Signings/Departures Thread - All Teams 2024/25

[Chris]

Having done a terrible job the last few years on keeping the main posts updated, thought it'd be easier just to have links to rosters and let the thread develop...​

If it's a confirmed Devils signing, use the thread HERE

If it's a rumour or in any way not confirmed, then use the thread HERE​

Belfast Giants
https://www.belfastgiants.com/players
https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/203/belfast-giants

Coventry Blaze
https://www.coventryblaze.co.uk/roster/
https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/816/coventry-blaze

Dundee Stars
https://www.dundeestars.com/team/
https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/784/dundee-stars

Fife Flyers
https://fifeflyers.co.uk/team/
https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1105/fife-flyers

Glasgow Clan
https://clanihc.com/roster/
https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/6630/glasgow-clan

Guildford Flames
https://www.guildfordflames.com/team
https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1106/guildford-flames

Manchester Storm
https://www.manchesterstorm.com/?#
https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/19051/manchester-storm

Nottingham Panthers
https://www.panthers.co.uk/onice
https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/209/nottingham-panthers

Sheffield Steelers
https://www.sheffieldsteelers.co.uk/player-list-style-2/
https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/210/sheffield-steelers

 

[Devils86]

This is going to be heavy this off-season. An all-conquering Steelers side that will get broken up by Europe, the ECHL and retirees... Giants trying to get the old band back together like a hockey Blues Brothers; Storm trying to replace their second string after they retired at 25, and the Scottish sides recruiting to replace their talent who left to play 4th line hockey in the North of England - where their previous English language skills will be useless. What is the Finnish for 'He doesn't mean you, he just needs to appeal to his gammon-base'

 

[Have Hope#35]

This is going to be heavy this off-season. An all-conquering Steelers side that will get broken up by Europe, the ECHL and retirees... Giants trying to get the old band back together like a hockey Blues Brothers; Storm trying to replace their second string after they retired at 25, and the Scottish sides recruiting to replace their talent who left to play 4th line hockey in the North of England - where their previous English language skills will be useless. What is the Finnish for 'He doesn't mean you, he just needs to appeal to his gammon-base'

Smith confirmed on the ice after the final stating that most Steelers Players were already re-signed... Lining them up for the CHL Challenge perhaps.

 

[BostonBart22]

Smith confirmed on the ice after the final stating that most Steelers Players were already re-signed... Lining them up for the CHL Challenge perhaps.

Makes sense , got a good chance of winning it with a established group of players who know each other, when the devils were in Europe it was a case of signing newbies who never played for us , don't know the systems and before you know it the chl is over.

 

[Have Hope#35]

Makes sense , got a good chance of winning it with a established group of players who know each other, when the devils were in Europe it was a case of signing newbies who never played for us , don't know the systems and before you know it the chl is over.

I don't expect them to get anywhere near winning it but with the right draw they could get to the knockouts.

 

[Finny]

With the new format I think Sheffield have an excellent chance of getting through to the knockout stages.

Belfast were very average at the start of the season but only just missed out.
Assuming Sheffield keep their core of this team and don't get a freak draw you'd expect them to do better than Belfast.

 

[fridaysfingers]

Makes sense , got a good chance of winning it with a established group of players who know each other, when the devils were in Europe it was a case of signing newbies who never played for us , don't know the systems and before you know it the chl is over.

Don’t really agree with this.
Year on year they kept a solid core and just tried to replace/upgrade about 4 or 5 players.

 

[BostonBart22]

If Sheffield bring back the 22 plus players and compete in chl getting to the quarter finals would be an achievement in itself and good luck to them..and could even do a twopeat grandslam if other teams don't improve.

 

[AJ73]

If Sheffield bring back the 22 plus players and compete in chl getting to the quarter finals would be an achievement in itself and good luck to them..and could even do a twopeat grandslam if other teams don't improve.

Never stand still in sport - there will be a few players they will want to upgrade on I would imagine.

 

[BostonBart22]

Never stand still in sport - there will be a few players they will want to upgrade on I would imagine.

According to Tony Smith most if not all are returning to defend their titles.

 

[rocketbob]

recruiting to replace their talent who left to play 4th line hockey in the North of England - where their previous English language skills will be useless.

Hadaway man. Ah div neet nar wot yas talkin abyeut. Wuh speak correctly up heor. Luv some canny players up here like.

 

[Diafol]

Hadaway man. Ah div neet nar wot yas talkin abyeut. Wuh speak correctly up heor. Luv some canny players up here like.

I thought the Newcastle Vipers folded years ago !
Dennis, Neville and Oz on the first line ?

 

[rocketbob]

I thought the Newcastle Vipers folded years ago !
Dennis, Neville and Oz on the first line ?

Yes, the Vipers folded but we do still have the Whitley Warriors. I am not sure about their final line-ups as I moved up from the 'Diff just after they folded. I think that line-up went off to play in Germany did they not? I have heard that they are livin a'right.

 

[kingmo19.1]

Yes, the Vipers folded but we do still have the Whitley Warriors. I am not sure about their final line-ups as I moved up from the 'Diff just after they folded. I think that line-up went off to play in Germany did they not? I have heard that they are livin a'right.

Ali Fraser doing a top job as head coach.

 

[Devils86]

Back to confirmed signings and departures... although its quiet of course. Plenty of this has been covered elsewhere in individual threads, but for completeness...

Only news thus far:
STARS | Dow extends his stay on Tayside for another two years: https://www.dundeestars.com/dow-pens-new-2-year-deal/

CLAN | Change of coaching team as Corey Neilson replaces Jason Morgan: https://clanihc.com/news-neilson-takes-the-reins-in-glasgow/
In addition Jeff Battah had previously decided he wasn't sticking around: https://clanihc.com/news-battah-opts-to-depart-clan/

PANTHERS | Another change of coach in Nottingham, as Jonathan Parades joined Les Ducs d'Angers on a three-year deal: https://www.panthers.co.uk/home/paredes-departs-panthers-for-job-in-europe
Prior to POFW the Panthers also confirmed the re-signing of fan favourite Otto Nieminen for the coming season: https://www.panthers.co.uk/home/nieminen-signs-new-deal-with-panthers

And finally, in

FLYERS | Fife confirmed that 'Major' Tom Coolen will continue into a second season. Hopefully he gets used to the travel schedule this time around: https://fifeflyers.co.uk/2024/04/15/coolen-era-continues/

 

[moggy#9]

According to Tony Smith most if not all are returning to defend their titles.

Fine. We know the standard to aim for then. No excuses for poor recruitment.

 

[Devils86]

Also in addition to those above there are of course a handful of players who have been announced by their clubs as having previously signed long-term deals, see below for info from EP:

BLAZE | Their roster for 2024/25 starts with David Clements and Tyler Kirkup both signed-up for the season.

CLAN | Glasgow have 3 bodies contracted for this season, with Reece Kelly also having a new 2-year deal to see him through to 2025/26. Forward trio of Charlie Combs, Michael Pelech and Rob Lachowicz all have signed for 24/25.

FLAMES | Start strong with Eamon 'Rachel' McAdam in net for 24/25. He is joined by the speedy Ryan Tait, and captain/chief sh*thouser Brett Ferguson, who rumour has it can wake up in the morning and smell the coffee....in Brazil.

STEELERS | The Orange have Captain Rob Dowd on a contract until 25/26, and young NM Daniel Crowe on a deal for this season. Albeit its widely believed the rest of the roster (or most) have signed on - but yet to be announced.

STORM | Get the head-start this off-season with FIVE announced as having deals running into this season, or beyond. Matt Ginn has youngsters Alex Oldale (NM,19) and Connor Lee(F,16) both signed until 2025/26. They are also joined by forward pair Tyler Hinam and Loren Ulett as being in Altrincham for two more seasons. Stephen Johnson is signed up for 2024/25.

(I have probably missed some of the players listed as 2-way on EP who may have longer deals)

 

[Ben123]

Neumann has left Sheffield
https://www.sheffieldsteelers.co.uk/neumann-departs-the-steelers/

 

[Rempel16]

Neumann has left Sheffield
https://www.sheffieldsteelers.co.uk/neumann-departs-the-steelers/

Tony Smith's warning that Europe will not be touching the Steelers players lasted.... 3 days

 

[Finny]

Tony Smith's warning that Europe will not be touching the Steelers players lasted.... 3 days

Which I did find rather funny.

As are some of the meltdowns from their fanbase following the announcement.