SHEFFIELD Steelers have revealed that new signing Nathan Gillies was snatched while he was being offered to Manchester.
Angry coach Dave Matsos ended up firing a verbal volley at the Canadian forward's agent.
He admitted. "While I have been trying to sign Nathan for a long time, I didn't realise that an agent I talk to every other day was touting him around and didn't let me know he was available.
"It came up later that, in fact, Gillies was being offered to just one club here in the Elite League, Manchester.
"I thought those actions were bang out of order and told him so. I'm sure Nathan will soon realise that he made the right decision and will be a star in Sheffield."
Meanwhile, Gillies says Steelers have landed him in his prime.
"At 27, I feel I have the best two or three years ahead of me as a player so I think Sheffield and their fans will see me in full flow," he said.
"I don't back down from anyone at any time and feel my work ethic will be strong.
"Speaking with David Matsos, I was impressed that he had built a strong dressing room. You win with guys who stick together; it's nice to know that the guy alongside you is as desperate to win as you are.
"Sheffield are a club on the way up, they have just won a championship, I know I'm joining a strong unit, I just want to make it stronger and win another championship with them."
He added: "I'm a heart and soul guy; if it needs doing I will give it a go.
"I had offers to play back home in North America, but I see this move to England as a great challenge. I won't let anyone down."
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