I have not written anything on here for a long time, but I just cannot keep silent on this team any longer. This is the worst team i've seen for many many years. Totally out of their depth when it comes to playing the big boys. We have recruited a team that is way too small and shows no passion for the jersey.
I think it's bad form to mention names, but I will mention one, because he's a very special case. #11, in my opinion one of the lousiest players we have ever signed. I put him in the same bracket as Trent Anderson and Robert Millette (Wannabe will know what I mean). He should be sacked TODAY!!! At the summit it was said that we needed to address our lack of size and physicality up front....we have gone backwards with this character!! He skates behind the play and the only kind contact he makes is when he sits his arse down on the bench!! He should pack his bags today!
Bowns should have never come back, we had the best out of him some years ago. I feel for Joes Martin, he keeps looking over his shoulder to find Haddad, but he's not there to create space for him. We have never addressed losing Haddad. Joey M is now playing on a small vulnerable team that exposes him. I always think, how many of our team would make the Belfast roster, I would say possibly 1...Coughler!! They sign teams which look like hockey teams 6 foot and physical, we sign quirky teams which does not wash it anymore in this league. I also don't think it's all Dupont's fault (apart from signing Brittain) as he inherited this team I believe. A team made up of mediocre ECHL player who clearly struggle against the likes of Sheffield, Belfast...well the whole league really!! We ware what we are ladies and gentleman, fifth place if we're lucky!!
Last thing, I am tired of this cosy 'we don't gas players' sh%t. The ' we're a nice club that looks after our players'. We can still look after player but when they coast around and still pick up a wage, then you should be shown the door...pronto!! That tired culture has to chanGe and be more professional as a hockey club!!
Sorry for the length of this and if we keep this side going I WILL NOT BE RENEWING MY ST NEXT SEASON!!