youngman
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EIHL Team: Fife Flyers
NHL Team: New York Rangers
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Post by youngman on Aug 17, 2016 7:49:38 GMT
Who will play on the 3rd line with the 2 imports... That's the big question... Never mind about the lack of an enforcer!!
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Post by swarfiga on Aug 17, 2016 7:54:53 GMT
Who will play on the 3rd line with the 2 imports... That's the big question... Never mind about the lack of an enforcer!! Gunn
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Post by xroads90 on Aug 17, 2016 8:28:00 GMT
Honestly can't believe that the Devils fans are complaining about not having an enforcer? Even without mentioning Mark Louis they still have guys like Hotham, Batch and Lord who aren't scared to drop the gloves with anyone? I doubt Nottingham fans have anything to worry about either, their coach knows that making sure there is someone on the team to stop players taking liberties is an important part of the game, so I imagine they will sign an outstanding enforcer as usual. Its only going to be us this season without someone like that I'm afraid. Hope Paquet has been in the gym.
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Post by coloradoflyer on Aug 17, 2016 9:22:30 GMT
by the looks of it 3rd line forwards will have a brit and also 3rd line D will have a brit
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Post by waterboy on Aug 17, 2016 10:07:47 GMT
Just listened to the interview.Yes Todd says it's about winning games, well he hasn't got a great record in that respect has he! He talked about finishing 9th when we had Nickerson, he obviously forgot that we improved to 8th the following season...with Nickerson. He bangs on about the fact we are a gate based club, fair enough, but surely the easiest way to increase attendances is to sign a player in the Nickerson mould, you'd have thought that the directors with their business acumen would have seen this. Todd isn't blaming Nickerson for finishing 8th or 9th, what he is saying is that we had a higher finish without an enforcer. Some people really need to get a grip and support the team. He said "we previously went out and beat guys up and won the game but at the same time we were in 9th place, last season without that muscle we finished higher". Yes he doesn't mention Matt by name but we all know that is what he meant. Fans want a few thing in Fife Quality hard working players and a winning team. Everybody hates seeing us being pushed around, we fixed that by bringing in Matt and whenever he fought the building was electric. Don't recall many folk being unhappy after any of his fights (except his very first one ). Fans were baying for blood last season at times but that was directed at one individual because of how the team were playing not because of losing but how they were playing. There is no hiding this year Danny was always there as his buffer, its his team and his alone every decision he makes including this recruitment he has to stand by and I'm sure he will. Trouble is when things don't go his way just watch how quick he throws guys under the bus.
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Post by waterboy on Aug 17, 2016 10:24:10 GMT
Latest video Todd talks about us being years away from having new local brits in the team who can play at this level and how he could talk for a long time on the development they will need. Wouldnt mind hearing that to be honest I think that would be a good Interview for Ali to do. I imagine it will take 3,4 or 5 years for that development to shown through. Its not like you can take an 18 year old kid and give him icetime in the Elite League then sign him on a 2 year deal the next season and expect him to play a role in your team.
I wonder how good it will look in 5 years, if only we could have had all that time available before now!!!
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ronniemac
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NHL Team: Chicago Blackhawks
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Post by ronniemac on Aug 17, 2016 11:41:36 GMT
SURELY another case of Todd shooting himself in the foot, he has been the coach for many years and should have had that scenario sorted long before now. Todd should not give interviews or opinions as he sacks himself with every one he does, only in Kirkcaldy would this happen.
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Post by Dirkster23 on Aug 17, 2016 11:47:28 GMT
The season hasn’t even started and I’m fed up with the Flyers. The PR this summer has been diabolical and It’s become clear we’ve been scrapping around making last minute signings. Now guys are going to be coming in late as they wait for their visas.
It’s maybe just me, but I found the interviews with Todd really depressing. I don’t want to hear that we’re still ‘years’ away from bringing through juniors. I don’t want to hear that we don’t have the budget or depth to play four lines. It’s been widely reported that we’re paying top end wages to guys like Sisca, Brooks and Jackman. Maybe we should be looking to bring in a couple of guys like Delahey from the NA college systems that don’t demand the big salaries and free up wages for the likes of Ben Davies and/or Sam McCluskey that would give us that extra depth.
If it’s so important to the Director’s to have local guys in the team, why haven’t they insisted on better links between the Flyers and junior development? How can we be this far down the line and not have produced one single guy that’s capable of taking a few shifts every night? Todd keeps mentioning he has regular contact with Lynchy, but what plans are actually in place to ensure the top prospects are making the transition?
I think we all accept there’s a massive gap between the SNL and Elite league but it’s up to us to make sure guys are getting the right on and off ice training to give them the best chance of making it to the Flyers. How come guys like Renny Marr and Tyler Plews were able to move to other clubs in the league and log decent minutes?
Last moan- Todd keeps mentioning we’re a gate based club- so why not build a team based on what the fans want to see? I’m not fussed for an out and out enforcer but would like to see a couple of guys in the line-up that are capable of protecting our skilled guys if people take liberties. Guys like Kuznik, Spadafora and Jason Pitton have all been firm fans favourites, top players and guys that could drop the gloves or have a word if needed. Faryna and Cescon at Dundee, Schultz at Edinburgh and Riley at Belfast are all examples of guys that can play and protect their team mates.
I’ll be there on opening night and I’ve no doubt we’ll be a good team to watch at times, but like others, I’ve got real reservations about how we’ll deal with teams that play physical or take liberties with our skilled players.
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Post by bobdee on Aug 17, 2016 12:21:58 GMT
SURELY another case of Todd shooting himself in the foot, he has been the coach for many years and should have had that scenario sorted long before now. Todd should not give interviews or opinions as he sacks himself with every one he does, only in Kirkcaldy would this happen. When Todd speaks he shows that this small time, parochial club of ours should behave like a small town, parochial club. This close season has been ridiculously bad in all aspects of communication etc. I just can't see Todd changing it.
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Post by bleubrazil on Aug 17, 2016 13:05:40 GMT
SURELY another case of Todd shooting himself in the foot, he has been the coach for many years and should have had that scenario sorted long before now. Todd should not give interviews or opinions as he sacks himself with every one he does, only in Kirkcaldy would this happen. When Todd speaks he shows that this small time, parochial club of ours should behave like a small town, parochial club. This close season has been ridiculously bad in all aspects of communication etc. I just can't see Todd changing it. Around 2000 Flyers fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the new season, knowing that Todd will yet again have assembled a decent bunch of players. We cant wait to see the new guys and get behind them from the start. That is FACT. Why should this forum be dominated by around 20 guys who do nothing but criticise ALL aspects of Flyers?
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Post by redtussell44 on Aug 17, 2016 13:11:42 GMT
When Todd speaks he shows that this small time, parochial club of ours should behave like a small town, parochial club. This close season has been ridiculously bad in all aspects of communication etc. I just can't see Todd changing it. Around 2000 Flyers fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the new season, knowing that Todd will yet again have assembled a decent bunch of players. We cant wait to see the new guys and get behind them from the start. That is FACT. Why should this forum be dominated by around 20 guys who do nothing but criticise ALL aspects of Flyers? Because we don't want to see this....
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Post by bobdee on Aug 17, 2016 13:27:42 GMT
When Todd speaks he shows that this small time, parochial club of ours should behave like a small town, parochial club. This close season has been ridiculously bad in all aspects of communication etc. I just can't see Todd changing it. Around 2000 Flyers fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the new season, knowing that Todd will yet again have assembled a decent bunch of players. We cant wait to see the new guys and get behind them from the start. That is FACT. Why should this forum be dominated by around 20 guys who do nothing but criticise ALL aspects of Flyers? Everybody on this forum should and will be waiting for the start of the season. Many are apprehensive though that nothing has really changed and we will be a run of the mill team again and as such attendances drop below 2000 as they did last year with the rubbish that was produced. Maybe I am dreaming though and that the attendances falling last year didn't happen. It could be management are saying we have a base crowd of 2000, just like you, who will always turn up so we don;t need to do anything, They will always turn up for mediocrity, no problem. Time will tell.
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Post by wantsabeard on Aug 17, 2016 13:35:27 GMT
Didn't you guys have one of your best league placings last season?
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Post by waterboy on Aug 17, 2016 14:32:59 GMT
Didn't you guys have one of your best league placings last season? Technically yes we finished 6th, but we were tied on points with Dundee, while we did finish with our highest point total in the EIHL by 2 pts for me last season was at times some of the most boring hockey I have ever watched. I like to watch good games and be entertained in the process. Overall through the season we won 31 games lost 35. In Five season we have finished every single one with a losing record. It's hardly inspiring stuff is it. The overall play for the first half of the season and in parts of the second half was just awful. Many said before the season started our balance of player was wrong and that was proved to be correct. After a summer of quite dreadful PR and comm's from the club the same movie does appear to be playing again as we head into this season. Obviously we have to give the team a fair chance and once the first month is done we will have a far better idea of how the team is shaping up. Keep in mind though that the club have only today announced one local player the rest is anyone's guess. We have our coach telling us some imports wont be here to start at least pre season possibly beyond. Then saying it will be years before any junior players will be ready to play meaningful minutes for the Flyers. He has had 6 years to get this sorted and he has done basically nothing. As last season ended our coach spoke of taking that next step and look to win something at the same time he intended to bring in upgrades on players not returning. You can argue if that's been done or not but making statements like that puts a target on your back and unless you deliver fans will call you on it. The recent videos released by the club could be seen as the coach putting his excuses out early, small club spending at the top of our budget, need time to develop local guys lucky to get to spend what we do etc etc. Trouble is we have listened to the same c*** for years. Many fans were ready for a coaching change last summer most couldn't believe Todd was coming back. He did turn things around last season which probably kept him his job. There really isn't a great deal to get excited about as we approach this new one.
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Post by happydaysdancer on Aug 17, 2016 15:53:36 GMT
It's his first season doing it just his way with no Danny. I'm happy to give him benefit of the doubt. If we end up doing well this season then this thread is comedy gold. If we don't then it's fair to ask Todd to move on.
Roll on the new season
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