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Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

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Anyone have the Jamie Russell "DEFENSE!" graphic handy? Need it for another forum...
 
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JohnsonsJerseys said:
I guess you would have to clarify if the list is regarding best college players or players who have had great overall careers. Scott has certainly turned into an above average professional player, but 19 pts in 4 seasons (even for a D-man) is hardly a stand-out college career.

While I was looking up his stats, I was surprised to realize that he averages less than 2 PIMs per game in the NHL. For all the folks that love to rail on Scott as a dirty player, those kind of stats don't back it up. He gets attention because his PIMs usually come 5 at a time and when he does hit someone, the other player often ends up in a heap on the ice. I call it "Rec League Refing"... Ohhhh, that looked bad, I better call something. In reality, the play tripped himself and fell awkwardly with an opposing player nearby.

Mike Milbury's epic rant on John Scott
https://youtu.be/aPhC3N8pG4w
How much can you respect someone's opinion who is most famous for climbing into the stands as a player and attacking a fan with a shoe? Mike's only goal is to be the US based Don Cherry. My opinion, don't have your head down when there is a 6'7" player in the area. I've seen far worse hits get far less attention.
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welcome to Wayne Gretzky hockey, Mike.
 
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JohnsonsJerseys said:
While I was looking up his stats, I was surprised to realize that he averages less than 2 PIMs per game in the NHL. For all the folks that love to rail on Scott as a dirty player, those kind of stats don't back it up. He gets attention because his PIMs usually come 5 at a time and when he does hit someone, the other player often ends up in a heap on the ice. I call it "Rec League Refing"... Ohhhh, that looked bad, I better call something. In reality, the play tripped himself and fell awkwardly with an opposing player nearby.
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1. 2 PIMs/Gm is a very high number. Only 11 players played at least 20 games with 2 PIMs/game last year, Scott included, and Scott had the fewest fights per game of that group.

2. He only averages 7:08 of ice time per game in his career. He's spending nearly as much time in the box as he does on the ice.
 
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rustedblades said:
Does anyone know if Heinonen has attended / is attending any NHL camps? He had a very nice season despite being in and out the first couple of series and a short period out with an injury. I would think Mel would have hooked him up similar to what he has done for Sturos the last couple of years.
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The official release on Huskies attending camps.

http://www.michigantechhuskies.com/sports/mice/2015-16/releases/20150708u1jv8f

Eight Huskies Participating in NHL Camps

HOUGHTON, Mich. — Jamie Phillips, one of eight Michigan Tech hockey players taking part in NHL Development camps, was featured in the Winnipeg Sun recently. The Huskies goaltender is one of five NHL draft picks on the 2015-16 roster.

The story on Phillips is here.

Michigan Tech's NHL Draft Picks
Dane Birks, F (Pittsburgh, 2013, 6th round—164th)
Jake Jackson, F (San Jose, 2013, 7th round—201st)
Jamie Phillips (Winnipeg, 2012, 7th round—190th)
Matt Roy, D (Los Angeles, 2015, 7th round—194th)
Cliff Watson, D (San Jose, 2012, 6th round —168th)

Huskies at NHL Development Camps
Dane Birks (Pittsburgh)
Jake Jackson (San Jose)
Tanner Kero (Chicago)
Jamie Phillips (Winnipeg)
Blake Pietila (New Jersey)
Matt Roy (Los Angeles)
Reid Sturos (Los Angeles)
Cliff Watson (San Jose)
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The pride of Michigan Tech Hockey, known to some people as "John Scott", has been signed by the Coyotes who I guess need some muscle to protect their young guns. I hope this means he's working his way east and might end up wearing the winged wheel. One can only hope.
 
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Broseph Stalin said:
I hope this means he's working his way east and might end up wearing the winged wheel. One can only hope.
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Um, how about no. Thanks!

Seriously, Scott a Red Wing? Never going to happen. And if it did, I would be the first to demand Holland's resignation.
 
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Broseph Stalin said:
The pride of Michigan Tech Hockey, known to some people as "John Scott", has been signed by the Coyotes who I guess need some muscle to protect their young guns. I hope this means he's working his way east and might end up wearing the winged wheel. One can only hope.
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That would be amazing.

Coming from a die hard Red Wing hater.
 
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bigblue_dl said:
That would be amazing.

Coming from a die hard Red Wing hater.
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You mean I'm not the only one?

Them: "So who's your favorite hockey team?"
Me: "The Michigan Tech Huskies."
Them: "No, I mean a real team."
Me: "Oh, I see. A collegiate program with tradition and history doesn't count. Well, in that case, whoever's playing the Red Wings. For some reason, I really like cheering against Detroit."
Them: "You mean you don't have a favorite hockey team?"
Me: "My favorite team is the Huskies..."
 
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Broseph Stalin said:
The pride of Michigan Tech Hockey, known to some people as "John Scott", has been signed by the Coyotes who I guess need some muscle to protect their young guns. I hope this means he's working his way east and might end up wearing the winged wheel. One can only hope.
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YES!!! of yes! we are spending the winter in Arizona!
 
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Shirtless Guy said:
Where did you hear this? I can't find anything?
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Show aired at 10am this morning. Happened to be listening prior so I knew it was coming on. They never indicated that it was pre-recorded but they talked about Muckalts send off happening "yesterday" and Hietala's wedding coming up.

Really suprised there was nothing on the web site, facebook or twitter? Hopefully they archive it on the web site as I missed bits and pieces due to work obligation.
 
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Shirtless Guy said:
Where did you hear this? I can't find anything?
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I was back home in the Copper Country last week for vacation. Dirk mentioned it on the radio Wednesday or Thursday morning that the show would be taped and broadcast Monday. That's why I posted it in the forum last Thursday, because I figured most wouldn't know about it.
 
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And the family commitments continue.

Carver Watson just tweeted his commitment to Michigan Tech today. I believe he was in town checking out campus this weekend (as mentioned in today's MPS).

I believe he is the youngest of the Watson brothers. Already have Cliff and Cooper committed in November 2013 and is likely to come in for the 2016-17 season.
 
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A couple key items I caught on the MP show, the games in AZ are now Friday and SUNDAY. Hope no one booked their return flight for Sunday afternoon...
Sound like Jimmy Davis is officially "back" for 2015-16...
Things are tremendous.
Ryan J
 
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Also we will play uconn in the first game in arizona.. assuming it does indeed happen, given the arena problems.
 
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What I inferred from today's MPS about the asst coach search:

1. Mel had several guys in mind shortly after Muckalt gave his notice
2. 1-3 of those guys will be apply and probably be the top candidate(s)
3. They're planning to move fairly quickly on this, and the new assistant will likely be announced the first week of August
 
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Shirtless Guy said:
And the family commitments continue.

Carver Watson just tweeted his commitment to Michigan Tech today. I believe he was in town checking out campus this weekend (as mentioned in today's MPS).

I believe he is the youngest of the Watson brothers. Already have Cliff and Cooper committed in November 2013 and is likely to come in for the 2016-17 season.
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And according to the folks I've talked with, he is the most talented of the brothers. Great get.
 
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