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RPI 2013/14 Part II: The HFH is Covered with Frozen Drivel

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Red Cloud said:
I wonder if the lack of competition for playing time might be having some effect. Not saying that Diebold necessarily feels like he can be lazy on a conscious level, but even in the NHL the competition for time in net can help the #1 goaltender stay on his game. Soffer is certainly making the case for being given some consideration for minutes, with the caveat that he played in a meaningless exhibition and a period in a game against a team that was nursing a five-goal lead, both of which pale in comparison to an actual game start. But we've moved from a situation where we figured he would be more usable than the average third-string to a situation where we know he's more usable than the average third-string (the U-18 game) to now being in a situation where he's proven himself to have even more utility in a clean-up role. That's moving in a direction to where he has some actual utility, for sure.
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That all could very well be. But I think the real benefit could be on the rest of the team. If there is a feeling of familiarity and (dare I say) comfort within the group on the ice, a change like this could force them to think and act with a little bit more conviction... instead of going through the motions (which is a harsh judgement and not totally fair, but at this point it could seem that way to an outside observer).
 
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Red Cloud said:
Doesn't matter, DeepRed72 requires that we win every game, right now. There are no mitigating circumstances. Bow to his will.
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I'll take 'Wrong Assumptions' for 1000 Alex. Great news for all you optimists out there - we can lose the next 12 games and it will not matter. The only games which we have to win from here on in are the final games of the first round, quarters, semis and final of the ECACs. But then we would undoubtedly get shutout by Minnesota (or whoever the top seed will be) in the first round of the NCAAs.
 
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Red Cloud said:
Then your last post was beyond stupid.



"Oh, bother."

Do you ever sit around and wonder why you have few friends?
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Ah yes, as predictable as ever in your Chris Christie style
 
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DeepRed72 said:
Do you ever support your statements with facts or evidence? If someone disagrees with you, can you ever rebut intelligently?
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I could ask you the same, since you and facts seem to be anathema.

I have plenty of intelligent discussions, but in order to engage in one, the other side has to have intelligence, too. I'm dreadfully sorry that you don't meet that criteria. Truly unfortunate.
 
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DeepRed72 said:
I'll take 'Wrong Assumptions' for 1000 Alex. Great news for all you optimists out there - we can lose the next 12 games and it will not matter. The only games which we have to win from here on in are the final games of the first round, quarters, semis and final of the ECACs. But then we would undoubtedly get shutout by Minnesota (or whoever the top seed will be) in the first round of the NCAAs.
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Let him go. He's using hyperbole to both prove his point and also devalue the points of "naysayers".
 
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Red Cloud said:
Go swig another Geritol, loser.
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You do realize that Geritol contains about 12% alcohol? I am not so sure i would not take you up on that advice if it meant swigging some 24 proof potable.:) On second thought though-I think some Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka or a little after dinner Harvey's Bristol Cream might be something i would prefer more.
 
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DrDemento said:
You do realize that Geritol contains about 12% alcohol? I am not so sure i would not take you up on that advice if it meant swigging some 24 proof potable.:) On second thought though-I think some Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka or a little after dinner Harvey's Bristol Cream might be something i would prefer more.
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Hmm...a Cherry and White drink? Grand Marnier and Bailey's Irish Cream perhaps?

Far better than whipped cream topped with maraschino on a stem!

Sure would taste a lot better than the sour whine being served up by one or two...:p
 
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FreshFish said:
Hmm...a Cherry and White drink? Grand Marnier and Bailey's Irish Cream perhaps?

Far better than whipped cream topped with maraschino on a stem!

Sure would taste a lot better than the sour whine being served up by one or two...:p
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Hey now, don't knock the whipped cream and maraschino, especially when considering presentation. ;)
 
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This thread is starting to remind of a familiar saying..."Never get into a battle of wits with an unarmed man."

That, and a certain posters posts reminds me of the movie title "Diary of a Mad Black Woman." :D
 
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DeepRed72 said:
I'll take 'Wrong Assumptions' for 1000 Alex. Great news for all you optimists out there - we can lose the next 12 games and it will not matter. The only games which we have to win from here on in are the final games of the first round, quarters, semis and final of the ECACs. But then we would undoubtedly get shutout by Minnesota (or whoever the top seed will be) in the first round of the NCAAs.
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I would hope that RPI would at least be a higher seed than the Atlantic qualifier. A nice cakewalk with BC perhaps.
 
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