Who would be your ideal next HC and AC?

[Ejercito Rojas]

Pete Russell’s mother in law now following the Devils on twitter. Never trust your mother in law to keep a secret quiet Pete…

Pete Russell’s mother in law’s hairdresser is now following the Devils!

 

[Finny]

The shot totals and quality of shots were such that bowns was barely tested in some games. You'll seldom see an eihl game with so few shots.

Why were the shot totals and quality of shots lower than in an EIHL game?

 

[Gavevs88]

Why were the shot totals and quality of shots lower than in an EIHL game?

He faced 13 shots for one of his shut outs....

 

[lloyd_jeff]

He faced 13 shots for one of his shut outs....

Exactly.

 

[pjj365]

He faced 13 shots for one of his shut outs....

Is that not an indication of a well coached D rather than a reflection on Ben or the quality of hockey - bring on PR

 

[Devil94]

I was looking at players that Russell might be interested in rather than players I would personally go for. I’m not sure about Tetlow either, doesn’t use his size enough.
I just can’t see us going into next season with our current Brits. I can see a couple of changes

Been looking at Russell's ex players in Germany. Brett Bulmer played for him in Freiburg, would be a good signing for us I think. Big winger that can score, and reasonably tough from what I can remember. Did very well for Fife, NHL experience, 200+ AHL games.
Played at a lower standard last few seasons but he's still only 31, will have good knowledge of the league and the type of player we have been lacking. Who knows, but worth a look.

Scott Allen also played on that team under Russell for 2 years. Not been announced that he's back at Sheffield yet, but perhaps another possibility.

 

[Swarley]

His family live in Swindon I believe. Would make more sense to come to Cardiff instead of going back to Glasgow

My information on his family was way off lol, no matter who the coach is I just want a team that plays as a team, stands up for each other and for the love of all things Welsh a power play that actually produces.

 

[The_Stick_]

Sam Herr also played under Pete Russell. Now that’s a player I would love to see in Cardiff

 

[Rempel16]

Sam Herr also played under Pete Russell. Now that’s a player I would love to see in Cardiff

He would be the perfect signing!

Unfortunately I think he's already committed to another season.

 

[kettdevil1]

He faced 13 shots for one of his shut outs....

True but stating the obvious it depends on the quality. Just as a comparison, the Italy squad had this experience:

WC: 278 GP

HockeyAllsvenskan: 14 GP

Liiga: 59 GP

KHL: 92 GP

AHL: 210 GP

DEL: 774 GP

Compare that with Belfast last season:

WC: 52 GP

HockeyAllsvenskan: 57 GP

Liiga: 136 GP

Czechia: 31 GP

AHL: 203 GP

DEL: 67 GP

And I would argue that Italy look marginally stronger on paper, hence, I am still struggling to see the argument that the standard is lower? Thomas Larkin, amongst others, are as good a player as you will see in the EIHL and whilst the lower ranked teams are not massively strong, I would argue nor were (say) Dundee or Fife

 

[The_Stick_]

He would be the perfect signing!

Unfortunately I think he's already committed to another season.

According to Elite Prospects, he’s unsigned for the 23/24 season. That could well be wrong however!

 

[moggy#9]

True but stating the obvious it depends on the quality. Just as a comparison, the Italy squad had this experience:

WC: 278 GP

HockeyAllsvenskan: 14 GP

Liiga: 59 GP

KHL: 92 GP

AHL: 210 GP

DEL: 774 GP

Compare that with Belfast last season:

WC: 52 GP

HockeyAllsvenskan: 57 GP

Liiga: 136 GP

Czechia: 31 GP

AHL: 203 GP

DEL: 67 GP

And I would argue that Italy look marginally stronger on paper, hence, I am still struggling to see the argument that the standard is lower? Thomas Larkin, amongst others, are as good a player as you will see in the EIHL and whilst the lower ranked teams are not massively strong, I would argue nor were (say) Dundee or Fife

But the arguement was about the overall level. Italy and Poland were strong, Korea, Romania and Lithuania, not so much.

 

[moggy#9]

According to Elite Prospects, he’s unsigned for the 23/24 season. That could well be wrong however!

Based on what he was like at Nottingham a few years ago, yes definitely take him. But, as with any player from past years, is he still that player?

 

[Rempel16]

According to Elite Prospects, he’s unsigned for the 23/24 season. That could well be wrong however!

Interesting... I have just found the article on the TowerStars website.

Does EP's lack of update suggest its no longer happening?

CAPTAIN SAM HERR WILL STAY ON BOARD NEXT SEASON - Towerstars

 

[Finny]

He faced 13 shots for one of his shut outs....

That doesn't answer my question. I asked WHY were they lower?

 

[The_Stick_]

Based on what he was like at Nottingham a few years ago, yes definitely take him. But, as with any player from past years, is he still that player?

I definitely agree with you, he could well be a shadow of his former self. Despite this however, I would personally like to see us take the chance, as he is the exact type of winger we are calling out for

 

[moggy#9]

That doesn't answer my question. I asked WHY were they lower?

Well, as I mentioned in my original post there was a big difference in the capabilities of the top and bottom half of the group. I believe that Murphy and adey specifically mentioned in the Korea game that they couldn't complete physically for example. Generally if you can't manage more than 20 shots in a game, you're likely to be struggling for quality shots and possession too.

Quality shots generally require zone position, and retention. Several of gb's opponents struggled with those things.

 

[moggy#9]

I definitely agree with you, he could well be a shadow of his former self. Despite this however, I would personally like to see us take the chance, as he is the exact type of winger we are calling out for

I hope they announce Russell soon, then I can start getting excited about his recruitment.

 

[Finny]

Well, as I mentioned in my original post there was a big difference in the capabilities of the top and bottom half of the group. I believe that Murphy and adey specifically mentioned in the Korea game that they couldn't complete physically for example. Generally if you can't manage more than 20 shots in a game, you're likely to be struggling for quality shots and possession too.

Quality shots generally require zone position, and retention. Several of gb's opponents struggled with those things.

So you're saying that Korea, Lithuania and Romania are lower quality than the EIHL?

 

[moggy#9]

So you're saying that Korea, Lithuania and Romania are lower quality than the EIHL?

Yes. Though the real argument is whether relative to GB they're sufficiently poor to generate less of a threat than bowns would have in the eihl.