Devils Vs Steelers - League - 3rd Jan 24 - FO 19:30

[august04 2.0]

I think the our expectation at this stage for the CHL is a bit too high. Those are clubs that have AHL standard arenas, whilst we're are more fitted to a lower budget. CHL is too far a gap but the CC is a better competition and compete level than the playoffs. @Agust04

I didn’t mention any expectation for the CHL! We didn’t qualify, how can I have any expectations to compete in that competition? But the CC is a complete waste of time with very little prestige and no real incentive for the winners, in an already congested season.

 

[moggy#9]

Good interview to be fair. Nice to see a bit of passion. Just need to see it on the ice now

If be a lot more convinced if it wasn't the umpteenth similar interview that he'd given. Particularly if it wasn't after the third consecutive bad loss. He clearly hasn't got the dressing room with him and since he's there third coach who has had that issue, it's becoming clear that the players are part of the problem. Even if they get a better result against Manchester, it proves nothing. That isn't the standard that needs to be met.

 

[jenks33]

If be a lot more convinced if it wasn't the umpteenth similar interview that he'd given. Particularly if it wasn't after the third consecutive bad loss. He clearly hasn't got the dressing room with him and since he's there third coach who has had that issue, it's becoming clear that the players are part of the problem. Even if they get a better result against Manchester, it proves nothing. That isn't the standard that needs to be met.

Maybe I’ve missed a few interviews then as I haven’t seen him as heated and brutally honest as that. I’ve been surprised how calm he’s been in interviews actually, particularly for a Scot.

 

[august04 2.0]

Well 9 fan bases were laughing at Sheffield last summer when they didn’t sack Fox. Even Sheffield fans wanted him gone. I don’t think it’s unfair to say he was lucky to still be Steelers coach this season after an underwhelming reign so far. Until this season of course.

Well those 9 fan bases aren’t laughing now! I agree it’s not unfair to say he was lucky to be coach this season, but that isn’t what was posted originally!

 

[RedDevil17]

Beating teams like Coventry and Manchester are all well and good but if you can’t get up for games and perform against your biggest rivals, then you don’t deserve to play for the Cardiff Devils.

 

[Rempel16]

Placing all my eggs in a summer 2024 Sam Herr basket.

 

[tim78]

What we say isn't always interpreted in how it's conveyed.

Yes I now understand your point but surely more competitions are better than just a pinnicle European cup (which is aimed for the European elite clubs). We're as the CC is perfect for France, Denmark, Italian, Polish and UK clubs.

Would it not be better if it's aimed at those league champions and runners up alone.

 

[kingmo19.1]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1742681652042563685

Good interview, but on reflection he should have been saying that a fair few games ago and taking the action he spoke about a fair few games ago!

 

[Rempel16]

Good interview, but on reflection he should have been saying that a fair few games ago!

Perhaps he’s given them the benefit of the doubt across the Flames games, but felt this was a game too far?

 

[Wannabe2]

I didn’t mention any expectation for the CHL! We didn’t qualify, how can I have any expectations to compete in that competition? But the CC is a complete waste of time with very little prestige and no real incentive for the winners, in an already congested season.

Except we would be £50/60 k better off being still in it.

 

[Diafol]

Good grief.
Just been on Facebook and saw this.

But there's Chuck a Puck !
And 50/50 !
And Shirt Off His Back !
And merch in the shop !
And hot dogs in the cafe !
And beers at the bar !

It's as if the product on the ice barely matters anymore, and tonight was living proof.

 

[Finny]

Good interview, but on reflection he should have been saying that a fair few games ago and taking the action he spoke about a fair few games ago!

Based on the Behind The Scenes documentary, he’s been saying it to the players in the Locker-room. But hasn’t done so on interview.
Maybe he feels he’s defended the players enough now. I’m surprised at how much criticism he is getting and maybe he‘s been told he needs to stop covering for the players?

 

[august04 2.0]

What we say isn't always interpreted in how it's conveyed.

Yes I now understand your point but surely more competitions are better than just a pinnicle European cup (which is aimed for the European elite clubs). We're as the CC is perfect for France, Denmark, Italian, Polish and UK clubs.

Would it not be better if it's aimed at those league champions and runners up alone.

They ruined the CC when the CHL spot for the winners was removed. It made winning it meaningless, as seen with teams better qualified than us, declining to enter. It’s a second rate tournament in a congested season. I’d rather win a a domestic competition any day than that crock of shit. Not much chance of that though with this current team, so maybe I should learn to accept that's where we are at. Anyway, not relevant in this thread, so apologies for derailing!

 

[Ejercito Rojas]

He’s better than Bowns and Wall but surely it’s no secret that Carruth left because he’s a bit of a marmite character in the dressing room (to put it kindly). I’ve always said I don’t care how good you are, if half the locker room don’t like you then bye bye.

I’d heard that his problem was with DuPont and McNally!
Apparently,I’ve also heard that Carruth is open to a return to the Devils if asked

 

[Finny]

Good grief.
Just been on Facebook and saw this.
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But there's Chuck a Puck !
And 50/50 !
And Shirt Off His Back !
And merch in the shop !
And hot dogs in the cafe !
And beers at the bar !

It's as if the product on the ice barely matters anymore, and tonight was living proof.

And?

I don’t get this negatively towards the club trying to sell tickets. If we don’t sell out, we‘ll never be able to compete with Sheffield etc.

 

[jenks33]

I’d heard that his problem was with DuPont and McNally!
Apparently,I’ve also heard that Carruth is open to a return to the Devils if asked

I suppose we’ll never know the full story. I heard a couple of people say Kozun couldn’t stand him but then somebody else said they got on fine.

 

[Finny]

They ruined the CC when the CHL spot for the winners was removed. It made winning it meaningless, as seen with teams better qualified than us, declining to enter. It’s a second rate tournament in a congested season. I’d rather win a a domestic competition any day than that crock of shit. Not much chance of that though with this current team, so maybe I should learn to accept that's where we are at. Anyway, not relevant in this thread, so apologies for derailing!

I’m not sure they removed it completely as a possibility? I think it’s still one of the options for Challenger teams to qualify for CHL.

Imagine if we won the Conti Cup and they decided we’d get the CHL spot ahead of Sheffield…….

 

[august04 2.0]

Except we would be £50/60 k better off being still in it.

CC ContI Cup I meant, not Challenge Cup. Agree, not qualifying for the next round of the Challenge Cup was a financial disaster.

 

[MA18]

I suppose we’ll never know the full story. I heard a couple of people say Kozun couldn’t stand him but then somebody else said they got on fine.

I know the true story and it’s nowhere near as bad as you expect it to be! Certainly not worth overlooking him for a second season.

 

[kristian]

I would guess that was pre loaded to go at that time.