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BU Season Thread II: The Resurgence

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ND had us scouted really well, Jackson's jam and clog gameplan was executed and it frustrated the living hell out of us, and Petersen was excellent all weekend. Hats off to them, they played well. That said, we have to adjust to these things. I don't know that every team we face is going to have the personnel or coaching to follow the blueprint ND used, but you can be sure everyone is going to be watching those tapes and taking concepts. Jack's full-speed zone entries were scouted to a tee, he has to learn to adjust to defenses that know what he's about to do, he can't just bulldoze and dipsy-doo his way through. That said, we still outshot them 80-39 and didn't really make any disastrous defensive mistakes that led to goals. A couple of bad penalties, but no one play really stands out as, (player) *** were you thinking with that puck. I actually thought Saturday was one of Fortunato's best games all year, though he absolutely has to work on his shot, it's a major crutch for him.

I knew we were giving up more goals, but I didn't realize it was that much, eek. OC's been a bit more jumpy it seems. If you watch tape of him earlier in the season, his movements are more subtle and matter-of-fact, they've gotten a bit herky-jerky and more pronounced. It would seem to imply his confidence may be a bit shaken and he's trying to overcompensate. Hopefully that can get worked out and he's able to stay more fluid and under control.
 
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mookie1995 said:
Probably not a coincidence that the meat of our schedule started after Bucky as well
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Which backs up my contention that this is why you can't really "evaluate" until the end of the season. Trying not to put a damper here but just a dose of reality. As I said Saturday, maybe they're just not as good as we had been led to believe based on the early season results. Again, not that they can't "step up," but this is why I said the key ingredient in that eventuality is experience (or lack thereof). Who knows how they'll react? But we're about to find out in the next three weeks...this will determine their ultimate legacy next to other BU teams.
 
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brassbonanza said:
OC's been a bit more jumpy it seems. If you watch tape of him earlier in the season, his movements are more subtle and matter-of-fact, they've gotten a bit herky-jerky and more pronounced. It would seem to imply his confidence may be a bit shaken and he's trying to overcompensate.
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And again, not to sound the alarm, but just an observation. I thought LaCouvee has played well (not saying he should be starting...just an observation).
 
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brassbonanza said:
ND had us scouted really well, Jackson's jam and clog gameplan was executed and it frustrated the living hell out of us, and Petersen was excellent all weekend. Hats off to them, they played well. That said, we have to adjust to these things. I don't know that every team we face is going to have the personnel or coaching to follow the blueprint ND used, but you can be sure everyone is going to be watching those tapes and taking concepts. Jack's full-speed zone entries were scouted to a tee, he has to learn to adjust to defenses that know what he's about to do, he can't just bulldoze and dipsy-doo his way through. That said, we still outshot them 80-39 and didn't really make any disastrous defensive mistakes that led to goals. A couple of bad penalties, but no one play really stands out as, (player) *** were you thinking with that puck. I actually thought Saturday was one of Fortunato's best games all year, though he absolutely has to work on his shot, it's a major crutch for him.

I knew we were giving up more goals, but I didn't realize it was that much, eek. OC's been a bit more jumpy it seems. If you watch tape of him earlier in the season, his movements are more subtle and matter-of-fact, they've gotten a bit herky-jerky and more pronounced. It would seem to imply his confidence may be a bit shaken and he's trying to overcompensate. Hopefully that can get worked out and he's able to stay more fluid and under control.
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Perhaps, the defensemen (MacLeod and Gryzelcyk?) backed off and gave up too much room on the second, and game-tying, ND goal on Friday night?
 
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buoldtimer said:
Perhaps, the defensemen (MacLeod and Gryzelcyk?) backed off and gave up too much room on the second, and game-tying, ND goal on Friday night?
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I think Grzelcyk misread the play. He backed off thinking there was an odd-man opportunity for ND when they gained the zone, not realizing that Hohmann had the other ND guy already covered. MacLeod had the 3rd ND forward in the zone covered. Having said that, it's also the type of shot that OC could've stopped.
 
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buoldtimer said:
Perhaps, the defensemen (MacLeod and Gryzelcyk?) backed off and gave up too much room on the second, and game-tying, ND goal on Friday night?
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Perhaps, but again, those would be minor mistakes, positioning adjustments, getting assignments crossed on a PK and not switching back in time. My point was there were no blatant giveaways, no passes to no one, no excessive laziness, things on that order. Yes, there were plays they probably should have been handled differently, but nothing that really jumped out as terribly bad and/or careless play.
 
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Time for Eichel to step up his "big game" performance. This is the biggest stage for him so far as an NCAA player.

It will be interesting to see how the freshmen start the game. Playing the opening game on the first Monday is always a little odd since the place is at best 1/3rd full when the puck drops. Now the place will be packed and loud right from the start.
 
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brassbonanza said:
I actually thought Saturday was one of Fortunato's best games all year, though he absolutely has to work on his shot, it's a major crutch for him.
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I would agree but I'm trying to remember the last time I actually saw him shoot the puck. Truth be told, he makes me very nervous in his own end.
 
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defkit said:
I would agree but I'm trying to remember the last time I actually saw him shoot the puck. Truth be told, he makes me very nervous in his own end.
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That's the point, he doesn't shoot because he, well, can't. It's one of the worst shots I've ever seen from a BU player. He moves the puck in the offensive zone well, and he rushed the puck through the defensive and neutral zones very, very well Saturday night. But eek, he cannot shoot to save his life.
 
defkit said:
I would agree but I'm trying to remember the last time I actually saw him shoot the puck. Truth be told, he makes me very nervous in his own end.
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With upwards of 10 freshmen (4D) playing regularly you're gonna have one that needs to improve somewhere. The criticism is valid but the kid can skate. He'll develop. If that's the extent of the problems I couldn't be happier with where this program has gone in a year's time
 
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defkit said:
I would agree but I'm trying to remember the last time I actually saw him shoot the puck. Truth be told, he makes me very nervous in his own end.
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Fortunato's goal at Wisconsin was an absolute rocket. So he can fire it.
It is just amazing how few times he even attempts to shoot.
When he plays on the PP, just getting on net can lead to rebounds in front. But he is hesitant to even try.

Great skater, passer and moving the puck. And rarely gets beat defensively despite his very slight stature.
 
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what is even more astounding is that fortunato has yet to receive a penalty this year.

sean, has bu had a defenseman who has played in every game ever go an entire year without picking up even one minor?!?! that is absolutely amazing.
 
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mookie1995 said:
what is even more astounding is that fortunato has yet to receive a penalty this year.

sean, has bu had a defenseman who has played in every game ever go an entire year without picking up even one minor?!?! that is absolutely amazing.
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I know Gilroy took remarkably few, at least one year - like 4.
 
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Looks like they changed the second assist on the winner from Eichel to Oksanen (it was announced as Eichel at the arena). Without being able to see the puck along the boards, even on replay, it looked like Eichel jammed his stick into the pile of legs, springing the puck in Rodrigues' direction. Would have been Eichel's 50th point. Oh well, it will come in due time.
 
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Does the fact that the GWG occurred in the first 5 minutes of OT mean that game counts as a W from a Pairwise perspective?
 
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