Steelers Rumours 22/23

[JoeySlats#13]

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/3 ... id-gilbert

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/4 ... w-johnston

Wouldn't mind either of these 2, especially Gilbert.

[SteelerBlade]

Of the 5 signed they represent 4 nations. We already know two of those are Canadian & Czech.

[Morpheous]

Kevin Poulin rumoured again this morning via one of the twitter rumour pages. Also a screen shot of his Twitter handle showed he was following Sheffield steelers but looks to have now been deactivated…

One can hope….

[smbmetal]

Hope it is just a fairytale from Mr Fairytale at the local rag.

https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/ice-hoc ... rs-3732267

From memory, I don’t think 1 person voted for him to return on the recent poll? Thank him for his services and find someone else I think. I was very underwhelmed with what should have been one the league’s marquee signings last season.

[Jayboy]

Hope it is just a fairytale from Mr Fairytale at the local rag.

https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/ice-hoc ... rs-3732267

From memory, I don’t think 1 person voted for him to return on the recent poll? Thank him for his services and find someone else I think. I was very underwhelmed with what should have been one the league’s marquee signings last season.

We have already got back for us 3 of a arguably poor defence from last season, at times it was awful to watch and I believe bringing back 4 of them at least is a very risky strategy..

[smbmetal]

Hope it is just a fairytale from Mr Fairytale at the local rag.

https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/ice-hoc ... rs-3732267

From memory, I don’t think 1 person voted for him to return on the recent poll? Thank him for his services and find someone else I think. I was very underwhelmed with what should have been one the league’s marquee signings last season.

We have already got back for us 3 of a arguably poor defence from last season, at times it was awful to watch and I believe bringing back 4 of them at least is a very risky strategy..

Let’s hope it’s just a rumour, because if it isn’t I would have quite a few concerns already regarding our recruitment if Ellerby re-signs.

[paul johnston]

If we retain both Ellerby and Connolly, I am worried about the season ahead unless we really pull it out of the hat with all the new imports.

[Morpheous]

If we retain both Ellerby and Connolly, I am worried about the season ahead unless we really pull it out of the hat with all the new imports.

I’d have Connolly back if he’s fully recovered…

[smbmetal]

If we retain both Ellerby and Connolly, I am worried about the season ahead unless we really pull it out of the hat with all the new imports.

I’d have Connolly back if he’s fully recovered…

I think Connolly is brilliant and really like his 'rink rat' play which would be even better if we had a tough guy to back him up. For me though, at 37 when the season starts, it's a no with a heavy heart.

[steeler pete]

Hope it is just a fairytale from Mr Fairytale at the local rag.

https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/ice-hoc ... rs-3732267

From memory, I don’t think 1 person voted for him to return on the recent poll? Thank him for his services and find someone else I think. I was very underwhelmed with what should have been one the league’s marquee signings last season.

Just read this on Elite Prospects and it sums it up nicely for me, which is why I think we ought to try to do better.

Ellerby is a defenseman with great size, who does his best work in his own zone. Skates and moves very well, despite a large body. Somewhat lacking in hockey sense, and won't contribute much offensively. Could stand to play a more physical game, given his excellent frame, but still delivers a big hit once in a while.
- Erik K. Piri, EP (2013)