PC dominated the 2nd half of first period Friday and most of the 3rd period Saturday, balance of play was pretty even. Saturdays W was a gift from Gillies with two very soft goals. Otherwise that is a 0-0 tie. Although soft goals evened out for the weekend.
Markison and Reynolds absences noticeable. Need them both in the lineup. Not getting enough offensive zone time, lack of cycling IMHO. Do like what the D is doing to keep opportunities to the outside though. And like what I see in Walls so far.
Nick Bruneteau is underrated, he could have a real nice couple of years ahead.
I like the physicality of the team. I like what Fallon brings, and Polesello is fun to watch. We are a Stalberg or Girgensons short of being pretty good - or a breakout year from someone else (McCarthy, Brickley or Reynolds). Will have great difficulty with the best teams such as BC, BU and UNH. Should be able to play with everyone else.
I look for a battle to secure one of the last playoff spots with Maine, Umass, NU and UML.
Like the newest recruit. We need a new arena.
Go Cats
PC dominated the 2nd half of first period Friday and most of the 3rd period Saturday, balance of play was pretty even. Saturdays W was a gift from Gillies with two very soft goals. Otherwise that is a 0-0 tie. Although soft goals evened out for the weekend.
Markison and Reynolds absences noticeable. Need them both in the lineup. Not getting enough offensive zone time, lack of cycling IMHO. Do like what the D is doing to keep opportunities to the outside though. And like what I see in Walls so far.
Nick Bruneteau is underrated, he could have a real nice couple of years ahead.
I like the physicality of the team. I like what Fallon brings, and Polesello is fun to watch. We are a Stalberg or Girgensons short of being pretty good - or a breakout year from someone else (McCarthy, Brickley or Reynolds). Will have great difficulty with the best teams such as BC, BU and UNH. Should be able to play with everyone else.
I look for a battle to secure one of the last playoff spots with Maine, Umass, NU and UML.
Like the newest recruit. We need a new arena.
Go Cats
I just read Ted Ryans article on bench depth and am appauled by Sneddons comments and airing of team issues in the press. Maybe you guys dont see it as a big deal but I do. After coaching for over 30 years I know these rules when dealing with the press:
1.) If your comments are not positive on an individual player, dont make them. Its a team game.
2.) The only negative comments that should ever be made are about the team as a whole or about yourself.
3.) Anything else is better left unsaid in the press and should be preserved for INDIVIDUAL discussions with your players.
4.) NHL Scouts make big mistakes all the time. Especially in Rounds 2-7.
It is clear where are the rumblings of lack of communication with Sneddon come from after reading this article. "Benching Kyle said alot to the team without saying anything", "Kyles in a rut" , "you dont cheat the game", are all comments better left unsaid. This kind of communication only leads to resentment, lack of confidence, abandonment of team systems to prove indivisual worth, and all the other things we saw last year. It is clear that Sneddon holds "forwards 9-16" to different standards vs the "bricks" (his words not mine) of the world or other players in his protected umbrella. Keep in mind we are playing guys in our top 6 that couldn't make other line-ups.
He even admits to the fact that certain kids are held to different standards and expecations. When you dont apply standards consistently accross the team regardless of your affection for that player, it becomes clear that there is a lack value or understand placed on team dynamics. Was Paliotta benched because he made an aweful turnover against Lowell? No and I dont think he should have but if that is your standard for riding the pine then he absolutely should have.
Sneddon has a 186-254 and 65 career record as a Head Coach and is 2-23 in his last 25. Trying to pound these kids into his system or "style" of play has clearly not been the answer. Stating that 9-16 are "interchangeable" is ridiculous at best. I have watched this kids play enough to know that 1-16 are not separated by much other than the coaches bubble. This explains why the PP and PK have been so aweful in his tenure here. A complete lack of creativity for fear of retaliation. When skilled kids are afraid to make a mistake, the creativity and productivity go out the window.
Sorry dont mean to be so harsh but I couldnt believe what I read.
Skill wins games not systems or "style"...just ask Boston College. Kyle Reynolds has more skill than most and thats all we needed to know.
I just read Ted Ryans article on bench depth and am appauled by Sneddons comments and airing of team issues in the press. Maybe you guys dont see it as a big deal but I do. After coaching for over 30 years I know these rules when dealing with the press:
1.) If your comments are not positive on an individual player, dont make them. Its a team game.
2.) The only negative comments that should ever be made are about the team as a whole or about yourself.
3.) Anything else is better left unsaid in the press and should be preserved for INDIVIDUAL discussions with your players.
4.) NHL Scouts make big mistakes all the time. Especially in Rounds 2-7.
It is clear where are the rumblings of lack of communication with Sneddon come from after reading this article. "Benching Kyle said alot to the team without saying anything", "Kyles in a rut" , "you dont cheat the game", are all comments better left unsaid. This kind of communication only leads to resentment, lack of confidence, abandonment of team systems to prove indivisual worth, and all the other things we saw last year. It is clear that Sneddon holds "forwards 9-16" to different standards vs the "bricks" (his words not mine) of the world or other players in his protected umbrella. Keep in mind we are playing guys in our top 6 that couldn't make other line-ups.
He even admits to the fact that certain kids are held to different standards and expecations. When you dont apply standards consistently accross the team regardless of your affection for that player, it becomes clear that there is a lack value or understand placed on team dynamics. Was Paliotta benched because he made an aweful turnover against Lowell? No and I dont think he should have but if that is your standard for riding the pine then he absolutely should have.
Sneddon has a 186-254 and 65 career record as a Head Coach and is 2-23 in his last 25. Trying to pound these kids into his system or "style" of play has clearly not been the answer. Stating that 9-16 are "interchangeable" is ridiculous at best. I have watched this kids play enough to know that 1-16 are not separated by much other than the coaches bubble. This explains why the PP and PK have been so aweful in his tenure here. A complete lack of creativity for fear of retaliation. When skilled kids are afraid to make a mistake, the creativity and productivity go out the window.
Sorry dont mean to be so harsh but I couldnt believe what I read.
Skill wins games not systems or "style"...just ask Boston College. Kyle Reynolds has more skill than most and thats all we needed to know.
I think you are cherry picking quotes which are negative. Overall, Sneddon had some very complimentary comments about Reynolds.
In response to questions about Reynolds’ absence, Sneddon said, “Kyle Reynolds can be a fantastic player. I really believe in him. He’s just in a little bit of a rut right now and when you’re in a rut, the way to get out of it is to play hard. Don’t cheat the game. The details have to be good, the scoring will come later."
“He’s putting a lot of pressure on himself right now because he’s not scoring but it’s snowballing on him a little right now on the other end,” Sneddon said of UVM’s leading returning scorer. “He’ll be there. He’s a great player, he’s a great young man and he’ll find a way. We’re hoping it happens this week for him."
And it's clear that he is relying on Reynolds to be a key part of this team. I don't think there is anything he said to TRyan that he hasn't said to Reynolds or the team. Coaches look at motivating each player differently. I'd expect that Reynolds needs that vocal challenge, while others need a quieter approach. But net/net, Sneddon's comments about Reynold were positive.
And the comments about forwards 9 to 16 relate to depth. They do not relate to Kyle Reynolds as he is not among that group (in my opinion and from the what I read in Sneddon's comments). It's great to have depth from the end of the third line through the fifth line. We haven't had that for a long time. I'm not sure if the talent level is as high as we might all like it.
For what it's it's worth, your rant reminded me a lot of the Justin Milo stuff here from a couple of years ago (was that Justin posting or his Dad?). So I almost called you Mr. Reynolds.
One of these years, I'd sure like to see a UVM team that can score goals! Until then, same old, same old......
You cant win in Hockey East when the entire focus is on defense. We need to open it up a little and get the skilled players the puck alot more. Top two d pairs last night were really out classed and struggled from the drop of the puck. Walls was at least consistent. Offense was absent the entire game other than 1st two minutes of 2nd and first minute of the third. Gonna be a long year again unless we change the offensive focus and let the kids play.
