There’s very little difference now between the high end Brits and some imports. I also feel that the time has come to sign a two goalie tandem, as we did in ISL days - and if that means an import slot is taken by a goalie who may spend time on the bench, then so be it. I think we have the depth of talent to handle that. Nottingham look to have that goaltending depth now (maybe Sheffield too if rumours are true) and those two goalies will be pushing each other hard, making sure that the incumbent nettie is kept on his toes. I don’t think it’s fair to expect Bowns to go a full season on his own pretty much again (as he did last year). Physically and mentally it’s tough to do that night in, night out. And this coming year, off season signings suggest that the league has improved significantly again, there won’t be any easy games. While Bowns’ form was very good throughout the year and stellar at the end of the season, he can’t be expected to be on top form every night and you need a back up who can come in when needed, tighten the ship during games if Bowns is struggling and take some starts too. We saw that very rarely from Murdy last year so he’s obviously not fancied to do that within the organisation. There were games last year when it was clear that Bowns needed to be lifted, particularly early doors during the CHL campaign and we didn’t do it and paid the price in the CHL in particular. The league is that good now that you need two potential starting goalies, in my opinion. I thought Murdy was capable of being that a couple of years ago but who knows where he’s at now, as he’s hardly played for 2 seasons. He looked a talented goalie but his ability is being wasted when he’s constantly sat on the bench and not seeing any game time.
