Waiting for hot takes. . . .
Cornell played like Cornell - clog neutral zone, block shots, and wait for chances. They were opportunistic. Galadja was strong , but Harvard put way too many in the bread basket. Cornell better than Clarkson, but not by much. I still think they are 1W max in NCAA unless Galadja keeps up the hot streak. Harvard is not a great team this year and likely won’t and don’t deserve to dance. Last year’s Harvard team would beat this year’s by 5 goals. Cornell likely the best team in a very down conference. The East is down this year in general.
Here are the takes on Harvard:
1). Jacob Olson has no identity. 6’3’’ 225lb defenseman goes for a poke check with a forward off balance? Angello should have been on his behind from a shoulder to his mid section, but instead, Olsen poke checks and ends up costing Harvard a goal on a nice finish.
2). Reilly Walsh should sit tomorrow. Completely lost out there. No awareness of when to shoot puck vs sending it deep. Right now, he’s a turnover machine and has no confidence. He needs to watch the game from the stands.
3). Lackey played well. It’s his net right now.
4). Harvard PP is horrendous. One dimensional and easy to defend. I would prefer Donato down low (where Vesey played) as opposed to up top or up high. Zero movement on the PP, guys stationary, and just very predictable and easy to defend.
5). Thought Sherman had his best game in 2 months and maybe the season.
6). Byce, Horton, Krusko all shooting under 10% for the season. Just too many role players being asked and needed to do things they are not capable of. Not enough finish on this team.
Bring on Gate!
