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Boston College Hockey, '12-'13, Volume II: #JohnnyHockey or #GaudreaubeyBaker?

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Re: Boston College Hockey, '12-'13, Volume II: #JohnnyHockey or #GaudreaubeyBaker?

Manchester isn't out of the question. Won't matter if they aren't healthy and gaudreau can't get going.
 
Re: Boston College Hockey, '12-'13, Volume II: #JohnnyHockey or #GaudreaubeyBaker?

Ok but that quote wasn't directed at you or providence.
 
Re: Boston College Hockey, '12-'13, Volume II: #JohnnyHockey or #GaudreaubeyBaker?

What is up with BC being the softest team in the league now? I always thought UNH was soft but BC might just have the title this season.
 
Re: Boston College Hockey, '12-'13, Volume II: #JohnnyHockey or #GaudreaubeyBaker?

I think the better question is what is up with you? Now piggy backing off what hoky said? You're all over the place.
 
Re: Boston College Hockey, '12-'13, Volume II: #JohnnyHockey or #GaudreaubeyBaker?

Chris_NH said:
I never went to BC, but my Dad is a double Eagle (BC High/BC). He'd take me to games at the always-frigid McHugh Forum when I was a kid, so I go back that far. I bought tickets for him and me to go see the Championship game in 1998 when a strong BC team lost in heartbreaking fashion to Michigan. But here we are fifteen years and three national championships later, and I also feel thankful (for him and for me) to have witnessed what we witnessed. And to conclude that those three could have been five...

Except for BU. They are quickly turning into the 'Short Bus' of college hockey.
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my exceptions are Maine and BU:eek: . Nice post. I remember frigid McHugh very well. My dad (a Golden Eagle) was a season ticket holder for 20 years and stopped before Jerry during early Ceglarski years. He is in his 80's now and still a big fan of course . I got to take him to two of the banner raisings, this year and in 2008. He was thrilled and a little teary eyed but I was thankful that he got to see that.................by the way, as i am sure you know we have 4 NC's since '98, so don't count us short;)
 
Re: Boston College Hockey, '12-'13, Volume II: #JohnnyHockey or #GaudreaubeyBaker?

I said to some of the guys I sit with after Hayes went down if York could milk 1 more trophy out of this group it would be pretty impressive. Then Wey & Whitney go down.


Look we all knew this team incredibly top heavy before injury hit, they to lose 2 of your top 5 forwards and your most dynamic threat go ice cold and you're playing 4 FR D regularly, it's no wonder they are struggling.

Far from me to criticize York but these last 2 recruiting classes have been very very average at best. You have Gaudreau who fell into the programs lap, Matheson is a clear talent, Quinn's going to be a good 4 year player, you have the other FR D which are in various stages of development, & the rest....
 
claver2010 said:
I said to some of the guys I sit with after Hayes went down if York could milk 1 more trophy out of this group it would be pretty impressive. Then Wey & Whitney go down.


Look we all knew this team incredibly top heavy before injury hit, they to lose 2 of your top 5 forwards and your most dynamic threat go ice cold and you're playing 4 FR D regularly, it's no wonder they are struggling.

Far from me to criticize York but these last 2 recruiting classes have been very very average at best. You have Gaudreau who fell into the programs lap, Matheson is a clear talent, Quinn's going to be a good 4 year player, you have the other FR D which are in various stages of development, & the rest....
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Straight and Silk were both blue chip recruits that just haven't panned out yet and Vatrano was as well but obviously never showed up. Wouldn't necessarily blame York, but really need to hit a home run with next years class.
 
Re: Boston College Hockey, '12-'13, Volume II: #JohnnyHockey or #GaudreaubeyBaker?

Of the top six in Hockey East, BC doesn't lose a single tiebreaker in regard to head-to-head. # of wins is also an important tiebreaker, so the fact that they have 14 in the bank heading to Vermont is also a good thing. After yesterday, would really love to see Merrimack find a way to beat UML today.
 
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carltonbarrett said:
Straight and Silk were both blue chip recruits that just haven't panned out yet and Vatrano was as well but obviously never showed up. Wouldn't necessarily blame York, but really need to hit a home run with next years class.
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Just a question, It was never more than "buzz" about Straight and Silk being blue chip recruits. Silk's recruitment was based on Mass HS hockey Austin Prep ice and Straight some equally low level canadian junior team.(pre Silks joining National Dev and Straight going to BCHL). Both never performed at a blue chip level in those post committment leagues prior to getting to BC.
So I ask how were they 1. deemed Blue Chip before playing anywhere where that level of skill could be displayed? 2. Why did they get offers prior to proving performance at such level?
Maybe Good promotion, slick advisors and with Silk a family connections.

so if you don't blame the recruiter ie York, Who do you blame?
 
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brookie said:
Just a question, It was never more than "buzz" about Straight and Silk being blue chip recruits. Silk's recruitment was based on Mass HS hockey Austin Prep ice and Straight some equally low level canadian junior team.(pre Silks joining National Dev and Straight going to BCHL). Both never performed at a blue chip level in those post committment leagues prior to getting to BC.
So I ask how were they 1. deemed Blue Chip before playing anywhere where that level of skill could be displayed? 2. Why did they get offers prior to proving performance at such level?
Maybe Good promotion, slick advisors and with Silk a family connections.

so if you don't blame the recruiter ie York, Who do you blame?
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ah, because jwwry recruited them!! duh!!
 
Is there any validity to the rumor that BC is destined for the Big 10 for hockey? If the Big 10 approached them, would BC be receptive to an offer?
 
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buoldtimer said:
Is there any validity to the rumor that BC is destined for the Big 10 for hockey? If the Big 10 approached them, would BC be receptive to an offer?
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not unless they ask you guys too. Jerry has always said BC and BU should never be separated
 
Re: Boston College Hockey, '12-'13, Volume II: #JohnnyHockey or #GaudreaubeyBaker?

buoldtimer said:
Is there any validity to the rumor that BC is destined for the Big 10 for hockey? If the Big 10 approached them, would BC be receptive to an offer?
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BC ditched the Big East for the ACC in far bigger collegiate revenue sports than hockey. No reason to think if the deal wasn't right, BC Hockey would be gone in a shot to the Big Ten ... possibly opening the door for BC Football and/or hoops to follow even??

Then again, with Notre Dame coming to HE, they may be right where they want to be. :confused:
 
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Just a question, It was never more than "buzz" about Straight and Silk being blue chip recruits. Silk's recruitment was based on Mass HS hockey Austin Prep ice and Straight some equally low level canadian junior team.(pre Silks joining National Dev and Straight going to BCHL). Both never performed at a blue chip level in those post committment leagues prior to getting to BC.
So I ask how were they 1. deemed Blue Chip before playing anywhere where that level of skill could be displayed? 2. Why did they get offers prior to proving performance at such level?
Maybe Good promotion, slick advisors and with Silk a family connections.

so if you don't blame the recruiter ie York, Who do you blame?
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Straight was a Central Scouting "A" lister and his development sputtered only after he signed. Silk was good enough for the National Team and was never the same after his Achilles injury, which again happened after he committed.. More bad luck than anything but that's what happens when you recruit 15 and 16 year olds.
 
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carltonbarrett said:
Straight was a Central Scouting "A" lister and his development sputtered only after he signed. Silk was good enough for the National Team and was never the same after his Achilles injury, which again happened after he committed.. More bad luck than anything but that's what happens when you recruit 15 and 16 year olds.
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I would've liked to have seen Silk get his chance at top 6 minutes for a little
 
Re: Boston College Hockey, '12-'13, Volume II: #JohnnyHockey or #GaudreaubeyBaker?

Agreed, he looked pretty comfortable with Hayes and Arnold and was starting to put up some points. Personally, I haven't given up on either as Straight was doing pretty well himself until he hurt his ankle. Time will tell...
 
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