Boston College 2010-2011 In-Season Thread: Long Live The "Eagle" Empire!

[Nick Papagiorgio]

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This. Seriously non BC fans reading this thread. BC could squeeze into the HE playoffs in the Dave Hendrickson Memorial 8th spot and I still wouldn't count them out of contention for a spot in the Frozen Four. Has history taught all of you nothing???? And I'm saying this sincerely, not trying to be a wiseass.

Stupid is as stupid does, scarlet, you know that. It was hilarious reading sandiegoblkbear shoot his hillbilly wad in a hissy fit on the BC thread Saturday night just 28 hours or so after BC raised a national title banner. LOL Holy Christ that made my night. And it's not like this doesn't happen EVERY SINGLE YEAR. I told you all this was going to happen again and yet some BC fanboys were talking about Kreider scoring 40 goals and BC losing 2-5 games all year leading up to the season.

One last thought regarding Merrimack. Do you think maybe we can let them win on the road before we verify that this team "is for real"? They won 4 or 5 road games all of last season and I don't think the first one came until February.

 

[J.D.]

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I told you all this was going to happen again and yet some BC fanboys were talking about Kreider scoring 40 goals and BC losing 2-5 games all year leading up to the season.

I'm certainly not surprised they lost at MC. I had them winning at home against MC and also beating UML and UNH at home. I specifically left out the game at MC as I thought it could be a tie or loss. I full expect BC to win the next two home games and be 6-2 (4-1). Not really sure why the MC fans are so fiesty right now nor do I understand the Maine fan's issues. As for Kreider, I had him scoring 18

One last thought regarding Merrimack. Do you think maybe we can let them win on the road before we verify that this team "is for real"? They won 4 or 5 road games all of last season and I don't think the first one came until February.

Depends on what for real means. For real as in they can challenge for a home ice spot? Point taken though.

 

[kennedy]

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Sorry for the drop-in question, but I saw only minor mentions of them in browsing the first 10 pages of this thread. Can anyone offer impressions of the Hayes brothers after the first few weeks of the season?

 

[RENCEB]

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Playing the body against BC? Wow, crown Dennehy coach of the year. What a game plan. I mean, he has to be the first coach to come up with that plan. It couldn't have been the fact that they played in October and BC had an off night, no way.

Merrimack is a brutal place to play. It's not the crowd either, it's the fact that their arena wouldn't stack up against D-III NESCAC arenas. But excuses aside, BC never plays well at Merrimack. Fact is they are one game ahead of where they were last year and they have played a tougher schedule to start.

BC has one more game against Merrimack at 4pm the day after Thanksgiving. If BC gets up for that one I will be surprised. A betting man would take Merrimack. The atmosphere will be on par with a Squirt A game. 4pm on the Friday of Thanksgiving? Perfect opportunity for Merrimack to impose their will on BC and demonstrate their better conditioning, stronger forecheck, outmuscling capabilities, and overall better team.

Kenny McKormick? Oh my God, I thought they killed you....those ********!
You do realize that Dennehey was named HE Coach of the Year last year (along with Umile)? Glad you think he should already win the award this year too! Wey thought MC threw a couple of different forecheck schemes at the Eagles and paid a nice compliment to Dennehey.

The whole "MDC rink" schtick? That's been beaten to death. Honestly, nice to hear some positive feedback from other BC posters about much of the renovation (although it has always been a meat locker in there).

I do remember discussion about when you might want to catch BC on the schedule. Certainly seems to be a consensus that Oct is best; they've had a couple of bumpy starts starts, but their finishes...well we all know that story. It would not surprise me to see that story happen again.

 

[BC/HE]

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I know BC is awesome, when do you think they will start to make their run at that 204 mark? I'm thinking York waits until they need to avg at least 10gpg before he lets the offense loose...

This is going to be a very different year. Right now BC leads the nation allowing only 1.67 Goals per game. If they keep that up about 125 goals would give them a shot at a great record.

 

[Carmine Scarpaglia]

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Sorry for the drop-in question, but I saw only minor mentions of them in browsing the first 10 pages of this thread. Can anyone offer impressions of the Hayes brothers after the first few weeks of the season?

Kevin Hayes has impressed. We all know what Jimmy is capable of and he had a nice start but had a slow weekend. Kevin Hayes has some great wheels for a kid his size, excellent snap/wrist shot on a few goals of his that I've seen already, and can dangle some as well. Combine the skills with the size and he could become frighteningly good in a short time. Probably the best forward this year not named Atkinson or Gibbons through 6 games. He's been consistently good.

 

[jdevoejr]

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Kevin Hayes has impressed. We all know what Jimmy is capable of and he had a nice start but had a slow weekend. Kevin Hayes has some great wheels for a kid his size, excellent snap/wrist shot on a few goals of his that I've seen already, and can dangle some as well. Combine the skills with the size and he could become frighteningly good in a short time. Probably the best forward this year not named Atkinson or Gibbons through 6 games. He's been consistently good.

I know his teamates are impressed. I've had two of them, in separate conversations, comment to me on his great hands and tell me they would be surprised if he isn't one and done. Although I can't say that I that know him well, I have spoken to him and he really seems to be a nice kid with his head on straight. Sure was a hustling, heads up play to get the assist Friday night on Mullane's goal.

 

[J.D.]

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Hey what do you know, another BU story/picture on the front page--written by Scott Weighart. Who could have ever seen that coming?!?!

 

[Hokydad]

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I know his teamates are impressed. I've had two of them, in separate conversations, comment to me on his great hands and tell me they would be surprised if he isn't one and done. Although I can't say that I that know him well, I have spoken to him and he really seems to be a nice kid with his head on straight. Sure was a hustling, heads up play to get the assist Friday night on Mullane's goal.

zero chance one and done

 

[J.D.]

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always good to see stan bowman chime in...oh wait

nevermind

 

[tomwarns]

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zero chance one and done

well hey you know what, if hokydad has good news for us why not let him post? i think we all want kevin hayes to stay...

 

[kennedy]

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Thank you, Carmine and jdevoejr.

 

[Hokydad]

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not because he couldnt leave, he will play pro hockey but because he wont leave.

zero chance

 

[Nick Papagiorgio]

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Hokydad have you seen K Hayes play at BC yet? Curious on your thoughts on him. He looks like he's the real deal, he has snipe and skating abilities.

 

[sterlippo1]

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Hey what do you know, another BU story/picture on the front page--written by Scott Weighart. Who could have ever seen that coming?!?!

winner! i was waiting to see who mentioned it first!

 

[claver2010]

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Sorry for the drop-in question, but I saw only minor mentions of them in browsing the first 10 pages of this thread. Can anyone offer impressions of the Hayes brothers after the first few weeks of the season?

In the four games I have seen thus far it appears Kevin has come in more polished than Jimmy was. Jimmy had some huge games as a freshman (UNH on a Saturday night when BC was @FSU) but also had some bambi on ice moments trying to feel around.

Jimmy has developed into an excellent all around player, obviously can score but him on the PK, especially towards the end of last year was lights out. I also loved seeing him use his body Friday night to outmuscle a MC defender for a mini-breakaway.

As a side note, I really think BC is wasting Kreider playing him infront of the net on the first powerplay unit trying to replace Smith. Maybe parking Jimmy in front?

 

[Nick Papagiorgio]

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As a side note, I really think BC is wasting Kreider playing him infront of the net on the first powerplay unit trying to replace Smith. Maybe parking Jimmy in front?

No leave Kreider there. This is the best thing Kreider does. Did you see his WJC performances last year? Almost all redirects on the PP standing in the slot. Definitely need to keep him there. Kreider accelerates faster than Hayes to get to loose pucks and keep it in the zone, is a big body on the wall to also help maintain possession, has as good of a shot, and better deflection abilities... all good things for a PP.

 

[FiveHole12]

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No leave Kreider there. This is the best thing Kreider does. Did you see his WJC performances last year? Almost all redirects on the PP standing in the slot. Definitely need to keep him there. Kreider accelerates faster than Hayes to get to loose pucks and keep it in the zone, is a big body on the wall to also help maintain possession, has as good of a shot, and better deflection abilities... all good things for a PP.

Agree with all.

I'm still waiting for him to use his speed to try to blow by a d-man, try to deke the d-man, or dip his shoulder and power his way to the net. He does neither. He likes taking a weak wrister as he crosses the blue line or takes it from the circle. Geezus... at least wind up and let one go... those wristers ain't happening for him from 15'-20'.

 

[jdevoejr]

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not because he couldnt leave, he will play pro hockey but because he wont leave.

zero chance

I can't say whether you're right or wrong. I'm only telling ya what two of his teamates told me. They may only have added the comments to emphasize how impressed thay are with his skills. I certainly don't want to see him go anywhere just yet.

 

[Zudnic]

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I heard from Kimmy in gym that Sally told her in home ec that Mike Hall told her in math that Jimmy Hayes likes popcorn.