinions being thrown about to me shows where their thoughts really are. Granted that could be very wide of the mark but it’s just how I see it some days. As for our results I actually don’t think we are too far off since the return (granted this is before coventry away on 10th if we were to win that and get 2 3pt weekends in a row most realistic fans would’ve taken that before the last 2 weekends) but with a month of dealing with the trauma and trying to return to game readiness I don’t think we have done too badly. Focussing on what we’re doing we’ve taken moves to address the defence, and if we can get some settled lines on the forwards I feel we like hang with some of the bigger teams The issue with this season is steelers are just chugging along doing what they always do whilst others (giants/devils) have not been as strong, last years surprise teams (blaze/flames) have regressed. When that happens Steelers usually win the league through their consistency. Agree with a lot of that. Sadly Belfast was a regulation loss though. So 2 points needed tonight and then it'll be a 2 point weekend. Yes of course, thanks for the correction, thought we’d nabbed an extra point for some reason, need a red bull to kick myself into gear today. Definitely makes tonight’s game more important than to get something out of the weekend. Hopefully with the days rest in between it helps them out to get off to a hot start later.
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Post by DMS on Dec 10, 2023 8:16:28 GMT
After what was very traumatic it is a miracle some of the players are even on the ice let alone playing and winning games, however, what happened has not stopped sheffield from moving on and still winning their games. Imho and several others before the incident it was argued even with the quality that AJ brought to the team that we would still struggle against "the big boys" and without our best player that win rate is even harder to maintain (as evidenced so far with the results). I think this season we had/have a plucky relatively hard working team but ultimately the quality especially without AJ is not there to actually challenge for anything this season... I am sure alot of the fanbase and players are happy just to see some hockey this season but it stinks that the club partly to blame for our predicament are riding high in the league seemingly without any effects on their wins etc... Sheffield’s perceived win at all costs mentality imo has really come out since the incident. I know there have been some public tweets about finances due to game rescheduling etc and whilst that may only be a minority those opinions being thrown about to me shows where their thoughts really are. Granted that could be very wide of the mark but it’s just how I see it some days. As for our results I actually don’t think we are too far off since the return (granted this is before coventry away on 10th if we were to win that and get 2 3pt weekends in a row most realistic fans would’ve taken that before the last 2 weekends) but with a month of dealing with the trauma and trying to return to game readiness I don’t think we have done too badly. Focussing on what we’re doing we’ve taken moves to address the defence, and if we can get some settled lines on the forwards I feel we like hang with some of the bigger teams The issue with this season is steelers are just chugging along doing what they always do whilst others (giants/devils) have not been as strong, last years surprise teams (blaze/flames) have regressed. When that happens Steelers usually win the league through their consistency.
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Post by DMS on Nov 28, 2023 19:03:23 GMT
Austin Farley confirmed as the new forward
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Post by DMS on Nov 26, 2023 20:52:10 GMT
I think it was a fair effort for a return to competitive action. Loved the never quit attitude that led to grabbing a 2nd goal after conceding the first empty better. I think the main issues came from the understandable rust from everything they’ve been dealing with and not playing for so long.
Definitely a good building platform for the rest of the season. Proud of the effort from them all today.
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Post by DMS on Nov 26, 2023 20:49:09 GMT
Howden might be far from the mark in terms of who is coming in.
Hopefully not too much longer to wait. Be good to get some further reinforcements in
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Post by DMS on Nov 20, 2023 22:46:57 GMT
Granted it was quite a while back but I’ve seen Roach play when he was at Berlin, I wasn’t impressed at all. Out of the 2 signings today (on paper) im much happier with our signing than Clans
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Post by DMS on Nov 20, 2023 18:48:12 GMT
An integral part of Berlin’s back to back DEL titles recently. An incredible pedigree to bring to the EIHL.
Credit to the club for this one, a really good signing.
Also a lot of credit to him for joining us during a very difficult time, I know he’ll be made to feel most welcome by the team, staff & fans.
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Post by DMS on Nov 14, 2023 15:37:37 GMT
Replacements/additions quite frankly aren’t relevant to this game, that is for us to worry about post this weekend leading up to the first competitive game whenever that is. Nothing should take the focus away from Adam, his family & the team this weekend and any roster changes would (even for a moment) deflect away from that and in my opinion not warranted for this event. Not looking to detract at all - the original question was about simply having enough players to actually play and the prospect of guest players. Let’s not forget this is a healing process / first step back onto the ice for the roster. It’s about them as well. I’m not saying you personally were looking to detract from it just my opinions how I think anything like that could take the focus off what the weekend is about, it’s about Adam and supporting the team (as I’d previously mentioned). If not seen, there is a video released by the club of the ice being painted ready for the weekend which is a lovely touch and I imagine the first of many emotional tributes to come.
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Post by DMS on Nov 14, 2023 14:20:44 GMT
Replacements/additions quite frankly aren’t relevant to this game, that is for us to worry about post this weekend leading up to the first competitive game whenever that is.
Nothing should take the focus away from Adam, his family & the team this weekend and any roster changes would (even for a moment) deflect away from that and in my opinion not warranted for this event.
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Post by DMS on Nov 13, 2023 19:54:45 GMT
Whilst I love the drama of it I think it’s bad that this part of the footage has seen the light of day. It’s very clearly not part of the formal interview and whilst they need to be aware of being on a hot mic someone has specifically made the choice to put this out there or in the hands of someone to do it. If I were clan I’d be fuming!
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Post by DMS on Nov 11, 2023 8:43:45 GMT
Absolutely fantastic response following the announcement of the game, really pleased to know that the building will be full to honour Adam and support the guys returning to the ice.
It’s apparent that a lot of lapsed fans are coming to pay their respects and support the team, absolutely fantastic to see. I would love to see those same fans return to more games to support the team for the rest of this season, they will need every ounce of support possible to help them as they continue to grieve and return to some sense of normality.
It may be an odd way to articulate my point but I am looking forward to the event, seeing us all together to do our 47 proud.
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