Re: BU 2013-2014 (Part III): Close your eyes, we're coming up on the end here...
Generally agree with your assessment. Hohmann & Rodrigues played thru injuries for much of the season. Rodrigues' game never seemed to get on track until late in the season, but hopefully he'll bounce back w/ a strong Sr. year similar to his So. year.
As of right now there are 18 forwards expected to be on the roster when next season starts. I'd break them down into the following (w/ Freshmen in italics):
Should be on top 2 lines:
Eichel (if he honors his verbal commitment)
O'Regan
Baillargeon
Hohmann
Rodrigues
Eichel, O'Regan, Baillargeon and Hohmann are all natural centers, so I wouldn't be shocked to perhaps see one of them center the 3rd line and give the team strength down the middle.
Potential to play on top 2 lines (but should make solid 3rd line players):
Roberto
Lane
Piccinich
Phelps
Should be regulars on 3rd/4th lines:
Duane (I think he could also see regular PP duty in the slot given his size & soft hands)
Collier
Greer (still not sure if he's accelerating and coming this Fall, or in 2015)
Players who will be fighting for spot(s) in lineup:
Kelley
Lawrence
Moran
Ryan
Coughlin
Olsson
Out of the players listed in the last group, I believe none of the returning players are on scholarship. As legacy kids, Moran (indirectly) and Ryan may fit into the "really want to be at BU and will do everything in their power to earn their PT and make the best of it" category.
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Generally agree with your assessment. Hohmann & Rodrigues played thru injuries for much of the season. Rodrigues' game never seemed to get on track until late in the season, but hopefully he'll bounce back w/ a strong Sr. year similar to his So. year.
As of right now there are 18 forwards expected to be on the roster when next season starts. I'd break them down into the following (w/ Freshmen in italics):
Should be on top 2 lines:
Eichel (if he honors his verbal commitment)
O'Regan
Baillargeon
Hohmann
Rodrigues
Eichel, O'Regan, Baillargeon and Hohmann are all natural centers, so I wouldn't be shocked to perhaps see one of them center the 3rd line and give the team strength down the middle.
Potential to play on top 2 lines (but should make solid 3rd line players):
Roberto
Lane
Piccinich
Phelps
Should be regulars on 3rd/4th lines:
Duane (I think he could also see regular PP duty in the slot given his size & soft hands)
Collier
Greer (still not sure if he's accelerating and coming this Fall, or in 2015)
Players who will be fighting for spot(s) in lineup:
Kelley
Lawrence
Moran
Ryan
Coughlin
Olsson
Out of the players listed in the last group, I believe none of the returning players are on scholarship. As legacy kids, Moran (indirectly) and Ryan may fit into the "really want to be at BU and will do everything in their power to earn their PT and make the best of it" category.
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