Ben Davies is off to Basingstoke
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There are two things here! Wasnt he covering an injury for Voth at the beginning of the season, when he should have been contending for that 3rd line spot? How can he fight for that and cover Voths injury?
Also whos to say he knows what he is doing? My question is though, who has been there to advise and support him. From what i have heard G has been very hard to communicate with and i have also heard other fans of G that he doesnt find communication easy!
I also agree with whoever said that this isnt about Sam and Ben. Both are great players within their own right, and i am sure they get on well, as they have come throught the ranks together.
I might agree that mid season might not be the best time to have done this, as i fully support the devils team and want them to come home with something at the end of the season. BUT i also see it that a young kid, with little experience of life (as most 19 year olds) hasnt been treated the best. He has looked to management for advice and support throughtout this season and been turned away again and again. he doesnt have a manager as many footballers out there do, so who does he turn to??
G also made a comment in the wales online article,
' Why then did i see Ben down the rink on Saturday night apparently fit and healthy?? I heard he had been turned away from the dressing room. Isnt it ironic in the game he doesnt bench for, he was going to have 'plenty' of ice time!!??
I just think that this poor lads decision for more ice time as, DWD put it has turned into this farce.
Also whos to say he knows what he is doing? My question is though, who has been there to advise and support him. From what i have heard G has been very hard to communicate with and i have also heard other fans of G that he doesnt find communication easy!
I also agree with whoever said that this isnt about Sam and Ben. Both are great players within their own right, and i am sure they get on well, as they have come throught the ranks together.
I might agree that mid season might not be the best time to have done this, as i fully support the devils team and want them to come home with something at the end of the season. BUT i also see it that a young kid, with little experience of life (as most 19 year olds) hasnt been treated the best. He has looked to management for advice and support throughtout this season and been turned away again and again. he doesnt have a manager as many footballers out there do, so who does he turn to??
G also made a comment in the wales online article,
' Why then did i see Ben down the rink on Saturday night apparently fit and healthy?? I heard he had been turned away from the dressing room. Isnt it ironic in the game he doesnt bench for, he was going to have 'plenty' of ice time!!??
I just think that this poor lads decision for more ice time as, DWD put it has turned into this farce.
I'd have a bit more respect for Ben if he left at the end of the season,he chose to sign for the Devils this year and he should honour that.
I think he's tried to hold a gun to G's head over this and come unstuck.More Ice time or I'm off.
I am right behind G on this and Ben should not be let anywhere near the dressing room until he is 100% committed to the Devils,not 50% Devils and 50% Bison.
I dont know whos advising Ben but their not doing him any favours.
I think he's tried to hold a gun to G's head over this and come unstuck.More Ice time or I'm off.
I am right behind G on this and Ben should not be let anywhere near the dressing room until he is 100% committed to the Devils,not 50% Devils and 50% Bison.
I dont know whos advising Ben but their not doing him any favours.
Re: Re: Ben Davies is off to Basingstoke
To me it shows a slight lack of imagination. Ben should have gone last season and gained experience.
I'm with G. If he is landed with the shock, I'd tell him to naff off too.
I know nothing of the conversation, but there are plenty of people involved with hockey. Chatting to the likes of Stone or Francis would at least guide you to people to talk to.
There are ways and means. The hostile press means people feel aggrieved and therefore it has been handled badly by all parties.
To me it shows a slight lack of imagination. Ben should have gone last season and gained experience.
I'm with G. If he is landed with the shock, I'd tell him to naff off too.
I know nothing of the conversation, but there are plenty of people involved with hockey. Chatting to the likes of Stone or Francis would at least guide you to people to talk to.
There are ways and means. The hostile press means people feel aggrieved and therefore it has been handled badly by all parties.
Spot on I think. He signed his contract and should honour it, especially at this stage of his career. Sam is better than Ben and deserves his place on the 3rd line and no one is disputing that, but Ben still has an important part to play in the team and should aim to do it as best as he can and not clear off mid season. I think staying and doing that would show more strength of character and determination than going to Basingstoke.
I wouldn't say that.. They're two very different players entirely. Ben is a defensive forward and the work he does in the corners and clearing the defensive zone is excellent. Sam meanwhile, is an offensive minded player with a little more size, and is putting points up.
I agree that Sam should be there though.. There's no point trying to fix something that's not broken!
I agree that Sam should be there though.. There's no point trying to fix something that's not broken!
Really? That is the opposite to my thoughts on Ben. When we have the puck, or fighting for it in the corners he is brilliant. But on the forecheck and positionally he looks suspect when the other team has the puck.
As for icetime, whenever we have had a decent lead Ben has iced in place of most, if not all, wingers. Whilst this isn't ideal for settling, the experience of playing with Finner, Matzka, Pelle, Tylor etc must be a good lesson in playing with different types of players.
As for icetime, whenever we have had a decent lead Ben has iced in place of most, if not all, wingers. Whilst this isn't ideal for settling, the experience of playing with Finner, Matzka, Pelle, Tylor etc must be a good lesson in playing with different types of players.
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