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UVM 2018-19: This is so sad Alex play Esposito
- Thread starter TovarishchLisa
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Re: UVM 2018-19: This is so sad Alex play Esposito
That is an understatement..one of the biggest bs guys there is when it comes to setting the example. This brand of hockey is wearing me out. It would be one thing to play this style if we won game after game after game but when you play this style and lose more than you win, its just not fun to watch and plop down the money to support.
That is an understatement..one of the biggest bs guys there is when it comes to setting the example. This brand of hockey is wearing me out. It would be one thing to play this style if we won game after game after game but when you play this style and lose more than you win, its just not fun to watch and plop down the money to support.
Re: UVM 2018-19: This is so sad Alex play Esposito
Offense is a problem on this team for fear of making mistakes and being called out in the local press by your own coach. That environment puts a crimp on creativity...if you were a true goal scorer, would you bang on the door to get in here and play lock down, D first, chip it in hockey?
Offense is a problem on this team for fear of making mistakes and being called out in the local press by your own coach. That environment puts a crimp on creativity...if you were a true goal scorer, would you bang on the door to get in here and play lock down, D first, chip it in hockey?
Re: UVM 2018-19: This is so sad Alex play Esposito
Just looking at recent years ----
16-17, the team had the talent to push the puck up the ice and outscore. 17-18, the defensive zone was sooooo bad, that not much else could be done. 18-19? - Who knows? Waiting to see what THIS team becomes. My early guess is a little better in the D zone. A little better in the neutral zone? Maybe? And unless someone develops, not much scoring at all.
We can blame coaching, but in the last 3 years, we've seen 3 different teams. Cawlege hawkey fer sure! Especially for a consistently under manned team in a higher conference. Honestly, we could still be in the ECAC and get more wins. But surely, some of the players we DO have is because of wanting to play in HE.
Just looking at recent years ----
16-17, the team had the talent to push the puck up the ice and outscore. 17-18, the defensive zone was sooooo bad, that not much else could be done. 18-19? - Who knows? Waiting to see what THIS team becomes. My early guess is a little better in the D zone. A little better in the neutral zone? Maybe? And unless someone develops, not much scoring at all.
We can blame coaching, but in the last 3 years, we've seen 3 different teams. Cawlege hawkey fer sure! Especially for a consistently under manned team in a higher conference. Honestly, we could still be in the ECAC and get more wins. But surely, some of the players we DO have is because of wanting to play in HE.
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TovarishchLisa
(Comrade Fox)
Re: UVM 2018-19: This is so sad Alex play Esposito
Game day. Hoping we can harness the momentum from Saturday's ending into something worthwhile.
Game day. Hoping we can harness the momentum from Saturday's ending into something worthwhile.
TovarishchLisa
(Comrade Fox)
Re: UVM 2018-19: This is so sad Alex play Esposito
Ah yeah tonight was so great, getting to have dinner with my gf before she heads across the state, let's check in on the UVM sc-
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Ah yeah tonight was so great, getting to have dinner with my gf before she heads across the state, let's check in on the UVM sc-
oh
UVM Cat in Texas
Now UVM Cat in Georgia
I thought they looked good the first 5 minutes....
gfmorris
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Re: UVM 2018-19: This is so sad Alex play Esposito
Whoever said up-thread that Michigan may be the worst team in D-I hasn't watched UAH's first ten games.
I am considering coming up at year-end for the tournament. I've always wanted to hit a game at your rink. What's the best airport to fly into?
GFM
Whoever said up-thread that Michigan may be the worst team in D-I hasn't watched UAH's first ten games.
I am considering coming up at year-end for the tournament. I've always wanted to hit a game at your rink. What's the best airport to fly into?
GFM
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Re: UVM 2018-19: This is so sad Alex play Esposito
Talent gap or talent development gap? Last night I was thinking about Massie's freshman year vs how he is playing now... The last few years it seems like the incoming freshman class is better than the departing seniors.
Talent gap or talent development gap? Last night I was thinking about Massie's freshman year vs how he is playing now... The last few years it seems like the incoming freshman class is better than the departing seniors.
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TovarishchLisa
(Comrade Fox)
Re: UVM 2018-19: This is so sad Alex play Esposito
I'd assume so - IIRC he came off hurt during one of the UConn games
I'd assume so - IIRC he came off hurt during one of the UConn games
Talent development gap. Again, this sophomore class was rated #6 in the COUNTRY as incoming freshman.
Re: UVM 2018-19: This is so sad Alex play Esposito
So not to argue. And not to imply NHL draft pics mean EVERYTHING. But my quick look and count - BC has 11? 12? NHL drafted players. UVM with 2? We can complain about development. We can. But we can also acknowledge a talent gap. At least as far as the NHL views talent.
So not to argue. And not to imply NHL draft pics mean EVERYTHING. But my quick look and count - BC has 11? 12? NHL drafted players. UVM with 2? We can complain about development. We can. But we can also acknowledge a talent gap. At least as far as the NHL views talent.
TovarishchLisa
(Comrade Fox)
Re: UVM 2018-19: This is so sad Alex play Esposito
Mankato has none and they seem to be doing pretty well for themselves.
Mankato has none and they seem to be doing pretty well for themselves.
Re: UVM 2018-19: This is so sad Alex play Esposito
Maybe so, But I was directly addressing THIS weekend. And I also know what I saw. And I also mentioned what the NHL has seen. That is simple in my mind and I won't argue on the internet.
I cannot count how many times BC forwards walked our d with a direct line to shoot 1.0 or 2.1. So many times they beat our players to the front of the net or were alone. Any 10 year old knows not to do that regardless of coaching. Some teams are simply better and faster. I loved the effort of game two. i do not blame the boys for losing. Simply stating my belief for why that happened. I'll check out now. Let's go next weekend.
Maybe so, But I was directly addressing THIS weekend. And I also know what I saw. And I also mentioned what the NHL has seen. That is simple in my mind and I won't argue on the internet.
I cannot count how many times BC forwards walked our d with a direct line to shoot 1.0 or 2.1. So many times they beat our players to the front of the net or were alone. Any 10 year old knows not to do that regardless of coaching. Some teams are simply better and faster. I loved the effort of game two. i do not blame the boys for losing. Simply stating my belief for why that happened. I'll check out now. Let's go next weekend.
UVM Cat in Texas
Now UVM Cat in Georgia
Re: UVM 2018-19: This is so sad Alex play Esposito
For anyone who doubts a coaching change can do wonders for a struggling program, look no further than UMass and Greg Carvel.
For anyone who doubts a coaching change can do wonders for a struggling program, look no further than UMass and Greg Carvel.
TovarishchLisa
(Comrade Fox)
Re: UVM 2018-19: This is so sad Alex play Esposito
Happy induction day, Marty.
Happy induction day, Marty.
Re: UVM 2018-19: This is so sad Alex play Esposito
Amen to that!! The Ice Cream Man has them rolling!! Watched parts of the NESN game on Thursday. Not only is the team playing well the stands looked full which I haven't seen there in ages.
Amen to that!! The Ice Cream Man has them rolling!! Watched parts of the NESN game on Thursday. Not only is the team playing well the stands looked full which I haven't seen there in ages.