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ChazyG
(The Next Level!)
USA
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 Posted - 02/22/2012 : 3:26:39 PM
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here is what Nick had to say about the Fogal situation...
- Let me quickly address the Brad Fogal situation....often times fans tend to overreact with trades, ESPECIALLY in this league. I'm quick to remind people that the ECHL is not the NHL or AHL...it's a MUCH different game from a roster situation. With the goaltending situation the way it is, Foster and Pickard both contracted with the NHL, there is simply no space for a third goaltender. Every roster spot and dollar spent toward the salary cap has to be used to its fullest extent this time of year. While Fogal was a solid backstop (4-4-3 with Cincy), he was the odd man out. Whatever your opinion is of Chet Pickard, good/bad/indifferent, he isn't going anywhere. The only team that has control over where Chet plays is Nashville. It's that simple. To argue otherwise is silly. The same goes for Foster. With the goaltending tree in Florida back to 100% health-wise, it would appear Foster is going to be here unless something happens in the AHL or NHL. With that said, let me address the other question people are asking...why Kalamazoo? Listen, folks, it's not as complex as some people seem to be making it. Had the Cyclones not traded Fogal, but simply waived him...the Wings would have claimed him because they were in need of a goalie. He'd end up in K-Zoo anyway...and the Clones would have gotten NOTHING. The deal as it went down allowed Cincinnati to get something in return for a player they did not have room for on the roster. That simple. |
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dbc
(Been Here Awhile)
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Posted - 02/22/2012 : 6:05:27 PM
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As to catching Kalamazoo--they have played .622 hockey with 66 points in 53 games ( 106 possible points). The Cyclones have played .560 hockey with 56 points in 50 games ( 100 possible points). If K-zoo plays only .500 hockey the rest of the way (only Trenton and Toledo have played less than .500 thus far) they will get 19 out of their remaining possible 38 points and finish with 85 points. For the Clones to tie them, we would have to win 29 out of a possible 44 points or .660 hockey-better percent than any other team now in the conference. In short K-zoo needs to collapse to Trenton/Toledo levels and the Clones need to be better than any other team has been in the Conference thus far. Possible--yes. Probable no. Hoped for--yes
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elvis77
(Loves To Post!)
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Posted - 02/22/2012 : 10:57:19 PM
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| Like I said, Kzoo will have to drop some points, but I don't think I'd call it a "major collapse" |
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