Sawyer leaves Devils???
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I have re-read Shannon Hope's quote "We are sorry to lose Justin – a great guy who was really personable and was doing a job for us. This is no reflection on his on-ice performance." lots of times and have yet to figure out a way that this doesn't mean that Justin was let go for one reason or another.
Praised Sawyer in previous weeks as the best Dman this year. We could be in for a tough time in the next fortnight. The schedule is ridiculous. Playing Wednesday night in Cardiff, travelling to Dundee on a coach overnight and then playing on Thursday night before returning Friday to play on Saturday and then travelling all day again to play Hull on Sunday. That should not be allowed. It’s a totally ridiculous expectation for professional hockey players to be able to maintain performance at that rate.
Will be interested to eventually know the real “personal” reasons for Sawyers departure. I wish him all the best.
Will be interested to eventually know the real “personal” reasons for Sawyers departure. I wish him all the best.
I did a bit of digging around from people who would probably know the reasons.I would never put anybody in the awkward position to directly ask why but I do get the impression his departure is permenant and not a short term issue back home.
I was hoping that it would just be a temporary issue and he would maybe be back at some point but I dont think we'll see him in a Devils shirt again.
I'm not one for gossip and have no interest speculating the reason but really gutted his stay was so short.
I was hoping that it would just be a temporary issue and he would maybe be back at some point but I dont think we'll see him in a Devils shirt again.
I'm not one for gossip and have no interest speculating the reason but really gutted his stay was so short.
As I said I did not go looking to find out why he has left as thats between any of the parties involved and if the club/player want it known then it would come out through the correct means.
From what I have been told off more than 1 person,he has gone permenant.As he was my daughter's favourite player I was just looking to see if there was a chance that he may be back but that does not seem to be likely.
From what I have been told off more than 1 person,he has gone permenant.As he was my daughter's favourite player I was just looking to see if there was a chance that he may be back but that does not seem to be likely.
Have to say that I would be very surprised if he had been gassed. The club would have to give him 2 weeks notice so in my eyes there is no great rush to leave Cardiff (he flew out Wednesday)
Also they would be responsible for payment of his flight home, which reportedly he paid for himself?
I agree the statement by Shannon does create more questions than answers but in fairness that could be just badly worded.
Also they would be responsible for payment of his flight home, which reportedly he paid for himself?
I agree the statement by Shannon does create more questions than answers but in fairness that could be just badly worded.
Not neccessarily. If Justin paid for his own fair back to Canada, it suggests to me that he went of his own accord. If he had been 'released', the club would not be saying how sorry they were to lose him. 
Whatever his 'personal reasons' were, let's hope things work out for Justin.......and that that affirmative action is taken as quickly as possible on the replacement(s?). :x
Whatever his 'personal reasons' were, let's hope things work out for Justin.......and that that affirmative action is taken as quickly as possible on the replacement(s?). :x
ASHIPP said:
Not neccessarily. If Justin paid for his own fair back to Canada, it suggests to me that he went of his own accord. If he had been 'released', the club would not be saying how sorry they were to lose him. Whatever his 'personal reasons' were, let's hope things work out for Justin.......and that that affirmative action is taken as quickly as possible on the replacement(s?). :x
Whatever his 'personal reasons' were, let's hope things work out for Justin.......and that that affirmative action is taken as quickly as possible on the replacement(s?). :x
osh said:
ASHIPP said:
Not neccessarily. If Justin paid for his own fair back to Canada, it suggests to me that he went of his own accord. If he had been 'released', the club would not be saying how sorry they were to lose him. Whatever his 'personal reasons' were, let's hope things work out for Justin.......and that that affirmative action is taken as quickly as possible on the replacement(s?). :x
Whatever his 'personal reasons' were, let's hope things work out for Justin.......and that that affirmative action is taken as quickly as possible on the replacement(s?). :x
As for Symonds, now is a good time for him to show what he is made of - running with only the remaining 4 dmen is a 'banana skin' situation in 6 games/9 days.
Wonder if any of the forwards will temporarily play a more defensive role? Aren't Tylor and Stuart 2 way forwards? :?
Fair comment ASHIPP, lots of possible reasons I'm sure. He may very well have paid for his own fare due to the fact that he wanted away immediately and his contract dictated he would have to wait 2 weeks ( notice period) plus play about 7 or 8 games during that time. If he has had a better offer from across the pond, his new team will not want him to play 7 or 8 games before joining them ( chance of injury etc) and if it is because he has a new team, they will probably have covered the expense of him paying his own fare. No doubt we will hear the exact reason soon one way or another. One thing that worries me, this is huge news that badly affects the club, yet the silence is deafening regarding him leaving don't you think?
"One thing that worries me, this is huge news that badly affects the club, yet the silence is deafening regarding him leaving don't you think?"
http://cardiffdevils.com/Newsheadline.aspx?cpid=920
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/ice ... -27514954/
It's hardly been silence over it :?:
A player has decided, for whatever personal reason, to leave the club & fly home.
The club issued a PR about it, and are now looking for a replacement.
Of course there'll be wild rumour & speculation on forums, and at the rink on Sunday but do you expect the club to get involved in that?
I'd rather they keep looking for a physical D that can play and provide some intimidation in our barn.
If it's personal for Sawyer, then I guess he may not want it splashed everywhere for people to pick over.
Now bring on the Steelers :twisted:
http://cardiffdevils.com/Newsheadline.aspx?cpid=920
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/ice ... -27514954/
It's hardly been silence over it :?:
A player has decided, for whatever personal reason, to leave the club & fly home.
The club issued a PR about it, and are now looking for a replacement.
Of course there'll be wild rumour & speculation on forums, and at the rink on Sunday but do you expect the club to get involved in that?
I'd rather they keep looking for a physical D that can play and provide some intimidation in our barn.
If it's personal for Sawyer, then I guess he may not want it splashed everywhere for people to pick over.
Now bring on the Steelers :twisted:
What colour are they?
Anyway....... I'd like to know what has caused this to happen so suddenly, leaving the team up the creek without a paddle and potentially irrecoverably damaging the season for us.
"Personal Reasons" can mean almost anything and is open to interpretation. Many people have already come to their own conclusions but it would be nice to know the truth or as near as damm it.
Anyway....... I'd like to know what has caused this to happen so suddenly, leaving the team up the creek without a paddle and potentially irrecoverably damaging the season for us.
"Personal Reasons" can mean almost anything and is open to interpretation. Many people have already come to their own conclusions but it would be nice to know the truth or as near as damm it.
They're blue
OK I understand why people might want to know what's happened. That's what sells the tabloids & celeb mags!
My point is that what are the club supposed to say about it?
If someone in my office suddenly left for personal reasons, leaving a hole for everyone else to sort out, I wouldn't expect the company to announce the reasons for them going.
OK I understand why people might want to know what's happened. That's what sells the tabloids & celeb mags!
My point is that what are the club supposed to say about it?
If someone in my office suddenly left for personal reasons, leaving a hole for everyone else to sort out, I wouldn't expect the company to announce the reasons for them going.