Rumours & Offseason Nonsense 2023/24

[kingmo19.1]

Very very strong rumours then. Haha!

Heard he got drunk at the Cergy end of season awards and announced it

Sounds like he’s a perfect fit for Nottingham then

 

[RedDevil17]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1648343559492304896

interesting…hope this is true. This account is usually correct

 

[moggy#9]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1648343559492304896

interesting…hope this is true. This account is usually correct

If this is true, they would need to announce it and get a replacement in quickly to progress with the signing process. Oh and I look forward to hearing how the fans are to blame for this.

 

[jenks33]

Signing rumour - Blake Thompson to Sheffield. I’ll bloody drive him there if they want!

 

[moggy#9]

I saw a comment on Twitter from a clan fan who thought the idea of getting rid of Dupont was harsh because he got to the playoff final. I guess we have very different perspectives.

 

[Swarley]

I saw a comment on Twitter from a clan fan who thought the idea of getting rid of Dupont was harsh because he got to the playoff final. I guess we have very different perspectives.

If they feel that strongly about it they should offer him the role in clan and then see how they fair.

 

[Hockeymad]

Also joey Martin signed for another year it's saying.

 

[kingmo19.1]

I saw a comment on Twitter from a clan fan who thought the idea of getting rid of Dupont was harsh because he got to the playoff final. I guess we have very different perspectives.

I’m sure the Clan fans view any coach as an absolute diamond if he gets a team to the playoff final weekend considering their abysmal, pitiful and appalling record in that regard!

 

[Rhyan48]

On twitter it says Pete Russell in talks with Cardiff devils

 

[Hockeymad]

I hope not I really really hope not.

Conway to steelers also on there

 

[RedDevil17]

On twitter it says Pete Russell in talks with Cardiff devils

Please no

 

[Chris]

Out of interest, why is there the objection to Pete Russell?

A quick look at the DEL2 website would suggest that Ravensburg aren't doing badly in a league that is roughly on a par wit hthe EIHL if not slightly better? (https://www.del-2.org/tabelle/)

 

[Earnie]

I’m ok with PR. ( as long as he curbs his language)
Would you prefer an unknown from North America?

 

[Diablo3]

Please no

He knows the league and is GB coach, not sure why the objection

 

[Wannabe2]

Please no

Why no, can you say why not. Russell knows this league inside out and is experienced.

 

[Hockeymad]

I don't think Russell will bring us success at all.

May as well stay with DuPont.

Russell is as dull as dish water

We need someone like Lord and keefe character.

I think Russell will be a yes man

I just hope it's not him

 

[The_Stick_]

Don’t think there’s many out there currently who hold the EIHL experience that PR does. Would be quite the opposite of our last 2 coaching appointments, and we all know how they went..

 

[Kevlar68]

So this is a basic question, would we prefer a younger coach on the ascendance (NOT a rookie) making their way up the ladder or a older coach on the decline in career from a higher league or poach from another EHIL team?

 

[kettdevil1]

I don't think Russell will bring us success at all.

May as well stay with DuPont.

Russell is as dull as dish water

We need someone like Lord and keefe character.

I think Russell will be a yes man

I just hope it's not him

Ummmmm that's really not been my experience - I am not convinced he will leave Germany in the near future given his reputation there but if he did leave then there are far worse coaches out there I would argue

 

[ASHIPP]

You're right but he lacks the Devils grit and passion fans are use to, we had one full season of umms and sad faces, we need a coach who spits fire and shows he demands 100% from everyone, can you really see PR being that person?

Well he looked pretty animated and passionate during the World's! I know he had Keefe and Corey as Assistant Coaches but he still has overall management and selection of the Team.

He knows our British players very well and our League. He's experienced the European style of hockey too.Think he has no problem making tough decisions and making demands on the Team. It requires a certain mindset and motivation amongst players when playing national teams with proven superiority (as demonstrated when Team GB was bottom seed in the World Elite two years ago).....and to actually get reasonable results against these teams. It's a combination of players and the coaching set up working together.