I've been thinking. Yes I know full well that's a dangerous habit to have, especially when I am concerned. So for the tenth edition of the "From The Editor's Chair"; I bring you something different.
We've seen players come and go with all teams, not just our own. However, I now bring you six players (one goalie, two defencemen and three forwards) I would have loved to see in Steelers colours.
Netminder: Craig Kowalski
This was an absolute no brainer of a choice. He's probably been the best Panthers goalie of recent times and conceivably one of the best import netminders in the Elite League that never played for us. Time and time again he used to shut the door on us when we were in opposition. He was an integral part of the Panthers 2013 treble winners. Prior to us signing Tyler Plante, he was rumoured to be our starter in 2015-16: that would have been a decision that would have divided some but not me.
Defencemen: Neal Martin and Guillaume Lepine
Martin was one of the best offensive defencemen that was on the Blaze blueline during their glory days under Thommo. The guy just oozed class and scored 149 points in just 201 EIHL games spread over 4 seasons. An absolute brilliant acquisition who would grace any EIHL defence. Quite why Blaze have never retired his number 6 shirt mystifies me.
You want a hard stay at home defenceman, look no further than this French-Canadian number 28 that was a brick wall for Corey Neilson in both his spells in the NIC. Not afraid to act as a team "policeman" and drop the gloves; his tilt with Colt King at the Arena remains one of the best ever seen I've ever watched. An absolutely fearless warrior.
Right Wing: Brad Voth
To fill the right wing spot, I was looking for a player with size, sheer presence and someone that would strike fear into opposing players. No better candidate than 6'5 giant who hit like an absolute train, sometimes on the edge. He's Cardiff's leading penalty taker in the EIHL. A player who we all hated when in opposition, but a real gent off the ice who made time for everyone.
Centre: Dan Carlson
You need a quality centreman in your team and we have seen some good ones in the EIHL, Yet this guy is probably the epitome of EIHL quality centres. Capable of being a scorer and a creator, alongside Adam Calder - he formed a partnership that revered and fear in opponents. His 25 jersey has been rightly hoisted to the SkyDome rafters, and what a player he was.
Left Wing: David-Alexandre Beauregard
I could have chosen Carlson's line mate for the final position but I've chosen DAB instead. An absolute sniper in front of goal, who just loved to light the red lamp. What he has achieved despite the injury which ended his NHL dream is quite remarkable. I remain confident that this guy would have made it. His ability in front of goal makes him a choice few can argue with.
So that's the six. It was a tough call to choose them, each player could easily be replaced by someone else. For example, I could have chosen Stephen Murphy or Trevor Koenig for the netminding duties; Mark Richardson and Craig Weller for defence; John Craighead, Wade Belak, Adam Calder, Jade Galbraith, Jon Pelle and Theo Fleury in the forward roles. See what I mean by saying it was hard?
Who's in your six? I'd love to hear them...
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You want a hard stay at home defenceman, look no further than this French-Canadian number 28 that was a brick wall for Corey Neilson in both his spells in the NIC. Not afraid to act as a team "policeman" and drop the gloves; his tilt with Colt King at the Arena remains one of the best ever seen I've ever watched. An absolutely fearless warrior.
Right Wing: Brad Voth
To fill the right wing spot, I was looking for a player with size, sheer presence and someone that would strike fear into opposing players. No better candidate than 6'5 giant who hit like an absolute train, sometimes on the edge. He's Cardiff's leading penalty taker in the EIHL. A player who we all hated when in opposition, but a real gent off the ice who made time for everyone.
Centre: Dan Carlson
You need a quality centreman in your team and we have seen some good ones in the EIHL, Yet this guy is probably the epitome of EIHL quality centres. Capable of being a scorer and a creator, alongside Adam Calder - he formed a partnership that revered and fear in opponents. His 25 jersey has been rightly hoisted to the SkyDome rafters, and what a player he was.
Left Wing: David-Alexandre Beauregard
I could have chosen Carlson's line mate for the final position but I've chosen DAB instead. An absolute sniper in front of goal, who just loved to light the red lamp. What he has achieved despite the injury which ended his NHL dream is quite remarkable. I remain confident that this guy would have made it. His ability in front of goal makes him a choice few can argue with.
So that's the six. It was a tough call to choose them, each player could easily be replaced by someone else. For example, I could have chosen Stephen Murphy or Trevor Koenig for the netminding duties; Mark Richardson and Craig Weller for defence; John Craighead, Wade Belak, Adam Calder, Jade Galbraith, Jon Pelle and Theo Fleury in the forward roles. See what I mean by saying it was hard?
Who's in your six? I'd love to hear them...
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