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Post by jambitink on Feb 22, 2017 12:28:03 GMT
Assuming all the same factors as this season (Same coach, local Brits etc) which league would you like to see the Flyers in next season?
There is a lot of Rumours flying around just now that they may have left the EIHL. However, its only just rumours just now, but alot of people have an opinion on where they would like to see the team.
Im sure no one wants to see them back in the SNL, but if they have left the EIHL and a merger with the EPL is not agreed then that is likley where they wll end up.
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Post by zamboni on Feb 22, 2017 13:31:14 GMT
Might as well fold the tent if we are moving out the EIHL As I have said before the future of EIHL is like a fine balanced Eco System in Scotland Take Flyers and there Fans out you take down Dundee and CAPS also probably That leaves Braehead in the EIHL from Scotland There is a EIHL board meeting today might get some clarity out of that hopefully it will just be rumours like pre-season when someone posted that Fife were folding because no new signings announced for six weeks that forced the Clubs hand Hopefully it will be 12 teams this is the place to be and Flyers belong at the top table given the history. If putting the admission price up would get us these 4 full time Brits it should be considered but also get a better Family ticket package
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Post by sparkymark75 on Feb 22, 2017 15:48:01 GMT
A new arena? (sits back and watches for fans of the auld barn go mental!)
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Post by waterboy on Feb 22, 2017 16:17:58 GMT
A new arena? (sits back and watches for fans of the auld barn go mental!) Said this before, if the forum and mapleleaf gardens can be replaced so can FIA.
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Post by flyfifer on Feb 22, 2017 17:08:23 GMT
To be honest, if it's the same coach I won't see the Flyers play in any league
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Post by madthepirate on Feb 22, 2017 18:47:15 GMT
No love lost between the Clan and Flyers but I don't want you guys playing anywhere other than the EIHL. That would be like the three or four seasons Rangers were out of the SPL. Sure, the games are intense and both sets of fans are no great friends but I hope you don't back out the EIHL. Yes, we had the hold over you this season but the season before was totally different. We could hardly buy a win, especially at the FIA. Changes are needed but it's not for me to say what they are. Hope you get it sorted.
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Post by bobdee on Feb 22, 2017 18:54:51 GMT
To be honest, if it's the same coach I won't see the Flyers play in any league It's a gimme that a new coach is needed. Without that there is no hope of improvement.
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Post by suds on Feb 22, 2017 19:21:07 GMT
I voted for dropping out into a reformed EPL style league. I've been watching the Flyers since the mid 80's, and for me as the years have gone by the enjoyment has dropped as the number of imports has increased. For me the ideal level would be 6 imports, enough for a full line and goalie. I want to watch local guys get a chance to play for the club they dreamed of playing for as kids, where the badge on the front actually means something to them. As it stands just now we effectively go year to year with a bunch of journeymen pro's who are treating it as a job, and not showing any passion or commitment to the club.
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Post by zamboni on Feb 22, 2017 19:50:17 GMT
I voted for dropping out into a reformed EPL style league. I've been watching the Flyers since the mid 80's, and for me as the years have gone by the enjoyment has dropped as the number of imports has increased. For me the ideal level would be 6 imports, enough for a full line and goalie. I want to watch local guys get a chance to play for the club they dreamed of playing for as kids, where the badge on the front actually means something to them. As it stands just now we effectively go year to year with a bunch of journeymen pro's who are treating it as a job, and not showing any passion or commitment to the club. Ryan Dingle not showing any passion or commitment to the club? Really? and the others that have returned for more than one season You're having a laugh
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Post by suds on Feb 22, 2017 19:59:56 GMT
For every Dingle you can throw in a Thinel. Look at the turnover of imports every year, guys that return are an exception rather than the rule.
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Post by swarfiga on Feb 22, 2017 21:35:22 GMT
Better tell every pro hockey team in Europe to pack it then
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Post by jambitink on Feb 23, 2017 9:48:09 GMT
I voted for dropping out into a reformed EPL style league. I've been watching the Flyers since the mid 80's, and for me as the years have gone by the enjoyment has dropped as the number of imports has increased. For me the ideal level would be 6 imports, enough for a full line and goalie. I want to watch local guys get a chance to play for the club they dreamed of playing for as kids, where the badge on the front actually means something to them. As it stands just now we effectively go year to year with a bunch of journeymen pro's who are treating it as a job, and not showing any passion or commitment to the club. 6 imports sounds terrible. 8 was always a good number in the BNL days but back then the Brits were decent. I am happy with the current import quota of the EIHL. Unless you have a child in the junior development system, there isnt really a big demand for local guys to play for the club. I dont think anyone really cares as long as there is a winning team on the ice.
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Post by flyeral on Feb 23, 2017 11:48:41 GMT
Its because import numbers were lower that we had much better local players. They had the chance to thrive at the Flyers.A perfect example is Steven King who Doug Smail took under his wing and taught him so much, but there are loads of other examples, and all because the balance was right to give these players the chance to improve
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Post by joestoyanovich on Feb 23, 2017 12:19:36 GMT
There's far too many imports allowed in the EIHL,its a ludicrous amount. I'd cut it back to around 8 and give some british players a chance to play .
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Post by johndabomb on Feb 23, 2017 13:40:09 GMT
Import limit should be 12. 1 nettie, 4 d-men, two forward lines with a spare import to play with two Brits on a third line.
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