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Post by langtouner on Aug 30, 2017 13:23:20 GMT
The general feeling in fife is that if the Flyers signed an enforcer the rink would be packed every night as it was when Nickerson was here. (I'm firmly in this camp) However, if the Flyers signed a similar player as this guy, with genuine NHL pedigree, I also think you'd see the same results. From my time supporting Flyers all people want to see is a fast skillful team that competes every night. This is what Todd promises every season. When in reality his signings a rarely fast or skillful, when compared to other players in the league. I hope Flyers aim isn't to win the conference this season, they have no chance. 100% agree with your post. I was at the Caps game last night against Manitoba Bison a big fast physical team, and Caps matched them pretty well despite being four or five imports short. It was a fast physical game of hockey and great to watch. Caly Robertson saw a lot of ice time and scored a great goal. Caps could be very good this season.
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Post by waterboy on Aug 30, 2017 17:00:45 GMT
Well thats a signing I wish we had made, Giants announce John Kurtz!!
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Post by waterboy on Aug 30, 2017 17:02:46 GMT
Gui Lepine has signed up in the ECHL with Wichita.
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Post by taz on Aug 30, 2017 17:10:37 GMT
Not looking promising is it
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Post by waterboy on Aug 30, 2017 17:27:11 GMT
There are a few guys still unsigned that would do wonders for us in that department like Teigan Zahn, Wade Epp or Derek Mathers. Plenty guys who can play but bring the toughness out team and building need.
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Post by tackleberry on Aug 30, 2017 19:42:22 GMT
Well thats a signing I wish we had made, Giants announce John Kurtz!! I'm sure Gauthier will be delighted to hear this
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Post by waterboy on Aug 31, 2017 9:57:17 GMT
FFP today and Todd talks about how slow recruiting is and the market not being good etc etc blah blah blah.
Last few signings in the elite league,
08/30/2017 John Kurtz (F) Syracuse Crunch Belfast Giants 08/29/2017 Brett Ferguson (F) Gap Guildford Flames 08/28/2017 Ryan Potulny (F) EHC Linz Braehead Clan 08/25/2017 Vojtech Kloz (D) Epinal Coventry Blaze 08/24/2017 Christoffer Björklund (D) Mora IK Braehead Clan 08/23/2017 Chris Lawrence (F) Nottingham Panthers Dundee Stars 08/22/2017 Juris Upitis (F) MHC Martin Edinburgh Capitals 08/21/2017 Marc-Olivier Mimar (F) Thetford Mines Assurancia Dundee Stars 08/21/2017 Tyler Shattock (F) Alaska Aces Braehead Clan
In the past week the Clan alone have signed up 3 guys (quality guys at that).
Thats not talking about teams around Europe and NA who are signing guys up daily. I do wish he wouldnt come out with these daft comments around recruiting and the summer being slow etc.
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Post by Dirty Lyle on Aug 31, 2017 10:28:58 GMT
FFP today and Todd talks about how slow recruiting is and the market not being good etc etc blah blah blah. Last few signings in the elite league, 08/30/2017 John Kurtz (F) Syracuse Crunch Belfast Giants 08/29/2017 Brett Ferguson (F) Gap Guildford Flames 08/28/2017 Ryan Potulny (F) EHC Linz Braehead Clan 08/25/2017 Vojtech Kloz (D) Epinal Coventry Blaze 08/24/2017 Christoffer Björklund (D) Mora IK Braehead Clan 08/23/2017 Chris Lawrence (F) Nottingham Panthers Dundee Stars 08/22/2017 Juris Upitis (F) MHC Martin Edinburgh Capitals 08/21/2017 Marc-Olivier Mimar (F) Thetford Mines Assurancia Dundee Stars 08/21/2017 Tyler Shattock (F) Alaska Aces Braehead Clan In the past week the Clan alone have signed up 3 guys (quality guys at that). Thats not talking about teams around Europe and NA who are signing guys up daily. I do wish he wouldnt come out with these daft comments around recruiting and the summer being slow etc. I think he meant recruitment is slow for a rank rotten organisation with no ambition, who will not pay going rate, and who's owner is stuck business wise in the sixties.
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Post by jeeves on Aug 31, 2017 10:59:04 GMT
Just because a player is announced.it doesn't necessarily follow he was signed in that week or even that fortnight.
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Post by ronniemac on Aug 31, 2017 11:37:11 GMT
Earth shattering statement there Jeeves.
Frustration with fans on this forum is caused by an owner with no ambition, a gormless coach with a partner who's spin would be fit for the Tory Party Leader ........ result 6 Years of mediocre hockey that has been viewed by a half full arena audience and apart from being 2nd in the Conference once the team has won zero, it is not looking good for this season on the trophy front either.
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Post by stevej on Aug 31, 2017 11:42:32 GMT
Just because a player is announced.it doesn't necessarily follow he was signed in that week or even that fortnight. Of course it doesn't, but it's the same post season signing window for everybody and all these players are new to the league this season. (exc Laurence and Bjorklund who was here for the early part of last season) so others teams have managed. It's been reported that, due to exchange rates/Brexit etc, it's costing 35-40% more simply to match the wages paid to players last year. Any team looking to upgrade to better quality players are taking a significant hit in budget. The smart teams have waited or are still waiting to pick up players who haven't made the cut and will now be looking to accept less rather that risk not having a team at all.
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Post by jambitink on Aug 31, 2017 13:10:09 GMT
Just because a player is announced.it doesn't necessarily follow he was signed in that week or even that fortnight. Of course it doesn't, but it's the same post season signing window for everybody and all these players are new to the league this season. (exc Laurence and Bjorklund who was here for the early part of last season) so others teams have managed. It's been reported that, due to exchange rates/Brexit etc, it's costing 35-40% more simply to match the wages paid to players last year. Any team looking to upgrade to better quality players are taking a significant hit in budget. The smart teams have waited or are still waiting to pick up players who haven't made the cut and will now be looking to accept less rather that risk not having a team at all. Whats smart about waiting for players that haven't made the cut elsewhere? Hardly a recipe for success...
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Post by waterboy on Aug 31, 2017 13:38:10 GMT
Of course it doesn't, but it's the same post season signing window for everybody and all these players are new to the league this season. (exc Laurence and Bjorklund who was here for the early part of last season) so others teams have managed. It's been reported that, due to exchange rates/Brexit etc, it's costing 35-40% more simply to match the wages paid to players last year. Any team looking to upgrade to better quality players are taking a significant hit in budget. The smart teams have waited or are still waiting to pick up players who haven't made the cut and will now be looking to accept less rather that risk not having a team at all. Whats smart about waiting for players that haven't made the cut elsewhere? Hardly a recipe for success... so waiting on AHL guys for example who are hoping to get a deal in that league, who then become willing to move to Europe because they can't find a deal isn't smart. Funny that because it's exactly what Hutchy spoke about doing weeks ago!
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Post by rossco on Aug 31, 2017 13:51:25 GMT
Whats smart about waiting for players that haven't made the cut elsewhere? Hardly a recipe for success... so waiting on AHL guys for example who are hoping to get a deal in that league, who then become willing to move to Europe because they can't find a deal isn't smart. Funny that because it's exactly what Hutchy spoke about doing weeks ago! In that scenario you better be committed to blowing the first 4 weeks of the proper season.
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Post by jeeves on Aug 31, 2017 19:44:32 GMT
Earth shattering statement there Jeeves. Frustration with fans on this forum is caused by an owner with no ambition, a gormless coach with a partner who's spin would be fit for the Tory Party Leader ........ result 6 Years of mediocre hockey that has been viewed by a half full arena audience and apart from being 2nd in the Conference once the team has won zero, it is not looking good for this season on the trophy front either. I find your aggresive tone irritating and some of the other replies also . I merely said what some people might not have considered. Waterboy said these are signings in the past week/ fortnight or so . If true fair enough ..however its my opinion that they are announcements or some of them are which is different to an actual signing which may have been done weeks ago. Im as frustrated as many on this forum by many things but I tend not to round on folk and snarl like a rabid animal. Possibly why many people come here for news but chose not to contribute.
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