rustedblades
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Re: Michigan Tech 2016 Off-Season: Good Things are Taking Shape... The Shape of an Ov
I can't share the "quality recruiting class" excitement. Nothing against the incoming guys but I don't see any of them playing a big role this coming season. Hope I'm wrong.
I feel Gould has the best shot of seeing the most regular ice time. The others don't have the experience at a level high enough to make a quick jump. I don't think any of them except for Gould come close to the experience that Blacklock and E. Anderson had coming in.
I see Blacklock definitely replacing Beretta in your lineup above and E. Anderson pushing for regular ice time.
I see Gerrie, Beretta, Pederson, Smith and Brice all having to work their tails off for limited time; in the order listed.
I also don't see Neville and Sturos playing a fourth line role if your order indicates that; especially below any of the incoming guys.
Hope I'm wrong on the new guys especially with the early schedule being so tough. I really see a team that may have to rely on 2 lines to carry the majority of the load.
There are still a lot of offensive question marks. Will Heinonen be 100%, will Steman return to his freshman form, will Lesperance continue to improve, will Gillies make the next step, can Jackson contribute night in and night out, can Sturos find his scoring touch?
The fortunate thing as mentioned earlier; the D core should be solid.
I can't share the "quality recruiting class" excitement. Nothing against the incoming guys but I don't see any of them playing a big role this coming season. Hope I'm wrong.
I feel Gould has the best shot of seeing the most regular ice time. The others don't have the experience at a level high enough to make a quick jump. I don't think any of them except for Gould come close to the experience that Blacklock and E. Anderson had coming in.
I see Blacklock definitely replacing Beretta in your lineup above and E. Anderson pushing for regular ice time.
I see Gerrie, Beretta, Pederson, Smith and Brice all having to work their tails off for limited time; in the order listed.
I also don't see Neville and Sturos playing a fourth line role if your order indicates that; especially below any of the incoming guys.
Hope I'm wrong on the new guys especially with the early schedule being so tough. I really see a team that may have to rely on 2 lines to carry the majority of the load.
There are still a lot of offensive question marks. Will Heinonen be 100%, will Steman return to his freshman form, will Lesperance continue to improve, will Gillies make the next step, can Jackson contribute night in and night out, can Sturos find his scoring touch?
The fortunate thing as mentioned earlier; the D core should be solid.
