Hopefully this makes a bit of sense if we think of Yaremko as a new signing, then he should be a upgrade on Ferguson, Caron will be a upgrade on Lacroix, Mieho may or may not be a upgrade on Sanford, Welsh should be a upgrade on Mosey in D, and Mosey will be a upgrade on Caponi in offense, Harewood and Perlini could be a equal, then there’s Sacratini and who knows how good he can be, and McLean who won’t be back. Other players not mentioned but back, helped win the play offs and came 2nd in the league, stay positive folks
Cardiff Devils Confirmed Signings & Departures 2026/27
A fair few posters seem to believe, quite appropriately and with good logic, that a Devils side comprised of most of last seasons roster is capable of playing how the Devil's played for the final few weeks of the season - culminating in the Playoff win.
Of course.
But isn't it also true that those same players played for the whole season and so could also play like they did for the rest of the season, (and failed to win the league and mess up the cup) other than the last few weeks.
I think we have recruited well on the whole. We have let go a lot of the players I felt would/should be let go if we were to take that next step. And we have a couple players who may end up being that difference from last season. No new signing comes with a guarantee of so many goals etc.
No matter who was brought in, the same basic principle remains: the success (or not) of the season rests on whether the players show up every night. Hit the ground running and treat two points in Dundee the same as two points against Panthers. If any one of our roster doesn't show up until playoffs, it'll be clear. What would be very disappointing from a recruitment perspective would be if a player who disappeared for games on end last season, did the same this season and only showed up towards the end of March.
If the same players as last season do the same thing and don't show up night in night out, then we can't expect a better result come the end of the season. We lost the title last season due to losing games we shouldn't have against teams we should, with respect, have beaten with energy to spare.
That being said, come puck drop on the first game of the season - we as fans also need to show up every night - as long as they pull on the Devil's jersey, they will get full support.
Of course.
But isn't it also true that those same players played for the whole season and so could also play like they did for the rest of the season, (and failed to win the league and mess up the cup) other than the last few weeks.
I think we have recruited well on the whole. We have let go a lot of the players I felt would/should be let go if we were to take that next step. And we have a couple players who may end up being that difference from last season. No new signing comes with a guarantee of so many goals etc.
No matter who was brought in, the same basic principle remains: the success (or not) of the season rests on whether the players show up every night. Hit the ground running and treat two points in Dundee the same as two points against Panthers. If any one of our roster doesn't show up until playoffs, it'll be clear. What would be very disappointing from a recruitment perspective would be if a player who disappeared for games on end last season, did the same this season and only showed up towards the end of March.
If the same players as last season do the same thing and don't show up night in night out, then we can't expect a better result come the end of the season. We lost the title last season due to losing games we shouldn't have against teams we should, with respect, have beaten with energy to spare.
That being said, come puck drop on the first game of the season - we as fans also need to show up every night - as long as they pull on the Devil's jersey, they will get full support.
Some interesting takes on the squad. I think it’s a given the last re-signing will be Brandt. If that’s the case and for what it’s worth, my opinion is that we have made some upgrades to the roster. I think Wannabe summarises it well. However, If I’m honest Im slightly underwhelmed and expected a bit more wow factor given the large hike in ticket prices.
Saying that, I trust that Thommo knows what he is doing. Consistency was a big problem last year and having a largely settled roster should allow us to hit the ground running. Winning the league has to be the main aim at the start of the season and we haven’t done that post Covid. I have some concerns over whether the likes of Kontos and Yaramenko can keep it going for a full season, but as always, Time will tell.
Saying that, I trust that Thommo knows what he is doing. Consistency was a big problem last year and having a largely settled roster should allow us to hit the ground running. Winning the league has to be the main aim at the start of the season and we haven’t done that post Covid. I have some concerns over whether the likes of Kontos and Yaramenko can keep it going for a full season, but as always, Time will tell.
