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Post by harlan on May 18, 2016 18:31:10 GMT
Matthew Elder has tweeted that there will be more new import faces in next seasons team than old as two-thirds of the imports won't be returning.
What is two-thirds of 13 anyway?
My reckoning that is only 4, maybe 5 tops, returning which leaves 1 possibly 2 from last season to be announced
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Post by andikilts11 on May 18, 2016 19:00:00 GMT
2 of Rioux, Cullen or Lee is my guess for returnees at most.
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Post by Billkmc on May 18, 2016 19:01:08 GMT
Matthew Elder has tweeted that there will be more new import faces in next seasons team than old as two-thirds of the imports won't be returning. What is two-thirds of 13 anyway? My reckoning that is only 4, maybe 5 tops, returning which leaves 1 possibly 2 from last season to be announced So if you could only pick 1 or 2 who would it be? I'd be torn between Delahey Haines and Sacchetti but if I had to pick one it would be Delahey.
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Post by zamboni on May 18, 2016 19:02:07 GMT
Matthew Elder has tweeted that there will be more new import faces in next seasons team than old as two-thirds of the imports won't be returning. What is two-thirds of 13 anyway? My reckoning that is only 4, maybe 5 tops, returning which leaves 1 possibly 2 from last season to be announced Reckon Delahey and possibly Sacchetti if its 5 back that's two most of us would want back
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Post by zamboni on May 18, 2016 19:07:47 GMT
9 or ten new imports then exciting times ahead Wonder who we will have between the pipes
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Post by swarfiga on May 18, 2016 19:41:42 GMT
Haines has signed in Europe I'd put my.... Dog on it. Can't see Sachetti coming back, pretty sure Caig has hung them up, I'll say it'll be Cullen, Delahey and possibly Rioux.
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Post by harlan on May 18, 2016 20:00:13 GMT
Matthew Elder has tweeted that there will be more new import faces in next seasons team than old as two-thirds of the imports won't be returning. What is two-thirds of 13 anyway? My reckoning that is only 4, maybe 5 tops, returning which leaves 1 possibly 2 from last season to be announced So if you could only pick 1 or 2 who would it be? I'd be torn between Delahey Haines and Sacchetti but if I had to pick one it would be Delahey. If it's 1 then I would want Delahey, two then Sacchetti but think the only one will be Cullen for some reason. Haines is definitely not coming back
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Post by tam on May 18, 2016 21:49:17 GMT
cullen and delahey for me the rest can go to, and who said lee ? really would anyone have him back?
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Post by pittsburghpingu17 on May 18, 2016 22:11:26 GMT
cullen and delahey for me the rest can go to, and who said lee ? really would anyone have him back? Cullen over Sacchetti?
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Post by xroads90 on May 18, 2016 23:01:49 GMT
What about Erik lizon? There was rumours of him heading here last season but then he signed for the panthers but ended up not playing, I can't remember why? Also cody sol would probably make a huge impact for us... both names that have been thrown around this forum before and either one would give us some serious grit and much needed toughness. Not that I'm going to hold my breath on either of them tbh.
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Post by tam on May 19, 2016 6:14:51 GMT
cullen and delahey for me the rest can go to, and who said lee ? really would anyone have him back? Cullen over Sacchetti? its widely reported sachetti is away to america unfortunately
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Post by waterboy on May 19, 2016 9:05:22 GMT
So I have just read the article in the press and basically as we already know 9/10 new Imports will be added to the team. Dutes refusing to name players not returning, they have offers out to new guys with more going out.
No rush to appoint an Assistant Coach as that will be primarily a playing role and just someone to give him a hand with the day to day stuff and bounce things off.
He has had talk with Brits outside Fife but wage demands have out him off. Claims they want more than the Imports.
"Its getting to the point where we are stretched out" (with our budget).
Not sure how he can claim that his budget is stretched out with only 3 guys signed up, Cant see how we make progress if we are to scared to bring in Brits because they will cost more than our local guys.
We badly need new brit's to move on to the next level as Dutes has said that is our target for the upcoming season.
On the players not returning why would you not name them, this keeping everything a secret bugs me. New signings fine do whatever but if you know guys are not coming back just put out a PR like the Blaze did to say who isn't coming back. Its not hard its not a secret just keep the fans informed. I just don't get how this club works I really don't.
Made reference to the crowds we get and how we are a gate based club and that is how we pay the bills. Shocking idea but why not give the fans a competitive team that excites the fans, bring in a few tough guys and big name or 2, then watch our crowds jump up which will pay for these guys. Seriously did the club not learn anything when Matt Nickerson was here, he put bums on seats and probably sold more merchandise than any other player has for the Flyers in the EIHL era. The first game against the Clan when Fitzy came over, FIA was packed out and the atmosphere was electric.
One last thing he really makes the assistant coach role seem like an exciting opportunity. The chance to make his coffee for him everyday and do the stuff he doesn't want to. He must have guys banging the door down for that role.
Nothing like actively recruiting a good assistant coach to make the team better. sounds more like he wants to bring someone in who won't potentially threaten his position by showing him up if you ask me.
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Post by waterboy on May 19, 2016 9:21:59 GMT
Ben Davies is being shopped around the league as he isn't returning to the Clan by all accounts. Imagine if we brought him in to Fife. That would be a real step change for us. It would also cause the Purple Army to go into complete meltdown which is always fun to watch.
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Post by bobdee on May 19, 2016 9:32:20 GMT
So I have just read the article in the press and basically as we already know 9/10 new Imports will be added to the team. Dutes refusing to name players not returning, they have offers out to new guys with more going out.
No rush to appoint an Assistant Coach as that will be primarily a playing role and just someone to give him a hand with the day to day stuff and bounce things off.
He has had talk with Brits outside Fife but wage demands have out him off. Claims they want more than the Imports.
"Its getting to the point where we are stretched out" (with our budget).
Not sure how he can claim that his budget is stretched out with only 3 guys signed up, Cant see how we make progress if we are to scared to bring in Brits because they will cost more than our local guys.
We badly need new brit's to move on to the next level as Dutes has said that is our target for the upcoming season.
On the players not returning why would you not name them, this keeping everything a secret bugs me. New signings fine do whatever but if you know guys are not coming back just put out a PR like the Blaze did to say who isn't coming back. Its not hard its not a secret just keep the fans informed. I just don't get how this club works I really don't.
Made reference to the crowds we get and how we are a gate based club and that is how we pay the bills. Shocking idea but why not give the fans a competitive team that excites the fans, bring in a few tough guys and big name or 2, then watch our crowds jump up which will pay for these guys. Seriously did the club not learn anything when Matt Nickerson was here, he put bums on seats and probably sold more merchandise than any other player has for the Flyers in the EIHL era. The first game against the Clan when Fitzy came over, FIA was packed out and the atmosphere was electric.
One last thing he really makes the assistant coach role seem like an exciting opportunity. The chance to make his coffee for him everyday and do the stuff he doesn't want to. He must have guys banging the door down for that role.
Nothing like actively recruiting a good assistant coach to make the team better. sounds more like he wants to bring someone in who won't potentially threaten his position by showing him up if you ask me.
Completely agree about this ridiculous lack of communication. Dutes interviewed the players at the end of the season apparently and therefore knows who he wants back and who isn't coming back. He is clearly in a position to say who is not returning. This form of communication is not professional and does not build up anticipation, it is becoming boring.
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Post by coloradoflyer on May 19, 2016 10:07:45 GMT
Ben Davies is being shopped around the league as he isn't returning to the Clan by all accounts. Imagine if we brought him in to Fife. That would be a real step change for us. It would also cause the Purple Army to go into complete meltdown which is always fun to watch. like we will pay top dollar for a brit erm don't think so
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