While I agree with that, RPI does have the ECAC Rookie team goalie returning plus a goalie transfer from CC who is an NHL draft choice.RPI: Kasdorf replacement/scoring.
I expect QU, Yale, Harvard to be in the mix, but IMO they have bigger concerns than the aforementioned 4. Big losses to graduation/professional early departures.
For the last 5-6 years, it hasn't been a good bet to keep Q out of the top 4. Even with big losses on the roster, their system makes them consistent and capable of competing in every game.
And for a longer period, you could have done the same with Cornell. Alas, they have had recent struggles.
As I said, I expect they'll be in the mix, but I see their issues being potentially more problematic. Losing a lot of offense and the goalie who played the vast majority of games in his career leads to some question marks.
Should be Clarksons best team in years, a dream conference final four of Clarkson, Cornell, RPI, SLU would be nice for Placid and the league, any takers haha![]()
1-0-1 against AHA
0-1-0 against NCHC
4-2-1 against HE