Gazza272 said:
Paul Sullivan said:
I am surprised by this. The biggest criticisms I have seen so far are about our (lack of) physicality, not dominating in the battles and not having a true heavyweight.
Hoffman does all of that, can play D and up front and scores a few goals too. For my money his arrival was the final piece of the Giants' title winning season last year.
I would'nt be dissapointed with Hoffman signing. I just think we need a Jump and I do not really think Hoffman is a Spark plug type of guy. He is built like a brick proverbial house. And He certainly would be physical.
If Deeds had been the one to get the can (not that I think he should) then Hoffman would have been the perfect replacement for him. But I still think Deeds has it his locker to be the guy your referring too (bar the heavyweight fighter part)
In saying that Hoffmann being there might be the spark Deeds needs.
I agree that we need a 'bigger' (in terms of game) player than Hoffman also. Just was surprised when you mentioned type as he seems to fit the bill of what most Devils fans say they have wanted so far is all.
I would love to see
a real stud join the team right now. We have a lot of quality and one more thoroughbred piece of the puzzle could make that final click that we, the players, and the coaches have been waiting for.
At least for once the Devils are choosing to make changes to the roster rather than previous seasons where injuries and the Steelers (sorry, EIHL disciplinary committee
) have forced our hand.