Steelers signings and departures

[smbmetal]

Welcome to Sheffield Olivier.

As a signing on its own, I’m not particularly excited, he’s not going to be in his prime at 33. Similarly, if any of our nearest rivals had announced him, I wouldn’t be fussed either to be honest.

However, he’s no doubt part of Fox’s bigger picture for a how he will fit with the other individuals/potential signings that he will have already identified, of which, some will come off and some won’t. A glowing reference from Cormier also helps with some positivity.

Like with any signing though, Olivier is very much a wait and see for me.

[MLL79]

Assuming he re-signs, I wondered if this is a potential Balmas set-up partner? Just going on the assist tally.

+/- looks good in his recent Slovakian leagues where he’s had longer stints. Not sure how recent the footage on the reel is, but mobility looks excellent to me.

[ginger]

We don't get Archambault in his prime though.

I'm not sure what some expect these days on signings? Numerous examples in this league that age is much less of a factor, and we simply don't pay enough to get a 25 year old who's putting up numbers in either a better European league or AHL. Even top ECHL guys if they're 24/25/26 are more likely to head to a higher paying European league first.

So if coming from NA it's likely either younger ECHL/AHL guy who's numbers aren't necessarily amazing, or older guys who might be on the back 9 as such, but coming from higher pedigree. Or go college route but not all transition well to pro hockey, especially the guys willing to come over

[jas]

I am looking forward to see him play and expect him to do alright. I think Fox signs some decent players but my concern is more about his ability to motivate the guys into playing consistently as a team. As has been suggested he could prove to be a great wing man for Balmas perhaps. I am also encouraged that he has Cormier's approval.

[DSLSteeler]

As has been suggested he could prove to be a great wing man for Balmas perhaps.

...assuming Balmas re-signs. I'll be happier when that announcement comes through.

[jas]

As has been suggested he could prove to be a great wing man for Balmas perhaps.

...assuming Balmas re-signs. I'll be happier when that announcement comes through.

True. I think we'll do all we can to keep him and I am obviously optimistic but he could easily get an offer that is hard for him to turn down

[KCHC]

Tremblay heading back to North America. Shame that.

[greeny]

Tremblay heading back to North America. Shame that.

would definitely been happy for him to stay,,,, always put a full shift in,,,

[paul johnston]

Tremblay will be a big loss, the closest we had to an import Dowd with his effort, physicality and leaving it out there every shift. Hope we get a suitable/like replacement.

[Doom]

That's a shame regarding Tremblay, I wouldn't have been disappointed if he'd re-signed.

He didn't get many points, but always put in a good shift and was a solid and reliable 3rd/4th line player.

Good luck to him in the future.

Regards

Doom.