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Post by interested on Apr 24, 2018 14:29:02 GMT -4
You're right. He doesn't yell at players and coaches during games. He definitely leans over the glass and coaches them, but he doesn't yell. Nope doesn't coach them. But you must have a better view all the way from Saint John. Cute. I have been to many games in Saint John, but almost as many in Moncton. And a fair number in Charlottetown and Halifax in recent seasons too. Regardless of geography, my observation of Mr. Irving's behaviour comes as much from speaking with players and coaches as it does from watching him at games. I can't imagine what motivation any of those guys would have for lying about it. They weren't even complaining, by the way, just observing how awkward it can be sometimes. I'm a little surprised you're so adamant it's never happened, and I guess now wondering if it's all made up. I'm curious: do you also disagree with the assertion that Mr. Irving is more involved than most owners in what are typically considered GM and coach decisions? |
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Post by Jack Bauer on Apr 24, 2018 14:40:04 GMT -4
Nope doesn't coach them. But you must have a better view all the way from Saint John. Cute. I have been to many games in Saint John, but almost as many in Moncton. And a fair number in Charlottetown and Halifax in recent seasons too. Regardless of geography, my observation of Mr. Irving's behaviour comes as much from speaking with players and coaches as it does from watching him at games. I can't imagine what motivation any of those guys would have for lying about it. They weren't even complaining, by the way, just observing how awkward it can be sometimes. I'm a little surprised you're so adamant it's never happened, and I guess now wondering if it's all made up. I'm curious: do you also disagree with the assertion that Mr. Irving is more involved than most owners in what are typically considered GM and coach decisions? Did you read what he even said? He sits close to him every game. That trumps you travelling to Halifax to watch a Q game. And says nothing about his view of how involved the owner is in off ice decisions. He's merely pointing out that those thinking he's hanging over the glass coaching and managing from his seat is laughably overstated. |
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Post by catnut on Apr 24, 2018 14:40:50 GMT -4
Nope doesn't coach them. But you must have a better view all the way from Saint John. Cute. I have been to many games in Saint John, but almost as many in Moncton. And a fair number in Charlottetown and Halifax in recent seasons too. Regardless of geography, my observation of Mr. Irving's behaviour comes as much from speaking with players and coaches as it does from watching him at games. I can't imagine what motivation any of those guys would have for lying about it. They weren't even complaining, by the way, just observing how awkward it can be sometimes. I'm a little surprised you're so adamant it's never happened, and I guess now wondering if it's all made up. I'm curious: do you also disagree with the assertion that Mr. Irving is more involved than most owners in what are typically considered GM and coach decisions? I've heard from very reliable sources that he is heavily involved in the day-to-day operations, not necessarily to the point of who plays on the PK and PP or on whose line. I was only arguing about what I have personally witnessed for 600-700 games. |
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Post by LLL on Apr 24, 2018 14:50:19 GMT -4
I sit in section 24 not far behind RKI. He does yell at referees but not at the Wildcats players. What he does is give them words of encouragement such as: "Let's go boys". That's not to say that he doesn't get involved in the day to day operations. He probably does as he is very passionate about his team.
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Post by lirette on Apr 24, 2018 14:55:53 GMT -4
Nope doesn't coach them. But you must have a better view all the way from Saint John. Cute. I have been to many games in Saint John, but almost as many in Moncton. And a fair number in Charlottetown and Halifax in recent seasons too. Regardless of geography, my observation of Mr. Irving's behaviour comes as much from speaking with players and coaches as it does from watching him at games. I can't imagine what motivation any of those guys would have for lying about it. They weren't even complaining, by the way, just observing how awkward it can be sometimes. I'm a little surprised you're so adamant it's never happened, and I guess now wondering if it's all made up. I'm curious: do you also disagree with the assertion that Mr. Irving is more involved than most owners in what are typically considered GM and coach decisions? I've sat near irving for 5 plus years. The team could be down 7-1 and all Irving does is yell Go Cats Go or yell at the refs (usually the wrong ref most times, the one who didn't make the call he hated). If he says something to a specific player its "Lets go Pelletier". He may go into the dressing room and give the guys a pump up speech, no idea on that. |
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Post by joehockey on Apr 25, 2018 11:36:05 GMT -4
I'm kind of surprised that there is no news on Rumble yet. Do they plan to keep him until they find a GM or GM/Coach and let them make a decision on whether he stays or goes?
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Post by Captain Obvious on Apr 25, 2018 11:39:10 GMT -4
I'm kind of surprised that there is no news on Rumble yet. Do they plan to keep him until they find a GM or GM/Coach and let them make a decision on whether he stays or goes? I have heard he is staying, but that could change I guess depending on the candidates for the GM job, being HC also could be a factor if they go after a big name... |
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Post by SteveUL on Apr 25, 2018 13:15:03 GMT -4
So then that begs the question ... will he stay in his own private box at the new rink ... or will he have seats behind the bench again ? His wife often sat on the other side of the rink with all of the socialites ... rarely with him behind the bench.
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Post by SteveUL on Apr 25, 2018 13:20:37 GMT -4
Nope doesn't coach them. But you must have a better view all the way from Saint John. Cute. I have been to many games in Saint John, but almost as many in Moncton. And a fair number in Charlottetown and Halifax in recent seasons too. Regardless of geography, my observation of Mr. Irving's behaviour comes as much from speaking with players and coaches as it does from watching him at games. I can't imagine what motivation any of those guys would have for lying about it. They weren't even complaining, by the way, just observing how awkward it can be sometimes. I'm a little surprised you're so adamant it's never happened, and I guess now wondering if it's all made up. I'm curious: do you also disagree with the assertion that Mr. Irving is more involved than most owners in what are typically considered GM and coach decisions? Just so you know ... Catnut use to sit close enough to RKI to be able to spit on him. He has moved away now but was in those seats for 10+ years. I'll take his word for it rather than a Wildcat hater from St. John. I use to sit right across the ice from RKI and you could usually see him up banging on the glass cheering on the boys ... or yelling at the Refs (I could hear him some nights). |
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Post by lirette on Apr 25, 2018 13:44:51 GMT -4
So then that begs the question ... will he stay in his own private box at the new rink ... or will he have seats behind the bench again ? His wife often sat on the other side of the rink with all of the socialites ... rarely with him behind the bench. On the new detailed seating plan all the seats behind the glass are listed as "Glass" seats that have specific pricing. The glass looks much higher to me on the webcam. I don't think he could easily lean over and there would be people beside him potentially on either side as well. With SMG running the new building I expect he'll be in a box with a fancy padded seat instead of in the plastic seats. At the Aitken Centre he was in the private box in the corner and not behind the bench. |
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Post by waterboy on Apr 25, 2018 13:46:48 GMT -4
Cute. I have been to many games in Saint John, but almost as many in Moncton. And a fair number in Charlottetown and Halifax in recent seasons too. Regardless of geography, my observation of Mr. Irving's behaviour comes as much from speaking with players and coaches as it does from watching him at games. I can't imagine what motivation any of those guys would have for lying about it. They weren't even complaining, by the way, just observing how awkward it can be sometimes. I'm a little surprised you're so adamant it's never happened, and I guess now wondering if it's all made up. I'm curious: do you also disagree with the assertion that Mr. Irving is more involved than most owners in what are typically considered GM and coach decisions? Just so you know ... Catnut use to sit close enough to RKI to be able to spit on him. He has moved away now but was in those seats for 10+ years. I'll take his word for it rather than a Wildcat hater from St. John. I use to sit right across the ice from RKI and you could usually see him up banging on the glass cheering on the boys ... or yelling at the Refs (I could hear him some nights). Hopefully he doesn't sit close enough to get his catnuts on him. |
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Post by Penguins23® on Apr 25, 2018 16:02:20 GMT -4
So then that begs the question ... will he stay in his own private box at the new rink ... or will he have seats behind the bench again ? His wife often sat on the other side of the rink with all of the socialites ... rarely with him behind the bench. On the new detailed seating plan all the seats behind the glass are listed as "Glass" seats that have specific pricing. The glass looks much higher to me on the webcam. I don't think he could easily lean over and there would be people beside him potentially on either side as well. With SMG running the new building I expect he'll be in a box with a fancy padded seat instead of in the plastic seats. At the Aitken Centre he was in the private box in the corner and not behind the bench. Not all seats are going to be padded? |
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Post by npsh on Apr 25, 2018 19:06:06 GMT -4
So then that begs the question ... will he stay in his own private box at the new rink ... or will he have seats behind the bench again ? His wife often sat on the other side of the rink with all of the socialites ... rarely with him behind the bench. The socialites you say, we sat close to that area certainly a gaggle of them there. I wouldn’t fit in though, been known to fart, pick my nose and scratch my balls in my old age   Actually, met a good many, nice people RKI hangs around during intermissions, spoke to him couple of times and he is passionate about the team and a good conversationist. |
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Post by archie on Apr 25, 2018 19:18:15 GMT -4
The RKI conduct in the rink who really gives an Rats as"? I could care less if he bought 6 rows of seats and did hand stands all night long.!He supports
his team and the organization is.. one of the classiest in the league--He has spent more time in board rooms in his life time, than most of us spent in bedrooms..I just hope he continues to support the franchise for another decade
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Post by lirette on Apr 25, 2018 20:04:46 GMT -4
On the new detailed seating plan all the seats behind the glass are listed as "Glass" seats that have specific pricing. The glass looks much higher to me on the webcam. I don't think he could easily lean over and there would be people beside him potentially on either side as well. With SMG running the new building I expect he'll be in a box with a fancy padded seat instead of in the plastic seats. At the Aitken Centre he was in the private box in the corner and not behind the bench. Not all seats are going to be padded? Nope. Only the club seats. Some fans might be shocked to know the regular seats don't have cupholders either. I was quite suprised at first since this is a downgrade from the coliseum but realistically this isn't a big part of the game experience for me as a fan. When I buy a beer I mostly just hold it and drink it anyway, athough it is better to be able to set it down to avoid a spill. All the other benefits outweigh those couple of small features. I believe the seats models can easily be retrofitted with both cupholders and seat pads so this might be something they upgrade down the road, the padding more likely. Upperbowl in the videotron centre, sacromento kings new arena upperbowl are also examples of no cupholders in new buildings. I believe their explanation is that by not having cupholders in the back of the seats you can move the seat further back against the foundation which provides far more leg room. In the case of the club seat the seat is much wider allowing for a cup holder in the armrest. There's actually been cases where arenas have removed cupholders to create more comfort for fans. Ford Center in Oklahoma City was an example of this. |
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