David Franke said it's a two-year deal, and he'll be one of the Komets' two summer contracts (the other is Nick Boucher), and that means they won't have to make a drastic roster move to fit him in. They expect him NYE. Chaulk will help with recruiting for next year as well, and marketing, etc., over the summer.
Artem Podshendyalov is waiting for immigration papers and may play Wednesday.
They are continuing to talk to Syro, but nothing definitive
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Time for Mightbite to start foaming: Sgroi, Mike (F) waived
I remember a previous posting in the blog stating a correction and saying that Naurato asked to be released for "personal reasons". I think it's pretty clear what those personal reasons are now... It seems he's found his nitch on the power play in Dayton and Sims didn't see a spot for Naurato on our PP for some unknown reason. He's too loyal in my opinion. Is it better to win a championship or is it better to appease the Fort Wayne vets and lose a bunch of games. I'm very bummed these goals now being scored by Naurato are not for the Komets. Naurato's coach last year in Port Huron said he had the best shot in the league. Sims had him dumping the puck in the zone and running back to the bench. That's why he wasn't scoring. It's time to move to a run and gun style or nothing will change. I'd have to majorly disagree that it was a motivation issue with Naurato. Who wouldn't be motivated to contribute to a team with a history like ours? Come on Sims, Use your head. Your fans want wins.... don't let Patrosso follow Naurato's footsteps or I bet he will be a point a game against us too. - Still have faith that things will turn around though.... although the hope is fading fast. Any chance we could trade and get Naurato back!? Sims STILL wouldn't put him on the PP I have a feeling. Here's to Chaulk.
RunningKomet - Good stuff.
just looked up the word Opinion in webester,quote."A formal statement by a expert after careful study".I must ask how many of you are experts as owners, gm. coach, player.
as a wise man once told me,Opinions are like Onions, they can add flavor to what is being served,but they can also stink up the room
frezin, thats the third definition for the word opinion.... Webster's dictionary definition...
Opinion 1. a belief based on what seems to be true; judgement. 2. an estimation of the value or importance of something, 3. a formal judgement by an expert on some matter.
Good try though; but c'mon, you've got to be smart enough to realize that someone else would look the definition up....
Really hard to believe that with all the hockey geniuses on here ft wayne hasn't produced more professional GM's and coaches lol
mightbite foaming, Bring in Sgroi for NYE :)
I said NYE will be rockin :)
Sgroi is an upgrade over Legault.
Doesn't win games though.
Sgroi hasnt really done much since the '07-'08 season except play for about 47 teams... I would agree that he is an upgrade over Legault. The guy has fought some of the toughest over the last decade...
brian - could you please educate us on exactly how many GM's and coaches have came from Fort Wayne since you're the expert?
JR1 -agree with your LeGault feedback, my sentiments exactly.
Wayne - Lardner is an overall very good player, watch tonight.
Well I hope that these two teams hate each other now so we can see some rough stuff the games these two have played have been so boring.
Nice lazy pass by Warner in the 2nd. He continues to be a huge asset. Luckily Boucher was able to clean up after him.
"Wayne - Lardner is an overall very good player, watch tonight."
I watched. Not seeing it WHO. minus 2 tonight. 1 shot on net, albeit a goal on the PP. I'm very surprised to see him on the PP with his goal output but then again, I'm not a coach. Maybe STATS are over-rated and we should discard them all together.