What's new
By:
USCHO Fan Forum

This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

  • The USCHO Fan Forum has migrated to a new plaform, xenForo. Most of the function of the forum should work in familiar ways. Please note that you can switch between light and dark modes by clicking on the gear icon in the upper right of the main menu bar. We are hoping that this new platform will prove to be faster and more reliable. Please feel free to explore its features.

Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

According to the Ottawa Sun:

"The Senators were hoping to have a deal in place with White before they faced the Bruins at the TD Garden Tuesday night so he could attend the game with his family. White doesn’t want to return to school next season so both sides are trying to find common ground."

http://www.ottawasun.com/2017/03/21/sens-in-talks-to-sign-boston-colleges-white
 
Last edited:
Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

That's not surprising. He played like he didn't want to be here this year. Maybe a bit harsh but he did not elevate his game.
 
Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

I don't see White's situation at BC being too much different than it was this season. It might be even harder for White to get offense going without RFitz and Cango. Does he want to play another year where so many games are a grind for him? Or does he want to take his signing bonus and make 90K learning the Pro game in the AHL next year? I think he'd already be signed if Ottawa would let him burn the first year of his ELC instead of trying to get him to sign an ATO.
 
Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

He had a great World Junior Championship ... but except for the penalties he took, I thought White was pretty much invisible at the Garden last weekend.

Seems like Ottawa doesn't want him to burn a year off his entry-level deal, true, but from what I've heard elsewhere White and his agent don't want him to play in the AHL.
 
Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

bcmsu9196 said:
He had a great World Junior Championship ... but except for the penalties he took, I thought White was pretty much invisible at the Garden last weekend..
Click to expand...

He was pretty much invisible all year

J.D. said:
That's not surprising. He played like he didn't want to be here this year. Maybe a bit harsh but he did not elevate his game.
Click to expand...

100% agree and you're not being harsh. Get someone in that wants to be here.
 
Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

sterlippo1 said:
100% agree and you're not being harsh. Get someone in that wants to be here.
Click to expand...

But doesn't this all go back to how the program is being "sold?" Clearly at BU they are being told "This is your quickest and best path to the NHL." Don't know what they're telling them at BC, but that kind of goes counter to the "Get someone in that wants to be here argument." Do ANY of them really "want to be here" or is it just "this is how I can get a pro contract the quickest?" This is the dilemma that all schools face today. And it's like dominoes...once one school starts that type of "marketing," then the others have to follow suit if they want to attract the best players, or else to take the alternative approach and do what Merrimack and Lowell do...recruit guys that are "older" and are not hot prospects.
 
Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

your guys are going to be the visitors at fenway AGAIN?????? what the hell?!?
 
Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

sterlippo1 said:
He was pretty much invisible all year



100% agree and you're not being harsh. Get someone in that wants to be here.
Click to expand...

Last year, he had much more talent around him and flourished. This year, not so much and he was not as productive. If he leaves, hopefully BC can fill his spot with a telented forward or defenseman.
 
Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

I believe that White would have the same problem in the AHL that he has had at BC and that is why he and his agent want him in the NHL. He has been a constant target of opposing players because of his skills and is almost always the recipient of cheap shots. That is where his penalties come in as he retaliates and gets caught. He needs to be playing where skill is more important and the AHL is full of goons.
 
Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

Re: White. From what I heard last off-season, he wanted to be in Ottawa but the feeling wasn't mutual. So I'm not remotely surprised that he still feels that way or that the Sens have acquiesced.

I can't speak to how he played all year, he sure as hell played well enough whenever NU was on the other end of the ice, but this has been a long time coming.
 
Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

mookie1995 said:
your guys are going to be the visitors at fenway AGAIN?????? what the hell?!?
Click to expand...

Over rated experience, I will never go to Fenway to watch a hockey game. Who wants to sit in the cold where you can't follow the game well. Better off staying home watching on TV.
 
Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

BCeagle said:
Over rated experience, I will never go to Fenway to watch a hockey game. Who wants to sit in the cold where you can't follow the game well. Better off staying home watching on TV.
Click to expand...

football
 
Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

mookie1995 said:
football
Click to expand...

Even for football I don't like it. I remember the Boston Patriots used to play there.

I have sox tickets and it still sucks with the poles for baseball. I have to look at the monitor sometimes on top to see what is going on when I can't see around the supports in the grandstand ((
 
Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

BCeagle said:
Even for football I don't like it. I remember the Boston Patriots used to play there.

I have sox tickets and it still sucks with the poles for baseball. I have to look at the monitor sometimes on top to see what is going on when I can't see around the supports in the grandstand ((
Click to expand...

those seats are too tight as well. look over your shoulder to see the plate.

harrington should have built a new park
 
Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread

When I was at BU it was $1 to sit in the bleachers. They were ALL bench seats then. Got season tix in '87. Gave them up in '95 when the price went from $16.50 to $90.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top