Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

[RonWolf]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Just throw a "Badger Bob Beer Garden" in there, and all will be right.

[Chuck Schwartz]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Just throw a "Badger Bob Beer Garden" in there, and all will be right.

That would be epic.

[GoBucky36]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Just throw a "Badger Bob Beer Garden" in there, and all will be right.

That would be epic.

That would be cool, but unless its a beer garden that only serves soda, its not going to happen.

[Osorojo]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Just how long is a "generation" at UW, considering the number of early departures?

[WeWantMore]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

I hope the guys bag in the first picture is 11" or smaller.

[Chuck Schwartz]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Just how long is a "generation" at UW, considering the number of early departures?

You do realize that your jealousy of the Wisconsin program is pathetic right? Like we honestly don't care.

[GoBucky36]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Just how long is a "generation" at UW, considering the number of early departures?

2-4 years. Unlike some other teams, our guys actually have a chance of making it to the NHL.

[Chuck Schwartz]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Per Baggot: Looks like Eaves is going to shuffle things up a bit including Sean Little seeing his first action as a Wisconsin Badger. Also note Zengerle moving to his natural position of center this weekend between Murray and Barnes. Expect the Dolan line to match up with the Connolly line all weekend.

Patrick Johnson-Sean Dolan-Ryan Little
Michael Mersch-Craig Smith-Derek Lee
Jordy Murray-Mark Zengerle-Tyler Barnes
Jason Clark-Jefferson Dahl-Sean Little

Jake Gardiner-Justin Schultz
Craig Smith-John Ramage
Eric Springer-Frankie Simonelli

Scott Gudmandson
Brett Bennett

[bucky15]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Got a solid tip on the lines for this weekend. Looks like Eaves is going to shuffle things up a bit including Sean Little seing his first action as a Wisconsin Badger. Also note Zengerle moving to his natural position of center this weekend between Murray and Barnes. Expect the Dolan line to match up with the Connolly line all weekend.

Patrick Johnson-Sean Dolan-Ryan Little
Michael Mersch-Craig Smith-Derek Lee
Jordy Murray-Mark Zengerle-Tyler Barnes
Jason Clark-Jefferson Dahl-Sean Little

It would be nice if Sean Little could turn into a Ben Grotting type player. What is the good word on him coming into this year? If I remember correctly, he is a 4 year grinder type guy. Also, what type of player is Jason Clark suppose to be? I didn't see a whole lot of him on the ice this past weekend.

[Osorojo]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

You do realize that your jealousy of the Wisconsin program is pathetic right? Like we honestly don't care.

I'm only jealous of the lavish $36,000+ Wisconsin spends for each hockey player. I might be jealous of UW's success if UW were rated higher in the polls.
Back to the topic. Are you certain that "we honestly don't care" when your best players, recruited at considerable time and expense, depart long before their eligibility expires? Does the "we" you mention in your devil-may-care attitude toward early departure refer to all Badger fans, coaches, alumni, and the UW administration? Mike Eaves was scheduled to meet with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman 11/9 to discuss "player raids." Eaves is evidently not a "we."

[AsAlwaysGoRed]

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I am looking forward to watching Sean Little play this weekend. I've watched him his whole time with the Gamblers ( watch him score the game winning goal in the USHL Championships) and loved his style of hockey. Now I get too cheer for both Littles this weekend. Hopefully Ryan Little gave his younger brother advice and told him not to get nervous and run into the Goalie this weekend.



AsAlwaysGoRed

[bucky15]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

I'm only jealous of the lavish $36,000+ Wisconsin spends for each hockey player. I might be jealous of UW's success if UW were rated higher in the polls.
Back to the topic. Are you certain that "we honestly don't care" when your best players, recruited at considerable time and expense, depart long before their eligibility expires? Does the "we" you mention in your devil-may-care attitude toward early departure refer to all Badger fans, coaches, alumni, and the UW administration? Mike Eaves was scheduled to meet with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman 11/9 to discuss "player raids." Eaves is evidently not a "we."

Still upset about the frozen four beating your boys took?

[Osorojo]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Still upset about the frozen four beating your boys took?

No "boys" on my team - only men. You must be thinking of some other team.

[Gurtholfin]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

I'm only jealous of the lavish $36,000+ Wisconsin spends for each hockey player. I might be jealous of UW's success if UW were rated higher in the polls.
Back to the topic. Are you certain that "we honestly don't care" when your best players, recruited at considerable time and expense, depart long before their eligibility expires? Does the "we" you mention in your devil-may-care attitude toward early departure refer to all Badger fans, coaches, alumni, and the UW administration? Mike Eaves was scheduled to meet with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman 11/9 to discuss "player raids." Eaves is evidently not a "we."

I honestly don't lose any sleep over early departures. It's par for the course for a program like ours. It's part of the bigger picture and allows us to continually attract talented recruits.

Sure, I would have liked to seen Heatley or Pavelski as Seniors, but at least I got to see them for 2 seasons and both were ready for the NHL, so good for them.

The fact that those guys came here and were successful will bring in more players who want to follow the same path. For every one or two of those we have at a time, we build around them with guys who we can develop over 4 years.

What are you gonna do, say "No Dany, if you won't commit to 4 years, we don't want you."

[Osorojo]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

What are you gonna do, say "No Dany, if you won't commit to 4 years, we don't want you."

Very few people would object to to saying: "If you won't commit to making a successful program we don't want you." Why would any sensible person refuse to say, "If you aren't committed to earning a degree or the future success of our hockey program why should we pay all your expenses?" [$36,000 +]
The answer to this question is not immediately obvious. Please explain.