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Post by swarfiga on Jul 25, 2019 9:50:49 GMT
I've heard people say that as well, but to be honest there was absolutely no need, he could cruise through that league and play at only 75% and still be one of the top players in the league. Just found out yesterday that the imports that play in the AIHL don't even get paid. They get accommodation, expenses, cars etc, but they don't get a wage. The teams will set them up with jobs if they want one. They only play a dozen games or so Nah think it’s 24 then play offs
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Post by Dirty Lyle on Jul 25, 2019 11:27:33 GMT
That’s their biggest Brit mistake to date Disagree, think he needs to go to that league for even just a season to get ice time and get stronger, I only hope we can lure him back here when time is right.
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Post by andi renson on Jul 25, 2019 11:39:57 GMT
Reece Cochrane also confirmed as leaving for the Sheffield Steeldogs, knew this was rumoured, but now confirmed. Looked confident and assured in the little ice time he got. Never looked out of place and any mistakes he made, he made every effort to correct them. Hope I’m wrong but think we have seen the last of him in a Flyers jersey.
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Post by swarfiga on Jul 25, 2019 12:25:41 GMT
That’s their biggest Brit mistake to date Disagree, think he needs to go to that league for even just a season to get ice time and get stronger, I only hope we can lure him back here when time is right. See if I thought fife were anywhere near smart enough to make this a loan or something similar I would agree it’s a good move, yes the boy needs to play at a better level than the SNL but once he’s down south playing and getting paid I don’t think we’ll see him back.
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Post by Dirty Lyle on Jul 25, 2019 14:13:50 GMT
Disagree, think he needs to go to that league for even just a season to get ice time and get stronger, I only hope we can lure him back here when time is right. See if I thought fife were anywhere near smart enough to make this a loan or something similar I would agree it’s a good move, yes the boy needs to play at a better level than the SNL but once he’s down south playing and getting paid I don’t think we’ll see him back. That's the risk flyers have to take, mno point in him sitting on the bench because he is not quite enough for elite, it's the Scottish system of not having the second tier level England have fault ..not the club, there is no real answer. Fife should have the advantage of he ever makes elite and we pay the money...family and friends and familiarity are a big draw.
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Post by ronniemac on Jul 25, 2019 15:04:38 GMT
Hasn't really done that with up and coming players in the past, guys like Adam Walker, the Mitchell Brothers, Gary Wishart and Pady Ward all quickly spring to mind.....they never came back so why would that change ..... the common denominator is still there though, he is a man who has consistantly been a thorn in local talent progress to my mind, a situation that does not appear likely to change ......TM must be the easiest pleased owner of a hockey team Btitain has ever had.
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Post by thebluewellies on Jul 25, 2019 15:35:27 GMT
Hasn't really done that with up and coming players in the past, guys like Adam Walker, the Mitchell Brothers, Gary Wishart and Pady Ward all quickly spring to mind.....they never came back so why would that change ..... the common denominator is still there though, he is a man who has consistantly been a thorn in local talent progress to my mind, a situation that does not appear likely to change ......TM must be the easiest pleased owner of a hockey team Btitain has ever had. Absolute spot on
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Post by flyer1990 on Jul 25, 2019 18:04:12 GMT
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Post by madthepirate on Jul 25, 2019 18:06:31 GMT
Clan sign experienced American forward Chad Rau. Drafted by the Leafs in 2005 but never made it to the big show. Later in his career he joined Minnesota Wild in the NHL. A lot of experience of the AHL and KHL.
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Post by wantsabeard on Jul 25, 2019 18:16:17 GMT
Clan sign experienced American forward Chad Rau. Drafted by the Leafs in 2005 but never made it to the big show. Later in his career he joined Minnesota Wild in the NHL. A lot of experience of the AHL and KHL. He played 9 NHL games and scored 2 goals. Not a huge NHL career, but definitely made it to the show
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Post by thebluewellies on Jul 25, 2019 18:23:54 GMT
They've been saving the best till last. The best things come to those who wait. Maybe that's Fife plan!
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Post by waterboy on Jul 25, 2019 18:59:23 GMT
That's one hell of a signing for the clan, Rau could easily top the scoring charts. If Roy comes in fit and plays close to what he did with the steelers the clan will be a real force this season. Fitzy looking to get off to a good start in his coaching career.
They look very good in net and in defence with potential top talent up front, on paper they look very strong.
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Post by zamboni on Jul 25, 2019 19:21:55 GMT
The Clan have shown their hand to quick We have 8 imports to declare with just under 24 days till training camp and 29 days till our first pre season game Anybody think we will be playing pre-season with a full deck
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Post by thebluewellies on Jul 25, 2019 19:32:35 GMT
The Clan have shown their hand to quick We have 8 imports to declare with just under 24 days till training camp and 29 days till our first pre season game Anybody think we will be playing pre-season with a full deck Tell me, what difference does it make if a team "shows their hand" too early in this league. Do you seriously think that teams build their own squads around other squads.
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Post by zamboni on Jul 25, 2019 19:38:25 GMT
The Clan have shown their hand to quick We have 8 imports to declare with just under 24 days till training camp and 29 days till our first pre season game Anybody think we will be playing pre-season with a full deck Tell me, what difference does it make if a team "shows their hand" too early in this league. Do you seriously think that teams build their own squads around other squads. A bit of humour my friend you know when you laugh instead of crying Maybe not eh
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