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A few of us appear to have him on our wish list for next season. What do you think of our chances of getting him back? Or is it all a bit of wishful thinking?
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Not too sure Matt would come back at this stage of his career but if he did ( along with at least one other very good Brit ) it would be a sign of what the club is trying to achieve next season.We would still need to retain Hill and Davies, it would be the start of a very good Brit line up. I also would go for a Brit netminder ( Lyle or Craze ) and 10 import skaters ( 3 D and 7 forwards or 4 & 6 )
Mark Richardson has really developed as a player. He was for a while unlucky with some injuries but last season he made an unusual move to Nottingham to play D and admittedly I was thinking ‘eh?’. However, I think he’s done a great job and has shown the versatility in his game. He really impressed me at the playoff finals.
Mark Richardson would be a great Brit signing considering he can be utilised as both forward and defence.
I’ve always been a fan of Matt Myers. Even as a kid I knew he had so much potential and he has really blossomed at Nottingham. So much so, I think it would take a very big offer to prize him away from a very big club where he is now well established. That would be a superb signing if we pulled it off but not sure it will happen.
Mark Richardson would be a great Brit signing considering he can be utilised as both forward and defence.
I’ve always been a fan of Matt Myers. Even as a kid I knew he had so much potential and he has really blossomed at Nottingham. So much so, I think it would take a very big offer to prize him away from a very big club where he is now well established. That would be a superb signing if we pulled it off but not sure it will happen.
"I’ve always been a fan of Matt Myers. Even as a kid I knew he had so much potential and he has really blossomed at Nottingham. So much so, I think it would take a very big offer to prize him away from a very big club where he is now well established. That would be a superb signing if we pulled it off but not sure it will happen."[/quote]
Whilst I like his enthusiasm and he is a decent agitator I'm never totally convinced by the hype round him. He has never put up big numbers, would generally be a third liner and if he is after big money I would say we could do better elsewhere. I would rate Mark Richardson as a better prospect if we had the choice between the two.
Whilst I like his enthusiasm and he is a decent agitator I'm never totally convinced by the hype round him. He has never put up big numbers, would generally be a third liner and if he is after big money I would say we could do better elsewhere. I would rate Mark Richardson as a better prospect if we had the choice between the two.
I could be wrong, but I believe Myers only turned pro half way through this season. Ie - he was only training once/maybe twice a week while he finished Uni.
He's had a career year for points and I would think will only get better now he is pro.
If he's finished Uni surely this is now our best chance of getting him back at Cardiff.
He's had a career year for points and I would think will only get better now he is pro.
If he's finished Uni surely this is now our best chance of getting him back at Cardiff.
Myers would add a little bit of everything, he has a good workrate, decent skill, size, he's physical and his points are very good this season.
But the clincher for making this guy an offer has to be his ability in the face-off circle. Neilson has faith in him for pressure situations and he is often the go-to guy for defensive face-offs (more so before they signed bruce richardson).
Our face-off ability has been very much up and down this season (highlighted in the quarter final where jay couldn't win one).
A definite must for me. Sign him up!!!
(although rumours elsewhere suggest he's interested in playing in europe)
But the clincher for making this guy an offer has to be his ability in the face-off circle. Neilson has faith in him for pressure situations and he is often the go-to guy for defensive face-offs (more so before they signed bruce richardson).
Our face-off ability has been very much up and down this season (highlighted in the quarter final where jay couldn't win one).
A definite must for me. Sign him up!!!
(although rumours elsewhere suggest he's interested in playing in europe)
Is it me or does anyone find him dirty?
DFrom the face off he cross checks people so someone else skates from behind to take the puck. A few times he did it in Nottingham last weekend and was called for it.
Saying that, I did say to a friend at playoffs that I would like him back. Really good centre, not a pushover.
Richardson back? Yes please to possibly replace stoney.
Meyers? God yes. He's a brilliant player. Was GB player of the tourny in Poland, and he seems a "nice guy" - add to that he ain't half bad looking!!!!
DFrom the face off he cross checks people so someone else skates from behind to take the puck. A few times he did it in Nottingham last weekend and was called for it.
Saying that, I did say to a friend at playoffs that I would like him back. Really good centre, not a pushover.
Richardson back? Yes please to possibly replace stoney.
Meyers? God yes. He's a brilliant player. Was GB player of the tourny in Poland, and he seems a "nice guy" - add to that he ain't half bad looking!!!!
Danny Meyers was a 'must sign' for me for the last couple of seasons but he hasn't had the best of years (possibly shouldering the pressures of the captaincy) and i'm not sure whether he is supposed to be an offensive or defensive d-man this season. His inconsistencies tell me that i'd rather look elsewhere for value for money.
I think M.Richardson would be a better choice, he has been playing like a d-man with 10years experience.
Also for me, Kurt Reynolds of Basingstoke is worth taking a look at, he's had a pretty solid season in a poor team.
Besides, Meyers isn't going to leave his no.4 spot at the Panthers (and the captaincy) to become a 5th d-man for us though.
I think M.Richardson would be a better choice, he has been playing like a d-man with 10years experience.
Also for me, Kurt Reynolds of Basingstoke is worth taking a look at, he's had a pretty solid season in a poor team.
Besides, Meyers isn't going to leave his no.4 spot at the Panthers (and the captaincy) to become a 5th d-man for us though.
I disagree. Sheffield have just won the league with 4 import d, whereas Coventry had 3, Nottingham had 3 and Belfast 3.
The only requirement for us to go with 3 import d is to go out and sign a top Brit. Jonathan Weaver aside there are no D-men in this league that are top Brits. (DavePhillips is on his way there)
So 4 imports is a necessity if we are to challenge. Far easier to get another good Brit forward in to compensate the loss of an import- (Myers, Cowley, Greg Owen are all attainable i reckon).
The only requirement for us to go with 3 import d is to go out and sign a top Brit. Jonathan Weaver aside there are no D-men in this league that are top Brits. (DavePhillips is on his way there)
So 4 imports is a necessity if we are to challenge. Far easier to get another good Brit forward in to compensate the loss of an import- (Myers, Cowley, Greg Owen are all attainable i reckon).
Even M Richardson who had a stella season on D? Fighting aside I think he would be a better quality D man than MacIver.
I think Sheffield went with 4 D men because they probably had the weakest keeper out of the 'big 4'. Might suprise some that I think Jodi is weaker but he's always had a very good D in front of him. This season he has Sarich, Munn, Danger knee and Basiuk in front of him. That is one very strong D unit. They also havent got a good British D man as Thomas is no way EIHL quality IMO.
If we get a quality import keeper I really think we could get away with 3 import D and a good brit D man.
Or get Lyle and have 4 D.
I think Sheffield went with 4 D men because they probably had the weakest keeper out of the 'big 4'. Might suprise some that I think Jodi is weaker but he's always had a very good D in front of him. This season he has Sarich, Munn, Danger knee and Basiuk in front of him. That is one very strong D unit. They also havent got a good British D man as Thomas is no way EIHL quality IMO.
If we get a quality import keeper I really think we could get away with 3 import D and a good brit D man.
Or get Lyle and have 4 D.