Conboy is a tool
- Thread starter paulsasha
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I can understand why though. He probably is a popular member of the team and the last thing the team need right now is someone getting the sack and no replacement for 12 games either, just seeing an empty seat in the dressing room is a bit demoralising. On top of the dressing room aspect there is also the upheaval for his flat mate. Little things like that could make a big difference to our already precarious situation. Whilst far from ideal the ban is still a better aspect than having nobody at all.
And in 12 games then what? We are already looking for a D man and are probably finding that hard enough without looking for a enforcer who can play the game too. If we sacked Conboy in 12 games times the best enforcer who can play and without a club will probably be Conboy.
And in 12 games then what? We are already looking for a D man and are probably finding that hard enough without looking for a enforcer who can play the game too. If we sacked Conboy in 12 games times the best enforcer who can play and without a club will probably be Conboy.
Back in the day when Andrew Conboy had only head butted a Swede, people on here said they wanted to give him a chance and he should learn from his mistake, but he seems to be going through the whole rule book one learning the rules mistake at a time.
The kid has talent on the ice, but how long can you pay someone to watch from the stands for, leaving the rest of the team playing short, why can't he just do the traditional thing and drop the gloves, surely that's the sort of toughness you need, with a 5 min penalty not game or match almost every game?
The kid has talent on the ice, but how long can you pay someone to watch from the stands for, leaving the rest of the team playing short, why can't he just do the traditional thing and drop the gloves, surely that's the sort of toughness you need, with a 5 min penalty not game or match almost every game?
Soundwave1 said:
He got banned for doing that as well didn't he 
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Have to say that the highlights video shows the ref totally disinterested when the giant is pointing out that there's something going on and appears to give the penalty due to the bench pressure from the giants, but Hanson has the benefit of hindsight in the form of video evidence, surely the referees should be taken to task for mismanagement of the game (the same applies for leaving your lad unconscious on the ice in the keefe incident which happened straight in front of the Lino?)
Wagstaff said:
Soundwave1 said:
He got banned for doing that as well didn't he :lol:
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Have to say that the highlights video shows the ref totally disinterested when the giant is pointing out that there's something going on and appears to give the penalty due to the bench pressure from the giants, but Hanson has the benefit of hindsight in the form of video evidence, surely the referees should be taken to task for mismanagement of the game (the same applies for leaving your lad unconscious on the ice in the keefe incident which happened straight in front of the Lino?)
Whether Andrew's actions were insane or sensible....or whether the league punishment is harsh or justified is completely irrelevant now.
The FACTS are:
Conboy will miss a further 12 games for the Devils whilst they are already shortbenched therefore offering no useful on ice contribution to the team.
The Club tells us its trying to operate as a viable business controlling its budget! HELLO !! A large chunk of the player budget will be sitting out for 6 weeks not making any contribution to the team. And all that time we desperately need a new defenceman and possibly a temporary cover for Smithy whilst he recovers.
We are told the Club is hugely ambitious for on ice success....well taking appropriate action NOW might stop that phrase from sounding so idiotic. There will be little success with a shortbenched fatigued team with injuries.
Get us some additional players....and give our team a fighting chance.
Otherwise its going to be year 3 of exactly the same failed promises.
The FACTS are:
Conboy will miss a further 12 games for the Devils whilst they are already shortbenched therefore offering no useful on ice contribution to the team.
The Club tells us its trying to operate as a viable business controlling its budget! HELLO !! A large chunk of the player budget will be sitting out for 6 weeks not making any contribution to the team. And all that time we desperately need a new defenceman and possibly a temporary cover for Smithy whilst he recovers.
We are told the Club is hugely ambitious for on ice success....well taking appropriate action NOW might stop that phrase from sounding so idiotic. There will be little success with a shortbenched fatigued team with injuries.
Get us some additional players....and give our team a fighting chance.
Otherwise its going to be year 3 of exactly the same failed promises.
This is what i said in the other Conboy thread:
"I like Andrew, however he has played exactly half of our 20 games (According to Elite Prospects) and will miss a further 11 games.
We need a player who can play all our games not play one week and miss the net.
I think Andrew is a good player but by getting suspended from the majority of our games, he is becoming a liability. Weather he is being targeted etc. the statistics are there."
I just think we are paying him not to play at the minute
"I like Andrew, however he has played exactly half of our 20 games (According to Elite Prospects) and will miss a further 11 games.
We need a player who can play all our games not play one week and miss the net.
I think Andrew is a good player but by getting suspended from the majority of our games, he is becoming a liability. Weather he is being targeted etc. the statistics are there."
I just think we are paying him not to play at the minute
Conboy flight out ; would have to pay for a flight at the end of season anyway, so already allowed for ?
New import flight in ( return ticket £500 - 600 ? )
New kit - haven't a clue, however, don't forget if Conboy goes ( which he isn't ) we would have saved approx a full months wages, so. not really an obvious 'no brainer' ??