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Post by flyer1990 on Jul 12, 2018 11:36:25 GMT
I think we can all agree that our best forwards are returning after today, so what D do we want back? I think it’s a given that Isaacs will be back, no one else been announced anywhere else, I’d love young back but concerned about his health, looks like we’ll need at least 3 new forwards now, Mosey probably retired, Stockton done and Heelis at Clan. Would folk be happy to see 3 new guys and LeBlanc? Heard MacKenzie and Buesa are done deals to be coming in. Mackenzie and Buesa would be good additions but unless we plan on running 4 lines can't see either being happy to sit out. Unless Smith and Beattie are not coming back. I would be happy with Leblanc back. A sniper for the 1st another power forward for 2nd would be good.
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Post by gmac on Jul 12, 2018 16:14:53 GMT
I think we can all agree that our best forwards are returning after today, so what D do we want back? I think it’s a given that Isaacs will be back, no one else been announced anywhere else, I’d love young back but concerned about his health, looks like we’ll need at least 3 new forwards now, Mosey probably retired, Stockton done and Heelis at Clan. Would folk be happy to see 3 new guys and LeBlanc? Heard MacKenzie and Buesa are done deals to be coming in. I would have LeBlanc back no problem, I think his contribution last season slipped under the radar of some fans, great eye for a pass, composed and can find the net himself
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Post by zamboni on Jul 12, 2018 18:31:56 GMT
I think we can all agree that our best forwards are returning after today, so what D do we want back? I think it’s a given that Isaacs will be back, no one else been announced anywhere else, I’d love young back but concerned about his health, looks like we’ll need at least 3 new forwards now, Mosey probably retired, Stockton done and Heelis at Clan. Would folk be happy to see 3 new guys and LeBlanc? Heard MacKenzie and Buesa are done deals to be coming in. Storm fans seem to think Buesa getting announced for Storm tomorrow Sure he wanted away from Finnerty few seasons ago maybe made up
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Post by stewartgibson on Jul 13, 2018 15:15:12 GMT
With manchester not announcing Buesa does that look increasingly likely that he’ll join us? Have a look at Bari McKenzies likes on twitter too and youll get an idea of where hea going
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Post by teamshaky on Jul 13, 2018 18:28:28 GMT
Is Bari McKenzie worth a full time wage, in his thirties and only scored 2 goals and 2 assists last season, I would personally prefer to see the Chad Smith's or even calle Robertson, or some of the under 20 's who played in the British final get an opportunity, there were some decent players that were a decent size that could handle the physicality of the Elite league.
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Post by johnmcg41 on Jul 13, 2018 18:41:27 GMT
Is Bari McKenzie worth a full time wage, in his thirties and only scored 2 goals and 2 assists last season, I would personally prefer to see the Chad Smith's or even calle Robertson, or some of the under 20 's who played in the British final get an opportunity, there were some decent players that were a decent size that could handle the physicality of the Elite league. I think Bari could eat up some much needed ice time and not look out of place, he would bring some depth and experience as a brit and give our top six forwards some much needed rest
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Post by johnmcg41 on Jul 13, 2018 20:20:57 GMT
Is Bari McKenzie worth a full time wage, in his thirties and only scored 2 goals and 2 assists last season, I would personally prefer to see the Chad Smith's or even calle Robertson, or some of the under 20 's who played in the British final get an opportunity, there were some decent players that were a decent size that could handle the physicality of the Elite league. I think that you are right regarding cochrane and robertson and perhaps Jamieson. However, they need to be introduced carefully due to the physicality of the elite league. My preference would be to get Fife boys in the line up but not if they are not ready to handle the hits. McKenzie can.
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Post by johnmcg41 on Jul 14, 2018 7:55:50 GMT
Looks like we need a couple of Right Wingers for the roster, a few decent ones still unsigned from last year's EIHL teams?
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Post by zamboni on Jul 15, 2018 16:35:17 GMT
Buesa got a couple of mom performances at FIA last season he did stick out on both occasions but last seasons Clan didn't do particularly well against us Sould be a better match up next season
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Post by stevej on Jul 15, 2018 19:05:18 GMT
McKenzie was mainly used on the PK last season so limited on opportunities to get points. Works hard, will throw himself about and can easily eat up EIHL level minutes.
Hearing Buesa is indeed Fife bound. In a very poor Clan team he won a number of MoM nominations based on his willingness to chase around the rink but had very little end product. Always reminded me of a young Callum Boyd ..... fast skating pesky player but don’t expect much by way of points. He’s a young guy who would really benefit from time outside the UK but got way too much ice time last season and now thinks he’s better than he actually is.
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Post by Dirty Lyle on Jul 15, 2018 19:22:39 GMT
McKenzie was mainly used on the PK last season so limited on opportunities to get points. Works hard, will throw himself about and can easily eat up EIHL level minutes. Hearing Buesa is indeed Fife bound. In a very poor Clan team he won a number of MoM nominations based on his willingness to chase around the rink but had very little end product. Always reminded me of a young Callum Boyd ..... fast skating pesky player but don’t expect much by way of points. He’s a young guy who would really benefit from time outside the UK but got way too much ice time last season and now thinks he’s better than he actually is. McKenzie will be a decent experienced Brit to add to line up and will chip in with the odd point or two...Buesa, is just a younger Scoon, skates about and collides with a few players and back down when faced up...not for me I'm afraid.
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Post by swarfiga on Jul 15, 2018 20:51:21 GMT
It’s crazy that everyone pretty much knows these 2 and Wands have signed yet no announcement of average brits and what are we 5/6 weeks away from pre season, the fife way truly mystifies me!
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Post by waterboy on Jul 16, 2018 11:41:11 GMT
McKenzie was mainly used on the PK last season so limited on opportunities to get points. Works hard, will throw himself about and can easily eat up EIHL level minutes. Hearing Buesa is indeed Fife bound. In a very poor Clan team he won a number of MoM nominations based on his willingness to chase around the rink but had very little end product. Always reminded me of a young Callum Boyd ..... fast skating pesky player but don’t expect much by way of points. He’s a young guy who would really benefit from time outside the UK but got way too much ice time last season and now thinks he’s better than he actually is. McKenzie will be a decent experienced Brit to add to line up and will chip in with the odd point or two...Buesa, is just a younger Scoon, skates about and collides with a few players and back down when faced up...not for me I'm afraid. Buesa is nothing like Scoon, this kid can play and at a high level. He was 17 last season and played decent minutes for the Clan (yes in a poor side but icetime at that age is so crucial) 17 and playing EIHL, Scoon never did anything like that. Yes I know he was with the flyers from a young age but he has sat on the bench for pretty much his entire EIHL career. Buesa has just finished a season winning U18 GB Gold and U20 GB Bronze Scoon has never played at any level for GB. I'm not saying this to pick on Josh who tries his heart out every time he did get on the ice but the 2 players are miles apart with Buesa being WAY ahead of Scoon at similar ages. If we have signed him I just hope we still develop him Smith and Cochrane (assuming the latter 2 do stay) by actually using them. Scoon or Buesa not a contest for me its the kid everyday of the week.
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Post by creased on Jul 17, 2018 13:18:43 GMT
One game in particular at home against the clan I thought Buesa was outstanding. I would be very impressed if Todd had managed to get a hold of him. McKenzie nah , the Racers not looking fir players 😝
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Post by flyer1990 on Jul 18, 2018 9:14:05 GMT
McKenzie isn't a world beater but he's definitely an upgrade on what we have. We have some good young potential with guys like Smith and Jamieson but you need experience like Bari who can be relied on each night. Buesa would be a good addition as well but if he's gonna just warm the bench may aswell promote one of our own up.
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