Cardiff Devils Confirmed Signings & Departures 2023/24

[Devlass]

As a counter, we look forward to the summit announcements! The owners obviously enjoy doing them and I can’t see the harm in it. Doesn’t mean the season won’t be taken seriously! Agreed though, it’s a shame so many names get out beforehand.
But back on topic…very good news that our goat is back. Welcome back Joey!

 

[Hockeymad]

Glad joey is back.

And personally I like the summit makes for a good evening

 

[RedDevil17]

As a counter, we look forward to the summit announcements! The owners obviously enjoy doing them and I can’t see the harm in it. Doesn’t mean the season won’t be taken seriously! Agreed though, it’s a shame so many names get out beforehand.
But back on topic…very good news that our goat is back. Welcome back Joey!

Don’t forget some if not most of the signings announced at the summit last year turned out to be pretty shit for us during the season just gone.

 

[ASHIPP]

The GOAT is back, all is well with the world. The consumate professional and face of the Cardiff Devils.

Welcome home (again), Joey.

 

[Finny]

I think there is certainly still a place for the Summit and I cant be the only Devils fan who looks forward to it. When we had CHL fixtures it was a sign that we were less than a month away from pre-season and a sign the off-season was all but over.

Last year it didn’t quite work. The idea of pre-recording announcements was wise but the application wasn’t. There were also IMO too many announcements so they all got lost amongst each other.

id restrict it to 4 signings, one per owner. If Russell is there then a quick 30 second comment from him on the player. Followed by a full JD interview on the website

I’d also like interviews with the owners on their thoughts on the season gone, what went well and what they want to change for coming seasons. Maybe also a quick tour of where they are etc.

IT problems are often an issue depending on where it’s held, but I’m more than willing to offer my assistance if they want to fly me out!!!

 

[Devils86]

ISTR the Summit before Covid was well received. 3/4 signings announced, jersey reveal. All pretty laid back

 

[Kevlar68]

The summit was underwhelming and not that professional in it's execution.
Also I myself would use the summit for new signings only not re-signings.
Some parts were so badly filmed last year it had the resemblance of The Blair Witch Project.
Do it right or just don't do it at all.

 

[Pleximan]

Great to see Joey Martin re-sign, really good news. I am hoping to see how the roster is going to look before I commit to a new ST though and it's looking very like the deadline is going to arrive first so I may well be losing my seat before I make that decision.
Last season was frustrating to watch so I'm very much on the fence right now regarding ST renewal.
I think the summit is still good to look forward to but for me I would find it better to listen to the owners thoughts on last and next season and leave the signings to be announced every Friday through the off season. So I guess I'm really hoping for 1 or 2 new signings next Friday before the ST deadline.

 

[BostonBart22]

Great to see Joey Martin re-sign, really good news. I am hoping to see how the roster is going to look before I commit to a new ST though and it's looking very like the deadline is going to arrive first so I may well be losing my seat before I make that decision.
Last season was frustrating to watch so I'm very much on the fence right now regarding ST renewal.
I think the summit is still good to look forward to but for me I would find it better to listen to the owners thoughts on last and next season and leave the signings to be announced every Friday through the off season. So I guess I'm really hoping for 1 or 2 new signings next Friday before the ST deadline.

Sanford and Cox a must, listening to the goat he loves them ..

 

[Rempel16]

Sanford and Cox a must, listening to the goat he loves them ..

To be fair, he wasn't going to say otherwise whilst their futures are unknown.

If Sam Herr has signed (that might still be very much wishful thinking) then I'm sure Joey would be wanting to play alongside him.

 

[terry hunt]

I wonder if the Summit will take place.
Alberta and Western Canada are still fighting a huge wildfire.

 

[Kevlar68]

Isn't it during the Stampede which isn't until July.

 

[kingmo19.1]

I enjoy the summit and it’s nice to see the owners having fun and being relaxed about the format and content. It’s original and a lot more refreshing than some boring sterile polished PR driven exercise.

I’m delighted they are onboard with doing these things - it’s refreshing from other teams just issuing formal announcements.

 

[Devils86]

Unclear at the moment as to whether he'll be with the Devils on two-way but it doesn't look promising given it wasn't announced in the press release but Reece Kelly signs in Swindon

https://swindonwildcats.com/post/reece-kelly-joins-the-wildcats/

ALSO in other news - TK announced Will Kerlin to the ice on Saturday night as either 'just signed for' or 'about to sign for' MK Lightning Will Kerlin...

Couple of the two-ways either moving on completely or just wanting to move on from the Pitbulls...

Again, unclear

 

[Kevlar68]

So with all the posts of other teams rosters and Batches test haven't heard anything for Devils or did i miss it?

 

[James]

I assume they avoided any signing news so the event was about Batch

 

[Kevlar68]

I thought that would be the case but may have missed something Sunday or Today as not on social media

 

[Ejercito Rojas]

If the Devils aren’t ready to announce any new signings yet, at least announce those that won’t be back.
This is common place in other sports and will give the fans confidence that the under performers won’t be re-signed!

 

[Wannabe2]

If the Devils aren’t ready to announce any new signings yet, at least announce those that won’t be back.
This is common place in other sports and will give the fans confidence that the under performers won’t be re-signed!

Very good suggestion.

 

[RedDevil17]

If the Devils aren’t ready to announce any new signings yet, at least announce those that won’t be back.
This is common place in other sports and will give the fans confidence that the under performers won’t be re-signed!

So most of the team then bar the Brits and a few imports who actually decided to put in the work. Some however should be ashamed with their work ethic.