awesome college game going on between BU and Yale.
tied 2-2 late in the 3rd. game on ESPNU.
tied 2-2 late in the 3rd. game on ESPNU.
Yale has hung in tough,should be a great finishawesome college game going on between BU and Yale.
tied 2-2 late in the 3rd. game on ESPNU.
This was me. The bucs lost some close games at the end of the year. Not like I hi-fived my buddy but I did say that this is good for us.I was hoping the Flyers would stop winning meaningless games in January, knowing they weren't making the playoffs back then. But I would never go as far as clapping/cheering for the opposition at a home loss, would be satisfied inside and quietly exit the building.
The Wild (over the course of its history) has had an uncanny knack for winning games late in lost seasons when they should be losing. They've been bad plenty but never quite bad enough (even in the first few years after coming into the league) to get into the lottery and land one of the real difference makers. I have never wanted to see them tank per se, but I think they definitely could have played some youth over some vets over the years, still tried hard, and lost a little more down the stretch (possibly improving draft position). I would never openly cheer for an opponent, but I admit to being disappointed after some Wild wins late in seasons they're eliminated from the playoffs. Of course, bottoming-out doesn't always work. Edmonton gets a lottery pick every year and still sucks.I was hoping the Flyers would stop winning meaningless games in January, knowing they weren't making the playoffs back then. But I would never go as far as clapping/cheering for the opposition at a home loss, would be satisfied inside and quietly exit the building.
because they can't draft and develop talent. their recent track record on picks outside of round 1 are abysmal, and most of their 1st rounders were no-brainer selections.Edmonton gets a lottery pick every year and still sucks.
bet they wish they still had dubnykbecause they can't draft and develop talent. their recent track record on picks outside of round 1 are abysmal, and most of their 1st rounders were no-brainer selections.http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/teams/dr00005632.htmlEdmonton gets a lottery pick every year and still sucks.
Right. And that is obviously a huge part of it. Tanking/bottoming-out/etc is no guarantee of future success. That's all I was saying and pointed to the Oil as an easy example.because they can't draft and develop talent. their recent track record on picks outside of round 1 are abysmal, and most of their 1st rounders were no-brainer selections.Edmonton gets a lottery pick every year and still sucks.
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/teams/dr00005632.html
Risebrough would have still ####ed it up. like Pouliot.The Wild (over the course of its history) has had an uncanny knack for winning games late in lost seasons when they should be losing. They've been bad plenty but never quite bad enough (even in the first few years after coming into the league) to get into the lottery and land one of the real difference makers. I have never wanted to see them tank per se, but I think they definitely could have played some youth over some vets over the years, still tried hard, and lost a little more down the stretch (possibly improving draft position). I would never openly cheer for an opponent, but I admit to being disappointed after some Wild wins late in seasons they're eliminated from the playoffs. Of course, bottoming-out doesn't always work. Edmonton gets a lottery pick every year and still sucks.I was hoping the Flyers would stop winning meaningless games in January, knowing they weren't making the playoffs back then. But I would never go as far as clapping/cheering for the opposition at a home loss, would be satisfied inside and quietly exit the building.
Not taking issue with you, but lots of other people make the same point and I don't think it really holds up.Right. And that is obviously a huge part of it. Tanking/bottoming-out/etc is no guarantee of future success. That's all I was saying and pointed to the Oil as an easy example.because they can't draft and develop talent. their recent track record on picks outside of round 1 are abysmal, and most of their 1st rounders were no-brainer selections.Edmonton gets a lottery pick every year and still sucks.
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/teams/dr00005632.html
they looked like this most of the year, including last weekend despite winning the vaunted B1G. pretty weird considering it's basically the same team as last year.Not many things more fun than watching the Gophers get a beatdown.
The always have that attitude that they are the U and if we just show up everyone will bow down to their awesomeness. F them and John Marriuccithey looked like this most of the year, including last weekend despite winning the vaunted B1G. pretty weird considering it's basically the same team as last year.Not many things more fun than watching the Gophers get a beatdown.
Can never go wrong with Catamounts imo.Question for the guys that really follow the juniors and college hockey. Hawks just signed Kyle Baun and Michael Paliotta, what is the unbiased consensus on these two?
Yeah that was helpful Rud ....I am more interested in Paliotta. Can he be a Top 4 D man?Can never go wrong with Catamounts imo.Question for the guys that really follow the juniors and college hockey. Hawks just signed Kyle Baun and Michael Paliotta, what is the unbiased consensus on these two?
This is very unusual for him, he's carried this f'ing team this year. Hawks D, and especially the O has been terrible since Kane went down.Corey Crawford is looking great! Man, it sure would be nice to see this side of him when the Blues are in town.
I think so.Yeah that was helpful Rud ....I am more interested in Paliotta. Can he be a Top 4 D man?Can never go wrong with Catamounts imo.Question for the guys that really follow the juniors and college hockey. Hawks just signed Kyle Baun and Michael Paliotta, what is the unbiased consensus on these two?
Yeah, this isn't Crawford's fault.This is very unusual for him, he's carried this f'ing team this year. Hawks D, and especially the O has been terrible since Kane went down.Corey Crawford is looking great! Man, it sure would be nice to see this side of him when the Blues are in town.
I get Paliotta played for Vermont, but is he capable of becoming a Top 4?I think so.Yeah that was helpful Rud ....I am more interested in Paliotta. Can he be a Top 4 D man?Can never go wrong with Catamounts imo.Question for the guys that really follow the juniors and college hockey. Hawks just signed Kyle Baun and Michael Paliotta, what is the unbiased consensus on these two?
Wooooooo! Now just need the Wild to take care of the Shames here...SCSU!
he led Vermont in scoring and was named best defensive defenseman in Hockey East. I think he's got top-4 potential for sure. He could likely use some time in Rockford to adjust to the pro game, but he has the size and skill to take on a big role with the big club at some point in the next couple years.I get Paliotta played for Vermont, but is he capable of becoming a Top 4?I think so.Yeah that was helpful Rud ....I am more interested in Paliotta. Can he be a Top 4 D man?Can never go wrong with Catamounts imo.Question for the guys that really follow the juniors and college hockey. Hawks just signed Kyle Baun and Michael Paliotta, what is the unbiased consensus on these two?
Well ####, was hoping he could step up sooner than that, especially if the Hawks don't/can't resign Oduya. Btw thanks, that's what I was looking for. Johns is likely the next man up, I don't think Runblad is the answer and not sold on TVR being able to fully recover from his broken knee cap.he led Vermont in scoring and was named best defensive defenseman in Hockey East. I think he's got top-4 potential for sure. He could likely use some time in Rockford to adjust to the pro game, but he has the size and skill to take on a big role with the big club at some point in the next couple years.I get Paliotta played for Vermont, but is he capable of becoming a Top 4?I think so.Yeah that was helpful Rud ....I am more interested in Paliotta. Can he be a Top 4 D man?Can never go wrong with Catamounts imo.Question for the guys that really follow the juniors and college hockey. Hawks just signed Kyle Baun and Michael Paliotta, what is the unbiased consensus on these two?
Yeah but if he can jump in as a 5/6 next year then 3/4 the following year would be awesome.Tough to project college guys right to the NHL. Some can do it, but that's asking a lot for a team as good as the Hawks. He may be ready but I'd just assume he'll be one guy in the mix and they will see how he does.
I think that's a possibility. He carried UVM this year and I thought they were really good at times.Yeah but if he can jump in as a 5/6 next year then 3/4 the following year would be awesome.Tough to project college guys right to the NHL. Some can do it, but that's asking a lot for a team as good as the Hawks. He may be ready but I'd just assume he'll be one guy in the mix and they will see how he does.
Wouldn't worry about it too much. Look how well the Pens have done every year as favorites since winning the Cup.Gonna be a lot more nervous with the Rangers heading into the playoffs this year than last year. Last year was a fun ride, they played above their heads a bit and clearly had a tough task against a better Kings team. It sucked but I was proud of the effort and it wasn't a painful loss.
This year is different. I expect them to win it all. There's no silver lining if they don't.
You were flapping your gums last year toooh. hey, Chicago. looking forward to taking your spot next week.
eh?You were flapping your gums last year toooh. hey, Chicago. looking forward to taking your spot next week.
Yeah shor, you betcha!eh?You were flapping your gums last year toooh. hey, Chicago. looking forward to taking your spot next week.
sorry, gentlemen. it's coming.Wild will finish higher than the Blackhawks. if you don't believe me gfy.
Let's be honest here...you were writing this team off until Dubnyk came along. And with Kane out, IMO, Hawks aren't getting out of the first round.sorry, gentlemen. it's coming.Wild will finish higher than the Blackhawks. if you don't believe me gfy.
Last year you were all Wild are going to beat the Hawks. Crow stood on his head and the Wild went home.eh?You were flapping your gums last year toooh. hey, Chicago. looking forward to taking your spot next week.
lol. link?Let's be honest here...you were writing this team off until Dubnyk came along. And with Kane out, IMO, Hawks aren't getting out of the first round.sorry, gentlemen. it's coming.Wild will finish higher than the Blackhawks. if you don't believe me gfy.