We really like to spoil you wonderful people out there who take the time to read our articles. Today is no exception whatsoever. You will have seen our preview of the game on Saturday night against the Panthers. So rather than take that one down, we now bring you the fans preview of the game.
Helping us do that is our good friend, and Cats Whiskers legend Jono Bullard. This is what Jono had to say when we quizzed him ahead of Saturday's big match.
FSB: How would you describe last season for the Panthers?
JB: Last season was poor against the standards that we have set ourselves in recent seasons. Yet however I don't think it was as bad some people made it out to be.
FSB: Is the re-signing of David Ling a risk considering the standard of the EIHL has improved since he was last on these shores?
JB: Not in the slightest. He made the AHL last season at the age of 40 and that is a much better standard than the EIHL.
FSB: Would you say that this season is make or break for Corey?
JB: That's a very difficult question to answer as Neilson is the most successful coach we have ever had. He earned his chance this season but if it is a similar outcome to last then he could be in a perilous position.
FSB: Which players from last season's squad do Panthers miss the most if any?
JB: I think it's a very balanced roster with a lot of depth. From what I have seen so far there are no weaknesses throughout the side.
FSB: What are your thoughts on the actual roster that Corey has assembled this season?
JB: I think it's a very balanced roster with a lot of depth. From what I have seen so far there are no weaknesses throughout the side.
FSB: Who are the key men for Saturday's big game and can we get a score prediction of you please?
JB: For Steelers I would say Plante, Mosienko and Roy. For Panthers, the key men for me are Wiikman, Stephen Schultz and of course Cam Janssen who has been an excellent at giving the team a spark this season.
I think it will be a close game, but I'll go 4-2 to the Panthers with the last goal being a empty netter.
FSB: How would you describe last season for the Panthers?
JB: Last season was poor against the standards that we have set ourselves in recent seasons. Yet however I don't think it was as bad some people made it out to be.
FSB: Is the re-signing of David Ling a risk considering the standard of the EIHL has improved since he was last on these shores?
JB: Not in the slightest. He made the AHL last season at the age of 40 and that is a much better standard than the EIHL.
FSB: Would you say that this season is make or break for Corey?
JB: That's a very difficult question to answer as Neilson is the most successful coach we have ever had. He earned his chance this season but if it is a similar outcome to last then he could be in a perilous position.
FSB: Which players from last season's squad do Panthers miss the most if any?
JB: I think it's a very balanced roster with a lot of depth. From what I have seen so far there are no weaknesses throughout the side.
FSB: What are your thoughts on the actual roster that Corey has assembled this season?
JB: I think it's a very balanced roster with a lot of depth. From what I have seen so far there are no weaknesses throughout the side.
FSB: Who are the key men for Saturday's big game and can we get a score prediction of you please?
JB: For Steelers I would say Plante, Mosienko and Roy. For Panthers, the key men for me are Wiikman, Stephen Schultz and of course Cam Janssen who has been an excellent at giving the team a spark this season.
I think it will be a close game, but I'll go 4-2 to the Panthers with the last goal being a empty netter.
Many thanks to Jono for taking time out of his busy schedule to answer our questions. It is very much appreciated mate.
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