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Pre-Season Predictions

dogs2012 said:
You obviously can't contest that you're the most humble. Way to beat around everything I said.
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I'm not humble, and have never claimed to be. And that is something you seem to value much more than I. I'd rather you come right out and say what you think, even if I don't agree with or like what you have to say. Just avoid the personal attacks. They'll get you no where.
 
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Fighting Sioux 23 said:
As for my pre-season predictions...

WCHA Player of the Year - Mark Zengerle
WCHA Coach of the Year - Bob Motzko
WCHA Rookie of the Year - Rocco Grimaldi
MacNaughton Champions - Minnesota
Broadmoor Champions - North Dakota
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On what basis could any person of reason actually make predictions about players/coaches of the year? None is the answer. Sure you can anticipate that a particular team has a certain probability for a specific level of performance/success. But the number of variables involved to base selections for rookie/player/coach of the year are beyond any non-prescient person's ability. So what I'm saying is let's quit with the ridiculous prognostications for which there is no reasonable basis.
 
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JDUBBS1280 said:
And I must add, I think Minnesota is the clear favorite this year. I think they are going to be as dominant this year as BC was last year. I don't think BC will be good enough to make the tournament this year. I outlined 5 teams I think have the best shot to win the title, in the order of who I think have the best odds.

Now, what would you suggest I do? Lie about what I think of my teams chances or another team's chances so as not to hurt feelings?

It's an opinion. If I'm wrong, I'll be the first to admit it. What fun would this board be if we all tip-toed around our opinions for fear of hurting feelings.

Want me to explain why I feel a certain way on a certain point I made? Ask. I'll clarify my point or explain how I arrived at that opinion. However, I will not dance around my thoughts on a subject. That's not me. That isn't how I got where I am, and I won't change.

And in case you haven't figured it out, I don't share your respect for FS23. I'll leave it at that as I'm not big on hurling personal attacks to prove a point. Nor do I usually need to.
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I say put down the pipe dude.
 
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JDUBBS1280 said:
And I must add, I think Minnesota is the clear favorite this year.
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Of course you do. You start about 75% of your posts with something similar to this. I think everyone on this board understands that this is how you feel at this point. Everyone has an opinion on who they think is going to win it this year. The difference is most don't start a thread just to get attention.
 
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Last year's top 5 returning scorers for BC had 29, 26, 24, 21 & 20 points respectively the previous season; while this upcoming season their top 5 returning scorers had 45, 40, 39, 36 & 28 points respectively the previous season. Regardless of who they lost or what JDUBBS thinks, facts are facts and this points to an even higher scoring group of forwards than last season right out of the gate. As for the D, sure they lose some key guys (Domoulin and Cross), but they've won it all skating 4 Freshmen D and made the final a couple other times skating 3 Freshmen D, so not a big deal, especially with the talent they have coming in at that position. And in goal, I think it's wishful thinking to suggest that Milner is going to regress. He's one of the best goalies in the game, period! Just like every other year, BC will be shooting for a National Championship and anything less will be considered a big disappointment.
 
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carltonbarrett said:
Last year's top 5 returning scorers for BC had 29, 26, 24, 21 & 20 points respectively the previous season; while this upcoming season their top 5 returning scorers had 45, 40, 39, 36 & 28 points respectively the previous season. Regardless of who they lost or what JDUBBS thinks, facts are facts and this points to an even higher scoring group of forwards than last season right out of the gate. As for the D, sure they lose some key guys (Domoulin and Cross), but they've won it all skating 4 Freshmen D and made the final a couple other times skating 3 Freshmen D, so not a big deal, especially with the talent they have coming in at that position. And in goal, I think it's wishful thinking to suggest that Milner is going to regress. He's one of the best goalies in the game, period! Just like every other year, BC will be shooting for a National Championship and anything less will be considered a big disappointment.
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East coast version of JDUBBS?? Oh wait, he actually gave facts to support his argument, nevermind.
 
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carltonbarrett said:
Last year's top 5 returning scorers for BC had 29, 26, 24, 21 & 20 points respectively the previous season; while this upcoming season their top 5 returning scorers had 45, 40, 39, 36 & 28 points respectively the previous season. Regardless of who they lost or what JDUBBS thinks, facts are facts and this points to an even higher scoring group of forwards than last season right out of the gate. As for the D, sure they lose some key guys (Domoulin and Cross), but they've won it all skating 4 Freshmen D and made the final a couple other times skating 3 Freshmen D, so not a big deal, especially with the talent they have coming in at that position. And in goal, I think it's wishful thinking to suggest that Milner is going to regress. He's one of the best goalies in the game, period! Just like every other year, BC will be shooting for a National Championship and anything less will be considered a big disappointment.
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Now that is what I call a BOX. Good job carlton. BC is on one hell of a run. Being a Sioux fan I know all to well what kind of run it's been. How anyone can claim they won't be in the national tourney is off their rocker. Injuries will be the only way they don't make it.
 
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dogs2012 said:
Of course you do. You start about 75% of your posts with something similar to this. I think everyone on this board understands that this is how you feel at this point. Everyone has an opinion on who they think is going to win it this year. The difference is most don't start a thread just to get attention.
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Bingo.
 
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JDubbs ...

Are you serious ? Come on, BC not making the tourney ? BC will suck ? They only return the best goalie in the country, the best forward on last years team, have the best freshman Dman coming in and have the best coach in college hockey. Obnoxious that you say they'll miss the tournament.
 
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uaafanblog said:
On what basis could any person of reason actually make predictions about players/coaches of the year? None is the answer. Sure you can anticipate that a particular team has a certain probability for a specific level of performance/success. But the number of variables involved to base selections for rookie/player/coach of the year are beyond any non-prescient person's ability. So what I'm saying is let's quit with the ridiculous prognostications for which there is no reasonable basis.
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Agreed, it's all pathetically phenomenological.
 
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Fighting Sioux 23 said:
WCHA Player of the Year - Mark Zengerle
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JDUBBS1280 said:
And I must add, I think Minnesota is the clear favorite this year. I think they are going to be as dominant this year as BC was last year. I don't think BC will be good enough to make the tournament this year. I outlined 5 teams I think have the best shot to win the title, in the order of who I think have the best odds.
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Bummer for you if Holy Cross edges out BC for the last tourney spot, eh? :p
 
carltonbarrett said:
Last year's top 5 returning scorers for BC had 29, 26, 24, 21 & 20 points respectively the previous season; while this upcoming season their top 5 returning scorers had 45, 40, 39, 36 & 28 points respectively the previous season. Regardless of who they lost or what JDUBBS thinks, facts are facts and this points to an even higher scoring group of forwards than last season right out of the gate. As for the D, sure they lose some key guys (Domoulin and Cross), but they've won it all skating 4 Freshmen D and made the final a couple other times skating 3 Freshmen D, so not a big deal, especially with the talent they have coming in at that position. And in goal, I think it's wishful thinking to suggest that Milner is going to regress. He's one of the best goalies in the game, period! Just like every other year, BC will be shooting for a National Championship and anything less will be considered a big disappointment.
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You clearly don't understand what regression to the norm means. It is inevitable that Milner will regress.
 
BCHockeyfan said:
JDubbs ...

Are you serious ? Come on, BC not making the tourney ? BC will suck ? They only return the best goalie in the country, the best forward on last years team, have the best freshman Dman coming in and have the best coach in college hockey. Obnoxious that you say they'll miss the tournament.
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Look at what they lost defensively. That is point #1.

Look at Milner's career stats (not just last season and not just with BC). Then look at his stats last season. He will regress towards his mean. It is inevitable. That is point #2.

They won't have as much trouble offensively, but losing Kreider will be felt offensively. Point #3.

Like I said. I believe they will see a slight dip offensively, but will be a very average team defensively. Average to the point where I think they are a bubble team, and I don't think they make the tourney.

Just my opinion. Time will show whether I'm right or wrong.
 
dogs2012 said:
Of course you do. You start about 75% of your posts with something similar to this. I think everyone on this board understands that this is how you feel at this point. Everyone has an opinion on who they think is going to win it this year. The difference is most don't start a thread just to get attention.
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And you seem to start every one of your posts with "whine, whine, complain that someone thinks the Gophers are going to be good", whine, whine, "give my program some attention", whine, whine, "I can't hide my insecurities any longer", whine, whine....
 
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JDUBBS1280 said:
Look at what they lost defensively. That is point #1.
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Personally, I'm really looking forward to seeing BC's incoming frosh Dmen. Some talented players there. Of course, they won't be anywhere near up to Gopher standards, but I'm sure they'll fit into BC's program just fine. :)
 
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