Wisconsin Hockey 25-26 Hastings Year 3 - Turning the Corner?

[aktick]

I fear Hastings is holding back progress from many players. I’d love to hear from Mankato fans about what they think the problem is.

I believe the higher caliber players just don’t fit his system (scorers are hamstrung) …and that may fly in Mankato and get you in the tourney but it very obviously doesn’t fly in b10.

We really do need answers.

And maybe the biggest issue is…it’s us that are now in our prime earning years, disgusted…how’s that gonna work out for Appletosch?

 

[digitalbooya]

The 05-06 team lost those games mostly because Brian Elliott was out. He was the last great UW goalie. I think one or two others may have been injured but losing Elliott was a big part of it.

With him in net the team played like they were invincible.

An injury can derail any team.

 

[solovsfett]

An injury can derail any team.

Just curious: Which injury specifically has led to Wisconsin looking like they don’t even belong on the ice with Michigan State, Ped State, Minnesota the last 3 weeks.

With 05-06? Yes, Elliott was basically the QB. With him they were unstoppable. Without him they were beatable.

 

[solovsfett]

And maybe the biggest issue is…it’s us that are now in our prime earning years, disgusted…how’s that gonna work out for Appletosch?

Man…I’ve thought of that too. Those of us who grew up watching as middle schoolers, HS kids or college-age kids: Granato’s, Tuttle, Ranheim, CUJO, Zent, Fairchild, Shuchuck, Tancill, Schier, Carey, et al. The experience of watching UW hockey in those eras was second to none.

But we’re adults now in our prime earning years and time is a commodity we have less of because we’re busier…..and $? well, it should be spent (imo) on things that provide fun or value.

Badger hockey is providing neither fun nor value. Same with football. If either was actually competent, let alone kicking ass, I’d have no problem dropping a ton of $$ on merch and would attend more games vs watching on tv.

But…here we are. A different era. And McIntosh following in the footsteps of Barry “I’m not a hockey guy” Alvarez, isn’t going to save the program with good decisions.

So my $$ is spent on concerts now. Yes, I’m going to see Rush for an insane amount of $$ (far more than Metallica prices) because I damn well know they will deliver and it will be fun as hell. Providing memories to last the rest of my life.

 

[srkbadger]

Man…I’ve thought of that too. Those of us who grew up watching as middle schoolers, HS kids or college-age kids: Granato’s, Tuttle, Ranheim, CUJO, Zent, Fairchild, Shuchuck, Tancill, Schier, Carey, et al. The experience of watching UW hockey in those eras was second to none.

But we’re adults now in our prime earning years and time is a commodity we have less of because we’re busier…..and $? well, it should be spent (imo) on things that provide fun or value.

Badger hockey is providing neither fun nor value. Same with football. If either was actually competent, let alone kicking ass, I’d have no problem dropping a ton of $$ on merch and would attend more games vs watching on tv.

But…here we are. A different era. And McIntosh following in the footsteps of Barry “I’m not a hockey guy” Alvarez, isn’t going to save the program with good decisions.

So my $$ is spent on concerts now. Yes, I’m going to see Rush for an insane amount of $$ (far more than Metallica prices) because I damn well know they will deliver and it will be fun as hell. Providing memories to last the rest of my life.

Rush too.