Dick Rosenthal {l Wrote}:In this lost season, it would be nice to pick up a Beanpot, which is why I doubt it will happen. That isn't to say Northeastern is any good. They aren't. There were four very mediocre teams playing yesterday, but the law of averages says that this iteration of BC will crap themselves next Monday.
BostonCollege1 {l Wrote}:Dick Rosenthal {l Wrote}:In this lost season, it would be nice to pick up a Beanpot, which is why I doubt it will happen. That isn't to say Northeastern is any good. They aren't. There were four very mediocre teams playing yesterday, but the law of averages says that this iteration of BC will crap themselves next Monday.
Nah, I say they crap themselves vs. Lowell on Friday, but come back to beat NU in OT on Monday.
Dick Rosenthal {l Wrote}:BostonCollege1 {l Wrote}:Dick Rosenthal {l Wrote}:In this lost season, it would be nice to pick up a Beanpot, which is why I doubt it will happen. That isn't to say Northeastern is any good. They aren't. There were four very mediocre teams playing yesterday, but the law of averages says that this iteration of BC will crap themselves next Monday.
Nah, I say they crap themselves vs. Lowell on Friday, but come back to beat NU in OT on Monday.
A possibility, I’ll admit that would also be in character. With that said, I think it more likely that they play well against Lowell, squeak out a 2-1 win and the narrative becomes “A young BC team is coming of age heading down the stretch. With the best goalie in college hockey they could make a run and be a dangerous team come March.” This will be followed by a 5-2 loss to NU.
Eaglekeeper {l Wrote}:Both BC and NU struggled against UML especially with Wall in net. UML is an older more physical team than BC and NU and possibly the most physical team in HEA. They held UMass to one goal in a 2-1 win at UMass. That rematch will be very interesting as UML could easily be in the HEA championship game vs UMass.
BC could be without Hustko and McBain on Monday. I like Greco and Walker who will play if those two are out. NU makes a lot of defensive mistakes so I will go with a 3-2 BC win to make it 7 Beanpot Championships this decade.
Dick Rosenthal {l Wrote}:BC, who once again looked horrible and overmatched against a highly mediocre UML will likely get overwhelmed by a Northeastern team that is far more offensively talented than UML. If BC does win, it will be entirely the product of Northeastern choking with the chance to add to its meager collection of Beanpots. This is the worst BC team I have seen since the beginning of Coach Champion’s tenure—the difference is that the first York teams were getting progressively better from the Cedarchuk dumpster fire, this looks like Lenny’s 1992 team—spent and mediocre and lacking talent (Ian Moran was Oliver Wahlstrom of that era).
claver2010 {l Wrote}:IMO there's a lot that's gone into the decline over the past 3+ years.
NTDP: bracco, milano, random ginzo not showing.
that plus tolvanen not clearing
plus no longer getting 3+ years from top NHL players (Kreider, Hayes (x2), Cam, Johnny, Gerbe, etc.) turned to 1-2 years from Wood, Hanifin, Sanford, Tuch, White.
all that together means the formula from say '06-'13 or so means you have to reload that much more in every class with the decline in asst coaching it's not exactly on the cav + brown level.
we have also fallen behind facility wise (even though the hockey locker rooms are best in class) as conte is older than when mchugh was torn down. rumor is we won't be behind for that much longer.
Dick Rosenthal {l Wrote}:
I agree with most of what you said above. I don’t think the facility race is that big a deal for hockey. By way of example, Ohio State, Minnesota, Wisconsin, BU and Denver have been playing in nicer facilities than Conte for the better part of 15 years. It didn’t matter for most of that time and I suspect it would not matter now if we didn’t have the current coaching issues. Where Conte kills us is with basketball. If that is getting fixed, great, but that won’t be a panacea for hockey unless the coaching staff ups it’s game.
Eaglekeeper {l Wrote}:It’s not JY’s fault, if anyone is to blame it’s Greg Brown for recruiting small “puck moving” defenseman. The biggest problem as pointed out above is the top talent only staying one or two years. Until that changes or an age limit is imposed the traditional powers are going to be down. UML’s freshman are always 20-21 year olds, not that talented, but they play a very physical game. They just shut out BC and UMass. BC lost the physical battle and that is one of the reasons I would put in 24 year old Ron Greco. I would sit Grando against UML if we play them in the conference tourney. Walker is another tough kid that can skate. Another key to beating UML is scoring on the power play. BC looked terrible on both units against UML. That is correctable and that’s on the coaches.
NU struggled big time against UML. Yes, they outshot BU 2-1, but so did BC in the game at Conte. NU makes a lot of defensive mistakes and that is where BC will capitalize.
Go Eagles!
claver2010 {l Wrote}:Dick Rosenthal {l Wrote}:
I agree with most of what you said above. I don’t think the facility race is that big a deal for hockey. By way of example, Ohio State, Minnesota, Wisconsin, BU and Denver have been playing in nicer facilities than Conte for the better part of 15 years. It didn’t matter for most of that time and I suspect it would not matter now if we didn’t have the current coaching issues. Where Conte kills us is with basketball. If that is getting fixed, great, but that won’t be a panacea for hockey unless the coaching staff ups it’s game.
yeah i should've been more clear, i think the biggest issue w facilities is us bussing off campus for practice
Eaglekeeper {l Wrote}:Your other option is to just build a new basketball arena and leave Conte for hockey.
claver2010 {l Wrote}:solid period, skated w nu for most of play. obviously bad no goal call but tough to overturn
claver2010 {l Wrote}:Eaglekeeper {l Wrote}:Your other option is to just build a new basketball arena and leave Conte for hockey.
switch that
Eaglekeeper {l Wrote}:claver2010 {l Wrote}:Eaglekeeper {l Wrote}:Your other option is to just build a new basketball arena and leave Conte for hockey.
switch that
Please, the last thing BC should do is build another hockey arena. Basketball is the revenue producer, just build a first class basketball arena and give the program the facility it deserves, not a renovated hockey rink.
claver2010 {l Wrote}:Eaglekeeper {l Wrote}:claver2010 {l Wrote}:Eaglekeeper {l Wrote}:Your other option is to just build a new basketball arena and leave Conte for hockey.
switch that
Please, the last thing BC should do is build another hockey arena. Basketball is the revenue producer, just build a first class basketball arena and give the program the facility it deserves, not a renovated hockey rink.
corners, you know anything that is built by bc for athletics will need to be privately funded. which sport do you think has more donors with deeper pockets at this school?
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