Cardiff Devils Confirmed Signings & Departures 2017/18
Would think much of this is the reality. All coaches will probably have a list of targets they have either been following for a couple of years, or are recommended to them and then they do their homework/ chase references etc. Sometimes they might be lucky and one of the first offers is accepted.
But a lot of the time other factors affect which targeted players join the team...plus the challenge of persuading players to undertake MBA places. And players who were believed to be staying leave due to unexpected change in circumstances.
The completed roster might not be the initial one the Club envisaged 4 months ago, but it will certainly contain players the Club feel will perform well in those roles.
But a lot of the time other factors affect which targeted players join the team...plus the challenge of persuading players to undertake MBA places. And players who were believed to be staying leave due to unexpected change in circumstances.
The completed roster might not be the initial one the Club envisaged 4 months ago, but it will certainly contain players the Club feel will perform well in those roles.
And breathe!........wrong to say that a player is indispensable. But Andrew Hotham and Joey Martin are right up there such is their influence on this team and has been for the last 3 years. A gifted, multifaceted defenceman. It's fantastic work by the Club again to keep hold of a player who will have, no doubt, received many offers this offseason.
With Hotham on the back end, we have no doubt the best defensive corps in the league, We have the best British goaltender in net, and a pretty formidable forward line-up. My only concern, is that while we have a highly talented forward lineup (even without Asselin re-signed) we aren't exactly a thick set. Outside of Batch (Who I presume is playing forward this year), Lordo (who I would imagine would be looking to play fewer games again) and Haddad there isn't a great deal of size with willingness to get dirty.
Don't get my wrong, I expect Faryna, Moore and Myers to get their hands dirty in the corners. But it does leave me a little worried. The code is there and I don't expect hooligans to be running around on the ice targetting people, but for all that Bordy didn't do, he certainly hit people, and they felt it! I worry that we might be one heavy hitter light on our lineup. We don't need an enforcer so to speak, but rather a mucker with the power to hurt.
Regardless It's going to be a damn good season boys and girls.
Don't get my wrong, I expect Faryna, Moore and Myers to get their hands dirty in the corners. But it does leave me a little worried. The code is there and I don't expect hooligans to be running around on the ice targetting people, but for all that Bordy didn't do, he certainly hit people, and they felt it! I worry that we might be one heavy hitter light on our lineup. We don't need an enforcer so to speak, but rather a mucker with the power to hurt.
Regardless It's going to be a damn good season boys and girls.
I have a theory...
I reckon Hotham has been signed for weeks, or maybe longer.
Look at the reaction today on social media...and the build up to this signing. So much positive press for the club.
I just can't see how Lord/Kelman/King could risk negotiations going on this long. They'd have been too exposed if Hotham went elsewhere this close to the start of the season.
I even think they leaked some DEL rumours to people like Simms to build tension, get other clubs feeling good and have the fans talking.
Then, when the league MVP re-signs, look at all of the positive buzz amongst the fans. Other teams will be disappointed that he's staying in Cardiff too.
If I'm right, I bet they've had a right laugh reading all of our 'will he, won't he?' comments on here!
I reckon Hotham has been signed for weeks, or maybe longer.
Look at the reaction today on social media...and the build up to this signing. So much positive press for the club.
I just can't see how Lord/Kelman/King could risk negotiations going on this long. They'd have been too exposed if Hotham went elsewhere this close to the start of the season.
I even think they leaked some DEL rumours to people like Simms to build tension, get other clubs feeling good and have the fans talking.
Then, when the league MVP re-signs, look at all of the positive buzz amongst the fans. Other teams will be disappointed that he's staying in Cardiff too.
If I'm right, I bet they've had a right laugh reading all of our 'will he, won't he?' comments on here!