2022 - 2023 Season BOSTON COLLEGE

[DNAEagle]

It was the golden age of BC hockey. We still bring high end talent but early departures and COVID changed the landscape for everyone. I think loosing Kuntar and Nesterenko really sets us back for next year. We will be good but we could have been so much better if they stayed.

[J.D.]

I feel pretty good about Jacob Fowler and the defense next year. In most games BC was outshooting opponents but not quite getting enough saves/defensive consistency. I think the defense will be a good group next year. Then you add in the firepower coming in with Gauthier returning as well. I think it sets up for a return to the NCAAs if things go as planned. I would imagine they are still in the market for a portal forward. We'll see.

[eaglekeeper]

Great goal to win it for QU. Overall, a very boring game. I wonder if this will reignite the B1G to put an age limit in college hockey. No more 24-25 year old players. Both Michigan and Minnesota got physically manhandled by QU. Lots of hype about how great the West was and especially the B1G this year.

Go Eagles!

[J.D.]

Well, Minnesota's goalie turns 25 next month. He probably should have done better on both goals in regulation.

[sigx15]

I feel pretty good about Jacob Fowler and the defense next year. In most games BC was outshooting opponents but not quite getting enough saves/defensive consistency. I think the defense will be a good group next year. Then you add in the firepower coming in with Gauthier returning as well. I think it sets up for a return to the NCAAs if things go as planned. I would imagine they are still in the market for a portal forward. We'll see.

I think they're going to be very good next year. It all depends on Fowler in my mind. If he's the guy, which it looks like he very well could be, they should be right with BU at the top of hockey east and should make a run in the NCAAs. I'm expecting very big things from this recruiting class

I do expect them to add another center, whether it be through the portal, a recruiting flip or someone unexpected like a European

[Seacaptim]

Well, Minnesota's goalie turns 25 next month. He probably should have done better on both goals in regulation.

Particularly that first goal. Puck is coming right across his crease, no thought of using his paddle ? Am perplexed why Minnesota coach decided to take his foot off the accelerator. If I have the best offense, I am using it. He turned the game into a Quinnipiac special.

[eaglekeeper]

QU has 3, 24 year olds and 2, 25 year old defenseman. They just physically beat up the Minnesota forwards, holding them to 15 shots. College hockey has become a very boring sport to watch with these AHL and lower talented and older players in college hockey.

BU is losing a lot of upperclassmen. I think they are heading into a rebuilding year. Very interesting and I think a smart move are their last four recruits all being big defenseman. That’s what BC needs to get back to and I think GB understands that.

Go Eagles!

[J.D.]

Warren to Michigan. Great opportunity for him. Didn't exactly win a lot here over 4 years and now going to a team coming off back to back FFs. This is the good part of the portal to me. Gave BC four years and now gets a different life experience.

[sigx15]

Warren to Michigan. Great opportunity for him. Didn't exactly win a lot here over 4 years and now going to a team coming off back to back FFs. This is the good part of the portal to me. Gave BC four years and now gets a different life experience.

Really smart move on his part. Go get a masters from a top 10 business school and play on at a really competitive team in the big 10. Good for him, wish him all the best there

[DNAEagle]

Yes indeed good for him, selfishly wished he stayed at BC but definitely a good place to play another year. Good luck, have a great year.

[alnike]

Warren to Michigan. Great opportunity for him. Didn't exactly win a lot here over 4 years and now going to a team coming off back to back FFs. This is the good part of the portal to me. Gave BC four years and now gets a different life experience.

Can you provide a scouting report on Warren as to what he will contribute on the back end? He will likely be top 4 with other draft picks.

[J.D.]

Can you provide a scouting report on Warren as to what he will contribute on the back end? He will likely be top 4 with other draft picks.

Pretty good skater with decent offensive skill set. I would say probably didn't produce as much offense as I thought he would but just a solid, dependable guy. Not imposing physically but solid defensively. I would expect him to put up some good numbers for you. I believe he only missed two games his entire career.

[DNAEagle]

Skating ability is very high end, not necessarily great speed but very smooth and strong on his skates. He would fit into any defensive pairing very well because he has high hockey IQ and has 4 years of game experience. Good get for any team.

[Boston22]

Who does everyone think should be a part of next season's power play? I feel BC should have 12 players-- two full units and two others for a variety of reasons (i.e. injuries; suspensions; World Juniors; someone's play falling off; etc.).

I think the eight forwards should be:
Cutter Gauthier
Andre Gasseau
Colby Ambrosio
Gabriel Perreault
Will Smith
Ryan Leonard
Will Vote
Oskar Jellvik

The four defensemen:
Eamon Powell
Jacob Bengtsson
Lukas Gustafsson
Aram Minnetian or Drew Fortescue

I couldn't decide between the last two because their numbers are very similar. I'm not sure who is the better offensive defenseman.

What does everyone else think? Am I omitting someone deserving?

[sigx15]

Who does everyone think should be a part of next season's power play? I feel BC should have 12 players-- two full units and two others for a variety of reasons (i.e. injuries; suspensions; World Juniors; someone's play falling off; etc.).

I think the eight forwards should be:
Cutter Gauthier
Andre Gasseau
Colby Ambrosio
Gabriel Perreault
Will Smith
Ryan Leonard
Will Vote
Oskar Jellvik

The four defensemen:
Eamon Powell
Jacob Bengtsson
Lukas Gustafsson
Aram Minnetian or Drew Fortescue

I couldn't decide between the last two because their numbers are very similar. I'm not sure who is the better offensive defenseman.

What does everyone else think? Am I omitting someone deserving?

Minnetian will be on a PP, he's pretty offensive oriented. I also wouldn't be surprised to see them go with 4 forwards on the PP. The pp will be a big focus for them next year, it was pretty rough this year and that's always been a big Brown focus