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UNH Wildcats - '10 Playoff Edition

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unhpuckfan2001 said:
I'm surprised there's not more talk of the Kostalansky return . . .
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I have mixed thoughts on Kostalansky playing.

On one hand he is maybe the team’s best puck handling defenseman. That should help the offense. On the other end he is small and not overly physical. Against Cornell that could be a problem down low.

I am also not a fan of taking Hardowa out, which is who I would guess Umile sits. Since Kostalansky got hurt I have been impressed with Hardowa's play. He isn't fast but on the small sheet that shouldn't be as much of an issue. Hardowa is positionally sound and one of UNH's more physical defenseman. He is also very good at covering the guy in the slot. I have been impressed with how he plays with the puck on his stick.

If I am the coach I sit Krates. Yes he is a senior but the puck on his stick is like a live hand grenade, he just wants it gone. It is like he is afraid to make a bad play so he make a bad play. His play has made me very uncomfortable as of late.

Once earlier this year I think Umile dressed 7 D-men, with Hardowa playing forward some – maybe 1st night @ Maine. If you have so little faith in the 4th line to play them 1 shift for the game against Vermont, I would put Hardowa, Henrion and McCarey on the “4th line” and rotate them in as a situational sub. Offensive zone face-off Henrion for his shot off the draw, need energy McCarey and let him bang or after a PP or PK to give somebody else a rest etc.
 
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Aerman said:
If you're Minny, Bucky, BU, BC, you can take those hits and keep rolling with the other dozen NHL draftees on the roster. Until you cross that threshold, and UNH may never, your exposure is much higher, margins much thinner.
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Not sure I'd include BU on that list...:o
 
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JB said:
Once earlier this year I think Umile dressed 7 D-men, with Hardowa playing forward some – maybe 1st night @ Maine. If you have so little faith in the 4th line to play them 1 shift for the game against Vermont, I would put Hardowa, Henrion and McCarey on the “4th line” and rotate them in as a situational sub. Offensive zone face-off Henrion for his shot off the draw, need energy McCarey and let him bang or after a PP or PK to give somebody else a rest etc.
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That is what I though, I would go with the 7 D, don't see the 4th line getting much time and can rotate people in, or even double shift Butler or somone else. I think having Hardowa size and Kostalansky puck handling skills will add more then a couple of shifts you are going to see from the 4th line.
 
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Not only that, but if Kostalansky's fractured knee cap gives him problems, you have flexibility to slide Hardowa back.
 
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Not a bad idea w/ 7 d-men, can't see them doing it though... They did it in Maine because Burke and Speelman were still hurt, IIRC.

You'll get TV Timeouts for these games, so rolling 3 lines is theoretically more practical than it was in the Vermont games, especially the 3rd game in 3 days, but I'm not sure we'll see it.

It'll be interesting having Kosto back out there against CU for his first game back. I believe the January Cornell game was Krates' first game back and he had a tough game. I believe he and Beck were out there during that infamous 2.5-3 minute shift where Cornell controlled play in the zone and changed lines 2 or 3 times while maintaining posession... I might be crazy but the smaller ice surface may help UNH defensively.
 
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WildShawn said:
I might be crazy but the smaller ice surface may help UNH defensively.
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Your crazy...

I don't think less space will help against Cornell's style.

I do think going with 3 situational players and using them is better than dressing a 4th line and not play them.
 
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Wow, kudos to you all for suggesting Hardowa dress as a forward. That actually will be the case tomorrow, as the fourth line will read as McCarey-Hardowa-Henrion. I feel bad for Manz, as he stepped in and played admirably last year on a few hours notice after Dries was dismissed and is always hustling for UNH.
 
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puckfan,

Yep, I'll be in Albany. Leaving early tomorrow from Milford, MA.
 
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RockTheWhit said:
Wow, kudos to you all for suggesting Hardowa dress as a forward. That actually will be the case tomorrow, as the fourth line will read as McCarey-Hardowa-Henrion. I feel bad for Manz, as he stepped in and played admirably last year on a few hours notice after Dries was dismissed and is always hustling for UNH.
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So Coach Umile and his staff analyzed the competition, their own players, and made an intelligent, strategic decision...Right?
 
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RockTheWhit said:
Wow, kudos to you all for suggesting Hardowa dress as a forward. That actually will be the case tomorrow, as the fourth line will read as McCarey-Hardowa-Henrion. I feel bad for Manz, as he stepped in and played admirably last year on a few hours notice after Dries was dismissed and is always hustling for UNH.
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I like the call though, that could be a 'bump 'n' grind' kind of line.

Where'd you get this info?
 
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Good luck to the wildcats this weekend and more importantly, those of you who are driving out there soon, please drive safely.

I wouldn't want to get ahead of myself, but ... is there a championship bonfire celebration scheduled yet?! :D
 
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Nick Papagiorgio said:
Good luck to the wildcats this weekend and more importantly, those of you who are driving out there soon, please drive safely.

I wouldn't want to get ahead of myself, but ... is there a championship bonfire celebration scheduled yet?! :D
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Thanks! And don't jinx us. ;)
 
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RockTheWhit said:
Wow, kudos to you all for suggesting Hardowa dress as a forward. That actually will be the case tomorrow, as the fourth line will read as McCarey-Hardowa-Henrion. I feel bad for Manz, as he stepped in and played admirably last year on a few hours notice after Dries was dismissed and is always hustling for UNH.
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The real key is actually get those players on the ice for more than 40 second for the full game.

Most reports say Cornell will dress 7 D. Play 3 lines with two situational guys. The satated reason is all the TV time outs mean they feel you don't need a 4th line. Would love to see UNH force an up tempo game and play 4 lines.
 
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“It’s not going to be a wide-open game. It’s all going to come from good defense, that’s what we are focusing on, making sure we get to the net and making sure we take shots when we get them, because you might not get another one.”
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Nice quote form Umile in USCHO article now just do it. UNH doesn't normally get to the net, I would love to see them get dirty instead of always going for the pretty goal.
 
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Getting ready to head out the door for Albany.
Here is hoping for a good game, and tough fought win for the Cats. Going to take everything they have tonight. Need to shot and crash the net, a dirty goal counts just as much as pretty one. I have no fear that Foster will have a great game, now can we score. If we get one early I say Cats win, if they don't get one in the 1st I think it will be tough. Just want to see the boys give a solid 60 minute effort and make us proud.
Also looking foward to knocking RIT off my list of teams I have seen in person, wouldnt mind an RIT-UNH game saturday ;)
 
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