Netminding Changes (topics merged)
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Firstly I think Joe Myers has had a pretty amazing story, to not be a goalie until your late teens and end up with professional W's next to your name is movie worthy if told correctly. It's very rare in sports to find a selfless team mate and that is certainly what Joe reflected during his time in the Devils camp. It was a pleasure to call his shoot out win earlier in the year against Dundee on the Webcast..
I hope from this he can get a starter spot somewhere either this year or in the near future. He has certainly worked hard enough for it.
On the other side of this coin I am pleased to see us give encouragement to our next crop of goaltender talent. We seem to be implementing a system of showing youngsters there is a progression through this club, i'm unsure as to why this is a bad thing as being portrayed on this thread already, in fact I find it quite unbelievable that none of the youth goalies have been given any type of encouragement so far, I think it's a sign of how entrenched in dislike some have become. This is pro sports where people get cut all the time, I think some would have a coronary if they followed a minor league team in North America where people leave at the drop of a hat with not so much as a thank you.
As above it's sad to see a guy who has given so much have to see it end, but I can see the reasoning behind it. We have too many goalies and not enough spots and that always leaves something to give. Let's hope the young guys take the bull by the horns and take their chances, I'll be rooting for them just like I rooted for Joe.
I hope from this he can get a starter spot somewhere either this year or in the near future. He has certainly worked hard enough for it.
On the other side of this coin I am pleased to see us give encouragement to our next crop of goaltender talent. We seem to be implementing a system of showing youngsters there is a progression through this club, i'm unsure as to why this is a bad thing as being portrayed on this thread already, in fact I find it quite unbelievable that none of the youth goalies have been given any type of encouragement so far, I think it's a sign of how entrenched in dislike some have become. This is pro sports where people get cut all the time, I think some would have a coronary if they followed a minor league team in North America where people leave at the drop of a hat with not so much as a thank you.
As above it's sad to see a guy who has given so much have to see it end, but I can see the reasoning behind it. We have too many goalies and not enough spots and that always leaves something to give. Let's hope the young guys take the bull by the horns and take their chances, I'll be rooting for them just like I rooted for Joe.
I'd welcome a fresh start in a year or two, Cardiff Capitals or whatever, in the new facility with an Elite league team run by the new rink operator. If I was Greenbank, I wouldn't let the chuckle brothers anywhere near the new arena. They are making a mockery of this once great club. Next year's recruitment will be very interesting given the current level of discontent.
Well yeah that is pro sports really isn't it.
Rod Hinks was rubbish so we got rid of him because he didn't make the grade.
Brad voth was brilliant so we kept him.
Myers turned out into a competent back up but it's not like ability wise we have sacked a top goal scorer. We have replaced like for like with a view to the future.
It's just sports this is what happens in it. It's a damned shame, I believe Joe has a job outside of hockey which if is still the case an excellent situation for him to be in as this decision won't be as harsh on him as it would for some others.
As I said I hope he get's a starters position somewhere either this season or next. But I can see why this action has been taken, it makes sense to me.
Rod Hinks was rubbish so we got rid of him because he didn't make the grade.
Brad voth was brilliant so we kept him.
Myers turned out into a competent back up but it's not like ability wise we have sacked a top goal scorer. We have replaced like for like with a view to the future.
It's just sports this is what happens in it. It's a damned shame, I believe Joe has a job outside of hockey which if is still the case an excellent situation for him to be in as this decision won't be as harsh on him as it would for some others.
As I said I hope he get's a starters position somewhere either this season or next. But I can see why this action has been taken, it makes sense to me.
What a shambles. No wonder the team is so inconsistent....no-one knows who is on the roster from week to week. They never get a chance to settle. Money saving exercise gets rid of a long serving backup and new exciting young import netminder.
I am all for youth development but surely not at such an important point in the season...and with Pope in Sochi.
Maybe this is the way the Club is going....are they planning to drop to EPL level next season. If not, good luck with recruitment for Elite League level. Who will want to come here?
I am all for youth development but surely not at such an important point in the season...and with Pope in Sochi.
Maybe this is the way the Club is going....are they planning to drop to EPL level next season. If not, good luck with recruitment for Elite League level. Who will want to come here?
