Every Devils fan at the IAW wanted that win, at home, against Sheffield in a final. To suggest it does not matter is just sugar coating, a coping mechanism. The joy of winning, the atmosphere and recognition, for the work getting to the final took paid off and a chance for fans to celebrate.
We have lost momentum going forward, more confidence just got chipped off what little is left. The effort it took to win on Friday, to then loose that on Sunday, that’ll hurt in the changing room. Then there’s players having to work their balls off carrying those not performing, that takes some monumental character strength to continue over such a long period of time, personally l think that’s been a big issue in the changing room, I’d put our inconsistency down to that loss of control, players no longer willing to put everything on the ice every game, probably for less money, whilst others are being paid a lot more for so little effort. Was it some players giving the finger, just keep shooting pucks at the net, they all turned up Friday, then some decided the final, nah not bothering in that. For me maybe that is a possibilit, it does happen. Then there is Bowns, probably burnt out physical at the point in the season he needs to be on point. There are several chinks in the team, if others can’t capitalise on those, we may just get the league title.
Connolly in Cardiff, not a chance. Doesn’t fit the ethos of the club, he could have the skills of Crosby and still not get close to our changing room.