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LSSU Lakers 2017 off-season thread

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redwing61 said:
I had to investigate. Oh man, this guy is a hoot!
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The general tone of LakerBaker's posts went from trashing Damon his first season, to sarcasm his second season and part of his third season, and is evidently back to trashing. I have LakerBaker on Ignore so I don't routinely see the content of LakerBaker's posts anymore except when they're quoted.
 
Bill said:
For a bit of context, LakerBaker was trashing Damon on here by the end of Damon's first season, which was before he even had a chance to bring in his first recruiting class.
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I think Damon had a late start recruiting his first season but still did a descent job. When Cuglietta and crew are seniors then it will be completely Coach Whitten's team as far as all player's being his. Also I think Damon will become a better coach with these growing pains.
 
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redwing61 said:
I had to investigate. Oh man, this guy is a hoot!
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Just my opinion however he appears more like a troll by his wording and mannerisms. By his choice of words and the way he presents his thoughts his posts seem to be for the purpose of upsetting other users and provoking a response. His posts don't really add anything to the conversation.
 
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Seawolf Fan said:
Just my opinion however he appears more like a troll by his wording and mannerisms. By his choice of words and the way he presents his thoughts his posts seem to be for the purpose of upsetting other users and provoking a response. His posts don't really add anything to the conversation.
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You got it right. LakerBaker is a troll.
 
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Bill said:
Damon also said he wasn't happy with the schedule for next season in terms of scheduling dates, not content. He is hoping that dates for some games can be moved around when he's at the post-season coaches meeting in Naples.
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I wonder why Damon is unhappy in terms of scheduling dates? I'm guessing a lot of home games are when students are on break?
 
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LSSULaker889294 said:
I wonder why Damon is unhappy in terms of scheduling dates? I'm guessing a lot of home games are when students are on break?
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he made it sound like there were a few times where we had 2-3 away games in a row on the schedule. He's hoping they can work in some home & homes or switch some weekends around so they don't run into that.

Also, does anyone know when the meeting is? I'm assuming sometime in the summer.
 
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CKrouth said:
The minimum salary in the AHL is roughly $49,000 per year. He most likely won't start there, though. The ECHL average salary is $600 per week with a few veterans close to $1,000 per week plus a furnished room. That isn't exactly big bucks dangling in the wind they are chasing, even if you throw in the signing bonus. Life after hockey comes quick and unless they make it to the NHL, that money isn't going to get them too far without needing other options.
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The article said if he plays ANYWHERE other than the NHL he will make a minimum of $70,000. Not sure where those numbers came from though. My point is, he is getting a signing bonus of almost $200,000 without even playing a game. Would you take that? Many would. Especially if you are not a "student" and are there just to play hockey. And he is starting in the AHL, as of right now.
 
Deman said:
he made it sound like there were a few times where we had 2-3 away games in a row on the schedule. He's hoping they can work in some home & homes or switch some weekends around so they don't run into that.

Also, does anyone know when the meeting is? I'm assuming sometime in the summer.
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Lot's of travel at the end of the season was a huge concern. Bemidji and Anchorage road trips.


April 27th- 30th
 
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Suze said:
The article said if he plays ANYWHERE other than the NHL he will make a minimum of $70,000. Not sure where those numbers came from though. My point is, he is getting a signing bonus of almost $200,000 without even playing a game. Would you take that? Many would. Especially if you are not a "student" and are there just to play hockey. And he is starting in the AHL, as of right now.
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Good luck to Mitchell; I hope it works out well for him. Most of these contracts result in a college free agent being assigned immediately to an AHL team for a tryout. Whether they stick there or are sent down to an ECHL team is another matter; it normally depends upon how well a guy performs in his AHL tryout.
 
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Bill said:
Kris Bindulis has signed a 3 year entry level contract with the Washington Capitals.
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A few of thoughts.

I understand when someone comes in and waves a contract and a big check in front of a young man who has always dreamed of playing professional hockey. However, it has to be tough on any coach to try to build continuity in his program and a team when someone chooses to leave after 1 or 2 years. I wish there would be some type of agreement similar to college football where kids stay at least 2 or 3 years. Staying for 2 or 3 years would give a coach a better opportunity to have continuity in his program and building a team; in addition building a closer relationship with the local and college communities. Unfortunately I don't it changing.

Good luck to Kris and others. I wish you guys would stay another year or two though, I think it would not only help you to develop your skills in addition helping the university.

On another note. I did make it to quite a few games this year and noted an improvement in play. I would say there was a remarkable difference in Damon's first year. I wish the team I saw soundly beat Minn. Mankota would have shown up more often.

I am looking forward to another new season in October!
 
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Laker54 said:
A few of thoughts.

I understand when someone comes in and waves a contract and a big check in front of a young man who has always dreamed of playing professional hockey. However, it has to be tough on any coach to try to build continuity in his program and a team when someone chooses to leave after 1 or 2 years. I wish there would be some type of agreement similar to college football where kids stay at least 2 or 3 years. Staying for 2 or 3 years would give a coach a better opportunity to have continuity in his program and building a team; in addition building a closer relationship with the local and college communities. Unfortunately I don't it changing...

I wish the team I saw soundly beat Minn. Mankota would have shown up more often.
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I like the way you're thinking, but as long as the OHL is out there, this isn't realistic for college hockey. A kid like Jack Eichel would never come to college if he knew he was bound for 2-3 years. Some might say that's OK; we'll survive. But the game is weakened if talented players won't come.

And "Mankota"? No one gets our school name right. But at least you didn't call us Mankato State.
 
purpleinnebraska said:
I like the way you're thinking, but as long as the OHL is out there, this isn't realistic for college hockey. A kid like Jack Eichel would never come to college if he knew he was bound for 2-3 years. Some might say that's OK; we'll survive. But the game is weakened if talented players won't come.

And "Mankota"? No one gets our school name right. But at least you didn't call us Mankato State.
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the Screaming Eagles have a pretty good hockey team!
 
Re: LSSU Lakers 2017 off-season thread

Laker54 said:
A few of thoughts.

I understand when someone comes in and waves a contract and a big check in front of a young man who has always dreamed of playing professional hockey. However, it has to be tough on any coach to try to build continuity in his program and a team when someone chooses to leave after 1 or 2 years. I wish there would be some type of agreement similar to college football where kids stay at least 2 or 3 years. Staying for 2 or 3 years would give a coach a better opportunity to have continuity in his program and building a team; in addition building a closer relationship with the local and college communities. Unfortunately I don't it changing.
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That sort of rule would clearly be wrong-headed. We Americans are allowed to work for pay whenever we wish to. If the NCAA allowed a salary, and tendered a contract, it would be a different conversation, but that's no where near the case.
 
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