WayUpNorth22
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So after 4 games and 1 exhibition game. What should our (realistic) expectations be of this team? Compete for the CCHA. Or at least make it to the conference semifinals?
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
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Lake State Lakers (2025-26)
- Thread starter Bill
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I think it's a little early to get a decent feel for that. Let's see how they are doing after they've played a few conference games, home and away.
lakersparty
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After going 0-4 in the Soo to start the year, I have lowered my expectations. I'm starting to wonder if LSSU has the right guy as coach.
I got to see the Lakers in person for the first time this season against BG. My expectations aren't real high although it's still early and things could change for the better. They are undersized at forward aside from Connor Milburn. They have several small guys up front that have the skill to put the puck in the net but they need to complement that with more size. BG was able to crash the net much better than the Lakers.
One of my pet peeves is the trouble they have getting the puck out of their own end. This has been a problem area for a number of years in my opinion. They just don't get back quick enough and move the puck when their opponent dumps the puck in and puts on the forecheck.
They did get a commit from a good sized forward from Czechia today, so that will help their size problem up front if they are able to actually bring him in within a couple of years.
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I saw that too. A bit of a surprise. Not sure what was behind his decision. Huggins, Blanchett and Ranstrom haven't played much this season, so presumably this should result in at least one of them getting more ice time.
lakersparty
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Second time this season giving up a dozen goals in a weekend. Not good. Love that Whitten got them to the tourney again, but the Lakers are definitely trending downward. I don't expect miracle, but with only two seasons above .500 in 11 years, you start to wonder if it's time to start thinking about parting ways...
lakersparty
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If the Lakers don't sweep one of the worst Northern teams ever this weekend, the program needs an overhaul. I'm not impressed giving up 5+ goals in 6 games this year and being the #51 team in the country.
WayUpNorth22
New member
It has been a disappointing year given the excitement around the program after the major donation. I’m guessing his seat will be hot next year.
lakersparty
Active member
Glad they got the sweep against probably the worst NMU team I've ever seen. I don't want to not like Whitten. Rooting for him to turn things back around.
It was nice to see the offense clicking this weekend. Yeah it was against NMU, but as much as the offense has struggled this season, it was still good to see.