We Are Number One
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I appreciate what you're trying to say but if Rosters are reduced to 19 with 1 less Import then it will have the opposite effect on promoting GB Players IMO. Assuming teams sign 2 NM and 6 D'men that only leaves the potential for 11 Forwards which will mean that there's not a full fourth line... As things stand this is the line that most of the Brits get an opportuity on, this decision could lead to them getting less Ice Time or being surplus to requirements.
Assuming we retain Bowns, Murdy, Batch, Ritchie & Myers + the 13 Imports (3Euro) that leaves only 1 remaining spot on the Roster which means one of our current fourth line players is out of a Job or in the Stand.
Assuming we retain Bowns, Murdy, Batch, Ritchie & Myers + the 13 Imports (3Euro) that leaves only 1 remaining spot on the Roster which means one of our current fourth line players is out of a Job or in the Stand.
To prevent the so called bigger teams from running 4 Top Lines when the smaller/newer teams in the league can only afford to play 3 Line Hockey and don't have the Top Brits either. A Roster of 17 will allow you to play 3 Line Hockey with 6D and 2 NM and means you only need 4 Playing Brits (3 if you consider most backup NM are 1 of the Brits).
A team like Edinburgh may only have a Roster of 17 or 18 as things stand, whereas we have the full 22, next season Edinburgh would sign the same but we can only have 1 or 2 more...
A team like Edinburgh may only have a Roster of 17 or 18 as things stand, whereas we have the full 22, next season Edinburgh would sign the same but we can only have 1 or 2 more...
I appreciate the implication of running 3 lines instead of four, but does that not mean that fewer brits play at the smaller teams as well, as there are less spaces to fill overall?
If we assume all import slots are used by all teams, then only 4 brits play at smaller teams, where as at the bigger teams (who are likely to play better hockey and be in a winning environment, which is easier to promote young brits into) are then reducing the number of brits in their match day roster.
With the current numbers, but with fewer imports, more Brits should play in the elite league. The aim of leveling the playing field with a smaller roster is admirable, but I don't think it achieves the promotion of brit players.
p.s. Amazing achievement by this team and it has been a privilege to watch this year. I started watching in the WNIR, then went most weeks when I lived in Cardiff and now get back as often as I can. The standard of hockey and the experience we have as fans, is incomparable to the days of years gone by. The only pain is now ensuring I book early enough to get a ticket, but long may that be a problem if we keep winning!
If we assume all import slots are used by all teams, then only 4 brits play at smaller teams, where as at the bigger teams (who are likely to play better hockey and be in a winning environment, which is easier to promote young brits into) are then reducing the number of brits in their match day roster.
With the current numbers, but with fewer imports, more Brits should play in the elite league. The aim of leveling the playing field with a smaller roster is admirable, but I don't think it achieves the promotion of brit players.
p.s. Amazing achievement by this team and it has been a privilege to watch this year. I started watching in the WNIR, then went most weeks when I lived in Cardiff and now get back as often as I can. The standard of hockey and the experience we have as fans, is incomparable to the days of years gone by. The only pain is now ensuring I book early enough to get a ticket, but long may that be a problem if we keep winning!
The issue with this is that Edinburgh have a roster of 17 or 18, and will spend their budget on the same 17 or 18.
We will likely receive a bigger budget, but even if our budget remains the same, we have that to spend on less players. Therefore, if spent wisely we will have 17 or 18 players all of top line quality. So whilst the depth is diminished, our three lines will potentially be good enough to be Edinburghs top line, so the gap in scorelines is going to increase.
We will likely receive a bigger budget, but even if our budget remains the same, we have that to spend on less players. Therefore, if spent wisely we will have 17 or 18 players all of top line quality. So whilst the depth is diminished, our three lines will potentially be good enough to be Edinburghs top line, so the gap in scorelines is going to increase.
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Well I certainly threw this thread off topic with what I thought was a fairly innocent comment about keeping this team together!!! My apologies for that. Why don't we leave the roster size discussion for a couple of weeks from now after we hopefully wrap up the first true grand slam in league history. For now, let's put the focus where it should be which is on this incredible team that we have the privilege of watching for the just a few more games.
I have been following the Devils for just over 20 years, but this is my first year as a season ticket holder, wow what a year it's turning out to be, two trophies in the bag and chasing two more.
As a fan of the Elite League Winners (that sounds good
), I would like to show my appreciation for Steve, Brian, Craig, Kelly, Todd & Lordo, who along with their backroom staff and the players themselves, (some may have moved on, but some have been with us for the duration), have over the last three years lifted this club from darkened depths to the promised land. Thank you CARDIFF DEVILS - CHAMPIONS!
As a fan of the Elite League Winners (that sounds good
), I would like to show my appreciation for Steve, Brian, Craig, Kelly, Todd & Lordo, who along with their backroom staff and the players themselves, (some may have moved on, but some have been with us for the duration), have over the last three years lifted this club from darkened depths to the promised land. Thank you CARDIFF DEVILS - CHAMPIONS!
As STEVE KING suggested, lets leave any roster size/changes till after we win the treble. Now moving on an keeping inline with the title of the thread lets throw a few questions out there for each supported to answer:-
Favorite moment so far this season? -
Favorite Fight? Bordy having his revenge on KLOTZ infront of home crowd.
Best Goal? - Cardiff vs Edin which led to a bench clearance.
Biggest Hit:- Sorry but I think its Fitzgerald on Andrew Hotham (only because of his helmet landed in the 3rd row)-
Best Save:- Bowns's numerous 1 on 1 glove saves.
Funniest Moment:- (Hmmmm), probably the day that KLOTZ woke the bear up. His face was a picture after he realized who he had sticked and his shorts had a brown tinge in them the next time he came to the IAW.
Favorite moment so far this season? -
Favorite Fight? Bordy having his revenge on KLOTZ infront of home crowd.
Funniest Moment:- (Hmmmm), probably the day that KLOTZ woke the bear up. His face was a picture after he realized who he had sticked and his shorts had a brown tinge in them the next time he came to the IAW.
