Like someone said before, if players are still commited in tournaments to their existing teams, that can't be announced either. It must take some some time for clubs to mutually agree terms with an incoming player, particularly if he's considering offers from several clubs. And even with returning players, negociations aren't always staightforward because they will want ammendments to their terms and conditions of employment. And no organisation worth its salt is going to announce any signing until that paperwork is finalised/official and the ITC card processed.
It's frustrating for us because we want to know, especially as other clubs announce new names.
Sounds like the club already know that because the Echo is recently repeating articles about the style of players G is talking to, that talks are going well and emphasising that the full budget will be used - it's a kind of re-assurance that things are happening behind the scenes.
Whilst no coach will want to hang on waiting for potential returning players to make their decisions, the date for Brad to decide seems very early. It's already been stated that he has been made made an offer - rightly or wrongly, I get the impression that whilst the Devils will require a decision, Brad is
valuable enough to the club for them to allow him time to consider everything properly with his wife. Afterall, if G can leave the door open for Jarvo if he wants to return (wouldn't that be something?) so there appears to be flexibility up to a point in certain circumstances. :?
