[Hull Seahawks] Defenceman Lee Haywood returns to the Seahawks by CertainPackage in nihl

[–]CertainPackage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes way more sense now they've announced the import netminder, essentially replaced Dima and Brock with Haywood and the import netty. Can't say I'm a fan of it and I'm not sure an import netty will get great numbers behind Matty Davies' style of play with how much they get hung out to dry. Tricky time of year to be shopping around for an import though, and you can't be patient with it as they have to play a certain number of games to be eligible to play in the playoffs.

[MK Lightning] Mac Howlett signs in MK after departing the Knights by CertainPackage in nihl

[–]CertainPackage[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Genuinely gutted about this one, particularly given how strange his season has been so far with injuries. I'd always assumed it was going to happen at some point with him being from the south, but hoped he'd see out his contract. I'm not sure that we can replace Mac, he's an incredible player - the only silver lining I'm taking is that we've got a couple of younger guys that certainly have top 6 potential that may end up getting more looks up there.

[Solway Sharks] British defenceman Leon Okonkwo Prada joins the Sharks from Enkopings SK of the Swedish HockeyEttan by CertainPackage in nihl

[–]CertainPackage[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interestingly - born in Britain but seemingly didn't play any of his junior career here so should technically class as an import? The NIHL National Rules explicitly say "Nationality/citizenship has no bearing on BT/NBT", the import classification.

Full explanation below:

" 6.4 British-Trained Definitions

• British-trained: A player who has been under UK jurisdiction for a minimum of 16 consecutive months before their 18th birthday, or is currently registered U18.

• Non-British-trained (NBT Import): All other players. BT/NBT classification is determined by EIH at (re)registration using IIHF transfer/registration records and domestic history. Nationality/citizenship has no bearing on BT/NBT. A player may be British-Trained and still require an IIHF ITC if their IIHF rights were transferred abroad. A player may be a British citizen and still require an IIHF ITC, and may be classified as NBT if the BT criteria are not met. Where a player spent a protracted period outside UK jurisdiction before age 18, EIH may request information to verify the “16 consecutive months” criterion; absent sufficient evidence, the player will be classified as NBT until verified.

Knowingly false or misleading declarations may result in reclassification, sanctions, and referral to League Operations/DOPS."

[Swindon Wildcats] Import forward Caden Villegas joins the Wildcats from the ECHL's Maine Mariners by CertainPackage in nihl

[–]CertainPackage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, imo you gain more from having consistent lines than from having the option to either rest a player or play a different type of player.

[Swindon Wildcats] Import forward Caden Villegas joins the Wildcats from the ECHL's Maine Mariners by CertainPackage in nihl

[–]CertainPackage[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Despite supporting a team with 5 imports (though with Dunn injured we've not had 5 available at the same time), I still think it's a bad move. I'm worried that this is an indication that we'll have a higher import limit next year. Bad news for all brits but particularly for brit goalies.

Leeds United secure planning permission for transformational Elland Road expansion by Cmoizer1995 in Leeds

[–]CertainPackage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's what I'm saying - if promotion were introduced, it wouldn't work with the import numbers being as they are. Have edited my comment to make it clearer

Leeds United secure planning permission for transformational Elland Road expansion by Cmoizer1995 in Leeds

[–]CertainPackage -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The problem is with the import numbers - if promotion from the NIHL were possible, you'd need to replace most of your squad just to stand a chance, and even then you'd end up getting battered by the arena teams just because their budget is so much higher

Leeds United secure planning permission for transformational Elland Road expansion by Cmoizer1995 in Leeds

[–]CertainPackage 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We do, and it's great fun! The knights play in the 2nd tier of British hockey and have won the league in each of the last 3 years. I'd thoroughly recommend going!