Hrkac_Circus Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 I thought Brandt played well minus that 3rd goal, but I think DB will go with Parise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux fan in phoenix Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 I assume Blais will start Parise as he said so in the postgame interview; is doing this, he said, to develop a strong 2-goalie rotation. Would prefer that he go with the hot Brandt, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 I'd guess J-Parise will get the start tonight. Generally, I thought Brandt played pretty well. However, I wish Blais would put a leash on him to keep him from wandering out of the crease ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent_Bobyck Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 I think they should start Toby Kvalevog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighting Sioux Fan Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 Brandt needs to start again tonite, he is the man this year. He has been impressive and has improved a lot. In a series like this we need to go with our best goalie. If we get up by a couple of goals in the third, then JParise can see some ice time, but we need the big guy in there tonite. Starting a freshman in a game like this is very risky, just ask Briggs from MN. When we play teams like MT and AA, then we can start someone else, but Brandt is the best man for the job tonite, at least that is my opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorov Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 I agree with everyone. Brand should play, but it will be Parise. Is that OK? No, Blais needs a goalie coach or something because his messed up goalie strategy was a big factor in how bad the second half of last season was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpaw Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 I think a lot of you are looking at it the wrong way. I think many people have the same mentality as they did last year, so they think that Blais doesn't trust Brandt, but I don't think that is the case at all. Obviously, Blais sees something very special in JPar as well as Brandt. Personally, I would prefer a two-goalie system (ala MN Wild) so that way if one doesn't play well, we have the other guy right there, who has a lot of exp in net this year. If Brandt has a bad game, I don't want Blais to have to rely on a goalie who has only played a couple NC games early on. Brandt has played outstanding, JPar has the ability to be as good as Brandt is now and Blais sees that. Just because you don't agree with Brandt not starting every game, doesn't mean that Blais is making a wrong decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMDDogz Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 No, Blais needs a goalie coach or something ... Toby Kvalevog!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman0099 Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 Toby Kvalevog!!!! He's been coaching too.... hmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorov Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 Blais is the one that decides on who starts. I am suggesting that he should defer to someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman0099 Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 I thought Brandt played brilliant last night, but I think a big part of his performance was that the Defnese didn't give up a lot of good shots. Brandt is definately playing with authority now, and I like it. I would like to see Brandt take over the job but I think Jpar could be a diamond in the rough, he's got all the tools to become a great goaltender, and I think Blais sees that. If Blais thinks Jpar is ready for the gophers, then so do I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamStrait Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 If Blais thinks Jpar is ready for the gophers, then so do I. I agree completely. I trust Blais' opinion over anyone else's even over Fedorov's . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorov Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 I agree completely. I trust Blais' opinion over anyone else's even over Fedorov's . I know, everyone disagrees with me. The same thing happened when I said Foyt is better than Bina. I know Bina dressed last night, but how much did he actually play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puck Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 DB has confidence in all 3 goalies right now. Apparently Ziggy had an excellent week of practice, but I think he will go with JPar. It looked like Bina only played 1 shift in the first period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 Who starts for minny? Not that it matters, we'll score anyways. Brandt made some excellent saves. We also had the bounces last night. Where last year pucks around the net found the net, last night they'd roll around for a while and finally be cleared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 I think it is awful risky to start a freshman in this game, you do not want to give the goofs confidence with a bad goal or two. Brandt played pretty well last night and I feel deserves to play again tonight. This is an awfully important game as we can really bury those goofs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tboneund Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 I'd love to see a two-goalie system (like the Wild) too, but you might be forgetting that when Manny or Roli were hot Lemaire kept them in. You reward good starts with more starts. I want Parise and Ziggy to get more starts too, but not against the Golden Chokers. Brandt should get the start, but Parise will probably get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tboneund Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 Blais needs a goalie coach or something I'd actually agree with this. Goalies are generally different from regular players who need specific advice on how to improve their game. While Blais is an excellent coach he may not fully understand how to handle goalies. Besides goalie, coaches are becoming more common at the pro-level so eventually it will trickle down to the college level, why not be one of the first? As long as Blais's strategy keeps working and we keep getting wins, I won't complain too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux fan in phoenix Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 I think the old adage-"If it ain't broke, don't fix it"-applies here. Taking a hot goalie out in a crucial series doesn't make a lot of sense to me. If the Sioux lose tonight due to goaltending I won't be a very happy camper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2Bad1 Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 Debate is over, Jordan Parise in nets tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 I thought Brandt deserved a second game based on his performance. Brandt made all the save he had to make to win the game. Second UND is playing a colasping defense and really tighting this season. I was impressed with the D-man getting back to help and taking away opportunities so the puck could not be shot a second and third time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprig Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 So how did Deervember weekend go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamStrait Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 TH said in last night's pre-game that, in his (TH's) mind, there is no doubt that DB considers Jake to be his #1 tender. He also said that had the good guys lost on Friday, despite Jake playing well, Jake probably would gotten the start on Saturday too. But with the win on Friday, TH thought that it gave DB the luxury of seeing what JP could do in a high pressure game. He further said that he thinks DB sees something in JP he really likes, but if he failed to step up for last night's game, he likely would not start again soon. Looks like DB's strategy worked, as the Sioux may now have two tenders playing with confidence. I was also glad to see Jake as one of the first to skate on the ice after the game with a HUGE smile on his face, congratulating JP on his play and the victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorov Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 TH said in last night's pre-game that, in his (TH's) mind, there is no doubt that DB considers Jake to be his #1 tender. He also said that had the good guys lost on Friday, despite Jake playing well, Jake probably would gotten the start on Saturday too. But with the win on Friday, TH thought that it gave DB the luxury of seeing what JP could do in a high pressure game. He further said that he thinks DB sees something in JP he really likes, but if he failed to step up for last night's game, he likely would not start again soon. Looks like DB's strategy worked, as the Sioux may now have two tenders playing with confidence. I was also glad to see Jake as one of the first to skate on the ice after the game with a HUGE smile on his face, congratulating JP on his play and the victory. Am I the only one that thought JP didn't play well last night and showed that he is still not ready? St. Cloud is the #1 team right now, and I want Brandt in during both games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprig Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 JP did way to much wandering. Also, let the dman have the iced puck on the PP, start the rush behind the net. Too many long pass giveaways by JP helped stall the PP. Also, how did that bad angle goal go in; couldn't pick up the puck on the replay? JP looked to be in perfect position. PCM's article said it snuck in between the pad and the pipe, Minnie article said it deflected off JP skate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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