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UNH Hockey: Treading Water or Trending Upward
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HockeyRef
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Re: UNH Hockey: Treading Water or Trending Upward
That is really appreciated GreenBear! I do the same for Dartmouth; happy for your Cornell win! Best of luck the rest of the way. Trying to keep a realistic outlook and as the second half of the season unfolds hoping for the team to string together some wins, get into a good spot HE wise as far as the tournament, etc. Happy holidays to you and yours. (and that includes 'Merry Christmas'
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That is really appreciated GreenBear! I do the same for Dartmouth; happy for your Cornell win! Best of luck the rest of the way. Trying to keep a realistic outlook and as the second half of the season unfolds hoping for the team to string together some wins, get into a good spot HE wise as far as the tournament, etc. Happy holidays to you and yours. (and that includes 'Merry Christmas'
)Same. Especially with regard to your coaching staff. It was great seeing the Big Green compete out in Denver a couple seasons back. And grab a win if I remember correctly...!
Darius
Go 'cats!
Re: UNH Hockey: Treading Water or Trending Upward
FYPThat is really appreciated GreenBear! I do the same for Dartmouth; happy for your Cornell win! Best of luck the rest of the way. Trying to keep a realistic outlook and as the second half of the season unfolds hoping for the team to string together some wins, get into any spot HE wise as far as the tournament, etc. Happy holidays to you and yours. (and that includes 'Merry Christmas'
HockeyRef
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Re: UNH Hockey: Treading Water or Trending Upward
Thanks! Well...I guess I could accept any spot; ask me in March....FYP
So I was looking at the list of topics I hadn't read in a while, and as a Dartmouth fan who does keep tabs on UNH, I thought: "Huh...I wonder how UNH fans are feeling about their season so far."
Imagine my surprise when I clicked and got The McLaughlin Group instead!
Welcome to Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, GB.
Chuck Murray
WIS & Effingwoods Hockey Almanac
Re: UNH Hockey: Treading Water or Trending Upward
Not sure if you noticed, but I was answering Greg's (fair) question - not you - and figured I'd try to lighten the recent end-of-the-world-is-nigh mood on here with a funny AND topical (climate) video from George Carlin … guess I just never realized you were such a delicate <strike>snowflake</strike> soul.
My bad. I'll try to be super careful not to trigger you, or upset your little safe space in the future.
Not sure if you noticed, but I was answering Greg's (fair) question - not you - and figured I'd try to lighten the recent end-of-the-world-is-nigh mood on here with a funny AND topical (climate) video from George Carlin … guess I just never realized you were such a delicate <strike>snowflake</strike> soul.
My bad. I'll try to be super careful not to trigger you, or upset your little safe space in the future.
Response where it belongs...
https://board.uscho.com/showthread....-3-Whatever-you-do-don-t-call-it-a-twatwaffle
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Bentley has beat Army two of three games so far this season, so the Cadets cannot be that tough. Oh, wait ...........
EDIT: breaking news! JvR adds two more goals tonight, on four SOG.
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Chuck Murray
WIS & Effingwoods Hockey Almanac
Re: UNH Hockey: Treading Water or Trending Upward
Good for him. Up to 6th on his own team in scoring, perhaps making a late run for All-Star recognition, something that's eluded him in his eleven (11) NHL seasons to date. Gotta make it eventually, eh?
Further to my previous points when I've called JvR a "3rd liner on a strong NHL team" … guess what? Looks like the Flyers are doing better this season than in recent seasons. And guess who's the 3rd line LW on their line charts over the last month or so (although TBF he's on their first PP unit)?
https://themorningpuck.com/line-combinations/philadelphia-flyers
These charts only go back about a month, so I'm not saying they're perfect, Snives. You may also notice he's moved UP from the 4th line in some of those earlier games, and isn't getting any (trackable) time on the first two lines during this stretch. I know he has had injury issues earlier in the season. Maybe his recent scoring uptick will see him earning more TOI? Or maybe his scoring uptick has to do with his place on the first PP unit (BTW perfect for him)??
No one likes being the Grinch at this time of the year, or on this subject, but I know this has been an issue that's annoyed some of you, and you're definitely entitled to your opinions. But I'll stick with mine, which are that (1) JvR tops out as a very good player at NHL level - not elite, or even All-Star caliber; (2) he's a top six player on a weak team - his past Flyers and Toronto teams, for example; and (3) he's a 3rd line player on a strong NHL team with realistic Cup ambitions. FWIW, I'm not sure the Flyers are that good this year, but they are better. And the evidence (above) shows he's currently outside the top six forwards, except for the PP.
Those are my opinions - then and now - and (at least) right now, that's what the facts reflect.
Good for him. Up to 6th on his own team in scoring, perhaps making a late run for All-Star recognition, something that's eluded him in his eleven (11) NHL seasons to date. Gotta make it eventually, eh?
Further to my previous points when I've called JvR a "3rd liner on a strong NHL team" … guess what? Looks like the Flyers are doing better this season than in recent seasons. And guess who's the 3rd line LW on their line charts over the last month or so (although TBF he's on their first PP unit)?
https://themorningpuck.com/line-combinations/philadelphia-flyers
These charts only go back about a month, so I'm not saying they're perfect, Snives. You may also notice he's moved UP from the 4th line in some of those earlier games, and isn't getting any (trackable) time on the first two lines during this stretch. I know he has had injury issues earlier in the season. Maybe his recent scoring uptick will see him earning more TOI? Or maybe his scoring uptick has to do with his place on the first PP unit (BTW perfect for him)??
No one likes being the Grinch at this time of the year, or on this subject, but I know this has been an issue that's annoyed some of you, and you're definitely entitled to your opinions. But I'll stick with mine, which are that (1) JvR tops out as a very good player at NHL level - not elite, or even All-Star caliber; (2) he's a top six player on a weak team - his past Flyers and Toronto teams, for example; and (3) he's a 3rd line player on a strong NHL team with realistic Cup ambitions. FWIW, I'm not sure the Flyers are that good this year, but they are better. And the evidence (above) shows he's currently outside the top six forwards, except for the PP.
Those are my opinions - then and now - and (at least) right now, that's what the facts reflect.
Nick Papagiorgio
Holding court
Re: UNH Hockey: Treading Water or Trending Upward
I just realized how appropriately named this thread is, with "water... trending upward" nicely representing the indisputable truth of the rising sea levels due to scientifically proven climate change.
Happy Holidays to all you Cats fans.
I just realized how appropriately named this thread is, with "water... trending upward" nicely representing the indisputable truth of the rising sea levels due to scientifically proven climate change.
Happy Holidays to all you Cats fans.
I just realized how appropriately named this thread is, with "water... trending upward" nicely representing the indisputable truth of the rising sea levels due to scientifically proven climate change.
Happy Holidays to all you Cats fans.
Thanks for this voice of reason, Nick. I take back all of the negative things that I have posted about you over the years. You are ok.
And, best wishes to you and your team this season, as well, as long as your team does not get in our way.
GrouchyUNHer
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Re: UNH Hockey: Treading Water or Trending Upward
Just thought that I would wish all of you dang hooligans a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! If any of you yahoos even care, I was off the grid for a bit while having a medical procedure. And if you're that gal-durn curious, let's just say that it was....an implant....to help....with certain....things. Ain't gonna tell ya more, use your noggins if ya want to figure it out.....
CHARLIE MURRAY... USING MY BACKYARD AS YOUR OWN PRIVATE JOHNNIE ARE YA??? YOU BEST BE CAREFUL NOW THAT I'M UP AND ABOUT!!!
GIT OFF MY LAWN!!!!
And Merry Christmas, ya heathen!!
Just thought that I would wish all of you dang hooligans a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
If any of you yahoos even care, I was off the grid for a bit while having a medical procedure. And if you're that gal-durn curious, let's just say that it was....an implant....to help....with certain....things. Ain't gonna tell ya more, use your noggins if ya want to figure it out.....CHARLIE MURRAY... USING MY BACKYARD AS YOUR OWN PRIVATE JOHNNIE ARE YA??? YOU BEST BE CAREFUL NOW THAT I'M UP AND ABOUT!!!
GIT OFF MY LAWN!!!!
And Merry Christmas, ya heathen!!
Two more tonight against Ottawa...
HockeyRef
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Chuck Murray
WIS & Effingwoods Hockey Almanac
Re: UNH Hockey: Treading Water or Trending Upward
Nice to see you back up and around, you grouchy ol' bugger. Right back atcha!!
Just thought that I would wish all of you dang hooligans a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
CHARLIE MURRAY... USING MY BACKYARD AS YOUR OWN PRIVATE JOHNNIE ARE YA??? YOU BEST BE CAREFUL NOW THAT I'M UP AND ABOUT!!!
GIT OFF MY LAWN!!!!
And Merry Christmas, ya heathen!!
Nice to see you back up and around, you grouchy ol' bugger. Right back atcha!!
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