Will be interesting to see how Brown and Pandolfo build their rosters. BC has the loaded class coming in next year but then you gotta supplement it with the right mix. Michigan actually did have the right mix last year. They didn't win it all but OT loss in FF to eventual national champion proves your formula worked. Is that model sustainable? We'll see how they look this year after that mass exodus. Even then they still have a ton of talent back.
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BU: Offseason '22: Build The Boats
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Will be interesting to see how Brown and Pandolfo build their rosters. BC has the loaded class coming in next year but then you gotta supplement it with the right mix. Michigan actually did have the right mix last year. They didn't win it all but OT loss in FF to eventual national champion proves your formula worked. Is that model sustainable? We'll see how they look this year after that mass exodus. Even then they still have a ton of talent back.
defkit
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Dear Cole: Reasons why BU should be your future home (over UND and Minny):
- You have a big family, so I take it family is important to you. Do you want your parents and/or brothers to see 6 games a year? Or 35?
- The Beanpot - is it still a really hard ticket? No. Is a BU/NU or a BU/BC final still an incredible atmosphere? Heck ya.
- Is REA better than Agganis? Of course it is - it is better than most NHL arenas. But there is still no arena in the east that is better than Agganis.
- Boston vs. Grand Forks vs. Twin Cities: this should be a no-brainer, but maybe you prefer ice fishing to strolling a few blocks to Fenway to watch the Sox or walking to the Head of the Charles or hopping on the T to catch a show or driving an hour and a half to some good skiing or...I'll stop now.
- You may not be thinking about a degree, given that you are unlikely to be here 4 years, but even if it takes coming back for a few summers, a BU degree is a nice to have (US News #42) vs Minny (#68) or UND (#249).
- You have a big family, so I take it family is important to you. Do you want your parents and/or brothers to see 6 games a year? Or 35?
- The Beanpot - is it still a really hard ticket? No. Is a BU/NU or a BU/BC final still an incredible atmosphere? Heck ya.
- Is REA better than Agganis? Of course it is - it is better than most NHL arenas. But there is still no arena in the east that is better than Agganis.
- Boston vs. Grand Forks vs. Twin Cities: this should be a no-brainer, but maybe you prefer ice fishing to strolling a few blocks to Fenway to watch the Sox or walking to the Head of the Charles or hopping on the T to catch a show or driving an hour and a half to some good skiing or...I'll stop now.
- You may not be thinking about a degree, given that you are unlikely to be here 4 years, but even if it takes coming back for a few summers, a BU degree is a nice to have (US News #42) vs Minny (#68) or UND (#249).
buoldtimer
The social ramble ain't restful
Out of curiosity, does anyone know why he hasn’t considered our “friends” up the street?
I don't. Talent is certainly there now they added a competent coaching staff. Team is older and really didn't lose any players of note. They should be a national contender IMO.
Very doable. Especially if Hockey East as a conference is better than last year. HEA had terrible win % OOC. Have series with Mich, Uconn, UML, Umass, NU to start the year. Will be some tough games have to come ready out the gate. Hopefully we'll be ready for those after Bentley and Waterloo...
Friend_of_BU_Hockey
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Here are what I think will be contributing factors to BU having a successful 2022-23 season both within HE and nationally:
* More upperclassmen than we can recall in quite some time. 9 Seniors, 7 Juniors. Most of the impact players are Seniors/Juniors.
* Strong goaltending. Duplessis could be a #1 goalie at most D-1 programs.
* New coaching staff that, IMO, will bring a different culture, mentality, identity to the program. Specifically, demanding more accountability and holding everyone in the program to higher standards.
I was surprised to see that our friends up the street aren't on that list.
Eh, lost their top 4 scorers. Brining in a good transfer goalie which should help, but their freshman class revolves around Gauthier. They have potential but I wouldn't start them that high either. Even surprised BU was that high somewhat, just because we don't have a couple glorified scorers).
Split-N
All Hail
How about your friends from across the Fens?
They're #7 on his list.
I’m a bit more optimistic about a D corps that returns four starters and three experienced back-ups. LD Hutson and RD Jarman are the likely new starters. While the physical opposite of Vlasic, Hutson brings an exceptional skill set that should boost the offense. Jarman has more size and plays more physically than Campolieto, but has just 19 games of D1 experience.
6’6” Copeland dressed for 18 of 35 games last year, although many were as an extra defenseman. With improved skating, can he play a bigger role? Then there’s the curious case of 6’4” LD Jack Page who arrived in January from the NJ Rockets and then dressed just once. He’s nearly 21. Is he simply a depth guy like Driscoll or is there greater potential down the road?
defkit
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McCarthy reminds me of Chris Kelleher. Good all around, maybe not as offensive minded as others (in Chris' case, Jon Coleman), but a guy who you can rely on in critical defensive situations but also put out on the PP. I see him being a key to the fortunes of this team.
buoldtimer
The social ramble ain't restful
Will McDonough who recently committed to Harvard - is he the grandson of the late Globe columnist, Will McDonough?
Sean McDonough apparently has no children, but his father had two other sons.
An earlier post suggesting 2024 recruit Cal Hughes is related to Montreal GM Kent Hughes is correct. According to an NEHJ article, Cal is the cousin of NU forwards Riley Hughes and Jack Hughes. Their dad, Kent, reports to Jeff Gorton, whose son Jack is a 2023 BU recruit. Cal was coached with the NJ Colonials by Kent's brother, Ryan, who played for Cornell in the early '90 and suited up for the Bruins in three games.
BU has announced the six-man freshman class via Twitter
Also that last year's practice goalie, Patrick Schena, will be on the roster as the third goalie. He has ACHA 2 and NCAA 3 experience.
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/378296/patrick-schena
Also that last year's practice goalie, Patrick Schena, will be on the roster as the third goalie. He has ACHA 2 and NCAA 3 experience.
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/378296/patrick-schena
NCAA watcher
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This gives some insight into the other brothers, with early 1980s connections to the Amontes and UNH player Frank Messina, whose sister was killed in the car accident.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...gh-tells-story