Re: Northeastern Huskies 2017-18: Every Dog Has its Day
Most of my thoughts will be on the blog (which I will post), but I thought SAturday was a MUCH better performance by the team. Never in any doubt, really never thought SHU had great scoring chances or long stretches of control like they did on Friday. They certainly had *some* chances but Primeau/the defense stopped them all.
Primeau looked legit. Very few tough saves, stopped a relatively simple 1-on-1 attempt, but he just looked so much better in net. He takes up more space, controls rebounds better, and covers the bottom of the net well, all better than 41 IMO. He looked every bit the goaltender we thought we were getting, and it's certainly a confidence booster getting a shutout in his first game.
I DEFINITELY agree with what other NU fans said this weekend about Trevor Owens. I made multiple comments this weekend about how well he looked, skating faster than I can ever remember, and today having some dangles that we've never seen before! He is pushing the puck up, joining the rush, and it seems that he's fully healthy and has improved greatly since last season. I commented that he is a "perfectly serviceable third pairing hockey east defenseman," and I am excited to see what he can do this year after this weekend. Thought Cecere looked good today too, even chipping in two assists.
Penalties were out of control, Filipe and Gaudette both got tossed on awful majors. SHU was more goon-ish I thought than the Canadian team!
Madigan said after the game that Solow "will be ok," and Filipe was pulled late and was seen icing his leg/knee. I am more concerned about Solow after that nasty, nasty hit, but it'll be vital for this team for them both to be healthy. Solow looks special, man. He is legit.