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The Barr Has Been Raised at UMaine
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Anyone remember this game? https://www.uscho.com/gameday/divisi...-11/game-1119/
Im pretty sure that was the game Yeats gave up an absolute howler from the corner. Four goals on 13 shots, woof.
I’m happy with the two game sets, just don’t like having two three week stretches with no/not much hockey. Overall though this absolutely is the best schedule in a long time. I’m tempted to make the trip to Penn St.
Im pretty sure that was the game Yeats gave up an absolute howler from the corner. Four goals on 13 shots, woof.
I’m happy with the two game sets, just don’t like having two three week stretches with no/not much hockey. Overall though this absolutely is the best schedule in a long time. I’m tempted to make the trip to Penn St.
The flip side of this is hopefully they can build some confidence early on in the year. This isn’t going to be a great Maine team, but they should be solid and hopefully with a new coach there is a lot more positivity around the program. I’m certainly excited to get to some games.
Jackcurtis23
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From NE Hockey Journal...
Barr’s focus on recruiting has not changed much from what he was used to in his time as an assistant coach.
“In my experience, you really need to have players who want to be in your program,” he said. “You don’t want to spend a lot of time on players who are going to be high NHL draft picks who might come in and have one foot in and one foot out the door.
“Unless you have players who want to be there no matter what, it’s probably not going to work, so instead, we need to focus on those players out there who take pride in who they are and are dedicated to wanting to be part of the tradition at Maine.”
His emphasis and advice to prospective Black Bear recruits is pretty straightforward.
“We’re going to recruit based on grit and determination and hard work. I know those are all cliches that everyone throws around, but at Maine, that’s what got them there in the ’90s and early 2000s. You have to be able to convey to these student-athletes where they understand that they are going to go, commit and be a part of something special here. They have to want to be here and be willing to show that every day on the ice and in the classroom.”
Barr’s focus on recruiting has not changed much from what he was used to in his time as an assistant coach.
“In my experience, you really need to have players who want to be in your program,” he said. “You don’t want to spend a lot of time on players who are going to be high NHL draft picks who might come in and have one foot in and one foot out the door.
“Unless you have players who want to be there no matter what, it’s probably not going to work, so instead, we need to focus on those players out there who take pride in who they are and are dedicated to wanting to be part of the tradition at Maine.”
His emphasis and advice to prospective Black Bear recruits is pretty straightforward.
“We’re going to recruit based on grit and determination and hard work. I know those are all cliches that everyone throws around, but at Maine, that’s what got them there in the ’90s and early 2000s. You have to be able to convey to these student-athletes where they understand that they are going to go, commit and be a part of something special here. They have to want to be here and be willing to show that every day on the ice and in the classroom.”
NorthMike
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I was looking at the roster currently shown, and if all the new players are aligned with recruitment projections. Or if there is someone fairly recently added. Didnt see any freshmen. Does bhall44 still keep up that recruiting spreadsheet? Anyone have the link? Cant find it.
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Barr has his first player, Dominic Dockery who played four years at Merrimack https://www.eliteprospects.com/playe...ominic-dockery
I don’t really remember seeing him play but his stats are solid enough. I wonder if this means more dmen are leaving?
I’m not sure what is going on with Bhall. He hasn’t updated his spreadsheet in awhile or posted here. I hope he is doing okay.
I don’t really remember seeing him play but his stats are solid enough. I wonder if this means more dmen are leaving?
I’m not sure what is going on with Bhall. He hasn’t updated his spreadsheet in awhile or posted here. I hope he is doing okay.
Chuck Murray
WIS & Effingwoods Hockey Almanac
If "stats solid enough" means he went from a -27 to a -11 over the last 3 seasons, he's your man.
My guess is he's a 3rd pairing guy tops, if he's more than that, you guys have big D problems ...
walrus
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Chuck, have you watched Maine lately? They lost at home to a shit UNH team
NorthMike
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Rebuilding will be slow incremental changes.
Mark Divver @MarkDivver
Former Winchendon School captain Matt Fawcett transferring to Maine after two seasons at Quinnipiac
Matthew Fawcett - Elite Prospects
Former Winchendon School captain Matt Fawcett transferring to Maine after two seasons at Quinnipiac
Matthew Fawcett - Elite Prospects
AMC
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I'm not sure how much +/- really matters when your team wins 16 games in three seasons.
Jackcurtis23
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Chuck Murray
WIS & Effingwoods Hockey Almanac
Additional context ... his -27 as a soph (first year as a regular) was twice as high (low?) as the next two regular blueliners (-14). His -15 as a junior was tied for second worst on the team among regular defenders. His -11 last season was again second worst among regular MC defensemen.
It's one thing if you're a good player stuck on a bad team; it's another if you're JAG on a bad team.
I'm sure Barr will get the best out of him, just doubt he'll be anything more than depth/spare part.
Chuck Murray
WIS & Effingwoods Hockey Almanac
Fair point, wally. Suspect we won't be seeing too many of those going forwards, though ...
He’s going to be somewhere between the fourth and seventh dman for one year. It really isn’t going to make a huge difference in the grand scheme of things. To me the place where he might really bring some value is he went through a rough coaching transition and hopefully can be a help to Barr. It’s better to bring in someone like him for one year than commit to someone for four.
BlackBearFan19
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Agreed, having older guys in the room who have been through coaching changes will be helpful.
I’m excited about Fawcett, had decent numbers last year and looks like he still has 3 years of eligibility. Maine has struggled to score for a while now so having anyone who has put the puck in the net in the NCAA will be helpful. He’s not going to light it up but looks like he will be a decent second or third liner.
Both guys look like good transfer pieces and should see game action next year. Not sure if they’re good skaters or not but that would be my hope. I’ve been longing for some smooth skating players.
I dont really expect a significant improvement in terms of W-L-T in Year 1, other than the inevitable amount you can expect from having a full slate of home games. I am expecting a finish between 7th and 10th in HE. What I will be looking for, though, is a team that looks better, even when they lose, looks better coached, is tighter defensively, and most importantly, is better disciplined and TAKES LESS PENALTIES. That's going to be the biggest key for improving in my opinion, and I'll be watching team discipline closely to see how Barr's philosophy affects it.
I see Maine as a seventh or eighth place team. I’m not concerned if Maine doesn’t have a good season but I think it would be a real disaster to have a bad one. For a lot of reasons it’s important for him to get off to a respectable start and I think he has a decent enough roster to do so.
What is going on with hiring an assistant coach? Is Renwick still coming?
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