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Post by Captain Obvious on Nov 17, 2017 9:19:26 GMT -4
One move that was big in the summer was bringing in Darrell Young, they have added 4-5 really solid players as free agents. Those guys are not the best players but add depth in the middle of the lineup...Seitz Dunda Tucker Kuzmin Pataki Auger... Young was just a short term signing ... wasn't he ? Is he still involved now ? I think they only brought him on for the summer, but he may still be helping them. |
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Post by WhiteTyAffair on Nov 18, 2017 13:46:24 GMT -4
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Post by joehockey on Nov 18, 2017 13:54:59 GMT -4
Heard wieringa has already been sent home, I wonder who they’ll call up on d when le coultre goes to the wj’s if there’s an injury or suspension McCluskey seems like the obvious choice right? Do the cats have anyone else (Vanier) that would make sense? |
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Post by Captain Obvious on Nov 18, 2017 14:48:28 GMT -4
Don't they have seven? Walsh Lecoutre Auger Bellamy Tucker Arsenault Aspirot Not sure Lecoultre is good enough for WJHC unless the Swiss are really weak. As you said McCluskey is close in SJ if needed. |
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Post by bois on Nov 20, 2017 11:13:46 GMT -4
"Jack was a great player for us"
You don't release great players
16 0-1-1 -3
not great in any way shape or form
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Post by SteveUL on Nov 20, 2017 11:25:24 GMT -4
"Jack was a great player for us" You don't release great players 16 0-1-1 -3 not great in any way shape or form I think he was just being nice ... it is the standard quote from Shannon when players get released or traded. He'd be better off to say "a great teammate". Shannon is not "great" with the media ... too many things he says blow up in his face ... but our media never call him on it. |
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Post by interested on Nov 21, 2017 10:14:24 GMT -4
"Jack was a great player for us" You don't release great players 16 0-1-1 -3 not great in any way shape or form Well, yes. I find it irritating that Shannon gushes about every free agent and draft pick like he's the find of the century, and then insists that the player was awesome even as he discards him. It is a recurring pattern, and, well, loaded with BS. Is it better than the alternatives? The Sea Dogs seem to developing a habit of saying nothing when they release a player. Sonier in Charlottetown would add occasionally insult to injury by telling the Guardian that a player just couldn't skate well enough or whatever. Maybe fans might prefer honest commentary on released players, but you can bet that players, their families and agents do not. I suspect Shannon's success in getting FAs to Moncton has something to do with how much love the organization shows them. I'm sure agents tell kids and parents who say "you want me to go where??" that they've nothing to lose. The Wildcats give free agents a good look and, if it doesn't work out, still treat them well. Good for business. |
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Post by lirette on Nov 21, 2017 11:20:22 GMT -4
"Jack was a great player for us" You don't release great players 16 0-1-1 -3 not great in any way shape or form Well, yes. I find it irritating that Shannon gushes about every free agent and draft pick like he's the find of the century, and then insists that the player was awesome even as he discards him. It is a recurring pattern, and, well, loaded with BS. Is it better than the alternatives? The Sea Dogs seem to developing a habit of saying nothing when they release a player. Sonier in Charlottetown would add occasionally insult to injury by telling the Guardian that a player just couldn't skate well enough or whatever. Maybe fans might prefer honest commentary on released players, but you can bet that players, their families and agents do not. I suspect Shannon's success in getting FAs to Moncton has something to do with how much love the organization shows them. I'm sure agents tell kids and parents who say "you want me to go where??" that they've nothing to lose. The Wildcats give free agents a good look and, if it doesn't work out, still treat them well. Good for business. Yeah..I don't see any point in people getting riled up about commentary in press releases when players are let go. People over analyze everything to death these days..looking for anything to complain about. I would rather there be a perception out there amongst potential free agents that they treat players with respect even on their way out than the other way around. |
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Post by jimmy on Nov 21, 2017 11:21:04 GMT -4
"Jack was a great player for us" You don't release great players 16 0-1-1 -3 not great in any way shape or form Well, yes. I find it irritating that Shannon gushes about every free agent and draft pick like he's the find of the century, and then insists that the player was awesome even as he discards him. It is a recurring pattern, and, well, loaded with BS. Is it better than the alternatives? The Sea Dogs seem to developing a habit of saying nothing when they release a player. Sonier in Charlottetown would add occasionally insult to injury by telling the Guardian that a player just couldn't skate well enough or whatever. Maybe fans might prefer honest commentary on released players, but you can bet that players, their families and agents do not. I suspect Shannon's success in getting FAs to Moncton has something to do with how much love the organization shows them. I'm sure agents tell kids and parents who say "you want me to go where??" that they've nothing to lose. The Wildcats give free agents a good look and, if it doesn't work out, still treat them well. Good for business. Exactly. There are two things at play here - on the way in, Shannon is trying to hype the player to try and create a bit of buzz around the team (marketing hat on), and probably also to try and boost the player's confidence that they are coming in to hopefully play a key role - how would the kid feel if Shannon says "We are bringing him in to be the 7th d-man, if it doesn't work out we will replace in a couple of months with someone else"? And if the team said nothing, fans would be looking for info and complaining about a lack thereof. So incoming players are presented in the best possible light. On the way out, there is absolutely no use burning bridges ... Wieringa may not have panned out, but the next guy who is referred from the same source may, or perhaps it is another kid that somehow knows Wieringa - while not playing for us, we want Wieringa and his entourage to be the best ambassadors possible for the team, and to tell anyone who asks about the quality organization we run and how he was treated fairly. |
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Post by Captain Obvious on Nov 21, 2017 11:33:41 GMT -4
Well, yes. I find it irritating that Shannon gushes about every free agent and draft pick like he's the find of the century, and then insists that the player was awesome even as he discards him. It is a recurring pattern, and, well, loaded with BS. Is it better than the alternatives? The Sea Dogs seem to developing a habit of saying nothing when they release a player. Sonier in Charlottetown would add occasionally insult to injury by telling the Guardian that a player just couldn't skate well enough or whatever. Maybe fans might prefer honest commentary on released players, but you can bet that players, their families and agents do not. I suspect Shannon's success in getting FAs to Moncton has something to do with how much love the organization shows them. I'm sure agents tell kids and parents who say "you want me to go where??" that they've nothing to lose. The Wildcats give free agents a good look and, if it doesn't work out, still treat them well. Good for business. Exactly. There are two things at play here - on the way in, Shannon is trying to hype the player to try and create a bit of buzz around the team (marketing hat on), and probably also to try and boost the player's confidence that they are coming in to hopefully play a key role - how would the kid feel if Shannon says "We are bringing him in to be the 7th d-man, if it doesn't work out we will replace in a couple of months with someone else"? And if the team said nothing, fans would be looking for info and complaining about a lack thereof. So incoming players are presented in the best possible light. On the way out, there is absolutely no use burning bridges ... Wieringa may not have panned out, but the next guy who is referred from the same source may, or perhaps it is another kid that somehow knows Wieringa - while not playing for us, we want Wieringa and his entourage to be the best ambassadors possible for the team, and to tell anyone who asks about the quality organization we run and how he was treated fairly. all GM's pump up players in the media, I just think Shannon goes overboard and then it looks bad when unrealistic expectations are not met. |
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Post by catzfans on Nov 21, 2017 18:54:45 GMT -4
Jacob Hudson should get a good look with Seitz missing the next 3 games. With 20 games under his belt now I hope he keeps taking steps forward to a bigger role.
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Post by WhiteTyAffair on Nov 22, 2017 7:18:33 GMT -4
Capannelli is back!
He will be in the lineup tomorrow night.
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Post by catzfans on Nov 22, 2017 15:42:20 GMT -4
Capannelli is back! He will be in the lineup tomorrow night. It will likely take a few games for him to get his timing back but I look forward to seeing what he can do. He's a forgotten piece to the rebuild if he puts it all together. |
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Post by Captain Obvious on Nov 22, 2017 16:15:05 GMT -4
Capannelli is back! He will be in the lineup tomorrow night. It will likely take a few games for him to get his timing back but I look forward to seeing what he can do. He's a forgotten piece to the rebuild if he puts it all together. Sometimes guys coming back look good the first couple of games then hit a wall because their game shape is not there yet. Will likely need 3 weeks to be in midseason form. |
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Post by Jack Bauer on Dec 18, 2017 11:19:35 GMT -4
Miromanov should be a 25-30 goal scorer here. I understand that you wish the best for your preferred team but all what that is wishful thinking and pure speculation on your part. The WCs knew full well what were the contingencies about Miromanov reporting before trading Murphy to the Titan. They were part and parcel of the deal. What I learned was that might get a late rounds pick if Miro did not report.... I was being nice to you and your comments suggesting a 4th. I would be totally surprised if the WCs even got that. What we learned was that what you learn is only what people want you to hear. They ended up getting the player AND a 4th. That really has to grind your gears. |
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