2016/2017 Rumours & Offseason Random Shenanigans
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I still think we will have a hard nosed forward,why would you talk to Rosehill if you weren't going to go down that road. We only play Clan 4 times,we only play Manchester 4 times, but who wants to be beat up 8 times, lots of Devils fans won't. We don't have a history of a team that others can take liberties with, and I don't believe we will this season. One tough Cookie of a forward now and this team will be the envy of everyone if they are honest. A Rosehill type signing and then let the other pretenders worry about us.
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I'm not convinced we were pipped at the post by Clan for Rosehill like Simms and others are suggesting.
Ulmer confirmed that he'd been speaking with Lord since last week and a deal was done pretty quickly. Both he and Rosehill are non-EU passport holders so we could only sign one.
My guess is that Rosehill was being touted around by his agent to lots of teams in Europe, and Lord made some enquiries. Rosehill wanted big wages though whilst Lord wanted to use his final big budget contract on a big scorer. So whilst Lord was tying up a deal with Ulmer, Rosehill's agent went back to Clan and said "Hey, Cardiff want to sign my player too. You going to up your offer and do or deal or lose him to a rival?"
So Finnerty pays the big bucks and then tells Simms he stole a player from under Cardiff's noses.
Ulmer confirmed that he'd been speaking with Lord since last week and a deal was done pretty quickly. Both he and Rosehill are non-EU passport holders so we could only sign one.
My guess is that Rosehill was being touted around by his agent to lots of teams in Europe, and Lord made some enquiries. Rosehill wanted big wages though whilst Lord wanted to use his final big budget contract on a big scorer. So whilst Lord was tying up a deal with Ulmer, Rosehill's agent went back to Clan and said "Hey, Cardiff want to sign my player too. You going to up your offer and do or deal or lose him to a rival?"
So Finnerty pays the big bucks and then tells Simms he stole a player from under Cardiff's noses.
Im starting to wonder if clarkson whos at telford is not such a bad call. Looking through whos available with euro passport its a tad thin on the ground for someone to even hang with heavyweights :shock: im seriously struggling to come up with even a decent option unless some players aren't showing duel national on elite prospects
I know its tongue in cheek Finny but please dont mention Deeds again a shiver went down my
back when his name came up.
Perhaps some of the regular GB supporters who see a lot of europeans can come up with a name.
Does anyone know a "Herminator" or a Russian hood perhaps we need to ask Max for some
suggestions he was a pretty tough cookie.
As a last resort we could go for Nicky Chinn or Perry Doyle he was no great fighter but good at
getting fighters thrown out of games.
back when his name came up.
Perhaps some of the regular GB supporters who see a lot of europeans can come up with a name.
Does anyone know a "Herminator" or a Russian hood perhaps we need to ask Max for some
suggestions he was a pretty tough cookie.
As a last resort we could go for Nicky Chinn or Perry Doyle he was no great fighter but good at
getting fighters thrown out of games.
This guy is a tad old but could do a job on our 4th Line for a season or two?
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=13517
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=13517
Well based on budget at pure guess work I'm starting to think there's a couple of options from the league last year that wouldn't so much fit the toughness that I personally believe is still needed, but could certainly fill a forechecking role:
Derek Roehl
Darryl Lloyd ???
I actually think a fit Deeds could round this team off well... He's got a nasty streak, he's protective of his team and balls of steel, that's a crazy enough suggestion that it just might work...
I think Szwez would be a bit out of budget as would Dalhuisen.
Derek Roehl
Darryl Lloyd ???
I actually think a fit Deeds could round this team off well... He's got a nasty streak, he's protective of his team and balls of steel, that's a crazy enough suggestion that it just might work...
I think Szwez would be a bit out of budget as would Dalhuisen.
You are joking, right?
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Still don't think we need a heavyweight. Our boys are big and brave enough to take a few hits here and there and we have players who can mix it up when required. We won't get 'beaten up' every game like some are suggesting.. Braehead were just as tough last year and I don't recall them giving us anything to worry about, nor Janssen who missed just as many hits as he made and was generally well behaved.
We are too disciplined under Lord to get dragged in to drama and we'll do our talking on the scoreboard. I expect our final signing to be a 3rd line player who can skate to the net and hold his own in the corners. We will be fine.
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Still don't think we need a heavyweight. Our boys are big and brave enough to take a few hits here and there and we have players who can mix it up when required. We won't get 'beaten up' every game like some are suggesting.. Braehead were just as tough last year and I don't recall them giving us anything to worry about, nor Janssen who missed just as many hits as he made and was generally well behaved.
We are too disciplined under Lord to get dragged in to drama and we'll do our talking on the scoreboard. I expect our final signing to be a 3rd line player who can skate to the net and hold his own in the corners. We will be fine.
I would hate to see Lloyd on our Roster... As for Deeds, he could do a job but only if he didn't take the dumb suspensions! I'd still prefer a young unknown powerhouse over a proven power forward who's only average at his role. With Szwez ageing would he maybe accept a role on a third line... Imagine a line of Lord, Myers & Szwez.
Had a look for realistic big bodied European forwards. These are two I've found;
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=40361
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=17159
But I can see us going down the smaller Canadian with a EU passport, that agitates and hits, such as Hervato. Roehl and Lloyd have got to be possibilities. There of course might be players out there not listed as an EU passport holder but are eligible. Getting a bit short on time now if that's the case.
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=40361
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=17159
But I can see us going down the smaller Canadian with a EU passport, that agitates and hits, such as Hervato. Roehl and Lloyd have got to be possibilities. There of course might be players out there not listed as an EU passport holder but are eligible. Getting a bit short on time now if that's the case.
Lloyd I would like in my team as he gives a 100% every shift and nails everyone that moves.
The only bad thing is he will course some crap and someone will have to protect him every night and again we ain't got that protection just yet as we need the players we have on the ice.
I would definately consider him though
The only bad thing is he will course some crap and someone will have to protect him every night and again we ain't got that protection just yet as we need the players we have on the ice.
I would definately consider him though
This guy from Tilburg might be worth a look as a gritty 4th liner with some size and some scoring.
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=16692
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=16692
Interesting interview with Todd: http://www.eliteleague.co.uk/devils-consider-signing-one-more-forward/?platform=hootsuite