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BU offseason thread - this begs some questions!

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At WJSS:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A couple of undersung players that I’ve really liked for USA are Logan Cockerill (NYI), who looks like he’s bulked up from last season and still can fly, and Sasha Chmelevski (SJS) who has shown impressive versatility, which will be key for him to make the team.</p>— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) <a href="https://twitter.com/chrismpeters/status/1025497584008224768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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At that recent gathering with season ticket holders and the Friends, Albie cited Cockerill as a sophomore he expected to take a big step up this season. After going scoreless in his first 11 games, Cockerill had 20 points in the next 26. A leading candidate for a top six spot .
 
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brassbonanza said:
He has, and to be fair to him he did not say Brady *is* coming back, just that indications are he will.
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I thought I heard the anouncer on the USA/Canada game say that Brady had signed a pro contract which precludes him returning to college but he has not picked which AHL team to play for?
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brady Tkachuk (<a href="https://twitter.com/Senators?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Senators</a>) feeds Joel Farabee (<a href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlyers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHLFlyers</a>) on the 2-on-1 to open up the scoring for <a href="https://twitter.com/usahockey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@usahockey</a> at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WJCShowcase?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WJCShowcase</a>. <a href="https://t.co/8FVJp6hEMu">pic.twitter.com/8FVJp6hEMu</a></p>— TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1025854871432572928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hastings also had high praise for Joel Farabee (PHI). Said he was "thoroughly impressed" with him as a player and a person. Liked the way he responded to adversity and showcased tremendous abilities on both sides of the puck. Major factor in today's game.</p>— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) <a href="https://twitter.com/chrismpeters/status/1025900108414509056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2018</a></blockquote>
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meauxmo said:
I thought I heard the anouncer on the USA/Canada game say that Brady had signed a pro contract which precludes him returning to college but he has not picked which AHL team to play for?
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No, I think you misheard. Craig Button seems to be on the London Knights payroll, as he has said in more than one game now that he thinks the best route is to sign, and then if he doesn't make the Senators, play for London. Until late in the today's game, he wasn't even really mentioning the option of returning to BU - he did finally give props to Albie and Co. His options are:

- Return to BU, skip Senators camp
- Sign wit Ottawa, go to camp, and hope he makes the team. If he doesn't, he would either end up in London or with Belleville (Ottawa's AHL affiliate)

It sounds like he wanted to play in this tournament and based on that gauge if he thinks he can make the Senators roster. If he thinks he can, he'll sign. If he doesn't think so, he will return to BU. It sounds like he doesn't want to plan on London or Belleville.
 
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Rogie21 said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brady Tkachuk (<a href="https://twitter.com/Senators?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Senators</a>) feeds Joel Farabee (<a href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlyers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHLFlyers</a>) on the 2-on-1 to open up the scoring for <a href="https://twitter.com/usahockey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@usahockey</a> at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WJCShowcase?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WJCShowcase</a>. <a href="https://t.co/8FVJp6hEMu">pic.twitter.com/8FVJp6hEMu</a></p>— TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1025854871432572928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hastings also had high praise for Joel Farabee (PHI). Said he was "thoroughly impressed" with him as a player and a person. Liked the way he responded to adversity and showcased tremendous abilities on both sides of the puck. Major factor in today's game.</p>— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) <a href="https://twitter.com/chrismpeters/status/1025900108414509056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Farabee played a strong game. Outshined his U18 lineman Wahlstrom, IMHO.
 
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Did Cockerill get hurt? He drew a penalty in the third period and was on the ice on all fours, seemingly not wanting to put weight on his legs. But there was no mention of it, and the camera didn't stay on him long enigh to see. I don't think he played another shift, but that may be due to the game situation.
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/WheelingNailers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WheelingNailers</a> have named Mike Bavis as the club's new head coach <a href="https://t.co/dhQqlrEHBg">https://t.co/dhQqlrEHBg</a></p>— ECHL (@ECHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ECHL/status/1027178799165841408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Bavis replaces ex-Merrimack coach Mark Dennehy who took the AHL Binghamton Devils job. All three Pittsburgh org head coaches are Terriers: Mike Sullivan, Clark Donatelli at AHL Wilkes Barre, and Bavis.

And Joe Pereira, from the 2009 NC team, gets promoted to Associate Head Coach at UConn.
 
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With two days to run until Brady shares his decision on his path forward this fall, shall we have a little straw poll (‘stay’ or ‘go’) for some light entertainment?

I’ll start: stay

I believe it’s the best physical and emotional developmental approach and will enhance his long term value and prospects the most. I’m also an optimist and think it would be great for BU if he is with the program for another year.
 
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OldAlum said:
With two days to run until Brady shares his decision on his path forward this fall, shall we have a little straw poll (‘stay’ or ‘go’) for some light entertainment?

I’ll start: stay

I believe it’s the best physical and emotional developmental approach and will enhance his long term value and prospects the most. I’m also an optimist and think it would be great for BU if he is with the program for another year.
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I'm inclined to believe he's returning. While he played very well at the World Jr. Summer Showcase, I wouldn't call his performance "dominant". I think he would've already signed w/ OTT if that was the case. I also think the Twitterverse (from north of the border as well as from NHL.com Mike Morreale) would've already leaked speculation about signing by now.
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In what obviously has been a very difficult decision where a player sees the positive in both choices, I would expect <a href="https://twitter.com/Senators?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Senators</a> 1st round pick (4th overall) Brady Tkachuk to forego his college eligibility and turn pro. Official decision will come this weekend, likely tomorrow. <a href="https://t.co/HLPbe9p6yF">pic.twitter.com/HLPbe9p6yF</a></p>— Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) <a href="https://twitter.com/Buccigross/status/1028123942198931458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Scarlet said:
What a mistake.
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I’m no expert but I have to agree. I don’t quite follow the logic on this one.. Even if he has a reasonable / good year I don’t see him turning around the franchise next year. How much fun can it be to play for one of the worst teams in the league? One would assume the Tkachuk family is not hurting for cash so I doubt it is a financial decision. Maybe its an ego thing. Who knows. I wish him well but it would have seemed to me he could have used another year or two of development here (and that also would have given the Senators a year or two to rebuild so he would not be walking into a dumpster fire of a situation).
 
First Time said:
Stupid move.
I'll laugh if he ends up in London.
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Really disappointing decision. Chose the wrong path for his career development. Also don't appreciate him stringing BU along throughout the process.

Kinda hope he doesn't make the Sens and gets sent to London and plays with younger, less mature competition. Maturity is what Brady needs most.
 
Friend_of_BU_Hockey said:
Really disappointing decision. Chose the wrong path for his career development. Also don't appreciate him stringing BU along throughout the process.

Kinda hope he doesn't make the Sens and gets sent to London and plays with younger, less mature competition. Maturity is what Brady needs most.
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They are bad. They were bad and going to get worse. If Brady doesn't make them, there are issues.
 
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Bomber said:
Does he leave if Quinn stays?
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Unless you know about the personal relationships that existed it's hard to know. My guess would be that it didn't matter whether Quinn stayed or not in making the decision to sign.
 
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