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Post by --G-- on Nov 2, 2022 22:24:25 GMT
Although it is a disappointing night, and losing 7 goals always sucks - I think there are alot of positives from the game tonight. If we play like this against the smaller clubs, the wins should start coming.
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Post by --G-- on Nov 2, 2022 22:31:07 GMT
anyone else wish we had ryan dingle back for that cracker of a backhander against devils ?? for those who dont remember.
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Post by teamshaky on Nov 3, 2022 6:45:27 GMT
wow. great coaching there flyers - THE WHISTLE WENT BEFORE THEY SCORED jesus turning point, should have challenged the goal. Whistle went too early but goal was definitely after the whistle. Thought the turning point was flyers 4-2 up and on PP with a couple mins to go in period, had the chance to go 5-2 up but lost the SHG instead ending the period 4-3 giving devils the momentum for third.
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Post by greyhound on Nov 3, 2022 8:35:09 GMT
It all comes down to 4 words.
Lack of depth/ Brits.
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Post by BritHuddie on Nov 3, 2022 11:59:23 GMT
This conversation bores me, if there were good enough Brits to play in the elite league, who would commit to it, then they'd be there. If you hadn't noticed, A certain SJ who had little no real impact at EIHL level. is lighting up the SNL and doing well down south.
The hgap between SNL and EIHL is simply massive and too much to overcome. Until clubs at junior level can offer far more ice time and far better and consistent off ice / gym work, nothing will change. You have to accept that if you want to watch hockey at the current EIHL standard, then Brits at this time won't play a prominent role, especially for lower budget teams. Until such time a league exists with fewer imports, this won't change.
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Post by greyhound on Nov 3, 2022 13:25:37 GMT
Pity it bores you as this is the issue at Fife. Whether it's SNL, NIHL, or nihl1 players Dundee seem to manage to get some every year, flyers choose not too, and over work imports who run out of steam. Reec Cochrane is case and point is able to take a semi regular shift and give an import a break, Scott Jamieson never got a chance, and Glasgow when needed have deals with likes of Solway to call up players not to play all the game but to spell more experienced players and gain experience at same time.
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Post by guest on Nov 3, 2022 17:06:24 GMT
Simple really, the coaches dont think the brits are good enough, end of
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Post by roryracer on Nov 4, 2022 9:53:32 GMT
If the coaches arent going to give the Brits they have ice time there is no danger they are going to sign anyone on a two way or bring anyone in from SNL / NIHL etc Its a pity really because what we have seen of Cochrane, Spence and Page they can definitely compete at this level
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Post by thebluewellies on Nov 4, 2022 11:34:37 GMT
If the coaches arent going to give the Brits they have ice time there is no danger they are going to sign anyone on a two way or bring anyone in from SNL / NIHL etc Its a pity really because what we have seen of Cochrane, Spence and Page they can definitely compete at this level I can’t really comment on Spence and page as not seen enough of them but I have more confidence in Cochrane than at least one of our import D men.
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Post by greyhound on Nov 4, 2022 12:04:00 GMT
I've really had my eyes opened with the Brit dilemma at Fife, and have had to change my views on players. I admit I thought Reece was to small for this level and too much of an offensive d man who was not responsible enough in his own end, based on Kestrels games. I have also seen this season other SNL, NIHL players get chances at other clubs who I would have said are also not capable at elite level, and do well. Surely our coaches watch other teams as part of their prep, and see these other players getting ice time, surely they think they could be doing same for us and giving an import a rest. They must change their mindset. These young Brits are getting peanuts money wise, so it's not budget it's stupidity on the part of Hutch and Dutes. To the detriment of our team, not theirs, the fans team.
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Post by tam on Nov 4, 2022 15:30:55 GMT
Round and round we go, the guys are coaches cos the know more than the fans. they dont see the brits as good enough. simple or they would play them
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Post by zamboni on Nov 4, 2022 18:10:31 GMT
From what I have seen so far McKenzie is getting plenty ice time Cochrane is getting regular ice time Spence and page not so much but we’re getting ice time earlier in the season Margins are fine for Flyers and we’re desperate for points Reece is defo getting better game by game would love to see Spence and Page getting regular shifts But we need to turn L to W
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