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Post by dan27 on Jun 23, 2024 15:11:52 GMT
When we sign suspect quality imports..moaning..when we sign quality imports moaning....this is one forum for know all moaning barstewards. Nail on the head! Only at Flyers do we have the imports bailing on the season before they've already arrived. Wild!
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Post by coloradoflyer01 on Jun 23, 2024 17:52:51 GMT
What's the thinking behind all these guys Tams bought a load of houses in Pratt Street 😳 A thought you were gonna say he bought a the boarded up ones on dunsire street so they could all walk to the rink this year lol
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Post by ffdrw on Jun 24, 2024 7:12:47 GMT
When we sign suspect quality imports..moaning..when we sign quality imports moaning....this is one forum for know all moaning barstewards. It's always the same people moaning. Maybe it's time for them to give up on hockey if they seem to dislike it as much as they make out on the forums.
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Post by stewartgibson on Jun 24, 2024 13:24:26 GMT
Lajeunesse signing in the Allsvenskan, really disappointing as thought we’d be able to keep him. Big opportunity for him though. I look at our roster and think we still need to replace him and Osterberg imo.
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Post by flyer1990 on Jun 24, 2024 15:41:23 GMT
Lajeunesse signing in the Allsvenskan, really disappointing as thought we’d be able to keep him. Big opportunity for him though. I look at our roster and think we still need to replace him and Osterberg imo. Where you seeing that?
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Post by ppltms on Jun 24, 2024 16:40:37 GMT
When we sign suspect quality imports..moaning..when we sign quality imports moaning....this is one forum for know all moaning barstewards. It's always the same people moaning. Maybe it's time for them to give up on hockey if they seem to dislike it as much as they make out on the forums. Personally I am excited by the different approach to recruitment this year, and I'm not sure we can call a team of continental cup champions 'suspect signings'. However, there are a couple of things that concern me, and I hope the club have prepared in advance for... The main religion in Kazakhstan is Islam, and although we don't know at this stage what any of the players beliefs are, if they are, will they be fasting during Ramadan? How is this likely going to affect their performance levels or participation? Also, due to their possible religious beliefs, where will they club/ league stand if they choose not to wear the Pride jerseys, which is totally within their rights. Will flyers not have a pride jersey, or will the players all miss that game? All ifs, buts and maybes, but I hope its at least been thought about.
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Post by newyorkflyer on Jun 24, 2024 16:54:50 GMT
It's always the same people moaning. Maybe it's time for them to give up on hockey if they seem to dislike it as much as they make out on the forums. Personally I am excited by the different approach to recruitment this year, and I'm not sure we can call a team of continental cup champions 'suspect signings'. However, there are a couple of things that concern me, and I hope the club have prepared in advance for... The main religion in Kazakhstan is Islam, and although we don't know at this stage what any of the players beliefs are, if they are, will they be fasting during Ramadan? How is this likely going to affect their performance levels or participation? Also, due to their possible religious beliefs, where will they club/ league stand if they choose not to wear the Pride jerseys, which is totally within their rights. Will flyers not have a pride jersey, or will the players all miss that game? All ifs, buts and maybes, but I hope its at least been thought about. Religion and sport should never be intertwined. Look at the bother Clans big neighbours have l. Personally I don’t care if your black, brown, white or rainbow coloured and identify as a bus on Tuesdays. If your sound with me I’m sound with you. As for sports persons if they choose to wear a pride top or not I don’t care. It’s up to them. As long as they are smashing in goals for flyers that’s all I care from them.
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Post by ppltms on Jun 24, 2024 17:41:38 GMT
Personally I am excited by the different approach to recruitment this year, and I'm not sure we can call a team of continental cup champions 'suspect signings'. However, there are a couple of things that concern me, and I hope the club have prepared in advance for... The main religion in Kazakhstan is Islam, and although we don't know at this stage what any of the players beliefs are, if they are, will they be fasting during Ramadan? How is this likely going to affect their performance levels or participation? Also, due to their possible religious beliefs, where will they club/ league stand if they choose not to wear the Pride jerseys, which is totally within their rights. Will flyers not have a pride jersey, or will the players all miss that game? All ifs, buts and maybes, but I hope its at least been thought about. Religion and sport should never be intertwined. Look at the bother Clans big neighbours have l. Personally I don’t care if your black, brown, white or rainbow coloured and identify as a bus on Tuesdays. If your sound with me I’m sound with you. As for sports persons if they choose to wear a pride top or not I don’t care. It’s up to them. As long as they are smashing in goals for flyers that’s all I care from them. Exactly my sentiments as well, I'm merely concerned about what the club will do, if on any given night, we could be without 4 top imports due to them unable to participate, or unwilling to participate.
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Post by ffdrw on Jun 25, 2024 13:08:34 GMT
It's always the same people moaning. Maybe it's time for them to give up on hockey if they seem to dislike it as much as they make out on the forums. Personally I am excited by the different approach to recruitment this year, and I'm not sure we can call a team of continental cup champions 'suspect signings'. However, there are a couple of things that concern me, and I hope the club have prepared in advance for... The main religion in Kazakhstan is Islam, and although we don't know at this stage what any of the players beliefs are, if they are, will they be fasting during Ramadan? How is this likely going to affect their performance levels or participation? Also, due to their possible religious beliefs, where will they club/ league stand if they choose not to wear the Pride jerseys, which is totally within their rights. Will flyers not have a pride jersey, or will the players all miss that game? All ifs, buts and maybes, but I hope its at least been thought about. I really like the different approach we're going for - time will tell if it works or not but at least we have a coach now who's got the knackers to actually try something different. I don't think the Ramadan thing will be much of an issue. It's something they, I imagine anyway, have dealt with their whole lives. The good thing with hockey is line changes so if anything, they might just change lines more often. The Pride thing is a good point. It's quite a big thing in hockey so I'd imagine they'll be aware of it and hopefully it was something discussed, and they're happy to go with it...
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Post by zamboni on Jun 27, 2024 22:41:57 GMT
Lajeunesse signing in the Allsvenskan, really disappointing as thought we’d be able to keep him. Big opportunity for him though. I look at our roster and think we still need to replace him and Osterberg imo. Where you getting this from? I am hoping with Pilon returning TLJ will follow They have history We can only keep fingers crossed He has signed nowhere yet and if you do by your ST then he just might 😊
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Post by fifeflyer11 on Jun 28, 2024 6:53:10 GMT
Unfortunately he has and won’t be returning as Stewart said he’s signed in the Swedish Allsvenskan with the club being Tingsryds AIF. Need a couple good import forwards for our last remaining spots
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Post by canna on Jun 28, 2024 8:35:43 GMT
Lajeunesse signing in the Allsvenskan, really disappointing as thought we’d be able to keep him. Big opportunity for him though. I look at our roster and think we still need to replace him and Osterberg imo. Where you getting this from? I am hoping with Pilon returning TLJ will follow They have history We can only keep fingers crossed He has signed nowhere yet and if you do by your ST then he just might 😊 I don't see a place for Laj on this team Where would you play him? You have our first line with the Kazakhs Second line of Latal, Cichy and Chiodo unless you put Latal on with Pilon and Martineau and use his experience and speed with two hard workers Like others though I believe he has signed elsewhere
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Post by gmac on Jun 28, 2024 14:46:10 GMT
60 points fits in any team
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Post by flyer007 on Jun 28, 2024 21:01:06 GMT
I notice Ross Venus is yet to sign anywhere for next season nor has Josh Batch. I’m not saying either is likely but if we got both of those guys I really feel top 5 is a realistic prospect based on our imports so far.
The Kazakh line could torment this league and will relish the big ice. You can’t hit what you can’t catch and if we are going to play a fast transition based style of game we will not give many opportunities for opposing players to really play physical and grind against us.
I think Martineau is a tough type of player. Yes we don’t have a fighter but in Martineau, Lablanc and Pilon we do have guys that will play physical when required.
I agree though some size and a real offensive D man would be ideal.
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Post by teamshaky on Jun 28, 2024 21:26:15 GMT
I notice Ross Venus is yet to sign anywhere for next season nor has Josh Batch. I’m not saying either is likely but if we got both of those guys I really feel top 5 is a realistic prospect based on our imports so far. The Kazakh line could torment this league and will relish the big ice. You can’t hit what you can’t catch and if we are going to play a fast transition based style of game we will not give many opportunities for opposing players to really play physical and grind against us. I think Martineau is a tough type of player. Yes we don’t have a fighter but in Martineau, Lablanc and Pilon we do have guys that will play physical when required. I agree though some size and a real offensive D man would be ideal. I would be happy if we just signed 1 quality Brit, then go with some of the up and coming youngster for a few shifts a game as a fourth line. Sam Jones hasn't signed with any team yet either. Josh Batch would tick a lot of boxes, GB international, experience, size, physical presence and can fight. If we were spending the money to sign O'Connor then surely we can offer similar to a Batch or Jones, maybe I just wishful thinking again.
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