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BU 2016-17 Season Thread I: The Kids are Alright
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defkit
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Re: BU 2016-17 Season Thread I: The Kids are Alright
I don't want to get a reputation as having it out for Keller, but his effectiveness in 5 on 5 situations seems greatly reduced to me as of late. I hope it is just a fluke, but he most impresses when he is circling the zone, looking for the right pass. This happens a lot more on the PP than 5 on 5. Maybe Eichel just set the bar too high in my head, but one-on-one, Keller hasn't shown me as much as I expected, based on the first few games of the year. He will still get points and make nice passes and will probably end up as the leading scorer on the team.
I guess my real point is that I don't think he is ready for the NHL yet. But I am probably wrong.
I don't want to get a reputation as having it out for Keller, but his effectiveness in 5 on 5 situations seems greatly reduced to me as of late. I hope it is just a fluke, but he most impresses when he is circling the zone, looking for the right pass. This happens a lot more on the PP than 5 on 5. Maybe Eichel just set the bar too high in my head, but one-on-one, Keller hasn't shown me as much as I expected, based on the first few games of the year. He will still get points and make nice passes and will probably end up as the leading scorer on the team.
I guess my real point is that I don't think he is ready for the NHL yet. But I am probably wrong.
Re: BU 2016-17 Season Thread I: The Kids are Alright
I don't think he is physically ready for the NHL. Not big enough, not strong enough. I think his skills are there, though. No, not as much as Eichel, but he isn't as good as Eichel and he never will be.
I don't think he is physically ready for the NHL. Not big enough, not strong enough. I think his skills are there, though. No, not as much as Eichel, but he isn't as good as Eichel and he never will be.
Friend_of_BU_Hockey
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Re: BU 2016-17 Season Thread I: The Kids are Alright
My gut feeling tells me Keller is 1-and-done, but I fear that may be the wrong move for his development. He needs to get stronger and show he can dominate at this level; he's dynamic and very clever, but the NHL is a tough place for an undersized 19 year-old to succeed.
I think another year at BU would make a huge difference for his transition to the NHL.
My gut feeling tells me Keller is 1-and-done, but I fear that may be the wrong move for his development. He needs to get stronger and show he can dominate at this level; he's dynamic and very clever, but the NHL is a tough place for an undersized 19 year-old to succeed.
I think another year at BU would make a huge difference for his transition to the NHL.
FiveHole12
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Re: BU 2016-17 Season Thread I: The Kids are Alright
When you look at guys like Keller and White (BC), they lit it up playing together at WJC because they both play at the same skill level and high speed. Not so much on their college lines. I know the guys on White's line are a step or two behind when he turns on the jets. Kreider had this problem as well... no one on his team had near his speed and it showed when he crossed into the offensive zone and he'd be below the dots while his trailers were just crossing the blue line. The NHL was where he belonged.
What I'm saying is... these guys are probably ready and should probably take the next step. They would be better off playing with guys at their own skill level rather than playing another year of NCAA. Hate to say it, but just my observation.
Especially in Keller's case.
When you look at guys like Keller and White (BC), they lit it up playing together at WJC because they both play at the same skill level and high speed. Not so much on their college lines. I know the guys on White's line are a step or two behind when he turns on the jets. Kreider had this problem as well... no one on his team had near his speed and it showed when he crossed into the offensive zone and he'd be below the dots while his trailers were just crossing the blue line. The NHL was where he belonged.
What I'm saying is... these guys are probably ready and should probably take the next step. They would be better off playing with guys at their own skill level rather than playing another year of NCAA. Hate to say it, but just my observation.
Especially in Keller's case.
mookie1995
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Re: BU 2016-17 Season Thread I: The Kids are Alright
Right though
One gets better playing against better competition
Won't really help if you come back just to dominate. No growth there.
Right though
One gets better playing against better competition
Won't really help if you come back just to dominate. No growth there.
brassbonanza
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Re: BU 2016-17 Season Thread I: The Kids are Alright
Keller has primarily played with one of Harper or Carpenter along with Greenway. Speed wise, Harper and Carpenter keep up with him just fine. Greenway doesn't but more than makes up with it with his playmaking ability and physical dominance behind the net. You can make the case that Keller thinks the game a split second faster than the other guys and occasionally they're not quite at the same level of awareness as him. There's more than a few reasons Keller could go pro but lack of talent at BU to play with isn't one of them.
When you look at guys like Keller and White (BC), they lit it up playing together at WJC because they both play at the same skill level and high speed. Not so much on their college lines. I know the guys on White's line are a step or two behind when he turns on the jets. Kreider had this problem as well... no one on his team had near his speed and it showed when he crossed into the offensive zone and he'd be below the dots while his trailers were just crossing the blue line. The NHL was where he belonged.
What I'm saying is... these guys are probably ready and should probably take the next step. They would be better off playing with guys at their own skill level rather than playing another year of NCAA. Hate to say it, but just my observation.
Especially in Keller's case.
Keller has primarily played with one of Harper or Carpenter along with Greenway. Speed wise, Harper and Carpenter keep up with him just fine. Greenway doesn't but more than makes up with it with his playmaking ability and physical dominance behind the net. You can make the case that Keller thinks the game a split second faster than the other guys and occasionally they're not quite at the same level of awareness as him. There's more than a few reasons Keller could go pro but lack of talent at BU to play with isn't one of them.
brassbonanza
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Re: BU 2016-17 Season Thread I: The Kids are Alright
BU apparently will bus up to Portland on Friday after the game, stay overnight, and continue to Orono on Saturday. I imagine Maine will make the full trip to Orono Friday night.
BU apparently will bus up to Portland on Friday after the game, stay overnight, and continue to Orono on Saturday. I imagine Maine will make the full trip to Orono Friday night.
Friend_of_BU_Hockey
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Re: BU 2016-17 Season Thread I: The Kids are Alright
I believe BU will also bus back to Portland after Saturday's game, stay overnight, and return to Boston on Sunday. IIRC in years past BU typically bussed back to Boston immediately after game @ Orono, which meant not returning until after 2am assuming a 7pm game.
I believe BU will also bus back to Portland after Saturday's game, stay overnight, and return to Boston on Sunday. IIRC in years past BU typically bussed back to Boston immediately after game @ Orono, which meant not returning until after 2am assuming a 7pm game.
defkit
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Re: BU 2016-17 Season Thread I: The Kids are Alright
Looks like I may be watching Matt Lane play tomorrow night. He is on the roster for the Elmira Jackals, who are playing the Manchester Monarchs. My son has a youth game at the SNHU arena prior to the game. I see that Alexx Privitera is on the Monarchs.
Looks like I may be watching Matt Lane play tomorrow night. He is on the roster for the Elmira Jackals, who are playing the Manchester Monarchs. My son has a youth game at the SNHU arena prior to the game. I see that Alexx Privitera is on the Monarchs.
Re: BU 2016-17 Season Thread I: The Kids are Alright
Unless you are on the pavillion level, or in the grandstand behind the nets, you can't see.
Need clear boards, which would help, but as you said, they've sold the advertising, which includes the advertising on the boards.
Sadly, it's just not gonna happen . . .
Unless you are on the pavillion level, or in the grandstand behind the nets, you can't see.
Need clear boards, which would help, but as you said, they've sold the advertising, which includes the advertising on the boards.
Sadly, it's just not gonna happen . . .
ericredaxe
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Re: BU 2016-17 Season Thread I: The Kids are Alright
If everyone stopped going, they would not happen anymore... there will always be a new crop of fans who want to check out the outdoor game thing though, so it may last for a while.
If everyone stopped going, they would not happen anymore... there will always be a new crop of fans who want to check out the outdoor game thing though, so it may last for a while.
Friend_of_BU_Hockey
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Re: BU 2016-17 Season Thread I: The Kids are Alright
There's still enough of a curiosity factor with casual fans, along with die-hard student fans for whom the event may be their 1st (and only in some cases) chance to experience it.
Despite the criticism and perceived lack of interest, I was surprised by how many people I know that ultimately ended up going.
There's still enough of a curiosity factor with casual fans, along with die-hard student fans for whom the event may be their 1st (and only in some cases) chance to experience it.
Despite the criticism and perceived lack of interest, I was surprised by how many people I know that ultimately ended up going.
mookie1995
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Re: BU 2016-17 Season Thread I: The Kids are Alright
Employee #6 made tonight's trivia flashback!!!!
Employee #6 made tonight's trivia flashback!!!!
Re: BU 2016-17 Season Thread I: The Kids are Alright
I have been EXTREMELY happy with the free feed and the pairing with Bernie's announcing is, in my opinion, the best of both worlds.
Stream it to my 60 inch Vizio and I am as happy as a clam to stay home on game night.
Is Maine's video feed a pay site?
I have been EXTREMELY happy with the free feed and the pairing with Bernie's announcing is, in my opinion, the best of both worlds.
Stream it to my 60 inch Vizio and I am as happy as a clam to stay home on game night.
Is Maine's video feed a pay site?
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