gopherz Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 Just for the record Long Island Frazee was shelled in his appearance in Lowell. He gave up 3 goals on 25 shots and played 2 periods. 88 percent, same he had here last year...standard Quote
dead_rabbit Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 88 percent, same he had here last year...standard And look where that got him...a ride on the pine;) Do you think he's physically unable to perform, or is it a mental thing. I was never really ever impressed with him. Quote
Goon Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 88 percent, same he had here last year...standard I can imagine you will see him in the ECHL next season. Quote
gopherz Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 And look where that got him...a ride on the pine;) Do you think he's physically unable to perform, or is it a mental thing. I was never really ever impressed with him. It's clearly not a physical thing if you ask me, if it is, he's the streakiest goalie either. He wasn't drafted at the beginning of the 2nd round for no reason, that's awful high for a goalie. Looking at his performances in the World Juniors and the international scene you can tell he has the talent. All his off the ice issues may have got to his head, he just never performed here at the U. When he was on, he was arguably the best goalie in the conference but the times he was on his game were very limited. I think the Devils would agree that its a lot mental and that he needed a change of environment, something to hopefully get him going in the right direction. A 2nd round pick is a large investment and I think they will give him his share of chances to succeed. To sum it up, I think Frazee = Quote
7>4 Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Really? My sarcasm meter is broken..you think Finley has the ability to be an NHL All-Star? I will take "no way" for $300 Alex. I will be suprised if he plays 50 games in the NHL. And that would be how many more games than you played in the NHL? Quote
Gopherguy33 Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 And that would be how many more games than you played in the NHL? If he plays 1 game in the NHL, he will have played 1 more than I did. Great point. Quote
yzerman19 Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Shouldn't we be hopeful, and routing for the success of a member of the Fighting Sioux family? I am not the biggest Joe Finley fan in the world, but I believe he has some tools that you can't coach (6'7 and 255 being two of them). He will develop and play in the NHL. Quote
Sioux-cia Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Shouldn't we be hopeful, and routing for the success of a member of the Fighting Sioux family? I am not the biggest Joe Finley fan in the world, but I believe he has some tools that you can't coach (6'7 and 255 being two of them). He will develop and play in the NHL. I love Joe Finley !!! I want him to stay but I'll understand if he goes. The pros know better than we do and I have no doubt that he'll do great in the NHL. Remember Craig Ludwig? He could barely skate when he came to UND. He had a great NHL career. Joe is better than he was initially. Quote
Goon Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 Wheeler is gone according to Brad's Blog. There goes seeing him and Finley square off at center ice. Quote
siouxweet Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 There goes seeing him and Finley square off at center ice. It will happen you'll just have to have the center ice package this year when the coyotes play the caps. Quote
siouxforeverbaby Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 It will happen you'll just have to have the center ice package this year when the coyotes play the caps. he hasn't signed with the coyotes yet though according to Brad's Blog and the gopher website, so it might have to be a different team Quote
siouxweet Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 he hasn't signed with the coyotes yet though according to Brad's Blog and the gopher website, so it might have to be a different team unless the coyotes trade him it'll be with them being they hold his rights. Quote
If only we had Belfour Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/18807859.html I have to say as much as we like to pick on him I am impressed that wheeler found a way to graduate from a major U in 3 years. Considering how challenging school is without playing a sport I am impressed. I also like this move from a negotiation standpoint. Quote
Sioux-cia Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/18807859.html I have to say as much as we like to pick on him I am impressed that wheeler found a way to graduate from a major U in 3 years. Considering how challenging school is without playing a sport I am impressed. I also like this move from a negotiation standpoint. I didn't read that he is graduating. Some one posted in the comments that he is 'on track to graduate in three years' but the article said, .... he has withdrawn from school to pursue a career in professional hockey. Quote
If only we had Belfour Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 I didn't read that he is graduating. Some one posted in the comments that he is 'on track to graduate in three years' but the article said, That is weird because when the article was first posted it stated he was on track to graduate in 3 years. HMMMM Quote
Sioux-cia Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 That is weird because when the article was first posted it stated he was on track to graduate in 3 years. HMMMM Could it be another, da da da daaaa, conspiracy!?!? Quote
siouxguyinstpaul Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/18807859.html I have to say as much as we like to pick on him I am impressed that wheeler found a way to graduate from a major U in 3 years. Considering how challenging school is without playing a sport I am impressed. I also like this move from a negotiation standpoint. oh well - good "scoop" for the dieing star trib - the heart of the university on minny-mystery. (perhaps that is why it is dieing). Quote
Goon Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 finley will return next year. That would seem reasonable since we have seen where its been said that big joe will play out his elgibility. Time will tell soon. Quote
aleah Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 That would seem reasonable since we have seen where its been said that big joe will play out his elgibility. Time will tell soon. I haven't seen anything that said that....I was just giving the 2 cents...well, plus some girl told me at Gilly's Quote
Goon Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 I haven't seen anything that said that....I was just giving the 2 cents...well, plus some girl told me at Gilly's I think there is a good chance of it happening. Quote
siouxweet Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 finley will return next year. hopefully this is true and we'll hear that a few more will be coming back. Quote
gopherz Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 Thank you for everything Mr. Wheeler, best of luck. Quote
Goon Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 hopefully this is true and we'll hear that a few more will be coming back. I hate to think how long the list will be league wide. There are 8 departures already. Yikes... Quote
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