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BU Hockey '24-'25: Reloaded for another Frozen Four run
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Harry Cleverly
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How quickly we forget. Already 1-for-1 in trophies with the Friendship Four Belfast bell.
But point made ... the defense needs to tighten up, stay out of the box and Caron needs to be the goalie he was after the break last season.
The defense was atrocious to start last season too but they fixed it quickly by playing Lane Hutson 30 minutes a game. They just haven’t shown an ability to fix it yet this year and I don’t know if that’s a personnel issue or something else.
while Caron hasn’t been outstanding I think he would be ok with a solid D in front of him.
while Caron hasn’t been outstanding I think he would be ok with a solid D in front of him.
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It's hard to have to make saves when your D doesn't help clear out pucks or players in front of you.
So, here we are complaining after the team won two games, scored 13 goals and had one the players get Player of the Week honors. Not sure what that says about us. Or them. I supposed we should see what happens this weekend. I think they need to win both before the weekend after happens.
On a separate note, I was not planning to go up to UNH due to a personal conflict, then found out I didn't have that conflict and checked on tickets. Looks like the BU allotment is gone so I looked into buying tickets through UNH and they were going for ridiculous prices - $79 and $99. I mean, come on. If the two teams were 1-2 in the league or in the national polls, maybe.
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I think we need to see more of Lacroix. Maybe get a little competition going. Up the ante a bit.
I have been wondering about that. He was highly touted and accelerated to get here and has gotten almost no playing time after doing that while the guy in front of him has struggled this season.
brassbonanza
Super Serial
Yegorov enrolled at BU early and is now a member of the team for the spring semester. I don't believe this is to take over the starting role. If anything, it's more likely to get him out of Omaha which is a total dumpster fire of a USHL organization. I also think it'll be beneficial for him to integrate into the program for this semester so that when he (presumably) takes over the starting role in the fall, he's already familiar with the routine, practice schedule, etc.
Ultimately, the goaltending is not the core of our problems, it's the defense. Lacroix hasn't done anything to show he's an improvement over Caron anyway. He wasn't that highly touted coming in, my understanding was his role was to be a solid backup option for Caron. He accelerated last year as an insurance policy against Caron getting hurt because the other two goalies were completely unplayable.
Ultimately, the goaltending is not the core of our problems, it's the defense. Lacroix hasn't done anything to show he's an improvement over Caron anyway. He wasn't that highly touted coming in, my understanding was his role was to be a solid backup option for Caron. He accelerated last year as an insurance policy against Caron getting hurt because the other two goalies were completely unplayable.
Harry Cleverly
New member
Yegorov could enroll in school without joining the team for the second semester, thereby saving a year of eligibility. That is an option, especially if there are no plans for him to play. Or already being a NHL second round draft choice, he may not be expected to stick around for four years, anyway.
You are correct about the goaltending. Caron has not been as consistent as he was the entire second semester last year, when he was excellent. But that is more rooted in the defense than on him. Lacroix has looked fine when he has played, certainly a capable backup.
"Dumpster fire" is a kind description of Omaha this season.
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cinnamoroll
baby sharks enthusiast
My guess would be the plan is for him to play at least a game or two, and sometimes having a rookie goalie in the pipes motivates a team to make his debut smooth- at least for one game. Not sustainable in the long term but the college season is short enough that it makes a difference.
By all accounts, he's a good goalie prospect. When you have a record of 3-12-2-1 despite the 5th best save percentage in the league at .912, I think we can safely assume where the problem is. Probably good for his mental stability to not linger in that situation.
I also remember him being hailed as a media favorite and great interview at the draft combine, very insightful. Glad BU could perform an emergency retrieval.
Meanwhile, I am waiting for one hockey journalist to write a whole big "wtf is going on here?" article about the Lancers because holy crap.
By all accounts, he's a good goalie prospect. When you have a record of 3-12-2-1 despite the 5th best save percentage in the league at .912, I think we can safely assume where the problem is. Probably good for his mental stability to not linger in that situation.
I also remember him being hailed as a media favorite and great interview at the draft combine, very insightful. Glad BU could perform an emergency retrieval.
Meanwhile, I am waiting for one hockey journalist to write a whole big "wtf is going on here?" article about the Lancers because holy crap.
The plan is for Yegorov to be rostered. In yesterday's media call, Pandolfo declined to say more than that he's enrolled, until he's "officially on the roster." That requires passing NCAA Clearinghouse, which should be no problem b/c he's an excellent student.
Being on the roster leaves open the option to see some action. Agree about four years being very unlikely. I'd imagine this move had the blessing of the Devils, whose Head of US Scouting is Scott Lachance and whose Exec VP for Operations is former Pando teammate Martin Brodeur.
Earlier this week, Yegorov was on the Locked On Devils podcast. Discusses his reasons for choosing BU at 25:19.
Much more on the blog
brassbonanza
Super Serial
From what I understand, BU and the Devils are very much in sync here. And the Omaha organization is an abject disaster, which was a good chunk of the reason this happened.
HockeyRef
Well-known member
Part of me is curious about the shenanigans going on in Omaha. The other part really doesn't care, mostly because I probably won't understand it anyway.
No chatter about this weekend? I'm not heading to Durham tomorrow - thankfully the game is on NESN.
Scarlet saw you were looking for tix..just read on the UNH Men's Hockey Facebook page that someone had 4 tix to move and it looked like they were giving them away...Anyone can access that page as it's UNH's social media..
Great share on the podcast. Thanks!
I like this move. The goalie room could use a fire lit under them. I feel bad for our third stringer who now won't get to dress anymore, but that's the biz.
BU Hockey: Win Tonight (Bet the Over)
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Awww, thanks HR. Appreciate you looking out for me. I decided not to make the trip. The game is on NESN so I can watch (or change the channel!!) from the comfort of my living room.
HockeyRef
Well-known member
Awww, thanks HR. Appreciate you looking out for me. I decided not to make the trip. The game is on NESN so I can watch (or change the channel!!) from the comfort of my living room.
No problem! Hey we gotta look out for each other...Last season I met a great couple at Libby's (local Durham watering hole ) who were BU fans...bought them a round
and had the best time. Before we knew it all kinds of fans were around the table and it became quite a raucous? show of Terrier v Wildcat fans. Of course BU beat us that night. Oh well.
Like I said we'll be at the Agganis tomorrow night think section 111 seats escape me but naturally, will be in UNH blues! Hope it's not going to be a penalty laden affair esp on our
part.