Despite all apperances to the contrary outside your windows, it is still summertime, and therefore off season. And as I'm laid up at home today after tweaking my back pretty badly, I thought I'd commit a few more thoughts to the digital domain...
So, the squad building is continuing nicely. Joachim Flaten was confirmed, and looks to be a solid signing. Based on his stats, and the level at which he has played, I'm going to stick my neck out and say he will be the next 'Kristofferson'. I fully expect at least 40 goals, and the best part of 100 points from him. Liam Chong looks like another good young British pick up and should log decent ice time on the 3rd line. And Tom Duggan is returning after a brilliant season at the Dome last time out. Big things are expected of this young man.
Sure, the D looks a little lightweight right now, with just James Neil and Ben Wood announced, but I fully expect Coach Hand to announce 2 import D man before long (hopefully one of Harabin or Spelda, who knows, amybe even both), and hopefully we shall see Captain Fantastic Luke Boothroyd return for another season.
Beyond that...
Things are just ticking over. The shirt launch is on the 29th, so I would expect one signing to be announced, and likely revealed at this event, alnogside our jerseys for the forthcoming season. Jersey prediction: I expect to see the 'Serva Fidem' logo used more prominently.
Over in the shadow zone known as the EIHL, the leagues conference based re-alignment has caused some consternation/ despite being a fairly even geographical split, the Southern Conference appears to be the stronger of the 2 (And keeps the Steelers and Panthers together, maintaining their 'need' tpo play each other 8 times a season). Given the relative strengths of the teams in each conference, it is likley that the Southern will dominate the playoffs. Interestingly enough, when regional conferences were suggested in the past, the EIHL board was uninterested, nay dismissive of the concept, saying it was financially unviable. I wonder what made them change their minds? (Hint: travel will have played a large part in it)
And thats your lot for now!
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