Oldguy

Last night was some of the "same old", some of the "new". That start was indeed atrocious. Just embarrassing. I'm struggling to understand how DeRidder can be so wildly hot and cold repeatedly, after being so solid in past years. However, they shut things down pretty well after that. Played the vast majority of the game in the offensive zone. 70 plus shot attempts. I think UND's offense is going to start producing more as the season goes forward. Need to play with more physicality & clean up all the unforced errors. Also need to learn that holding the blue line is not worth giving up breakaways. But, I still think this team is capable of making a big run, if they can just put the pieces together.

This weekend was actually hockey that I recognize from Berry's era at UND. Not crazy about the passive box on defense (would like to see them challenge a little more), but at least it is working now.

Ok, so instead of calling "Gaber gets 2 in the 3rd", I should have called "UND blows the lead yet again". Oh, well, 2 pts is the best they've done in 3 games.

I'm calling Gaber with 2 in the 3rd

Now wouldn't that be nice. This ain't about xG, it's about dedication to defense and moving as a unit (not breaking down into chaos).

Missed passes and weak defense are killing this team night after night

Albrecht with the GWG tonight? I can dream...

How can you describe this season, except to say "what the HELL"?

Wow, this team CANNOT play a complete game, and the giveaways and lack of ability to pass are just pathetic at times. Not a good team; people need to stop complimenting their talent. Talent is as talent does.

Well, the sun did indeed come up this morning. Having said that, the sun will be setting soon on this season in the absence of a miracle turnaround. Playoff hopes could be effectively killed by Christmas, and that scenario would be the third time Berry's teams have missed the NCAA's in his relatively short tenure.

I apologize for repeating myself. But damn, has any UND ever been so highly rated pre-season and then sucked so incredibly badly? Seriously...ever?

I can't take any more. This is the most disgusting product UND has put on the ice in forever. Weak, sucky.

SCSU announcers are not even paying attention to this game anymore...because it was over in the 2nd. Weakest team since 2001.

Has any UND team ever played so soft in their own zone. I remember UND rocking other players when they had the chance. Now, they "zone" and wait for the other team to score. Weak, lame.

What a bunch of pussies. I have not been more disappointed in any team ever.

I know it may be bashed as a Nancy-negative assessment, but damn - the "lows" are pathetic. The fact that UND barely scratched out a win at home against a middle of the pack team is just indicative of where they are now - a middle of the pack team.

I hate to say it, but this is the most disappointing UND team I have seen in a long, long time. Can't even clear their own zone, let alone maintain any sort of possession. Giveaways, dominated on shots, no fight (bad body language). This team may end up one of the worst in decades.

Worst job of turning a pretty skilled roster into a bunch of losers that I may have ever seen. Time to think about a shakeup in coaching here.

This is coaching, plain and simple. They have gotten worse, not better, as this season has unfolded so far. This team SUCKS right now.

6 Shots more than halfway through the game. If this were the NHL, the whole coaching staff would be fired.

SEVEN periods so far this season where they have 4 shots or less. PATHETIC puck movement. Damn lucky to be ahead in this game.

My take tonight. Stats looked good, but at times they were mailing it in. Without a full game effort, this is the result you get.

My take on yesterday's game is that the team is finally starting to play with the structure that Berry wants. Their puck support, tenacity, and jump were all better. Too bad they couldn't play that way last week, but as long as they keep up this kind of game, they will be good this season.

At least they have 2 years off before the next one. However, if this team can't pull their heads out of their #$&*#&$, the Ralph won't even be a "destination" anymore.

Honestly, I've never seen a team with as much talent on paper look so !@#!$.