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UConn v. #10 Providence Friars (Friday 2/2/24 @7p @Toscano Family Ice Forum & Saturday 2/3/24 @7p @Schneider Arena) Both games on ESPN+

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Only thing I can think of is he was expecting a body hit and braced/countered and when it wasn't there he was already in the motion and caught him square.
Regardless, not good.
So it's not an automatic game suspension, it's a conference decision? Didn't we lose someone to kneeing recently and he came back next HE game?
 
The Viking said:
Only thing I can think of is he was expecting a body hit and braced/countered and when it wasn't there he was already in the motion and caught him square.
Regardless, not good.
So it's not an automatic game suspension, it's a conference decision? Didn't we lose someone to kneeing recently and he came back next HE game?
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Was it Shandor?? I can’t remember what happened.
 
The Viking said:
Only thing I can think of is he was expecting a body hit and braced/countered and when it wasn't there he was already in the motion and caught him square.
Regardless, not good.
So it's not an automatic game suspension, it's a conference decision? Didn't we lose someone to kneeing recently and he came back next HE game?
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Bradley against Merrimack is one I remember. This was a shot to the head though. I guess the powers that be at HE found it to be dangerous and egregious. Seemed mild live, but looked much worse upon replay.
 
Capone vs Sacred Heart

Cav said last night he can’t remember having 3 majors during the same season since he’s been here.

4 this season, 6 last season
 
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I don’t think they have the personnel to match the staff’s desire to play that way. During the HE semis a couple years ago, I was amazed at how they manhandled Northeastern, nullifying an obvious talent gap between the two. The difference was the size n strength of UConn’s team. Again, not an expert or guru speaking on hockey specifics, but it stands out. They have the grit and the motivation to live up to what the desired identity appears to be, but no longer the personnel to play that way. That’s on coaching and recruiting if accurate. If you lack speed and size, grit and effort will only get u so far. Jim Calhoun’s greatest quote “ never mistake talent for effort”. I’ve referenced that numerous times on this site. We saw that with Hurleys first couple teams and now we’re seeing what all of put together is producing. I think it applies to the hockey team this year particularly.
 
Omahabound said:
I don’t think they have the personnel to match the staff’s desire to play that way. During the HE semis a couple years ago, I was amazed at how they manhandled Northeastern, nullifying an obvious talent gap between the two. The difference was the size n strength of UConn’s team. Again, not an expert or guru speaking on hockey specifics, but it stands out. They have the grit and the motivation to live up to what the desired identity appears to be, but no longer the personnel to play that way. That’s on coaching and recruiting if accurate. If you lack speed and size, grit and effort will only get u so far. Jim Calhoun’s greatest quote “ never mistake talent for effort”. I’ve referenced that numerous times on this site. We saw that with Hurleys first couple teams and now we’re seeing what all of put together is producing. I think it applies to the hockey team this year particularly.
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I cannot disagree. We are like 2-3 talented offensive players form being good. We need to some how find them this off season. I also think Wood will leave if his handlers don’t think the UConn staff is developing him enough. That’s what it always seems to come down to. Do our players get better year over year. Not enough have. Coaching? What else can it be?
 
mac2351 said:
Capone vs Sacred Heart

Cav said last night he can’t remember having 3 majors during the same season since he’s been here.

4 this season, 6 last season
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Hmm…someone seems to not want to face the truth. And it aint us. We seem to remember all of them.
 
Bomber36 said:
I cannot disagree. We are like 2-3 talented offensive players form being good. We need to some how find them this off season. I also think Wood will leave if his handlers don’t think the UConn staff is developing him enough. That’s what it always seems to come down to. Do our players get better year over year. Not enough have. Coaching? What else can it be?
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A couple players will definitely go a long way…I really hope Wood returns. I think overall, it’s just been a bad year to this point. There can be a lot coming back next season if the transfers don’t overtake the roster as it is now.

As for the development of the players, I’m sure the coaching has to take some responsibility of the lack of development but I think the overall mix of talent u have, talent ur learning that may play a larger role next season (Muldowney) eye test only and that’s being honest…amongst some misses have contributed to the record and product we’re watching.
 
mac2351 said:
Bradley is probably turning pro after this season
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Can’t blame him…imagine him with competent players around him. He‘ll be so much fun to watch.
 
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mac2351 said:
Bradley is probably turning pro after this season
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And that’s what makes it all the more difficult to win at Uconn( hockey). If the talent that’s on the roster is not championship caliber while being school, it makes development that much less relevant in many regards. By that time, their ready to further their career, which is great, but weren’t talented enough for long enough to win consistently in college. It’s a problem.
 
In my opinion, the hockey and baseball programs are similar that their on the cusp, but a few elite talents away from taking the next step
 
Omahabound said:
In my opinion, the hockey and baseball programs are similar that their on the cusp, but a few elite talents away from taking the next step
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Baseball is way closer.
 
Omahabound said:
And that’s what makes it all the more difficult to win at Uconn( hockey). If the talent that’s on the roster is not championship caliber while being school, it makes development that much less relevant in many regards. By that time, their ready to further their career, which is great, but weren’t talented enough for long enough to win consistently in college. It’s a problem.
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Yes. They haven’t surrounded their better players with the requisite talent. I really like the Tattle line but they aren’t a top 2 line on a team that’s going to win something. Against Quinnipiac Tattle had 2 clear breakaways and did not convert on either. That’s the difference between being a top team and an average team.

Heaslip is an energy guy but he doesn’t convert his chances. He had a good chance last night and he’s had a couple breakaways but have ended up with nothing.

They need top 6 Hockey East talent

My hope for next season is based on how some of their recruits are doing really well in juniors. Shahan leading the USHL in goals, Whitcomb (who visited Michigan but chose UConn) is top ten in scoring in USHL, Murtagh is top 5 scoring in BCHL

Need to get speed from the portal. They’ve missed badly on a player each of the last 2 seasons. The Mahshie miss cratered their offensive depth this season.
 
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Omahabound said:
Where is the Stephon Castle on the Ice or Diamond?
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The problem is Cav doesn’t believe in playing the NIL game and it’s only going to get more difficult to get top players as NIL comes to hockey.

The Big Ten kills it in recruiting. It’s not by coincidence
 
mac2351 said:
The problem is Cav doesn’t believe in playing the NIL game and it’s only going to get more difficult to get top players as NIL comes to hockey.

The Big Ten kills it in recruiting. It’s not by coincidence
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Recruiting in college sports is everything, even if nowadays it’s openly done through dollars. Gotta get the players or develops the talent u do get to championship levels. That’s both unrealistic and naive to think it’s gonna happen consistently
 
“I don’t believe in the NIL game” is code for “I can’t do it”.

The school has the ability to do it, btw.
 


Looks like Haider is back

Clarkson lost 5-2 to Providence last season. Maybe another one of Cav’s hunches
 
Why doesn’t Cav just play Sergeev the rest of the season? There is nothing to lose

You would think Cav would want to give the starts to the guy with 2 years of eligibility remaining and having him gain experience
 
mac2351 said:
Why doesn’t Cav just play Sergeev the rest of the season? There is nothing to lose

You would think Cav would want to give the starts to the guy with 2 years of eligibility remaining and having him gain experience
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While he didn’t have much help, I didn’t think Sergeev was great last night. Don’t have a problem with this. A win would be nice. You have to play for now. Any one watching the championship final of the NHL AllStar game? Fun so far.
 
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mac2351 said:


Looks like Haider is back

Clarkson lost 5-2 to Providence last season. Maybe another one of Cav’s hunches
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We lost 5-0 last night. Could it get worse with Haider? I doubt it.
 
mac2351 said:
Capone vs Sacred Heart

Cav said last night he can’t remember having 3 majors during the same season since he’s been here.

4 this season, 6 last season
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Ouch!
 
Omahabound said:
A couple players will definitely go a long way…I really hope Wood returns. I think overall, it’s just been a bad year to this point. There can be a lot coming back next season if the transfers don’t overtake the roster as it is now.

As for the development of the players, I’m sure the coaching has to take some responsibility of the lack of development but I think the overall mix of talent u have, talent ur learning that may play a larger role next season (Muldowney) eye test only and that’s being honest…amongst some misses have contributed to the record and product we’re watching.
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Some responsibility? How about the bulk of the responsibility! What is the essence of a great coach? Developing players mentally, physically and skill-wise is the essential and primary responsibility of the coach!
 
We can’t stay out of the box. No discipline whatsoever.
 
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