Steelers signings and departures

[MLL79]

Really happy with this news - one of my must have back guys. As others have pointed out - so many good qualities.

[ginger]

Very happy with Diff. Interesting that Fox's interview mentioned 2 forwards and a D already signed from outside the league. Expect we'll hear soon on those

[Bryan]

Arguably our most consistent performer in defence last season, so pleased to see him re-sign.

I think that's all my definites re-signed now.

I wouldn't be disappointed to see either Tait or Dougherty re-sign either, but for me they're less essential than the likes of Bamas and Diffley.

Regards

Doom

Agreed. I’ve puzzled about any objections to this.

[Jayboy]

My wife really hates being told who she should like and as a result feels Simmsed on Diffley... like the whole 'because he is worth it' crap means she should adore him... as result she isn't at all fussed about this re-signing...

Jayboy

[Bryan]

My wife really hates being told who she should like and as a result feels Simmsed on Diffley... like the whole 'because he is worth it' crap means she should adore him... as result she isn't at all fussed about this re-signing...

Jayboy

I understand scientists are working on an anti-simms vaccine but it is proving particularly difficult.

[Doom]

Very happy with Diff. Interesting that Fox's interview mentioned 2 forwards and a D already signed from outside the league. Expect we'll hear soon on those

I wonder if this signifies the end of the re-signings from last years team.

Regards

Doom

[MLL79]

I would be surprised if Fox didn’t retain Tait. I would have thought work rate, speed and playoff production tips him over the 50/50. Of course we won’t find out if it’s a case of tried and failed to re-sign until afterwards.

Wonder if they’ve approached Heard, he was perhaps my last of last years forwards also.

Way too early to say but, as it stands - no Heard (potentially), no Tansey, no Ritchie, no (surprise package fighter) Huttula, no Tremblay - we need to recruit some physicality.

Wonder if we could see Saucerman back? And would we be happy at that?

[ginger]

I would be surprised if Fox didn’t retain Tait. I would have thought work rate, speed and playoff production tips him over the 50/50. Of course we won’t find out if it’s a case of tried and failed to re-sign until afterwards.

Wonder if they’ve approached Heard, he was perhaps my last of last years forwards also.

Way too early to say but, as it stands - no Heard (potentially), no Tansey, no Ritchie, no (surprise package fighter) Huttula, no Tremblay - we need to recruit some physicality.

Wonder if we could see Saucerman back? And would we be happy at that?

As much as I like Tait and Heard, I wouldn't take either personally. Heard is the only possibility but depends if he's happy with not being in the top 6. He's a decent face off guy and his physicality could be perfect for 3rd or 4th line but he didn't really produce at a consistent level to be a top 6 player. He's definitely on the back 9 of his career so for me, so I'd hope there's better centre options available. Tait just didn't put up enough pts for me - straight choice between him and Jasper for me.

No thanks on Sauce - great whilst he was here but again, need to be upgrading, rather than sideways moves

[Bryan]

I loved Sauce but I thought in his final year with us he had slowed down a touch. He struggled to catchup with a deep attack.

[Doom]

I was disappointed Sauce didn't come back last season, but i wouldn't have him now.

I'm surprised there's no enthusiasm for Dougherty. When he signed I think many of us thought he would be a top defenceman.

He had a slow start which is reflected by his numbers, but I suspect post Christmas he was comfortably top of our +/-.

Maybe he just took a bit of time to adapt to our league or Fox's systems.

Regards

Doom