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University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
- Thread starter Martin St. Louis Fan
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Vermont Ref
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Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
I created another thread "UVM Season 2012-13" if you want to get rid of the Girgensons Era
I created another thread "UVM Season 2012-13" if you want to get rid of the Girgensons Era
Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
We just saw Kreider play for three years. I think he was a better show. Faster, more strength, more polished and NHL ready than Girgenson.
We just saw Kreider play for three years. I think he was a better show. Faster, more strength, more polished and NHL ready than Girgenson.
UVM Cat in Texas
Now UVM Cat in Georgia
Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
I have to agree. And someone just mentioned Johnny Gaudreau in this thread. Is Girgensons really that much better than Kreider, Gaudreau, or Kyle Rau? I have a hard time believing he is. We shall see, but I can't believe he wouldn't have benefited greatly from a year of two of college hockey.
Wicked Slappaahs
I miss Tie Domi
Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
Z signed a pro contract, not an NHL contract. I don't expect to see him start the season in BUFF.... Rochester is where he will likely be out of camp. Both his USHL coach (who also coached Gaudreau) and BUFF staff believe he 's ready for the pros now. Not sure why you don't want to believe them. There is no secret formula. You gather all of the info, talk with your family and make a decision. I wish the kid luck. Credit goes to Sneddon for ID'ing the kid at a young age. Time to put it in the rearview, as I'm sure Coach already has.
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Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
And as Merrimack fan, I got to see Da Costa for 2 years which was great. I just think it is a treat for college hockey fans to see some of these top notch players even for a year or 2; Vermont fans aren't gonna get that chance.
Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
Unless Little Johnny (5'7", 150 pounds) develops kevlar skin and rubber bones, he'll never survive the AHL, to say nothing of the NHL.
jcarter7669
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Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
Just like all those other guys, St. Louis, Fleury, ... they play a season or two and are out of there because they are too small... Oh wait... I guess you haven't seen the NHL since before the lockout.
Just like all those other guys, St. Louis, Fleury, ... they play a season or two and are out of there because they are too small... Oh wait... I guess you haven't seen the NHL since before the lockout.
Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
Interesting analysis using the D-2 comparisions since there was no NCAA Division 2 tournament until several years after UVM had gone into Division 1. Kinda difficult to win a national title that didn't exist.
Interesting analysis using the D-2 comparisions since there was no NCAA Division 2 tournament until several years after UVM had gone into Division 1. Kinda difficult to win a national title that didn't exist.
pokecheckguy
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Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
I think Miller enjoys his current gig a lot more: owning the Buffalo Wild Wings franchise in SB, along with a few others in Western NY with his business partner. UVM needs someone with experience, because we all know the alum on the bench has none despite his "family ties."
I think Miller enjoys his current gig a lot more: owning the Buffalo Wild Wings franchise in SB, along with a few others in Western NY with his business partner. UVM needs someone with experience, because we all know the alum on the bench has none despite his "family ties."
FiveHole12
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Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
Gaudreau does need to put a little meat and strength on his bones before he is near ready, but the BC staff seems to do a pretty good job at that. Johnny certainly has the talent for the big show, just needs to get a bit stronger on the puck.
You can throw the Gionta brothers and Gerbe in there also. Poor guys are way too small for the pros.
Gaudreau does need to put a little meat and strength on his bones before he is near ready, but the BC staff seems to do a pretty good job at that. Johnny certainly has the talent for the big show, just needs to get a bit stronger on the puck.
Martin St. Louis Fan
Section 21 at the GUT !
Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
Somewhat agree, but comparing Miller to Joey is a joke. No way to compare the knowledge or the rep. I think possible recruits would listen a lot more to a NHL player and Olympian,
SkinsFan09
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Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
Lol, wow Umass Lowell fans coming in and talking smack after one good year? Sucks he ditched.
Lol, wow Umass Lowell fans coming in and talking smack after one good year? Sucks he ditched.
Martin St. Louis Fan
Section 21 at the GUT !
Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
What else is there to do in Lowell ? Easy to be bitter.
SkinsFan09
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Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
Well, he certainly can't brag about academics.
Well, he certainly can't brag about academics.
hockeyjunkie10
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Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
UVM should grab Kyle Wallack...
UVM should grab Kyle Wallack...
Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
The Gionta bros...good call, I would not put little nate in that group....at least not yet, correct me if I am wrong but he has been pro for 3 years? Not a full season yet, average numbers at best? No not yet!
You can throw the Gionta brothers and Gerbe in there also. Poor guys are way too small for the pros.
Gaudreau does need to put a little meat and strength on his bones before he is near ready, but the BC staff seems to do a pretty good job at that. Johnny certainly has the talent for the big show, just needs to get a bit stronger on the puck.
The Gionta bros...good call, I would not put little nate in that group....at least not yet, correct me if I am wrong but he has been pro for 3 years? Not a full season yet, average numbers at best? No not yet!
Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
Gerbe has played in more than 11 times the number of NHL games that Stephen Gionta has.
Gerbe has played in more than 11 times the number of NHL games that Stephen Gionta has.
Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
Rob Madore has signed a two-way contract (AHL/ECHL) with the Charlotte Checkers. Likely will back up John Muse who signed a two-way with Carolina. Gallery/announcement link - http://bit.ly/RMuvm
Rob Madore has signed a two-way contract (AHL/ECHL) with the Charlotte Checkers. Likely will back up John Muse who signed a two-way with Carolina. Gallery/announcement link - http://bit.ly/RMuvm
pokecheckguy
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Re: University of Vermont off-season thread, ( Let the Zemgus Girgensons Era Begin! )
Who said I was comparing them? All I'm saying is Miller more than likely has no interest in coaching, recruiting, bus trips to Orono when he can run a successful string of businesses across New England and NY, and golf in his free time, AND that whoever UVM hires, they don't need another guy on staff whose only prior experience was being a "scout" in the league his father is the commissioner of. Two separate thoughts, but seriously, the sooner everyone gets the thought that Miller would be an assistant out of their heads, the better. It will be someone we've probably never heard of, but one can hope it's someone who has been around/respected/maybe has a solution to the power play.
Who said I was comparing them? All I'm saying is Miller more than likely has no interest in coaching, recruiting, bus trips to Orono when he can run a successful string of businesses across New England and NY, and golf in his free time, AND that whoever UVM hires, they don't need another guy on staff whose only prior experience was being a "scout" in the league his father is the commissioner of. Two separate thoughts, but seriously, the sooner everyone gets the thought that Miller would be an assistant out of their heads, the better. It will be someone we've probably never heard of, but one can hope it's someone who has been around/respected/maybe has a solution to the power play.
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