Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
I have to agree with everyone about the defensive breakdowns on Saturday night, especially in the 3rd period. To many times the defense was caught flat footed and were skated around as if they were not there. I am not sure what has happened to Kostolansky this year but I might say he is the worst of the 6 D that has been dressed this year, with Kipp being behind him. With there being such inexcpreince on the Blue Line I was hoping they would step up thier game but I havent seen it. I have seen all the 3 "new" guys getting better, but still playing sloppy at times, and when it counts to many times. For me I question the leadership on the team, where are Kipp and Borisenok? I know we dont see what goes on behind the scenese but I dont get the feeling they are the ones leading the boys, it seems when ever there is a question with a ref it always someone else talking to them. As for in net I am like most there to and think it might be time to give Digi a view from the bench, maybe a little competition is what he needs to give him the little kick in the behind. I noted last night to someone his reaction seems to be a little slow in all aspect of the game, I noticed once when a Lowell guy went behind the net he was slow to keep an eye on him, and he has let up rebound because his glove seem to be a second slow getting up leaving to bounce out of his glove. But unlike some who do not see any upside, I see some real potential in some of the underclassmen. Sorkin and Goumas have made a good jump in their 2nd year and Downing and Thrush have shown alot to me. Last night was my first time seeing Willows and I have to say I like what I saw out of him, like to see that 4th line move up to the 3rd line, really don't think McCarey or Pavelski add to much and like to see the younger kids get more ice time. I think we all know this isnt probably the year and the goals for the year are a lot different then at the beginning of the year, but I know this is one Cats fan who isn't giving up on the future and see some promise and hoping the 2nd half shows great improvement, but guess I am optimist
I have to agree with everyone about the defensive breakdowns on Saturday night, especially in the 3rd period. To many times the defense was caught flat footed and were skated around as if they were not there. I am not sure what has happened to Kostolansky this year but I might say he is the worst of the 6 D that has been dressed this year, with Kipp being behind him. With there being such inexcpreince on the Blue Line I was hoping they would step up thier game but I havent seen it. I have seen all the 3 "new" guys getting better, but still playing sloppy at times, and when it counts to many times. For me I question the leadership on the team, where are Kipp and Borisenok? I know we dont see what goes on behind the scenese but I dont get the feeling they are the ones leading the boys, it seems when ever there is a question with a ref it always someone else talking to them. As for in net I am like most there to and think it might be time to give Digi a view from the bench, maybe a little competition is what he needs to give him the little kick in the behind. I noted last night to someone his reaction seems to be a little slow in all aspect of the game, I noticed once when a Lowell guy went behind the net he was slow to keep an eye on him, and he has let up rebound because his glove seem to be a second slow getting up leaving to bounce out of his glove. But unlike some who do not see any upside, I see some real potential in some of the underclassmen. Sorkin and Goumas have made a good jump in their 2nd year and Downing and Thrush have shown alot to me. Last night was my first time seeing Willows and I have to say I like what I saw out of him, like to see that 4th line move up to the 3rd line, really don't think McCarey or Pavelski add to much and like to see the younger kids get more ice time. I think we all know this isnt probably the year and the goals for the year are a lot different then at the beginning of the year, but I know this is one Cats fan who isn't giving up on the future and see some promise and hoping the 2nd half shows great improvement, but guess I am optimist
