Devils Vs Steelers - League - 3rd Jan 24 - FO 19:30
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Sheffield backed Fox in the summer, they had a big squad reshuffle and let some of the old guard go. They got faster, younger and more hungry this year.
TK’s has got some tough calls to make this summer. There’s a lot of fan favourites who are starting to look like their age is catching up with them. And the newbies don’t seem to have the same passion for the club. Post Lordo apart from Ben Davies or maybe Mikkelson, I’m struggling to name a signing who’s shown real leadership.
TK’s has got some tough calls to make this summer. There’s a lot of fan favourites who are starting to look like their age is catching up with them. And the newbies don’t seem to have the same passion for the club. Post Lordo apart from Ben Davies or maybe Mikkelson, I’m struggling to name a signing who’s shown real leadership.
No surprises with tonight’s performance from us really. Let’s face it, our recruitment of players has been poor from day one for this season. Now, no doubt others will say that our budget does not allow us to bring in higher paid players that the likes of the Steelers are able to do which is a fair comment. We all know there is obviously no such thing as a wage cap in our league and bigger crowds ensure clubs can spend more on players. I’ve said before that the whole EIHL standard has dropped over the last few years. We have to be realistic and realise that crowds of 3200 ( full house ) can only bring in a certain amount of funds compared to larger venues and therefore I don’t see any improvement this season or future seasons. We will have to settle for being an average team in a very average league.
Well they kept Goodwin, Cooper and Conway, and that line did most of the work for them. They also had Lake, Hook, Soy and Long down the lines returning. In defence they had Ruopp, Garside, Baum returning, along with Whistle and a hot Besko later on in the year. I wouldn't call that a new team. They lost and added some good players sure, but far from an overhaul.
I completely agree with you about a 4th coach so soon.
What I am struggling with is, is Russell being given time the right thing to do because there are shoots of what is to come? Or is he just being given time to avoid another summer of change?
The hockey is very passive, the tactics do not appear to be working, and most games are again very dull.
I’m torn between whether that’s because the recruitment is wrong or whether it’s the coaching.
What I am struggling with is, is Russell being given time the right thing to do because there are shoots of what is to come? Or is he just being given time to avoid another summer of change?
The hockey is very passive, the tactics do not appear to be working, and most games are again very dull.
I’m torn between whether that’s because the recruitment is wrong or whether it’s the coaching.
Don’t forget those big arenas come my much bigger match night costs.
JD has sold never every inch of ice to sponsors, got a sponsor for the arena, the match night experience costs more (50/50, Chuck a puck, SOHB, food & drink), the fun factory next door is dropping cash in regularly.
We’ve got funds. Have we spent wisely?
JD has sold never every inch of ice to sponsors, got a sponsor for the arena, the match night experience costs more (50/50, Chuck a puck, SOHB, food & drink), the fun factory next door is dropping cash in regularly.
We’ve got funds. Have we spent wisely?
Whether the team and hierarchy liked him or not, how many times did he concede 4 or more goals? Carruth took pride in what he done, what we have now can't be compared. Carruth seems like he won't take slackers and will call them out. Sometimes the truth hurts hence the unnecessary dislike to him.
It's accepted as the norm now with the mediocre goalies. Should have taken a gamble on Peyton Jones, Booth just wasn't given a chance and Wall has a few holes in it. Jones has made the ECHL All Star team already this season, surely that speaks volumes.
Big miss in D is Matt Register, may not be the big hitter or skater but he could read the game, create plays and close down attacks.
