Boston University Terriers 2026 Offseason Thread

[Dave in DC]

Don't think you need to be a local to buy into Terrier hockey. The high national profile is a differentiator and a strength to be exploited. But a healthy mix is good; seeding with locals who know something of the lore is helpful.

 

[cinnamoroll]

part of this is also circumstance, the american age group basically since Hagens/Eiserman is lacking in talent besides a few specific gems. Plus, upcoming classes project to have plenty of americans or at least dual citizens, including plenty of legacy guys like Aucoin, the Meyers, Pandolfo. Other Americans include Glance, Schairer, Knowling, Barnes.

(also, speaking of the Meyers, Carter had his preseason debut for the Remparts the other day. 2g2a and reviews are glowing from people around the Q)

Chris Peters and Cam Robinson talked about this more in depth in their podcast's latest episode, worth a listen imo

on this year- there are plenty of other things that will contribute to the effort part. one of the more unique ones relevant to this recruiting class is the pride of coming from a so-called "non traditional hockey market" or a smaller country. Niklas Aaram-Olsen played for Norway in basically every level of international competition last year. Norway is putting out some real talent lately. Then you have Haoxi Wang, who is from Beijing. China is such a non-hockey market his mom had to petition the government to build rinks that aren't a 2 hour drive across the city in peak traffic. basically has a modeling side gig at home in the offseason. This summer he made his international debut at D1B worlds in China, got silver and best defenseman. His connection to BU is also relevant- his older brother was a Terrier. I'd imagine both of them have a lot of pride and want to prove they have what it takes in college hockey and in the NHL.

 

[Genxhockey]

part of this is also circumstance, the american age group basically since Hagens/Eiserman is lacking in talent besides a few specific gems. Plus, upcoming classes project to have plenty of americans or at least dual citizens, including plenty of legacy guys like Aucoin, the Meyers, Pandolfo. Other Americans include Glance, Schairer, Knowling, Barnes.

(also, speaking of the Meyers, Carter had his preseason debut for the Remparts the other day. 2g2a and reviews are glowing from people around the Q)

Chris Peters and Cam Robinson talked about this more in depth in their podcast's latest episode, worth a listen imo

on this year- there are plenty of other things that will contribute to the effort part. one of the more unique ones relevant to this recruiting class is the pride of coming from a so-called "non traditional hockey market" or a smaller country. Niklas Aaram-Olsen played for Norway in basically every level of international competition last year. Norway is putting out some real talent lately. Then you have Haoxi Wang, who is from Beijing. China is such a non-hockey market his mom had to petition the government to build rinks that aren't a 2 hour drive across the city in peak traffic. basically has a modeling side gig at home in the offseason. This summer he made his international debut at D1B worlds in China, got silver and best defenseman. His connection to BU is also relevant- his older brother was a Terrier. I'd imagine both of them have a lot of pride and want to prove they have what it takes in college hockey and in the NHL.

Love all the legacy kids coming in. As someone else pointed out having kids who “know the lore” I think is crucial not just for giving a crap but feeling the need to contribute to the lore in your own way.

 

[brassbonanza]

The Friday game against Denver is 3pm. Yuck. BU doing all it can to torpedo the draw of this series having it over Thanksgiving break and at awful start times.

 

[Boston_E]

The Friday game against Denver is 3pm. Yuck. BU doing all it can to torpedo the draw of this series having it over Thanksgiving break and at awful start times.

I wonder if that 3PM is TV dictated? Honestly, for a Friday that is basically a holiday, I don't hate this. Go to the game and then have plenty of time to grab dinner after doesn't seem like a terrible evening.

I'm sure the Thanksgiving weekend is just all that would fit into the schedule.

 

[Tater]

The Friday game against Denver is 3pm. Yuck. BU doing all it can to torpedo the draw of this series having it over Thanksgiving break and at awful start times.

Ah, the annual first sign of Fall: BU fans complaining about game times for the upcoming season.

I actually don't hate the 3pm start that day. Most people take that day off and are out and about anyways. I am not a "Black Friday" shopper but many are. Plenty of time to stay out for dinner/drinks after, etc. Now... I don't like that being the weekend Denver visits due to the students being gone but hey.

And for my game time complaint: Still would like to see Fridays go back to 7:30pm so we don't have a half empty arena at puck drop.

 

[Scarlet]

What are the regular start times for Hockey East teams? Is it league dictated? I like the 7:00pm starts.

 

[Boston_E]

What are the regular start times for Hockey East teams? Is it league dictated? I like the 7:00pm starts.

I dont know if there are regular start times anymore? Quite a few "TBD" listed on this years schedule - but looking back at last year there were times all over the map: 5:00PM, 7:30PM, 4:00PM, 6:00 PM..... 7:00 did seem to be most common but that was only about half the games.

Guessing it is league or ESPN+ dictated? I agree that for the most part 7:00 is the best time (although i don't mind an occasional earlier game etc)

 

[brassbonanza]

Ah, the annual first sign of Fall: BU fans complaining about game times for the upcoming season.

I actually don't hate the 3pm start that day. Most people take that day off and are out and about anyways. I am not a "Black Friday" shopper but many are. Plenty of time to stay out for dinner/drinks after, etc. Now... I don't like that being the weekend Denver visits due to the students being gone but hey.

And for my game time complaint: Still would like to see Fridays go back to 7:30pm so we don't have a half empty arena at puck drop.

My concern is more that it's inarguable that a 7pm Friday game is always better for attendance than 3pm. Why take one of the two or three biggest home games of the season and move it to an inopportune time, even if some (definitely not all) people get the day off or take it off. It's not even to support DU's travel. It's already bad enough that these games are when there's zero students on campus, no need to stick it in the afternoon.

Definitely not a big deal, but seems like a minor improvement could've been made.

 

[cinnamoroll]

my streak of not getting baited into online discourse didn’t last a day but i think you guys will get a kick out of it-

OHL fan arguing about players (Haoxi Wang) going too early to college:
“No one cares about college hockey. That’s why not one is talking about his readiness”

…you sure about that one? no one cares about Boston University hockey????sometimes i think people’s sanity could benefit from caring a little less