Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

[steakbomb]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

Listen folks. The dives, the stickwork after the whistle. The act is getting real tired and obvious if you're paying attention in the stands. It's humorous at times because it's our guy. I guess you'd call it being an agitator. At best it gets matching minors with him being the better of the two players in the box. It's not tough,intimidating, or physical hockey. Pretty obvious to me the refs watch him
closely. Not helping him or the team. And Jack didn't have too much of a response after the call was made which tells me the call, made by the ref 5 feet from the play wasn't that far fetched.
Talented player but Cmon...smarten up.

 

[J.D.]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

Ya something tells me bonanza's account of what happened is way off if there was no reaction from parker.

 

[brassbonanza]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

Listen folks. The dives, the stickwork after the whistle. The act is getting real tired and obvious if you're paying attention in the stands. It's humorous at times because it's our guy. I guess you'd call it being an agitator. At best it gets matching minors with him being the better of the two players in the box. It's not tough,intimidating, or physical hockey. Pretty obvious to me the refs watch him
closely. Not helping him or the team. And Jack didn't have too much of a response after the call was made which tells me the call, made by the ref 5 feet from the play wasn't that far fetched.
Talented player but Cmon...smarten up.

noonan's call? parker absolutely had something to say about it. and i was looking right down the goal line at the play, wasn't remotely close to a spear. as i said, two for tripping absolutely, nothing beyond that. but your other points are right, the discipline is running out of control. it got better for a couple of games in early january, but really killed us tonight.

 

[Jacques Joubert]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

Ugh...Where to begin?...Noonan doesn't deserve the "A". He can't help himself, can he? Spearing the goalie in the junk? If I wanted that the team should have kept Nicastro. They just look lost out there. UML controlled the puck, controlled play, had better legs, more chances, and deserved to win. The better team won. Plain and simple. It's over Jack. Bavis need not apply.

I'll say this: BU didn't pack it in but didn't deserve to be on the ice with Harvard, Northeastern, or UML. They used to fold after the Beanpot, I guess it's Christmas break now. Time for Jack to kick somebody off the team to "send a message". Note to AD Lynch: Let's not let this devolve into a full-blown Paterno thing...

Looking forward to getting swept by PC next weekend!

 

[steakbomb]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

When your reputation precedes you trips can become spears rather easily. Its not like these antics take place in between thunderous body checks

 

[Carmine Scarpaglia]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

I'm not surprised at all that the team is behaving off the ice this season (and kudos to them for that) but I am surprised that they are still out of control on the ice. I really expected both of those things to be fixed after last season. Partly because at least on the ice you got rid of an out of control dbag in Clendenning.

 

[DaveStPaul]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

So. Another embellishment penalty for BU.

You had like a 5 or 6 game streak going there without one. This Hockey East conspiracy to keep calling BU on these penalties after Jack Parker accused everyone else of diving is getting bigger than the Manti Te'o story. Unreal.

Glad to see you've moved on from whining that Kyle Rau (5 foot 6 Kyle Rau!) was being mean to your Igles. (Poor, poor Igles!)

 

[J.D.]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

As if BU fans have never whined about 5'6" guys from BC

 

[FiveHole12]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

So. Another embellishment penalty for BU.

You had like a 5 or 6 game streak going there without one. This Hockey East conspiracy to keep calling BU on these penalties after Jack Parker accused everyone else of diving is getting bigger than the Manti Te'o story. Unreal.

Just wanted to show off the signature.

 

[defkit]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

If Parker doesn't add a second game in the stands to Noonan like he did with Privitera, the respect dial will inch a little further down. Noonan was lucky enough to not get benched after his play at the end of the Denver game. But last night was ridiculous. I called the embellishment before the ref made the signal that he was taking both. ENOUGH ALREADY! And then the major which turned a hill into a mountain for the team to try to climb.....completely inexcusable. Should it have been a major, perhaps not (other posters seem pretty confident that it was a trip). Should it have ben a penalty, absolutely. So regardless of what the call was, it was a HORRIBLE play by the ASSISTANT CAPTAIN, which showed that he is more concerned with getting in cheap shots where he can than winning the game. I get the fact that he is an agitator. He spent half the Northeastern game trying to goad Roy into doing something stupid. But the refs are on to him, and he will get the short end of a call if there is any doubt, for the rest of his Hockey East career.

If I were the coach, Noonan would lose his A, sit two games, and be on a VERY short leash for sitting more games.

 

[defkit]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

Apart from my Noonan rant, thoughts on the game:

- 4, count them 4 cross bars - if one or two of those go in, the outcome certainly could have been different (especially Grzelcyk's).
- O'Connor was very deep in his net on the SH 2 on 1 that resulted in a goal. A sign of a lack of confidence.
- Nice weekend for Rodrigues. He almost had a SHG to tie the game after stealing the puck. The puck seemed to go on edge just as he shot it 5-hole.
- Privitera was undressed for the second straight game. Luckily, this time, OC made the save, so it won't make the lowlight reel.
- Kurker seems to be developing. He seems more confident in using his size. He had one nice rush in the third period.
- Myron sat - not sure if it was an injury thing - I'm guessing not. Probably a good move, since his play seems to have dropped. Hopefully the move will work and he'll come out like a ball of fire next weekend.

 

[Tater]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

I'm not surprised at all that the team is behaving off the ice this season (and kudos to them for that) but I am surprised that they are still out of control on the ice. I really expected both of those things to be fixed after last season. Partly because at least on the ice you got rid of an out of control dbag in Clendenning.

I don't think Clendenning was an "out of control dbag" but Noonan has certainly become one. It seemed strange when it was announced, but now it is clear that it was a monumental mistake on Parker for giving Noonan the A mid-season and it should be removed immediately.

I'm not surprised the team is playing and acting this way after hearing comments like Parker saying he "doesn't believe in motivating the players," it is just disappointing given how this season has started. My expectations for this team from even a month ago have gone far downwards.

 

[Jacques Joubert]

I don't think Clendenning was an "out of control dbag" but Noonan has certainly become one. It seemed strange when it was announced, but now it is clear that it was a monumental mistake on Parker for giving Noonan the A mid-season and it should be removed immediately.

I'm not surprised the team is playing and acting this way after hearing comments like Parker saying he "doesn't believe in motivating the players," it is just disappointing given how this season has started. My expectations for this team from even a month ago have gone far downwards.

I completely agree. I thought after UNH, BC, and NoDak this team might rattle off 12 wins in a row. Can't say for sure what's wrong with them but they look lost and hemmed in their own zone the last three home games. It's bad right now and they are unlikely to make the tournament if this continues much longer.

 

[Boston22]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

If Parker doesn't add a second game in the stands to Noonan like he did with Privitera, the respect dial will inch a little further down. Noonan was lucky enough to not get benched after his play at the end of the Denver game. But last night was ridiculous. I called the embellishment before the ref made the signal that he was taking both. ENOUGH ALREADY! And then the major which turned a hill into a mountain for the team to try to climb.....completely inexcusable. Should it have been a major, perhaps not (other posters seem pretty confident that it was a trip). Should it have ben a penalty, absolutely. So regardless of what the call was, it was a HORRIBLE play by the ASSISTANT CAPTAIN, which showed that he is more concerned with getting in cheap shots where he can than winning the game. I get the fact that he is an agitator. He spent half the Northeastern game trying to goad Roy into doing something stupid. But the refs are on to him, and he will get the short end of a call if there is any doubt, for the rest of his Hockey East career.

If I were the coach, Noonan would lose his A, sit two games, and be on a VERY short leash for sitting more games.

Completely agree with everything you said. Does any one know why Escobedo is no longer an "A," and Noonan is? Would Parker switch back?

Also, I saw Jake Moscatel dressed and served Noonan's 5 minute major, but did he take a regular shift? I was listening on-line and didn't hear Bernie call his name.

 

[Jacques Joubert]

Completely agree with everything you said. Does any one know why Escobedo is no longer an "A," and Noonan is? Would Parker switch back?

Also, I saw Jake Moscatel dressed and served Noonan's 5 minute major, but did he take a regular shift? I was listening on-line and didn't hear Bernie call his name.

Moscatel played a bunch of regular shifts.

 

[brassbonanza]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

Completely agree with everything you said. Does any one know why Escobedo is no longer an "A," and Noonan is? Would Parker switch back?

Also, I saw Jake Moscatel dressed and served Noonan's 5 minute major, but did he take a regular shift? I was listening on-line and didn't hear Bernie call his name.

Escobedo never had an A, it's Ruikka. And Moscatel skated well on the fourth line. Very much held his own physically, played hard but relatively smart, and was not at all a liability on the ice. Parker said already he'll dress next weekend because he (rightfully) deserves it, no word on who would sit. Good to see someone busting their butt out there and seeing ice time as a privilege.

Apart from my Noonan rant, thoughts on the game:

- 4, count them 4 cross bars - if one or two of those go in, the outcome certainly could have been different (especially Grzelcyk's).
- O'Connor was very deep in his net on the SH 2 on 1 that resulted in a goal. A sign of a lack of confidence.
- Nice weekend for Rodrigues. He almost had a SHG to tie the game after stealing the puck. The puck seemed to go on edge just as he shot it 5-hole.
- Privitera was undressed for the second straight game. Luckily, this time, OC made the save, so it won't make the lowlight reel.
- Kurker seems to be developing. He seems more confident in using his size. He had one nice rush in the third period.
- Myron sat - not sure if it was an injury thing - I'm guessing not. Probably a good move, since his play seems to have dropped. Hopefully the move will work and he'll come out like a ball of fire next weekend.

Didn't see how deep OC was in net, but it was a SH 4 on 1 so that may have contributed to is positioning. Kurker looked awful last night. His late 3rd period trip was equally as stupid as Noonan's subsequent one. Myron sat because he's also been awful, in favor of Moscatel.

 

[defkit]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

Escobedo never had an A, it's Ruikka. And Moscatel skated well on the fourth line. Very much held his own physically, played hard but relatively smart, and was not at all a liability on the ice. Parker said already he'll dress next weekend because he (rightfully) deserves it, no word on who would sit. Good to see someone busting their butt out there and seeing ice time as a privilege.


Didn't see how deep OC was in net, but it was a SH 4 on 1 so that may have contributed to is positioning. Kurker looked awful last night. His late 3rd period trip was equally as stupid as Noonan's subsequent one. Myron sat because he's also been awful, in favor of Moscatel.

Good point on the trip, but it wasn't as stupid as Noonan's. IMHO, Kurker was hustling on that shift and making one last gasp to get the puck away from the River Hawk, but he got too much skate when he swiped his stick. Was it a bad play, yes. But I don't put it anywhere near on the same level as Noonan's, whose play served no purpose other than to get a cheap shot in. And Noonan is an upperclassman, and an Assistant Captain, which makes it significantly more stupid on his part.

As far as how Kurker looked overall, I guess we saw differently. Granted, the third line didn't do too much, although they did get the first goal. But Kurker, who was pretty much invisible through the first few games of the season, to me is looking better.

 

[defkit]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

A lot of hockey to play, but the team has slipped to #13 PWR. Definitely not what I expected after going into the break with a solid first half.

 

[pirate]

A lot of hockey to play, but the team has slipped to #13 PWR. Definitely not what I expected after going into the break with a solid first half.

One hope is that it is better to get this out of the system now than March...not saying we will, but after the Pats and BU had such a stellar weekend, I'm grasping for positives.

 

[mookie1995]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Part II

Still in SC getting ready for the final round... What'd I miss?