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Post by xbar16 on Aug 21, 2018 12:54:06 GMT
I like how the team is shaping up, Grigors included. It's refreshing to see them mixing it up a bit - the days of signing clones (the 2016/17 season) is now a distant memory (thank goodness) ...i think hes a gritty player that puts his body on the line for his team - not your typical enforcer but we've discovered the team toughness thing is working way better than having one designated enforcer and this year just about all of our players have that edge to them instead of just a few like last season. Also, I've got my fingers crossed that we are still waiting for a first line D man. The Grigors thing doesn't really fit with what hutch said in the press about finding an equal or better player than Russ. But as far as an extra body goes, why not Grigors? Can't be expecting a marquee signing for a spare surely!!
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Post by harlan on Aug 21, 2018 15:22:42 GMT
Yeah if Grigors is announced at 6 I don't have a problem with it as long as it is on a trial basis for pre season so that we do have time to find the D man we are wanting but what happens if Grigors turns out to show us more than what we thought he could and he becomes permanent instead of a potential spare?
That I do think I would have a problem with as I think that this is a team that is going to excite us again this year and take us forward from last season and I don't think Grigors is a calibre of D man to help us do that long term
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Post by kermit on Aug 21, 2018 15:39:56 GMT
Good enough guy for cover that we can get in since he works and stays in Livingston could be useful down the stretch. Wouldn't mind him at all tbh.
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Post by swarfiga on Aug 21, 2018 15:41:26 GMT
Grigors or no but 1 thing for sure is I think we’ll see some very open exciting games this year, we’ve got 3 lines capable of putting up a lot of points, not convinced defensively though
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Post by Dirty Lyle on Aug 21, 2018 16:13:48 GMT
Grigors or no but 1 thing for sure is I think we’ll see some very open exciting games this year, we’ve got 3 lines capable of putting up a lot of points, not convinced defensively though My thoughts exactly...I was just saying last night I'm not sure if this defence is actually much better than last year's and in my opinion it's maybe not as good, apparently the crease size has changed tjis year so Todd has went for more size. Remains to be seen but like you I am a bit concerned that Todd seems to have identified a weakness in our d last year and on the face of it not significantly upgraded.
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Post by flyer007 on Aug 21, 2018 16:28:23 GMT
Grigors or no but 1 thing for sure is I think we’ll see some very open exciting games this year, we’ve got 3 lines capable of putting up a lot of points, not convinced defensively though My thoughts exactly...I was just saying last night I'm not sure if this defence is actually much better than last year's and in my opinion it's maybe not as good, apparently the crease size has changed tjis year so Todd has went for more size. Remains to be seen but like you I am a bit concerned that Todd seems to have identified a weakness in our d last year and on the face of it not significantly upgraded. Totally agree that’s why I raised the point the other day. Out of all the Caps D men Grigors would not have been my first choice should be nowhere near a permanent spot in our line up.
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Post by stewartgibson on Aug 21, 2018 16:53:51 GMT
Grigors or no but 1 thing for sure is I think we’ll see some very open exciting games this year, we’ve got 3 lines capable of putting up a lot of points, not convinced defensively though i agree about the defence but i still feel 1 elite defenseman could change that
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superpatsy
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Post by superpatsy on Aug 21, 2018 17:01:11 GMT
Andy Little and Craig Douglas.
Bit anti-climatic...
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Post by flyer007 on Aug 21, 2018 17:02:53 GMT
Big workload for Shane was he night as it stands. So many games this year including midweek - going to be a lot of minutes for him.
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Post by teamshaky on Aug 21, 2018 17:29:07 GMT
Grigors or no but 1 thing for sure is I think we’ll see some very open exciting games this year, we’ve got 3 lines capable of putting up a lot of points, not convinced defensively though i agree about the defence but i still feel 1 elite defenseman could change that Hutchy made it clear we are signing another D man in place of Moyer but it might take a few weeks, he also said we could have another important in place before we sign Moyer's replacement. It's obviously not a goalie after the recent announcement. If it is Grigors which is more than likely, he will probably be offered a trial then if successful a contract probably similar to the Brits as he already works here, won't require a flat as he already lives here, won't require a car as he already probably got one, yes he not the best import out there, but this will be a positive move to start a season with fifteen imports instead of bringing an import in in February when we have already played more than half the season and played imports short due to injury. So why all the negativity, we moving in the right direction.
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rossco
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Post by rossco on Aug 21, 2018 17:40:26 GMT
Big workload for Shane was he night as it stands. So many games this year including midweek - going to be a lot of minutes for him. This seasons schedule is a big ask for all starters around the league. I guess Owen will be allowed more rest days and Little/Douglas will be used to take the load more in training sessions.
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Post by swarfiga on Aug 22, 2018 11:47:13 GMT
Heard Gagnon deal was a goer but broke down for some reason... anyone heard similar?
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Post by flyer1990 on Aug 22, 2018 11:55:26 GMT
Heard Gagnon deal was a goer but broke down for some reason... anyone heard similar? Heard the same....due to money from what I was told he was wanting too much.
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mavor1987
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Post by mavor1987 on Aug 22, 2018 11:56:37 GMT
Aye demanded silly Money. Gags said on twitter that there never was an offer from fife.
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Post by eihl90 on Aug 22, 2018 12:10:05 GMT
Heard Gagnon deal was a goer but broke down for some reason... anyone heard similar? Heard the same....due to money from what I was told he was wanting too much. Not true Fife were never interested in him.
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