JD OK?

[watcher]

What's he craik with John Dolan recently. I'm a fan and I'm disappointed he hasn't featured recently, dropping out of the 2nd line into apparent oblivion. I know he has had a bit of a tendency to "not show up" on occasions but then as the coaches have regularly said niether have a number of players. So why is he apparently benched while others aren't? We'll all have our opinions but I think he should be a cracking player for us. Is he a scapegoat? Is he the victim of poor coaching? Or is he getting his just desserts for not applying himself properly? Has he suggested that he doesn't want to be part of the Flyers set up?
I think he is one of the classier Brits we have and think we should try to hold on to him next season and work at getting the best out of him.
Discuss!!!

[Dirkster23]

I think he's done well over the season, but he's been posted missing the last few weeks. Gunny sat out at Braehead, so if JD didn't have the best of games it's fair enough sitting him.

One thing I would say, he appeared to get benched against Nottingham, but didn't travel to Hull the following night, so he could be playing with a knock?

[ckbell63]

Against Nottingham he got hit into the boards and it seemed to hurt him. Possibly a mixture of not being 100% and off form.

[tam]

same as last night jd didnt come on till near the end, tonight he came on the first line as cover for jason.
someone was using an inhaler on the bench tonight but i didnt see who, so someones not right
also heard that there was a fight in training this week amongst the team, no names have leaked out though

[sparkymark75]

Hogg uses an inhaler I believe.

[Kev]

Mar 17, 2013 21:11:31 GMT tam said:

same as last night jd didnt come on till near the end, tonight he came on the first line as cover for jason.
someone was using an inhaler on the bench tonight but i didnt see who, so someones not right
also heard that there was a fight in training this week amongst the team, no names have leaked out though

Danny Stewart was one but all been brushed under the carpet now.
Was apparently more of a heated debate anyway

[tam]

what ever the debate was it worked the team were different this weekend, as was danny

[tomo]

JD looked hurt coming back to to the bench last night, even after his first shift. I don't think he looks in full health.

[feedmemore]

John has been terrible of late. Every other British player has been head and shoulders above him for the past month. Got to say. He has been a big let down more often than not for me this season

[daviejojo]

I think we'll see a different JD next season. He came with a huge amount of expectation this year, especially with our own guys still learning EIHL levels of play.

Next year, I think we'll see a more blended player within the squad, and if stories are true, and Hamish isn't returning, it's essential we keep JD.

What I would say though, it might have taken the best part of 2 seasons, but....our own Brits, are starting to stand up and be counted night after night. So hats off to them all.

[shug06]

John defo looked hurt to me last night. Jamie and Gunny both impressed me last night. They played the body every chance they got and along with Danny forced numerous turnovers and chances. Looked like a proper physical, grinding 3rd line. Hope they continue to play that way

[zico]

Mar 18, 2013 7:16:09 GMT tam said:

what ever the debate was it worked the team were different this weekend, as was danny

A simple case of a player being told they weren't doing there job to the best of there ability, a bit of a debate\argument followed. nothing more. It happens in every job. at least thats the version I heard.

[watcher]

Well done tonight JD. A nicely taken goal and an assist. Thought he contributed well tonight. Let's make sure we use him properly in the play-offs!

[Mike]

Mar 18, 2013 15:11:51 GMT zico said:

Mar 18, 2013 7:16:09 GMT tam said:

what ever the debate was it worked the team were different this weekend, as was danny

A simple case of a player being told they weren't doing there job to the best of there ability, a bit of a debate\argument followed. nothing more. It happens in every job. at least thats the version I heard.

I have no problem with guys arguing/fighting in practice, as long as it's not a regular thing. It occasionally happens in the NHL, with guys dropping the gloves and getting things out of the way...as long as it's sorted and everyone is on the same page I don't see a problem. Guys will get fired up and frustrated. The way they've played the last three games then something's working anyway!