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UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018, reds last stand part 2

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BlackI said:
If next year's class is similar to this year's freshmen, this will be three great classes in a row. Which hasnt happened at Maine in a very long time. I have liked Red at times and sometimes not. But right now he has it going. So I am willing to wait and see. I think he'll get his respect in a season or two.
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With all due respect, would you seriously describe Maine's past two classes as "great"..?

Not trying to pick a fight, mind you, just asking.
 
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Fishman'81 said:
With all due respect, would you seriously describe Maine's past two classes as "great"..?

Not trying to pick a fight, mind you, just asking.
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I would describe them as way better then what Maine has recruited lately. I think your definition of great is a team competing for a NC. That ship sailed when Shawn and Grants guys were gone. If all you look at is Swayman I'd say great isn't too far off the mark.
 
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Fishman'81 said:
With all due respect, would you seriously describe Maine's past two classes as "great"..?

Not trying to pick a fight, mind you, just asking.
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Yes. Here is what I said before(which should be considered great)...
BlackI said:
So Maine freshman class can boast the following:

Top goalie save percentage - Swayman
Top scoring freshman - Tralmaks
Fourth best scoring freshman defenseman - Keeper
Second and third best freshmen plus/minus rating - Binner and Keeper

The sophomore class can boast the following:

Top scoring sophomore forwards(tied) - Pearson, Fossier
Second, third, and fourth best scoring sophmore forwards points per game - Pearson, Fossier, Doherty
Fifth best scoring sophmore defensemen - Holway
Third best sophmore defensemen plus/minus rating - Holway

So it is starting to look like we can't complain about not getting any recruits or talent anymore. Combine that with all of the players next year coming from USHL and it is very encouraging!
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walrus said:
I would describe them as way better then what Maine has recruited lately. I think your definition of great is a team competing for a NC. That ship sailed when Shawn and Grants guys were gone. If all you look at is Swayman I'd say great isn't too far off the mark.
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With four classes like the freshmen and sophomore classes I think you’re definitely an NCAA team. Winning the title usually involves a fair bit of luck. All you can do is make the tourney and hope for the best.
 
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BlackI said:
Yes. Here is what I said before(which should be considered great)...
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Comparing the last 2 classes to upper classman shows the last 2 classes are better but are they great compared to classes in other leagues.?? I don't watch other leagues until NCAAs so I have no clue.
I still say this team is exceeding what any of us realistically thought might happen this year. Enjoy it

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walrus said:
Comparing the last 2 classes to upper classman shows the last 2 classes are better but are they great compared to classes in other leagues.?? I don't watch other leagues until NCAAs so I have no clue.
I still say this team is exceeding what any of us realistically thought might happen this year. Enjoy it

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The difference has been Swayman in net, without him playing the position as a strength, Maine might not have or be close to having a winning record. He can make the difference in a close series.
 
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UncleRay said:
Who was that Frenchman who couldn't get out of his own way?
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Jack Rodrique? Shawn wouldn't play him until a PP, guy could put a puck thru the glass with his slap shot though.

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Drew S. said:
I haven’t seen Merrimack play this year but I anticipate these will be tough games. They’ll play hard and I wouldn’t be surprised if they get us 2-1 one of the nights.
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And I'll be surprised (pleasantly) if Merrimack scores 2 goals over the course of the weekend against Swayman, let alone 2 in one game. Their PP is very good, but 5v5, um, not so much.
 
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BlackI said:
Yes. Here is what I said before(which should be considered great)...
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Just took a quick look at the national stats, and they certainly don't support your post. (Were you were referencing Maine vs. this year's sub-par HEA competition, as opposed to the entire NCAA..? That's fake news.)

Anyway, you and I and Wally and anyone with Brain Cell One recognizes that Maine certainly has improved, and I'm inclined to enjoy it, but not inclined to accept hyperbole. This program's personnel isn't anywhere near "great", but with Swayman on board, perhaps there's a shot at the NCAA's next year.

I can possibly see that happening, and I'll be at the Regional if they make it there. But let's keep it real here until then. Please.
 
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Ma#1ne Hky said:
The difference has been Swayman in net, without him playing the position as a strength, Maine might not have or be close to having a winning record. He can make the difference in a close series.
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Good Lord, I agree... if Rob was the #1, Maine would maybe have 8 wins so far. Sway is a special player and he might move mountains in the coming years.
 
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Fishman'81 said:
Good Lord, I agree... if Rob was the #1, Maine would maybe have 8 wins so far. Sway is a special player and he might move mountains in the coming years.
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You are our spokesman. Cheer for your team. I saw the posts in the bottom four where you seemingly cheer for us to lose.
 
BlackI said:
You are our spokesman. Cheer for your team. I saw the posts in the bottom four where you seemingly cheer for us to lose.
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Come on, must we fight again? We all want to see Maine win. And honestly this is the second time Blackl has picked a fight with Fishman...
 
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amkirby10 said:
Come on, must we fight again? We all want to see Maine win. And honestly this is the second time Blackl has picked a fight with Fishman...
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Sorry. I don't like negativity. I want promise. I won't apologize again. Gear up. Or go home. I like future. I do not care for looking over the shoulder or whistling through the grave yard... laws no. ;)

http://board.uscho.com/showthread.php?120230-Bottom-Feeders-2017-18
 
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