The decision to release Phil was not the coaches and was a management decision 100%.
This will be the first of many shocking decisions by the muppet's running this club. I hope they have a 50 plus point a year Brit up there sleeve but doubt it very much. No disrespect to CJ, Quinney, Batch...
Schulersagoodun: Always rely on you to pop up and slag off Phil at this time of year.
If he's upset you in the past, then why don't you have a chat with him. He's a nice guy really and very approachable. Can be found in the gym everyday or the rink most days.
He's about to start his 13th season...
Re: All things being equal...we still need another Brit forw
From what I hear, I see the lines looking something like this:
Hill - Stu - Blight
Max - Faulkner - Import
Mckenzie - Ben - Frank (yes playing forward)
Harding and Piggot, 10th and 11th.
Weller - Smith
Smith - Batch
Adams - one...
Adams or Kenton (just cant split them for 100% effort every night).
Richie (hands down best Brit D man in the League) or Hill (another 50+ season and only real Brit power forward).
Batch by a country mile.
Considered Ben for best Brit but only 1 goal against a top 4 team over the course of...
Oh well I must be wrong and guess you guys all know best. Important thing is he has resigned and not gone to Nottingham, Sheffield, Belfast, Coventry or Europe, I wonder why that was ££££ and I guess he trains the juniors for nothing.
From what I hear, Hill is probably now the no.1 earning Brit in the league and Lyle will not come keep. If any money has been saved it will no doubt be on Ben, Alex and Sam.
Even though I am a fan of Ben's, I do not believe he is good enough to be a 9th forward in a top 4 team and only time will tell. This signing appears to be a last resort as there was no one else out there. All I hope is that the money saved on Ben can be used to tempt Hill back otherwise I fear...
Word on the street is that Stu and Pelle are not returning, Myres is not coming and has resigned in Notts, Hill considering offers from several elite and euro clubs, Max also weighing up options. So if I am correct other than G who is coach we have not yet resigned one import from last season...
Phillips to Devils
Finnerty to Blaze - already signed
Prpich to Devils
Max to Giants
Hill to Giants
Myers not wanted by Devils coaching staff
Brad wants another year
Shields to France
Yes, I agree finishing bottom but one and only above the Caps took some doing. Good job he qualified for the semi's of the mickey mouse cup to justify his award. Then again that was at the start of the season when he had a full squad and hardly the toughest group. G all day long as in my opinion...