Was it a mistake for the Bruins to sign Rask to such a long term deal?
I don't like long-term contracts for anyone, with few exceptions, in a salary-cap structure. He was approaching UFA age, however.
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What's the outlook on Seney getting drafted? Hearing any teams?
Not hearing of any teams. If he is, 5th-7th round. Size will hurt him but he's dynamic.
Best public team in Mass HS?
Woburn, perhaps? People like Barnstable but I haven't watched them. Burlington is good too.
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We're almost at tourney time so, who do you see as favorite to win the super 8? Any players that stand out?
Malden Catholic, Cathedral or BC High.
who would they lose and who would they add?
Strictly my opinion, but ND out, Holy Cross probably in. If HEA loses anyone, HC will be a frontrunner. Was down to HC and UConn when UConn joined.
If college hockey has realignments again does Hockey East add or lose anyone do you think?
IMO, HEA would lose one, and add one. Stay at 12 teams.
Same for player of the year and all conference
POTY Eichel. Team would be Eichel (F), O'Regan (F), Calnan (F), Russo (D), Pailotta (D), Gillies (G)
At this point who is your vote for HE Rookie of the Year and All rookie squad?
To this point, ROTY has to be Eichel. Team would be Eichel (F), Seney (F), Kravchenko (F), Hanifin (D), Montour (D) and Petersen (G).
Thoughts on the exhibition games vs CIS teams? Versus maybe versus ACHA schools?
CIS teams provide better competition, IMO. There are some ACHA schools that could, but not nearly enough to satisfy 59 NCAA teams looking for exhibitions. Plus, and I'd have to look this up, but is it allowed? I would imagine that someone would have done this already if it were allowed. At least once or twice we would have seen it happen.
Best concession food in Hockey East?
You probably want me to say the baked potato at Maine, but I'm not a huge fan of baked potatoes. It's underrated, but the buffalo tenders at Agganis get me every time.
Are you posting hockey East predications? Can you tweet them?
I will be posting my ballot that was sent in a few weeks ago for the HEWBA poll, and sharing some thoughts. It will be up either tonight or tomorrow.
Why not talk to plevy about all this and just the team. Only got one side and it bit you
FYI, I reached out to Plevy through the Bandits twice since he left MC, and both emails were ignored by the team. Even wrote that in one of my stories at the time. If he wanted a forum, he had one.
How the hell do you pronounce Dalhousie
I believe it's Dal-How-Sie
How's Salisbury hockey looking? Any studs?
Michael O’Leary and Nick Sorgio are the two that come to mind. There's plenty, actually. Matt Muzyka, Tage Thompson ... they're going to have a good team.
How sad will UMass make me this year?
I think they're going to struggle. They have a good, underrated goaltender IMO. If they can tighten things up and help him out in front, they'll be OK. Although they graduate the bulk of their scoring, too. I picked them 11th.
Wat will Merimack do with starting goalies this year?
My guess is that they split early in the year - Tirronen and Delia - and go from there around Nov. 1
you still stand by your report that eichel and o'regan weren't suspended? Saw the blogger said its still true did you see that?
Yes. I checked with five sources. I'm confident in my reporting or I wouldn't have reported it. Five sources - literally - not all inside the walls at BU, all say it's not true. O'Regan missed the exhibition as a precaution on an injury. Quite frankly, I'm getting tired of answering this again and again.
Why are they there???? (ice girls)
To clean the ice. There are 3 breaks per period for them to shovel the snow.
Are the ice girls at Merrimack permanent?
Yes
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Will Uconn finish last?
That's where I picked them. Give them 3-4 years. They have some strong recruits but they need time to get to UConn and mature into juniors and seniors.
Will UConn make the Hockey east playoffs?
Yes. In fact, I'd go as far as betting you $10,000 they make it.
Thoughts on the renovations at Lawler this summer? You see them yet?
There weren't any at Lawler that I'm aware of ...
Why are it covering more than just hockey on your site now? I like it just wondering though
Because it brings more eyeballs. The more eyeballs, the more those little ads generate and we've got bills to pay. Glad you're enjoying it. It's been a good addition. Hopefully adding some help to get out better coverage, too.
Why can't a player in Canadian major junior play college hockey when they're done if their junior career ends at 20?
NCAA says the CHL is a pro league ...
Can MC score more even without Collins?
I can't see them scoring much less. Offense will be more spread out. Their shot attempts were good last year. Need to get to better areas. I'd be more concerned with cleaning up the .890 team sv%
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