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Michigan State 2023-24. Tis the boldly numbered season.

I see MSU is going to rename Munn for Ron Mason. What I've got to say next will undoubtedly anger a number of your fans but it's my opinion and I'm standing by it.
Back at the end of the original CCHA I had to opportunity to have a private conversation with Ron Mason and I won't disclose the details of that conversation.
But I was very puzzled about some of the things he said and had the impression he was being evasive to a few questions although I couldn't at the time know why he would have any reason to do so.
Years later when the Nassir situation blew up in MSU's faces suddenly in my mind all the pieces in my conversation with Ron fell right into place and I'm feel fairly certain when he was AD Ron KNEW what was going on with Nassir.
 
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Hockeybuckeye said:
I see MSU is going to rename Munn for Ron Mason. What I've got to say next will undoubtedly anger a number of your fans but it's my opinion and I'm standing by it.
Back at the end of the original CCHA I had to opportunity to have a private conversation with Ron Mason and I won't disclose the details of that conversation.
But I was very puzzled about some of the things he said and had the impression he was being evasive to a few questions although I couldn't at the time know why he would have any reason to do so.
Years later when the Nassir situation blew up in MSU's faces suddenly in my mind all the pieces in my conversation with Ron fell right into place and I'm feel fairly certain when he was AD Ron KNEW what was going on with Nassir.
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Considering you blew it on the initial statement in this post (MSU is not renaming Munn, they are naming the ice surface The Ron Mason Rink inside) it's hard to put a lot of credence in the rest of your claims. Might want to work on those details in your next edit.
 
Getting way out of hand ridiculously ahead of mself, but with Cullen Potter (top-5 NA skater with 2007 birth year) now committed, what are the chances that Michigan State gets 4 recruits picked in the 1st round of 2025 NHL entry draft? Sidebar fantasy to the main topic at hand - the season at hand. Game 1 vs. Lake State appears to be packed house :).
 
There are still plenty of tickets left for opening night, but it could probably sell out with a bit of a marketing push. It's currently shaping up to be one of the better first game crowds in years, though.

Given how the off-season has gone, I sense a ton of intrigue with this team.
 
Only 9 more days until regular season MSU hockey! Can't wait..so many things to look forward to next weekend. Here are three things I will be watching for early this season.

1. Will Augustine be as good as advertised between the pipes?
2. Are the young highly touted D-men difference makers immediately?
3. What will the forward combonations look like?
 
aallenpollreisz said:
When was the last time that we had an opening night sellout at Munn?

Down to, like, 70 tickets for Saturday.
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I was just thinking about this and decided it had probably been about 20 years. I was a child so I didn’t really think about such things but I know it’s been a loooonnggg time since these early season games were decently attended.
 
sigx15 said:
Pretty surprised to see Humphreys decommit with what the staff is doing there

https://x.com/MarkDivver/status/1710...693420473?s=20
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Yeah that one would sting a bit if true.

I got to see the Spartans for the first time today. They're as talented as advertised, and of course at times showing their youth. There were some questionable passes turned into giveaways in the last half of the game, but their ridiculous edge in face off % balanced that out. 2 1/2 minutes to pull a goalie may now be the norm, but it's also questionable when you're behind in that phase of the game so much. It's nice to convert the empty-netter.

Also, #5 Levshunov is a beast at 17 years old.
 
owslachief said:
Yeah that one would sting a bit if true.

I got to see the Spartans for the first time today. They're as talented as advertised, and of course at times showing their youth. There were some questionable passes turned into giveaways in the last half of the game, but their ridiculous edge in face off % balanced that out. 2 1/2 minutes to pull a goalie may now be the norm, but it's also questionable when you're behind in that phase of the game so much. It's nice to convert the empty-netter.

Also, #5 Levshunov is a beast at 17 years old.
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The defensive lapses by the youngsters had me wondering why Crossman (Brown transfer) wasn't inserted in the line-up for more experience and whether perhaps he's injured. Someone who listens to the coach's show or reads more team press might know.
 
FLHockeyMom said:
The defensive lapses by the youngsters had me wondering why Crossman (Brown transfer) wasn't inserted in the line-up for more experience and whether perhaps he's injured. Someone who listens to the coach's show or reads more team press might know.
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I was curious about that as well. Competition for playing time on this roster is very stiff though. I suppose we’ll see if there are any lineup changes this week. I’m glad our schedule starts off on the light side for a while. We’ve got so many new and young faces that they could use an adjustment period before the real meat of the schedule.

I thought the team really flashed at times, though. Not as in sync as last year’s squad but really buzzed out there. The transfers in the lineup looked like great additions, as well. Lebster and Savage really stood out to me.

A lot you can say about Leshynov. He flashed but made some mistakes Saturday but Sunday he felt like a dominant force. It seemed like he was so often in the mix and impacting the play and he got a lot of playing time reflecting that. Should be an exciting year watching the young man.
 
Yeah, Levshunov was everything as advertised on Sunday. Dude is a monster that can make plays. I really hope we get him for more than a season.

Agreed on the general point about the chemistry not quite being there yet, but the talent upgrades are obvious. Savage was everywhere and Ike had flashes. Tip of the cap to Lebster, too. It felt like that dude was in on every play.

Good weekend for Augustine, too. Rebound control was a bit iffy, but he also made some very good saves.
 
aallenpollreisz said:
Yeah, Levshunov was everything as advertised on Sunday. Dude is a monster that can make plays. I really hope we get him for more than a season.

Agreed on the general point about the chemistry not quite being there yet, but the talent upgrades are obvious. Savage was everywhere and Ike had flashes. Tip of the cap to Lebster, too. It felt like that dude was in on every play.

Good weekend for Augustine, too. Rebound control was a bit iffy, but he also made some very good saves.
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Yes thanks for mentioning Lebster; he was around the net alot and wasn't afraid to get dirty. It's clear he likes being back in Michigan and remembers why he initially chose MSU.

On to the next pair - I guess you could say the Spartans need to elevate their game :)
 
Coming back in the 3rd period against AFA like that shows a healthy mentality, and speaks positively about the mindset of players and adjustment by coaching staff.

However, clearly, the more experienced team showed up for the majority of the game last night. It didn't help that in a 180 from the previous weekend, State was absolutely killed in the faceoff circle.
 
owslachief said:
Coming back in the 3rd period against AFA like that shows a healthy mentality, and speaks positively about the mindset of players and adjustment by coaching staff.

However, clearly, the more experienced team showed up for the majority of the game last night. It didn't help that in a 180 from the previous weekend, State was absolutely killed in the faceoff circle.
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Sounded like a case where the young defensemen made too many mistakes last night and the offense just couldn't overcome it. It wasn't too long ago getting down 0-3 in the 1st was a death sentence for MSU hockey. The fact that I had faith the offense could score enough to overcome it is an exciting change. Hopefully a bounce back effort tonight, I predict a 4-2 win.
 
gomsuman said:
Sounded like a case where the young defensemen made too many mistakes last night and the offense just couldn't overcome it. It wasn't too long ago getting down 0-3 in the 1st was a death sentence for MSU hockey. The fact that I had faith the offense could score enough to overcome it is an exciting change. Hopefully a bounce back effort tonight, I predict a 4-2 win.
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Yes - not to mention dealing with an immediate response from the cadets with a goal of their own about 15 seconds after State broke through, then going down 5-1. Normally leaves any team reeling.
A positive last night is we got to see what Di Pasquo was all about.
 
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Speaking of response ...
Spartans really opened it up. More speed from the forwards this year and it was on display last night. We got a top line too in Mueller - Larson - Savage that could put up league-leading big numbers. It was nice to see a couple new faces too in game #4.
 
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