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Re: BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
If Eichel doesn't pan out, they may as well take down the tent.
If Eichel doesn't pan out, they may as well take down the tent.
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BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
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Re: BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
I'd say we need a top of the league star to come in the next couple of years. Whether that's Eichel or somebody else I don't know or care, but there has to be someone that's amongst the league leaders in scoring. Combine that with the few talented guys that we have already plus good goaltending already in place and that sets up a good team. Recruit a bunch of Kurker's and Cisse's and we're in trouble.
I'd say we need a top of the league star to come in the next couple of years. Whether that's Eichel or somebody else I don't know or care, but there has to be someone that's amongst the league leaders in scoring. Combine that with the few talented guys that we have already plus good goaltending already in place and that sets up a good team. Recruit a bunch of Kurker's and Cisse's and we're in trouble.
Nick Papagiorgio
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Re: BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
Keep Calm and Baillargeon.
Keep Calm and Baillargeon.
This needs to be on a shirt.
Re: BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
Perhaps I misunderstood what you were saying. You indicated that you find it amusing when kids are disappointed not to get a HE scholarship, when they can go to (some?) ECAC schools and spend less out of pocket. Is that only when need is a factor?
As I'm half-way through my third child's college journey, I have had plenty of opportunity to observe that a school's definition of "need" and mine look a bit different. But I have also observed that these Div III sports programs miraculously see more "need" for coveted athletes than they do for regular kids. Are you suggesting that the scholarship-free ECAC schools are pure and chaste, completely objective and blind to the athletic attributes of applicants when they determine need? If so, I'm glad all these poor inner city kids can find such fine establishments to take them in.
Very generally speaking, hockey parents don't meet most schools thresholds for needing much, if any, help. It's not a cheap sport to play.
Perhaps I misunderstood what you were saying. You indicated that you find it amusing when kids are disappointed not to get a HE scholarship, when they can go to (some?) ECAC schools and spend less out of pocket. Is that only when need is a factor?
As I'm half-way through my third child's college journey, I have had plenty of opportunity to observe that a school's definition of "need" and mine look a bit different. But I have also observed that these Div III sports programs miraculously see more "need" for coveted athletes than they do for regular kids. Are you suggesting that the scholarship-free ECAC schools are pure and chaste, completely objective and blind to the athletic attributes of applicants when they determine need? If so, I'm glad all these poor inner city kids can find such fine establishments to take them in.
Very generally speaking, hockey parents don't meet most schools thresholds for needing much, if any, help. It's not a cheap sport to play.
Re: BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
Help us Eichel. You're our only hope.
Help us Eichel. You're our only hope.
Re: BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
Terrance, you're looking quite fetching with those cinnamon buns glued to your head!
Terrance, you're looking quite fetching with those cinnamon buns glued to your head!
ericredaxe
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Re: BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
Let's not sugar coat it though... I agree the talent level is not where we want it to be, but at the same time this team has enough talent to be doing better than they are. Something isn't right right now.
Let's not sugar coat it though... I agree the talent level is not where we want it to be, but at the same time this team has enough talent to be doing better than they are. Something isn't right right now.
Re: BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
Agreed. I'm disappointed in the record and the way the few talented players are playing (exception O'Connor who's facing 50 shots a night and a VERY shoddy defense). However, I wasn't expecting great things this year IIRC so I'm willing to write this season off provided things get better quickly next year.
Agreed. I'm disappointed in the record and the way the few talented players are playing (exception O'Connor who's facing 50 shots a night and a VERY shoddy defense). However, I wasn't expecting great things this year IIRC so I'm willing to write this season off provided things get better quickly next year.
Friend_of_BU_Hockey
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Re: BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
Thru Red Hot Hockey the team was doing what I expected it to. Beat the teams they should, get beat by more talented & experienced teams, and win a game or 2 against those more talented & experienced teams. Expected them to finish strong at the end of last semester given the opposition and continue to improve in the 2nd half.
When that didn't happen, I then thought perhaps the time off and fresh start would do some good...I guess I was wrong.
Thru Red Hot Hockey the team was doing what I expected it to. Beat the teams they should, get beat by more talented & experienced teams, and win a game or 2 against those more talented & experienced teams. Expected them to finish strong at the end of last semester given the opposition and continue to improve in the 2nd half.
When that didn't happen, I then thought perhaps the time off and fresh start would do some good...I guess I was wrong.
brassbonanza
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Re: BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
This has been the most disconcerting thing to me, that the time off away from their normal routine, class, campus, etc. seemingly did nothing for them. In fact, it appears things have gotten worse. The same bad habits are there, the same lack of communication is there, and they don't appear to be refreshed. If anything, they seem to have fallen further into the doldrums.
This has been the most disconcerting thing to me, that the time off away from their normal routine, class, campus, etc. seemingly did nothing for them. In fact, it appears things have gotten worse. The same bad habits are there, the same lack of communication is there, and they don't appear to be refreshed. If anything, they seem to have fallen further into the doldrums.
Re: BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
BU now has a verbal from Spruce Grove LD Brandon Hickey, NHL Central Scouting #63.
Written up this week in The Hockey News' NHL Prospect Hot List By: Ryan Kennedy on January 14, 2014
BU now has a verbal from Spruce Grove LD Brandon Hickey, NHL Central Scouting #63.
Written up this week in The Hockey News' NHL Prospect Hot List By: Ryan Kennedy on January 14, 2014
Played for Canada West in World Junior A Challenge and last year for Canada Pacific in the World U17 Challenge, in which most players were from the WHL.
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
Re: BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
all these recruits coming in -- some dudes are going to be risking cuts or cuts if they stay. and some will probably be cut.
Robbie Baillargeon-F______Fr - SAFE
J.D. Carrabino-D_______So - not seen, no idea
Brendan Collier-F_____Fr - errrr...
Kevin Duane-F_______Fr - ummmm....
Matt Grzelcyk-D______So - SAFE
Cason Hohmann-F______Jr - SAFE
Tommy Kelley-F______Fr - maybe safe
Matt Lane-F______So - SAFE
Dillon Lawrence-F______Fr - perhaps safe
Dalton MacAfee-D______Fr - in between, but leaning towards safe
Sean Maguire-G______So - SAFE
Mike Moran-F_____So - safe (cause it would be nice to have upperclassmen for once)
Matt O'Connor-G_____So - SAFE
Danny O'Regan-F_____So - SAFE
Ahti Oksanen-D_____So - SAFE
Nick Roberto-F_____Fr - SAFE
Evan Rodrigues-F_____Jr - safe (potential actucal seniors... A SENIOR!!)
T.J. Ryan-D_____Fr - safe as he is versitile and played up and back so far
Doyle Somerby-D____Fr - probably safe.
Shane Starrett-G
J.J. Piccinich-RW
Jack Eichel-RW
John MacLeod-RD
Chase Phelps-LW
A.J. Greer-LW
all these recruits coming in -- some dudes are going to be risking cuts or cuts if they stay. and some will probably be cut.
Robbie Baillargeon-F______Fr - SAFE
J.D. Carrabino-D_______So - not seen, no idea
Brendan Collier-F_____Fr - errrr...
Kevin Duane-F_______Fr - ummmm....
Matt Grzelcyk-D______So - SAFE
Cason Hohmann-F______Jr - SAFE
Tommy Kelley-F______Fr - maybe safe
Matt Lane-F______So - SAFE
Dillon Lawrence-F______Fr - perhaps safe
Dalton MacAfee-D______Fr - in between, but leaning towards safe
Sean Maguire-G______So - SAFE
Mike Moran-F_____So - safe (cause it would be nice to have upperclassmen for once)
Matt O'Connor-G_____So - SAFE
Danny O'Regan-F_____So - SAFE
Ahti Oksanen-D_____So - SAFE
Nick Roberto-F_____Fr - SAFE
Evan Rodrigues-F_____Jr - safe (potential actucal seniors... A SENIOR!!)
T.J. Ryan-D_____Fr - safe as he is versitile and played up and back so far
Doyle Somerby-D____Fr - probably safe.
Shane Starrett-G
J.J. Piccinich-RW
Jack Eichel-RW
John MacLeod-RD
Chase Phelps-LW
A.J. Greer-LW
ericredaxe
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Re: BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
Moore why do you assume cuts? That's 25 guys you listed = only 4 not dressed for any given game.
Moore why do you assume cuts? That's 25 guys you listed = only 4 not dressed for any given game.
Friend_of_BU_Hockey
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There might be underclassmen on the current roster that may not be on the roster next year, but having a better combo of talent and depth creates competition for playing time and reinforcements in case of injuries. It's been difficult to see "fringe" players pressed into regular duty b/c of no depth and no alternatives.
CollegeHockeyRinkReport
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Re: BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
Dillon Lawrence, Tommy Kelley, TJ Ryan, etc. are good 3rd-4th liners - they are playing a role above what they should be playing. If they get pushed down to their appropriate roles all will be better.
Dillon Lawrence, Tommy Kelley, TJ Ryan, etc. are good 3rd-4th liners - they are playing a role above what they should be playing. If they get pushed down to their appropriate roles all will be better.
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
Greeley and Dairy Queen better NOT be don't recruiting bodies for next fall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: BU 2013-14 (Part II): Crash before the Phoenix
I like this.
BU
So bad it's RiDQlous
I like this.
BU
So bad it's RiDQlous
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