|
|
Post by newflyer95 on Aug 6, 2024 19:31:05 GMT
Looking forward to seeing the new group over the pre season games.
Do we think that’s it for D? I’d expect 2 Forwards and that would be it for us
|
|
|
|
Post by greyhound on Aug 6, 2024 19:41:42 GMT
If we are going 5d like last season then that's it, and same for forwards we have 3 lines worth so 1 more import to come most likely. It's all comes down to whether they have a Brit still to come at all that can play good minutes, but that's looking less likely.
It would be great to hear from TC on the depth situation, because if we don't have Spence then we are worse off than last season. Be good to hear what the plan is, now his squad would appear complete.
|
|
kooz
Rookie
Posts: 71
|
Post by kooz on Aug 6, 2024 21:30:08 GMT
Looking forward to seeing the new group over the pre season games. Do we think that’s it for D? I’d expect 2 Forwards and that would be it for us We have 16 imports signed already. TC said he wanted 1 spare in each spot so there is only 1 more import to come. I hope it's more than 1 signing announcement though because without a Brit who can play every night, this recruitment means nothing if they're going to be overworked. |
|
|
|
Post by teamshaky on Aug 7, 2024 4:43:11 GMT
Looking forward to seeing the new group over the pre season games. Do we think that’s it for D? I’d expect 2 Forwards and that would be it for us We have 16 imports signed already. TC said he wanted 1 spare in each spot so there is only 1 more import to come. I hope it's more than 1 signing announcement though because without a Brit who can play every night, this recruitment means nothing if they're going to be overworked. Coolen has already said Brodie Kay will be more involved this season, the 2 recent signings have logged big minutes in their careers, as well as our final import we need at least 2 brits forwards capable of eating some mins. |
|
|
|
Post by canna on Aug 7, 2024 7:42:07 GMT
I will be honest I don’t know what to think about this year’s squad I think we lack depth, size and physicality. Pretty much the same as every year, it's the hope that kills us fans Size and physicality aren't as big an issue today as they used to be. It's all about speed, puck possession and a high tempo and Coolen has built a team with all that in mind I honestly think this is one of the most exciting teams that has been put together for years We wanted an upgrade on D and I believe that we have done that and I honestly wouldn't know who to leave out from that group and hopefully Coolen is true to his word and gives Kay more opportunities, I have no reason to doubt him Forward wise it looks as if we will have someone in Martineau who I think will be on a third line but has better Uni stats than Lajuenesse and again depending on who our last forward signing is, I don't know who would be left out. I like the balance, we have experience in spades with proven winners throughout the team. I think we have skill, speed and scoring in abundance on all of our potential lines and more scoring from our D than we have had in years Yes we lack depth, we always have, but we have managed to be successful despite that and we don't know if there is anything in the pipeline to resolve this |
|
|
|
Post by newflyer95 on Aug 7, 2024 13:44:42 GMT
We have 16 imports signed already. TC said he wanted 1 spare in each spot so there is only 1 more import to come. I hope it's more than 1 signing announcement though because without a Brit who can play every night, this recruitment means nothing if they're going to be overworked. Coolen has already said Brodie Kay will be more involved this season, the 2 recent signings have logged big minutes in their careers, as well as our final import we need at least 2 brits forwards capable of eating some mins. Do Kay and Page both not have 2 way deals this year? I’d expect both to spend most of that time with other teams rather than ourselves. From last year it’s obvious Coolen doesn’t fancy either of them. |
|
|
|
Post by zamboni on Aug 7, 2024 17:15:35 GMT
Coolen has already said Brodie Kay will be more involved this season, the 2 recent signings have logged big minutes in their careers, as well as our final import we need at least 2 brits forwards capable of eating some mins. Do Kay and Page both not have 2 way deals this year? I’d expect both to spend most of that time with other teams rather than ourselves. From last year it’s obvious Coolen doesn’t fancy either of them. Page to Bristol Kay Kestrils |
|
gmac
Junior
Posts: 568
EIHL Team: Fife Flyers
NHL Team: Dallas Stars
|
Post by gmac on Aug 8, 2024 13:50:15 GMT
I think we lack depth, size and physicality. Pretty much the same as every year, it's the hope that kills us fans Size and physicality aren't as big an issue today as they used to be. It's all about speed, puck possession and a high tempo and Coolen has built a team with all that in mind I honestly think this is one of the most exciting teams that has been put together for years We wanted an upgrade on D and I believe that we have done that and I honestly wouldn't know who to leave out from that group and hopefully Coolen is true to his word and gives Kay more opportunities, I have no reason to doubt him Forward wise it looks as if we will have someone in Martineau who I think will be on a third line but has better Uni stats than Lajuenesse and again depending on who our last forward signing is, I don't know who would be left out. I like the balance, we have experience in spades with proven winners throughout the team. I think we have skill, speed and scoring in abundance on all of our potential lines and more scoring from our D than we have had in years Yes we lack depth, we always have, but we have managed to be successful despite that and we don't know if there is anything in the pipeline to resolve this Only time will tell, let's revisit our theories after they've hit the ice |
|
|
|
Post by teamshaky on Aug 8, 2024 17:06:37 GMT
Tyler Heidt and Ben Sokay to come? Know people will say Sokay has re signed for Katowice but Glasgow’s latest signing Sato had signed in the KHL this season on elite prospects but has ended up in Glasgow so you never know plus he has played at uni with Curran and Delmas … Then again maybe not |
|
|
|
Post by thebluewellies on Aug 8, 2024 18:42:17 GMT
Humitz signs back home with Pilons old club. I would have gladly had him back here as our last forward. Thought his game consistently improved last season and towards the end was in our top four players
|
|
|
|
Post by roryracer on Aug 9, 2024 7:27:01 GMT
It can’t be just me that would rather watch videos of our new d men being physical, sacrificing the body, protecting the goalie, blocking shots etc than watching them score from the blue line?
|
|
|
|
Post by domi28 on Aug 9, 2024 13:47:02 GMT
It can’t be just me that would rather watch videos of our new d men being physical, sacrificing the body, protecting the goalie, blocking shots etc than watching them score from the blue line? I'm the same. I'd rather see a D-man doing a proper defensive job. |
|
|
|
Post by greyhound on Aug 9, 2024 16:40:36 GMT
It can’t be just me that would rather watch videos of our new d men being physical, sacrificing the body, protecting the goalie, blocking shots etc than watching them score from the blue line? I'm the same. I'd rather see a D-man doing a proper defensive job. Hopefully we get that to some extent, but I think all our d have been hired on the basis that they are mobile and will get the puck up quickly to the forwards and join the play to add offense. I don't see any of them being overly physical. I suppose we have to trust TC that this is what he thinks will be successful. Our forwards are much same apart from Pilon, but like folk said even our bigger forwards were not particularly physical last season, although I'd imagine they were able to handle the physical side better. Just have to wait and see. |
|
Billkmc
Pro
Posts: 1,387
EIHL Team: Fife Flyers
NHL Team: Calgary Flames
Member is Online
|
Post by Billkmc on Aug 16, 2024 15:01:47 GMT
5pm signing today
|
|
|
|
Post by roryracer on Aug 16, 2024 15:26:07 GMT
|
|
