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Post by cambridgehornets on Nov 26, 2011 22:52:33 GMT -5
was at the game last night in Dundas,boy do they not look good too old and too slow.I thought after going to the Allan cups that Donny would realize that you need youth to win.Guys like Christie,Kenny Brown and Davies all need to be replaced with alot younger guys if Dundas is going to complete.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2011 1:26:05 GMT -5
Christie replaced, davis as well ,i guess you have been to all of the games right [robbie}
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Post by Don Robertson on Nov 28, 2011 22:05:36 GMT -5
was at the game last night in Dundas,boy do they not look good too old and too slow.I thought after going to the Allan cups that Donny would realize that you need youth to win.Guys like Christie,Kenny Brown and Davies all need to be replaced with alot younger guys if Dundas is going to complete. Not sure after Friday's game that is a great acessment but I understand your point, we do have 10 youngs guys we have added and the results haven't been what we wanted and maybe we should have moved slower with the young guys but didn't. We know what you need to win at the Allan Cup and it's a tricky mix along with some luck.That siad every guy you mentioned can play on any Allan Cup team in Canada. The Allan Cup Hockey League is very balanced this year. Regards Don Robertson
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Post by Curtis on Dec 1, 2011 15:27:42 GMT -5
There is good parity and it is good hockey. The goaltending in the league is very good too. I just cant understand how Whitby can be 11 an 0 ? They've made a couple adjustments , but the core of that hockey team has been the same for a while now...and getting older! Whitmarsh is good in the pipes and will stay that way if he remains #1 goalie, but is beatable.
Im just wondering if Whitby has done things in the off season and the other four have not .
If i know the guys behind whitby...they havent forgot being scored on in 16 seconds in a game to lose it in O/t and then be eliminated by Norwood in the first round last season! This could be the fuel that is driving the dunlops to take no prisoners this season.
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Post by jimc on Dec 1, 2011 22:41:10 GMT -5
Donnie just got smart...no point in spending money early in the year to bring in big guns and play for the league title...it means NOTHING. A 1/4 year starting in Feb buys you some mercenaries who will win you games when it counts in the post-season, and at a fraction of the budget that, say Brantford, have.
Whitby are always very good from he opening puck drop of the season. Thing is, that is who they are...a real solid unit. As long as the McCoys hang around within 3-4 pts of 4th place into Feb., they will start writing cheques and all the guys who have been wanting to play now will show.
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Post by cambridgehornets on Dec 2, 2011 6:28:25 GMT -5
Jim C if the McCoys take that attitude they could find themselves on the outside lookin in.They can't keep bringing guys like 50yrs. Mark Jooris back ,it just doesn't work.Even Kennedy at 40 is washed up and over the hill.To be a real contender you need guys to 25-35 because once you get to the Allan Cup its a tough grind with the schedule.
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Post by drm1 on Dec 2, 2011 8:12:47 GMT -5
25-35? "Christie,Kenny Brown and Davies" - your quote - all under 35
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Post by wade on Dec 2, 2011 10:02:27 GMT -5
Actually....
Most top AC teams are typically composed of older guys...(mid 30's) and its not at all uncommom to see some of the best individual performances delivered via guys 35+...sometimes even 40+.
And while there are always exceptions to the rules...
I firmly believe Dundas' biggest shortcomings have always boiled down to defence.
They simply can't equal the same lofty standards of other top SR AAA teams' defencemen. And thats how they've been bested, IMO, at the last few Allan Cup's.
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Post by munzie on Dec 2, 2011 11:53:15 GMT -5
Actually.... Most top AC teams are typically composed of older guys...(mid 30's) and its not at all uncommom to see some of the best individual performances delivered via guys 35+...sometimes even 40+. And while there are always exceptions to the rules... I firmly believe Dundas' biggest shortcomings have always boiled down to defence. They simply can't equal the same lofty standards of other top SR AAA teams' defencemen. And thats how they've been bested, IMO, at the last few Allan Cup's.
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Post by jimc on Dec 2, 2011 15:51:08 GMT -5
Hey, they are going NOWHERE with the current crop of youngsters they have, Robbie. Unless they add some vet mercenaries, they may miss the playoffs, even. Cam Watson is an EXCELLENT player, but is alone on an island.
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Post by bds on Dec 5, 2011 19:07:55 GMT -5
Actually.... Most top AC teams are typically composed of older guys...(mid 30's) and its not at all uncommom to see some of the best individual performances delivered via guys 35+...sometimes even 40+. And while there are always exceptions to the rules... I firmly believe Dundas' biggest shortcomings have always boiled down to defence. They simply can't equal the same lofty standards of other top SR AAA teams' defencemen. And thats how they've been bested, IMO, at the last few Allan Cup's. I think teams will be in trouble come 3rd period with 35+ year old guys. I know you will be very impressed with the speed game of GFW. The boys can fly.
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Post by Don Robertson on Dec 5, 2011 19:50:33 GMT -5
Hey, they are going NOWHERE with the current crop of youngsters they have, Robbie. Unless they add some vet mercenaries, they may miss the playoffs, even. Cam Watson is an EXCELLENT player, but is alone on an island. Jim C The last team to think that brining vet mercenaries in will work don't play in this League anymore ( maybe next year ) The Hornets proved you can't win that way and the Real McCoys don't think it works either, that said some of the long time McCoys come back during the season. We always think outside the box and try and find a better way, it doesn't always work and may not angain this year but we try. Regards Don Robertson
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Post by cambridgehornets on Dec 5, 2011 20:38:44 GMT -5
are you planning on bringing back 47yr old mark jooris
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Post by wade on Dec 5, 2011 22:10:37 GMT -5
Actually.... Most top AC teams are typically composed of older guys...(mid 30's) and its not at all uncommom to see some of the best individual performances delivered via guys 35+...sometimes even 40+. And while there are always exceptions to the rules... I firmly believe Dundas' biggest shortcomings have always boiled down to defence. They simply can't equal the same lofty standards of other top SR AAA teams' defencemen. And thats how they've been bested, IMO, at the last few Allan Cup's. I think teams will be in trouble come 3rd period with 35+ year old guys. I know you will be very impressed with the speed game of GFW. The boys can fly. I just think its a bit dismissive for anyone to say teams with 35+ year old players..."CAN'T"...win. Facts are...there have been several recent champions with several 35+ players. As for Dundas specifically...to me...Jooris could still have a place on their team...as a PP specialist...which is how he was deployed for most of the icetime he was given when I watched him play. But...Kennedy...not so much. His style is less creative/smooth and without some semblance of conditioning/desire....he's almost became a liability at times. And beleive me...there are examples of both extremes any which way we look at the SR AAA level. As far as "3rd periods" go...the speed game is only ever as good as the execution/timing of the passes which sustain it. And if speed teams don't have the benefit of a lead...late in games...they can often be very easy to play against. Its all about execution. Speed is secondary.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2011 0:25:45 GMT -5
robbie see you after the second period fri. it's cheaper.
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