Vipers to sign NHL'er - Tie Domi?

[JP]

There is a massive rumour going round THF at the moment that the Vipers are going to announce Tie Domi from the Toronto Maple Leafs as there NEW NHL-signing. The Vipers are to announce the NHL signing tommorow afternoon, but the only name popping up is Tie.

Here's the press release:

Having spoken with Clyde and Darryl tonight about numerous things, and obviously the information Darryl has posted tonight maybe it's time for some positive news. Now maybe this isn't the right time in some people's eyes, however we have worked hard with our corporate partners to pull this off and we are delighted it has happened.

The club will tomorrow announce the signing of a new import. Like London, Nottingham, Bracknell and Coventry we have jumped on the NHL band wagon, and have been able to source the services of a player that is currently effected by the lockout. Our decision to let Gallace and Delacour go was down to the fact that we have been chasing this guy for two months now, and Rob feels that it will be worth while.

Before everyone jumps down the clubs neck, I have been led to believe that the player is fully aware of the clubs situation. Again we have worked very hard with our corporate partners, so from a financial perspective it has cost the club next to nothing to make this work.

The announcement will be made tomorrow at the Skills Challenge and Open Practice which all kicks off at 7.15pm.

Time will tell i guess! If it is Tie, is this a good thing or a bad thing for the Vipers?

[MADDOG]

I really can't see it happening, Vipers are in the red financially, so unless he is coming over and not getting paid, this is highly unlikely

But answering your question:
I think this would be good for the Vipers and would certainly attract the Crowds.

[Claret & Blue Army]

Why can't we try to nip in first to get him

[Andy Martin 88]

maybe because we dont really need another forward and it would just mean a player being cut and the we are running the risk of that if the NHL does have a half season then we would once again have to find another player to fill his place. A risk not needed to be taken. But if he just happened to WANTED to play in the uk with us i cant see any problems ......

[Claret & Blue Army]

If Andre were to jump ship soon we would need another forward

[mapleleaf]

I say if the Blaze can grab Domi they should do it. He is a solid 3rd liner for the Leafs who could put up better numbers if he got the ice time. He is also pretty good when it's time to drop the gloves. I wouldn't worry about losing the NHLers, the lockout isn't going to end. The season is going to be scrapped on the 14th of Jan. I wouldn't be surprised to see the 2005-6 season lost as well.

[Andy Martin 88]

B2P said:

If Andre were to jump ship soon we would need another forward

cant quite see it happening

[Claret & Blue Army]

* said:

cant quite see it happening

Well something seems to be bothering him as he does not appear to be a happy camper at present

[Andy Martin 88]

B2P said:

Well something seems to be bothering him as he does not appear to be a happy camper at present

we really must find out why

[RJS]

As a Vipers fan I just wanted to say thank you to all the Coventry fans who have shown support to the Vipers lately by buying tickets for games you can't get to etc. I think that it would only be ice hockey where you would get that kind of support from other clubs. Thanks Blaze fans. Also as you are wondering about the NHLer we are getting some of you may already this but his name is Chris McAllister. He's a D man apparently which we desperately need. Some of you hockey buffs may know more about him than I do. He is being paid for by one of our corporate sponsors so isnt costing the Vipers anything (just in case you wondered where the money is coming from) The sponsors didnt want to put money straight into the club so are helping us out this way. Enjoy the rest of the season hope to see lots of you up at Newcastle nest season (hopefully) and I am sure you will be getting us lotdown there. Happy New Year.

[naffer]

All i know about Mcallister is he ain't afraid to drop the gloves and he is a tough nut. Perhaps not the greatest skill level but no one is going to mess with him in in BNL land.

Best of luck to the vipers at the weekend hope its a good turnout.

[JAC]

McAllister is a big stay at home d man, he will make the vipers crease and slot area an intimidating place to go for the opposition forwards, and will drop the gloves when necessary. He is probably a number 7 d man on most teams in the NHL as he provides little offensively.
I would expect him to help the vipers, as they could possibly pair him with Weaver on defence allowing Weaver to jump into the offence more often whilst McAllister covers.

[RJS]

Thanks for the info Blaze fans at least I know a little more about him now. The only thing I did know was that he is 6' 8"
apparently.

[DL #25]

I've got a fight clip of our Wade v Chris McAllister...nothinging fight...few punches but these two used to play on the same defensive lines in their younger days in Saskatoon

If someone can host the clip for me...my email server won't let the size of the file through

The file is about 4mb big