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Seems small to me also. I would assume they think they can get better players with a new facility. If so more people will go to games? When Blodgett was here they used to fill Alfond. I would have thought around 4 thousand would be more like it.
Short-term memory loss is a thing for you oldtimers.
long term also, CRS
Players trying to achieve their dream. Nothing else….
It's not unexpected that a couple guys would sign pro deals.
Haven't seen a contract in forever, but is the "go back to school" clause still in every pro contract? When JY signed with the Rangers his contract called for a $20,000 bonus for going back and getting his degree. My understanding is that the NHLPA mandated that bonus for any player who left college early. I'd leave early every day of the week and twice on Sunday. Most of us get a massive bill with a crushing interest rate; they get a check.
They dream of playing in the AHL?
I think it's quite unexpected for players to sign a non-NHL level deal before their eligibility is up. I don't know the exact numbers, but my guess is that a college player has left early for only an AHL deal less than 10 times in the last 5 years. Maine now has two in the same offseason
Their contract wouldn't fall under the NHLPA since it's not an NHL deal
They dream of getting paid to play hockey professionally.
doesn't look it, ND up 5. Love to see ND in the frozen four. Their fans are a hoot. I still remember the Walsh jerseys so I'm an ND fan in Vegas
The pay has gotten better in ahl which makes it more attractive
Sorry, it may sound harsh, but you have no idea what you are talking about. Many kids over the years have left early for the pros at the AHL level. These guys are not 19, they are 23 and 24! There dream is to put on an NHL sweater. Have been watching Maine hockey since 1980, these are expected departures. The one departure that did not happen last year that was a surprise was Boija, and now he'll need to come back and reestablish himself, as he lost quite a bit of money by not signing last year. They are at Maine to play pro hockey, period!
First ncaa tourney with 0 Beanpot schools since 1981 according to the Twitter
Probably why Im enjoying watching each game!!
The ECAC overall was very weak this year. Each team eventually got dismantled.
During the Icebreaker in Portland, Brad Berry talked about getting stopped by Maine fans who would repeat that story to him and thank him. "I wasn't even the coach then," he smiled. But you're part of the legacy and Maine fans don't forget.