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Boston University 2015-16 thread part 3 - The Postseason
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Friend_of_BU_Hockey
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Re: Boston University 2015-16 thread part 3 - The Postseason
What part of Hickey's game disappoints you? I agree he has had some off nights this year but he has one less goal in 6 less games played compared to last year. Are you mad he doesn't have more secondary assists? Why did you think Olsson would be a stud? His last three years of juniors he had 6, 16, and 7 points. That doesn't scream stud to me. He is a fourth liner and a very good one at that when he is healthy but injuries have been his issue. What history are you talking about? Providence last year or Yale in 2013?
What part of Hickey's game disappoints you? I agree he has had some off nights this year but he has one less goal in 6 less games played compared to last year. Are you mad he doesn't have more secondary assists? Why did you think Olsson would be a stud? His last three years of juniors he had 6, 16, and 7 points. That doesn't scream stud to me. He is a fourth liner and a very good one at that when he is healthy but injuries have been his issue. What history are you talking about? Providence last year or Yale in 2013?
brassbonanza
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Re: Boston University 2015-16 thread part 3 - The Postseason
In fairness, the history he was talking about were some fairly recent teams who limped into the NCAA tournament and lost in the first round. 2005, 2007, and 2012 come to mind. While he's not wrong that those teams did have poor ends of the season and weren't competitive in their tournament games, the comparison isn't all that valid as not a single player on the current roster played for those teams and not a single member of the coaching staff outside of Mike Geragosian is on the bench.
In fairness, the history he was talking about were some fairly recent teams who limped into the NCAA tournament and lost in the first round. 2005, 2007, and 2012 come to mind. While he's not wrong that those teams did have poor ends of the season and weren't competitive in their tournament games, the comparison isn't all that valid as not a single player on the current roster played for those teams and not a single member of the coaching staff outside of Mike Geragosian is on the bench.
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Friend_of_BU_Hockey
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Re: Boston University 2015-16 thread part 3 - The Postseason
A couple of tidbits:
* DQ was on the 2005 and 2007 staff.
* In the 3 years you mentioned, BU won HE QFs in 3 games (and in OT in 2007 and 2012) and lost in the semis (2005 and 2007 were one-sided; 2012 semi vs. Maine was very winnable).
* The 2005 team was not quite ready for prime time. IMO that team overachieved a bit given the modest preseason expectations. NoDak steamrolled both BU and BC that weekend in Worcester.
* The 2007 team had similar lack of depth issues (as this year's team in 2nd half) at forward, but was one of the best defensive teams in recent BU history, largely thanks to John Curry. IMO that team wore down by the end of the season b/c of the lack of depth, scoring, and Curry was playing hurt (hip) by season's end.
* We all know the in-season turmoil the 2012 team dealt with. I don't think any BU fan can deny the cumulative impact those situations ultimately had on the team's ability to peak during the postseason.
A couple of tidbits:
* DQ was on the 2005 and 2007 staff.
* In the 3 years you mentioned, BU won HE QFs in 3 games (and in OT in 2007 and 2012) and lost in the semis (2005 and 2007 were one-sided; 2012 semi vs. Maine was very winnable).
* The 2005 team was not quite ready for prime time. IMO that team overachieved a bit given the modest preseason expectations. NoDak steamrolled both BU and BC that weekend in Worcester.
* The 2007 team had similar lack of depth issues (as this year's team in 2nd half) at forward, but was one of the best defensive teams in recent BU history, largely thanks to John Curry. IMO that team wore down by the end of the season b/c of the lack of depth, scoring, and Curry was playing hurt (hip) by season's end.
* We all know the in-season turmoil the 2012 team dealt with. I don't think any BU fan can deny the cumulative impact those situations ultimately had on the team's ability to peak during the postseason.
brassbonanza
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Re: Boston University 2015-16 thread part 3 - The Postseason
You're right on all points, forgot DQ was on the staff for 05 and 07, though in a different position so my point that the argument isn't applicable to this year's team still holds.
You're right on all points, forgot DQ was on the staff for 05 and 07, though in a different position so my point that the argument isn't applicable to this year's team still holds.
Re: Boston University 2015-16 thread part 3 - The Postseason
Hey Mr two posts don't shoot your load out of the gate slow down. You seem to have a comprehension problem, why would I be talking about last year when I said "after a lousy HE tournament and 2 weeks off". Learn your history then you can start coming on here guns a blazing. And "Stats boy" I judge by my what my eyes tell me not a stat sheet, I will stick with my opinions.
Hey Mr two posts don't shoot your load out of the gate slow down. You seem to have a comprehension problem, why would I be talking about last year when I said "after a lousy HE tournament and 2 weeks off". Learn your history then you can start coming on here guns a blazing. And "Stats boy" I judge by my what my eyes tell me not a stat sheet, I will stick with my opinions.
mookie1995
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Re: Boston University 2015-16 thread part 3 - The Postseason
BU bball with a tournament win tonight!!!!
we are the CITs so pity us.
the kids are brats the food is hideous
we're gonna smoke and drink and fool around (we're nooky bound)
we're the north star CITs!!!
BU bball with a tournament win tonight!!!!
we are the CITs so pity us.
the kids are brats the food is hideous
we're gonna smoke and drink and fool around (we're nooky bound)
we're the north star CITs!!!
Re: Boston University 2015-16 thread part 3 - The Postseason
"Are You Ready for the Playoffs?" .... because we're "Making It." And if you let them, they can be your good friends...
"Are You Ready for the Playoffs?" .... because we're "Making It." And if you let them, they can be your good friends...
brassbonanza
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Re: Boston University 2015-16 thread part 3 - The Postseason
CollegeInsider.com Tournament. It's a notch below the NIT, intended for mid- and sub-major programs only to have a chance to play in the postseason.
CollegeInsider.com Tournament. It's a notch below the NIT, intended for mid- and sub-major programs only to have a chance to play in the postseason.
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
Re: Boston University 2015-16 thread part 3 - The Postseason
technically 4th. CBI gets a better draw.
technically 4th. CBI gets a better draw.
Friend_of_BU_Hockey
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Re: Boston University 2015-16 thread part 3 - The Postseason
The CIT is the participation trophy of postseason tourneys (or the New Mexico Bowl of FBS bowl games).
The CIT is the participation trophy of postseason tourneys (or the New Mexico Bowl of FBS bowl games).
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
Re: Boston University 2015-16 thread part 3 - The Postseason
speaking of participation trophies..... mookie heard the igles made modern collegiate athletics history this year. something was done that hadn't been seen since ww2 (that's the one that followed the big one for sterlippo, fivehole, and dover).
speaking of participation trophies..... mookie heard the igles made modern collegiate athletics history this year. something was done that hadn't been seen since ww2 (that's the one that followed the big one for sterlippo, fivehole, and dover).
Re: Boston University 2015-16 thread part 3 - The Postseason
Well I would consider PC losing to UNH in the quarters last year a "lousy HE tournament" and they seemed to do just fine in the NCAA's. It is possible for a team to lose in their conference tournament and then be well rested for a deep NCAA run. BC would be better off resting Colin White this weekend than him playing in games that don't really impact the outcome of their season.
I wouldn't call myself guns a blazing. Just saying their chances of making any noise in the NCAA's is still dependent mostly on their draw. Good to know that you don't look at goals or assists when judging a player's production though. Oh man I love that guy he looks so fast when he skates. Sure he turns the puck over every two seconds but he looks good doing it! It's not like I'm reading you his Corsi-close stats. It's goals and assists.
Well I would consider PC losing to UNH in the quarters last year a "lousy HE tournament" and they seemed to do just fine in the NCAA's. It is possible for a team to lose in their conference tournament and then be well rested for a deep NCAA run. BC would be better off resting Colin White this weekend than him playing in games that don't really impact the outcome of their season.
I wouldn't call myself guns a blazing. Just saying their chances of making any noise in the NCAA's is still dependent mostly on their draw. Good to know that you don't look at goals or assists when judging a player's production though. Oh man I love that guy he looks so fast when he skates. Sure he turns the puck over every two seconds but he looks good doing it! It's not like I'm reading you his Corsi-close stats. It's goals and assists.
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