Official 2009-2010 Miami Season Thread

[mcfarljd]

Re: Official 2009-2010 Miami Season Thread

Well, we're bound to beat the lock the thread by the UNO game challenge at some point...

[mcfarljd]

Re: Official 2009-2010 Miami Season Thread

Well, we're bound to beat the lock the thread by the UNO game challenge at some point...

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[mcfarljd]

Re: Official 2009-2010 Miami Season Thread

Kept the title bland, because I really don't know what to expect. I have a feeling about this team being good, but the fact is the defense/goaltenders are still young. IMO I think we still see a lot like we did last year. This team at times will look amazing, but I have a feeling we also will see some stretches like we did in the second half where they go into a funk. IMO I don't think they will dominate like they did in 2007-2008, still a year away from that but they will be good.

IMO they have the most balanced offense in the country and with the addition of Hartman on the backline a very balanced D core with some bruisers and play makers.

The big question still remains, Who will start in net?

This one had to be quoted.

[mcfarljd]

Re: Official 2009-2010 Miami Season Thread

Interview with Rico. One week to exhibition opener!!!

http://bit.ly/rRjVB

I agree, we'll have up's and down's. Then again, it's quite possible this team will come out dominant. Top 4 finish in the league would be nice, but it will be a very competitive league this year with NMU, OSU, Alaska, ND, Miami and Michigan likely all battling for the first round bye (not that it's been too helpful for us to use to get to Detroit for the conference finals!).

Looking forward to getting back to Goggin on the 9th and seeing some familiar faces and places. There's nothing like the season to help get you through the winter doldrums. The season always seems to go by so fast! But, here we are again.

Can't wait to get started!

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[mcfarljd]

Re: Official 2009-2010 Miami Season Thread

I counted at least three "...just trying to get better every day...." in Rico's interview. He's off to a good start.

I'm always anxious to see the freshmen. I've seen Hartman, Spinnell, and Kennedy, but hard to tell what it will be like at the "next level." I hope Hartman is a steady force back there, at least in the long run. Some of Miami's d have been a little inconsistent at times. Also, Smith and McKenzie are young, so best not to have too high expectations for them this year, but despite the scoring coming back, Miami needs some freshmen contributions to add depth and take the heat off the top lines.

BandMan, let me know if you want to connect next weekend. And I'm not sure if the football game will make your day go faster.

Geez rhm, I'm disappointed in such a boring title.

Everyone's preseason thoughts...

[mcfarljd]

Re: Official 2009-2010 Miami Season Thread

Nobody is saying go wire to wire and keep that #1 all season, thats pretty much impossible in hockey unless you're Maine and do some deep recruiting violations. Needless to say with this talent, we should expect nothing less than a run at Ford Field in April. I know someone mentioned our "youth" on defence... We were younger last season on defence, and look where that got us. 1 Junior, 3 or 4 Sophomores, and 1 or 2 Freshmen on the blue line on any given night. Honestly who did we lose, Roeder is the only mainstay on the blueline and we have 5 other kids with another year under their belts, especially Wideman I'm guaranteeing he brings a lot to the locker room this year with his summer experience. Both our goalies are a year more accustomed to the collegiate level as well. I don't think "youth" is an excuse after how young we were last season.

And this guys too...

[SweeneyHawksHockey]

Re: Official 2009-2010 Miami Season Thread

Oh that was so long ago...cant believe the regular season only has two series left

[SweeneyHawksHockey]

Re: Official 2009-2010 Miami Season Thread

These quotes at fun to read.