ASHIPP said:
Sliput said:
The rumour is definitely building momentum about Ben.
If he wants to go there is nothing we can do to stop him going. We will all just have to wait and see.
A big loss if that is the case. So much to look forward to in Cardiff as our Club grows....apart from the exposure the CHL would give the team and the prospect of living in his home town, what could Steelers offer Ben that's more exciting and dynamic than the future of our Club?
I think there's more to it than that. I'm from nottingham and moved part time, 13 years ago to go to university to Wales. I'm still here after meeting the wife to be at hockey.
I'm an avid Nottingham Forest fan but at the same time an avid Cardiff Devils fan and like nothing more than a Devils win over the Panthers is acceptable.
Point being.....for me, Ben is learning his trade away from home, is still a young man and probably loves the freedom of living away from "home".
I do think the club should give an indication as to what's going on. However for such a shy and quiet bloke who flourished, learnt and gained so much confidence (enough to start a wave), I'd be amazed if he decided to go to Sheffield. At his age and the confidence he gained last year after learning to look after himself, making great friends, being away from home and loving it.... it would be a backward step. If he signs elsewhere I think it will be in Europe and I'd encourage him to do so. Young man making memories.