GAME THREAD: Sheffield Steelers v Dundee Stars, Wednesday 21st December 7:30pm

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GAME Poll: Sheffield Steelers v Dundee stars

Steelers win in regulation
13
93%
Stars win in regulation
0
No votes
Steelers win in OT
1
7%
Stars win in OT
0
No votes
 
Total votes: 14
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Jayboy wrote:
Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:21 am
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Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:05 am
So in the post game interview with Pete Spencer Fox was asked about Raska not playing, and would he have to cut a spare import, seems that may need to happen, very much seems to suggest that Raska would be the one to go. Was no mention of Connolly as a possibility.

Who would you all cut from the roster if someone has to be cut? I mean an outskater here, I know many are wondering what the heck is happening with Ostlund.
I am sorry to all those Connolly fans but he would be way out in front of Raska on my list.. love the guy from a couple of seasons ago.. :fight:
That would be my call too Jay.
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A very difficult call to make. I do understand why people would go for Connolly. He is a shadow of his former self compared to previous seasons.

HOWEVER, I would reward his loyalty to the club and would release Raska instead.

I can still see Connolly coming up with a big moment for us before the season is out.
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smbmetal wrote:
Thu Dec 22, 2022 11:37 am
A very difficult call to make. I do understand why people would go for Connolly. He is a shadow of his former self compared to previous seasons.

HOWEVER, I would reward his loyalty to the club and would release Raska instead.

I can still see Connolly coming up with a big moment for us before the season is out.
Hasn't Raska already done that... 12 points from 18 games may not be setting the league alike but I remember a few important goals and he never backs out of the corners or a scuffle... :hey:

Connolly as 1 goal and 2 assists... and zero big moments so far.. :!:
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Jayboy wrote:
smbmetal wrote:
Thu Dec 22, 2022 11:37 am
A very difficult call to make. I do understand why people would go for Connolly. He is a shadow of his former self compared to previous seasons.

HOWEVER, I would reward his loyalty to the club and would release Raska instead.

I can still see Connolly coming up with a big moment for us before the season is out.
Hasn't Raska already done that... 12 points from 18 games may not be setting the league alike but I remember a few important goals and he never backs out of the corners or a scuffle... :hey:

Connolly as 1 goal and 2 assists... and zero big moments so far.. :!:
A sudden death penalty shot game winning goal would be a big moment in most people eyes


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Greenfield was there at the end, he was wearing a baseball cap.


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It was good to watch on the webcast last night, a slightly nervous start confirmed with the Dundee goal but then comfortable enough.

As for Connolly, I think he was more than rewarded by giving him a contract in the first place when unfit and clearly on the decline.

Raska came in and did a good job, I would say he's more deserving of a place now and possibly even to keep for another year.
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markw wrote:
Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:36 pm
Jayboy wrote:
smbmetal wrote:
Thu Dec 22, 2022 11:37 am
A very difficult call to make. I do understand why people would go for Connolly. He is a shadow of his former self compared to previous seasons.

HOWEVER, I would reward his loyalty to the club and would release Raska instead.

I can still see Connolly coming up with a big moment for us before the season is out.
Hasn't Raska already done that... 12 points from 18 games may not be setting the league alike but I remember a few important goals and he never backs out of the corners or a scuffle... :hey:

Connolly as 1 goal and 2 assists... and zero big moments so far.. :!:
A sudden death penalty shot game winning goal would be a big moment in most people eyes


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I can't argue with that, and admit I forgot about that being his only goal, but I really dont think that one goal (not in open play) trumps the goals and points and all around play Raska as offered.. honest question would you use that as a reason to keep him if it was not Connolly ?
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Jayboy wrote:
Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:33 pm
markw wrote:
Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:36 pm
Jayboy wrote:
smbmetal wrote:
Thu Dec 22, 2022 11:37 am
A very difficult call to make. I do understand why people would go for Connolly. He is a shadow of his former self compared to previous seasons.

HOWEVER, I would reward his loyalty to the club and would release Raska instead.

I can still see Connolly coming up with a big moment for us before the season is out.
Hasn't Raska already done that... 12 points from 18 games may not be setting the league alike but I remember a few important goals and he never backs out of the corners or a scuffle... :hey:

Connolly as 1 goal and 2 assists... and zero big moments so far.. :!:
A sudden death penalty shot game winning goal would be a big moment in most people eyes


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I can't argue with that, and admit I forgot about that being his only goal, but I really dont think that one goal (not in open play) trumps the goals and points and all around play Raska as offered.. honest question would you use that as a reason to keep him if it was not Connolly ?
No I wouldn’t. I’m keeping him simply because it’s Connolly and I like him. I like Raska too. Can’t we keep em both? :hey:

I’m more worried about the goalie situation than whether or not Raska or Connolly has to go.
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I'm more concerned about our overall D corps tbh.

4 goals conceded to Dundee at home is a worry.

Some may think I'm out of line here or even out of order but remove Petgrave and replace him with say Daine Todd from last season and we're a far better team overall.

Sorry but I just don't rate the guy at all.
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Nathan wrote:
Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:54 pm
I'm more concerned about our overall D corps tbh.

4 goals conceded to Dundee at home is a worry.

Some may think I'm out of line here or even out of order but remove Petgrave and replace him with say Daine Todd from last season and we're a far better team overall.

Sorry but I just don't rate the guy at all.
I remember the exact same discussions week in week out we had about Ben O'connor... :zip:
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