fleece
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Post by fleece on May 31, 2017 16:09:31 GMT
In other news, the management have had Marmite dispensers installed in all blocks!
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takina
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Post by takina on May 31, 2017 20:12:28 GMT
Oh joy. He's back. Hope to hell we've halved his wages seeing as he only ever bothers to play half a season
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Post by dudestar on May 31, 2017 22:12:16 GMT
"Fantastic hockey player" is not the way I would choose to describe him. I was really hoping we'd improve on him, but oh well. Both chuck and Stewart seemed to love him, he's obviously a "coaches player"; doesn't really do anything wrong, it's just he doesn't really anything full stop. Pease and Stewart continue to fill me with such confidence...
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hidehi
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Post by hidehi on Jun 1, 2017 1:27:08 GMT
He must have compromising pictures of the coach and management. Why else would they sign him again. Total waste of an import
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hidehi
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Post by hidehi on Jun 1, 2017 1:28:42 GMT
May as weĺl sit him out untiĺ January
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fanta
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Post by fanta on Jun 1, 2017 8:10:56 GMT
Echo the above comments. He needed releasing and improving upon however Stewart clearly making stats up to suit his opinion. Turns up for 4 months out of 14 and we are expected to be overjoyed.
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takina
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Post by takina on Jun 1, 2017 11:50:08 GMT
Whilst the comments here are generally unfavourable, on twitter I have seen a more enthusiastic response so Fleece's "marmite" comment seems spot on.
Clearly, I am not (yet) a fan and remain of the view that this is a poor signing. That said, I genuinely do wish him every success this year and I'd much rather be proved wrong next April than having the opportunity to say, "Well, I told you so...."
Given the scale of the squad changes this year, having some returning players who understand Coventry is a prerequisite I guess and he should help in that regard. Overall my genuine wish is for my fears to be proved unfounded and for Robinson to repay the faith that has been invested in him.
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Post by jaffacake on Jun 2, 2017 15:25:15 GMT
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Post by jen on Jun 2, 2017 18:36:10 GMT
Looks good if he gets ice time!
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takina
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Post by takina on Jun 2, 2017 20:38:05 GMT
Keefe-esque? or a Harvey type maybe (if so I hope he he shows some self discipline). Don't know why but just not really feeling it with this signing, sure he'll crash and bang but there's plenty out there who can do that so my initial feeling is maybe a fan favourite but nothing special
Think we need some forwards a bit taller than 6'. Just saying ......
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hidehi
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Post by hidehi on Jun 2, 2017 23:57:56 GMT
Why have we signed him? Last season we had the best fighter in the league and he never got on the ice. I hope he likes watching the game from the bench.
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pjblaze
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Post by pjblaze on Jun 3, 2017 13:39:57 GMT
Looks like a good signing to me. Klotz could fight but didn't contribute many points. This guy can fight but should also be good for 15-20 goals plus more assists on top. A proper power forward player rather than just a 1 demensional fighter.
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fanta
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Post by fanta on Jun 4, 2017 6:55:51 GMT
Without signing Harvey ill take this as the next best thing. Many people criticised Harvey but he was entertaining, scored goals and was highly effective on the powerplay. If Paquette can replicate this im very happy.
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takina
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Post by takina on Jun 8, 2017 12:45:33 GMT
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IX2T311
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Post by IX2T311 on Jun 8, 2017 15:55:02 GMT
Not entirely sure Lake has a lot to offer us, statistically very mediocre. Looks like he'll just be adding more oomph to a team that needs more skill
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pjblaze
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Post by pjblaze on Jun 8, 2017 17:08:05 GMT
On paper i think he'll be better than Stewart and probably cheaper.
Still waiting for some big bucks to be spent.
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fanta
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Post by fanta on Jun 8, 2017 18:06:11 GMT
Not entirely sure Lake has a lot to offer us, statistically very mediocre. Looks like he'll just be adding more oomph to a team that needs more skill Ironically for someone who is set to Third Line Grinder you don't appear to be able to spot one in Lake! He is Stewarts replacement and I think will do a better job. The remaining forwards will be the top 3 skill and points guys. |
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takina
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Post by takina on Jun 8, 2017 18:40:45 GMT
Being completely honest, the only signing / re-signing we've made so far that has actually made me smile has been Dingle, with Ferrara in second place. Everything else screams mediocre to me, looking forward not just to some skill up front but also some body mass.
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fanta
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Post by fanta on Jun 8, 2017 19:33:38 GMT
I am genuinely despairing of Blaze fans right now. We have still to sign the top 3 forwards and defense and netminder yet all we get is 'looks mediocre' and 'not size etc' The season starts in August lets judge it then instead of all crying now.
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takina
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Post by takina on Jun 8, 2017 19:53:26 GMT
Not crying,just passing comment on what I've seen so far. Of course if you want a forum that says nothing at all during the close season ....
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