Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
Thanks RB...Like I told someone this week...JDA...livin' the Dream...literally!
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RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
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Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
Holy vague, unquantitative statements, Batman.
Four out of six? Do the math, Ralph. Let's not start wetting the bed here.
Holy vague, unquantitative statements, Batman.
Four out of six? Do the math, Ralph. Let's not start wetting the bed here.
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Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
I think you hit the nail on the head, but I would extend it to ALL of our players. That is the biggest thing we lacked last year: consistency. I think just about everyone fell into this category, and I would even include D'Amigo. Probably the steadiest players we had were Polacek and Malchuk.
We could have all the talent in the world, and harness that into terrific lines and pairings, but we REALLY need that consistency if we are going to be a powerhouse.
I think you hit the nail on the head, but I would extend it to ALL of our players. That is the biggest thing we lacked last year: consistency. I think just about everyone fell into this category, and I would even include D'Amigo. Probably the steadiest players we had were Polacek and Malchuk.
We could have all the talent in the world, and harness that into terrific lines and pairings, but we REALLY need that consistency if we are going to be a powerhouse.
Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
I see the situation similarly but I honestly think we will get a much bigger upside surprise from Tinordi, Higgs and Rogic than we will get improvement from others. It is possible that all these fellows could have career years but it would surprise me quite a bit to see it happen from all of them. I just did not see enough from Lee, Cullen or AAG last year (and I still think that Helfrich just has not been back 100% physically to his freshman year). I expect more offense than last year in spite of losing JD since I think the 3 entering freshmen we mentioned will more than add up to the stats produced by D'Amigo. Hopefully we are both right-it sure would be nice if other teams had a lot more to worry about beyond Chase and BP. I am very optimistic that this will be a fun year to watch.
I see the situation similarly but I honestly think we will get a much bigger upside surprise from Tinordi, Higgs and Rogic than we will get improvement from others. It is possible that all these fellows could have career years but it would surprise me quite a bit to see it happen from all of them. I just did not see enough from Lee, Cullen or AAG last year (and I still think that Helfrich just has not been back 100% physically to his freshman year). I expect more offense than last year in spite of losing JD since I think the 3 entering freshmen we mentioned will more than add up to the stats produced by D'Amigo. Hopefully we are both right-it sure would be nice if other teams had a lot more to worry about beyond Chase and BP. I am very optimistic that this will be a fun year to watch.
Ralph Baer
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Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
Toronto sports station audio-interview with JD'A http://www.fan590.com/media.jsp?content=20100812_111212_9256. I guess he spent the day being interviewed.
Toronto sports station audio-interview with JD'A http://www.fan590.com/media.jsp?content=20100812_111212_9256. I guess he spent the day being interviewed.
Ralph Baer
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Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
I wonder of Rabbani will get #9 back again.
I wonder of Rabbani will get #9 back again.
Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
DrD have a slightly different take . Upperclassmen are the key to winning especially late in the season. Seth basically said this in several of the things I have seen and heard the last few days. I think PC and TH (if healthy) will be major keys in making up production for JDA. I just think Pat Cullen is going to have a breakout season this year. Don't know why but I do. Whenever I have been around him he seems like a fine young gentlemen and that character will shine through on the ice. I think Rogic and Higgs will be good. They're are part of the good recruiting pipeline that SA has got going now.
DrD have a slightly different take . Upperclassmen are the key to winning especially late in the season. Seth basically said this in several of the things I have seen and heard the last few days. I think PC and TH (if healthy) will be major keys in making up production for JDA. I just think Pat Cullen is going to have a breakout season this year. Don't know why but I do. Whenever I have been around him he seems like a fine young gentlemen and that character will shine through on the ice. I think Rogic and Higgs will be good. They're are part of the good recruiting pipeline that SA has got going now.
Ralph Baer
Let's Go 'Tute!
Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
Adrian? Good grief!
We didn't really see that much of him over two years espacially as . He seemed to have speed and some grit but there were a lot of players ahead of him in talent. He didn't score much, but he probably would ahve produced mroe had he got more ice time. He should fit in well in DIII.
Adrian? Good grief!
We didn't really see that much of him over two years espacially as . He seemed to have speed and some grit but there were a lot of players ahead of him in talent. He didn't score much, but he probably would ahve produced mroe had he got more ice time. He should fit in well in DIII.
Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
Seems we all have different feelings about this. I suspect we will all be surprised by the upside of the current recruits. It turns out we may have gotten the more valuable Tinordi
and Higgs and Rogic will add some firepower. I don't know how much more we can expect from the upperclassmen-I would hope a lot but I just maintain that last year did not show it. Chase had an exceptional year-I would love to see him repeat it but I just don't know if the opposig teams will allow him any freedom on the ice. In any case, I am more optimistic for this coming year than I was last year at this time and that is saying a lot. 
Seems we all have different feelings about this. I suspect we will all be surprised by the upside of the current recruits. It turns out we may have gotten the more valuable Tinordi
and Higgs and Rogic will add some firepower. I don't know how much more we can expect from the upperclassmen-I would hope a lot but I just maintain that last year did not show it. Chase had an exceptional year-I would love to see him repeat it but I just don't know if the opposig teams will allow him any freedom on the ice. In any case, I am more optimistic for this coming year than I was last year at this time and that is saying a lot.
Ralph Baer
Let's Go 'Tute!
Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
I know very little about Adrian. I just didn't expect him to end up out west. I am sure that others can give you more information about Watts. He seemed to have good credentials coming in to RPI. He just wasn't able to stick in the lineup on a game-to-game basis.
Ralph, what's wrong with Adrian?
I know very little about Adrian. I just didn't expect him to end up out west. I am sure that others can give you more information about Watts. He seemed to have good credentials coming in to RPI. He just wasn't able to stick in the lineup on a game-to-game basis.
GreatLakerMohawk
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Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
Very quick skater, effective penalty killer, solid shorthanded play. Has a wicked shot although a bit gunshy to actually use it. Nice pick up for Adrian I'd say, he'll flourish in D-III.
Very quick skater, effective penalty killer, solid shorthanded play. Has a wicked shot although a bit gunshy to actually use it. Nice pick up for Adrian I'd say, he'll flourish in D-III.
Hammer
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Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
Thank you both.
Thank you both.
Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
I have that same feeling about Pat Cullen! I also think Tyler will have a great year this year!
I have that same feeling about Pat Cullen! I also think Tyler will have a great year this year!
Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
Asking him to give up that number never felt right to me. If he wants it back it is his but I would think he wouldn't want to switch back.
Asking him to give up that number never felt right to me. If he wants it back it is his but I would think he wouldn't want to switch back.
Ralph Baer
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Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
You seemed to have a pretty reliable source regarding BP-have you asked your source lately?
You seemed to have a pretty reliable source regarding BP-have you asked your source lately?
Wicked Slappaahs
I miss Tie Domi
Re: RPI 2010 Off-season thread V: Captain Kennedy and the A-Team
I'd echo what GLM said -- speed, grit and tenacity on the PK....
I'd echo what GLM said -- speed, grit and tenacity on the PK....
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