yzerman19 Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 I think I would like to see it start this way: Caggiula-Mark Mac.-Parks Grimaldi-Tambellini-Murphy O'Donnell-St.Clair-Johnson Gaarder-Pattyn-Rodwell Simpson-LaDue Thompson-Schmaltz Ausmus-Mattson Gothberg Saunders Hrynkiw Extras Chyzk-Mitch Mac.-Sanderson-Senkbeil Stecher-Panzarella I think the toughest decisons will be who plays that last D spot because I think it is going to be hard to keep Stecher out of the lineup too often and it is really gonna be tough for Hak to decide who plays on D each night. I think the toughest decison on the forwards would be that 3rd line wing spot and whether somebody can step up and take it or if it will be revolving between guys like Chyzk, Mitch Mac. and OD again. I'm curious if you split Rocco and Cags for a reason? I felt like Cags was a different player when he was out with Grimaldi last year Quote
Oxbow6 Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 I'm curious if you split Rocco and Cags for a reason? I felt like Cags was a different player when he was out with Grimaldi last year I agree. Drake and Rocco were very good together. To me offensively next season the 2 wild cards are Parks...will he finally be injury free and play to his potential and Tambellini...can he make an impact immediately. Quote
siouxweet Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 I agree. Drake and Rocco were very good together. not to beat a dead horse but so were markmac, knight and kristo and we never saw them together again after x-mas. hak evidently sees things differently then us. Quote
yzerman19 Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 not to beat a dead horse but so were markmac, knight and kristo and we never saw them together again after x-mas. hak evidently sees things differently then us. But Drake and Rocco were out together often at the end of last year... Quote
Wilbur Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 So...upfront I like: Mark Mac with Parks and Tambellini Rocco with Cags and Murphy Johnson with St. Clair and Chyzyk/O'Donnell Pattyn with Rodwell and Mitch Mac/Gaarder/Jim I think those top two lines will produce...chemistry with the center and one winger already exists, then add two frosh BCHLers On D Simpson and Schmaltz Mattson and Thompson LaDue and Ausmus/Panzo I'm a little worried about how we'll play in our own end...not a real big/strong dcorps... Very worried about that too. I think a fourth unit with Pattyn, Rodwell and Gaarder would be dynamite. Guys with experience and some grit to go with it. Wouldn't be afraid to have that unit go against any line of any teams the Sioux play this year. Quote
siouxnami Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 Things are a little messed up because we did have Ausmus fall in our lap. As such I think that we might see Stecher playing some at forward. I think goal scoring will be our biggest issue this year. If we have any chance at making a run, I think Tambellini, Johnson, and Murphy need to combine for 35-40 goals. I just don't think we get much scoring from the upper classes. I also would not break up the brothers. Quote
siouxweet Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 we can look back at this last season to get an idea of how we will play in our own end as we spent a lot of time in it last year because we never had control of the puck except for a brief stretch in december last year. we did ok and I expect it to be the same this season as well. unless this squad can figure out how to keep control of the puck it will be very similar to last season. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 I also would not break up the brothers. Mitch isn't a top 6 forward with the guys coming back and coming in. Heck he isn't even a top 9 guy. Quote
siouxweet Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 Mitch isn't a top 6 forward with the guys coming back and coming in. Heck he isn't even a top 9 guy. he's barely a top 12 guy but must own some pretty damaging photos of hak because he was always in the lineup. he was barely a role player at scsu and here he's a 2nd and third line player. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 Mitch isn't a top 6 forward with the guys coming back and coming in. Heck he isn't even a top 9 guy. To crack the top 6 he would have to have a monster off season. His brother needs to get bigger faster stronger and meaner this summer too. I'm not sure I'd want either in my top two lines the way Mark played last year after Christmas. He needs to step up. Quote
yzerman19 Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 Mark would be a force if he were 6'2 210...unfortunately he's 5'11 165. O'Donnell has to produce early and often or he could find himself as odd-man out of the top 9 Quote
Oxbow6 Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 I know I beat this drum often but watching the Force I just saw Bryn make offensive plays that few on this roster can make. If he is totally committed thru this summer and is able to turn the page from some off ice issues from last season, I think he could post some decent numbers. Better skills than Colton but doesn't seem to play as hard or as consistent. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 O'Donnell has to produce early and often or he could find himself as odd-man out of the top 9 He has received more chances to prove himself on the ice than any player I can recall in the last 5-7 years. Quote
tnt Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 he's barely a top 12 guy but must own some pretty damaging photos of hak because he was always in the lineup. he was barely a role player at scsu and here he's a 2nd and third line player. Don't know that I would be that harsh. I would bet his goals per game average ranked pretty high on the team. Realize he didn't always look in step, but he didn't produce that poorly. Quote
Wilbur Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 He has received more chances to prove himself on the ice than any player I can recall in the last 5-7 years. Very true. Reminds me of Nick Punto on the Minnesota Twins. Like why did Gardenhire give hime a million chances to be an every day guy. OD needs to get it figured out because I think the coaching staff had very high hopes for him last season (as well as a lot of us sideline reporters). He has the ability to be a first or second line guy, but the way he produced last year he may not even crack the lineup come opening night. Not sure what to say about Mitch/Mark. Mark>Mitch in just about all facets minus shooting the puck. I don't think they can keep Mark off the first or second line, and Mitch likely isn't a top six guy. Quote
SiouxScore Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 I'm curious if you split Rocco and Cags for a reason? I felt like Cags was a different player when he was out with Grimaldi last year No reason really just thought each was a good fit where I slotted them, tried to have the first 2 lines be pretty balanced and thought Caggiula fit really well with MacMillan, also thought it would be a good opportunity for the couple freshmen who seem to be pretty good at putting the puck in the net to play with Rocco right away. Quote
MafiaMan Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 ...he was barely a role player at scsu and here he's a 2nd and third line player. Which would seem to make sense because SCSU won the MacNaughton Cup and made the Frozen Four this past season... 1 Quote
MissSioux85 Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 It appears that Thompson will wear #4 and Ausmus will wear #20 http://www.wdaz.com/event/article/id/18435/group/Sports/ I can't quite tell who is wearing #27, maybe Murphy? Quote
Wilbur Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 It appears that Thompson will wear #4 and Ausmus will wear #20 http://www.wdaz.com/...5/group/Sports/ I can't quite tell who is wearing #27, maybe Murphy? Nice to see a full bench of guys skating in July. Quote
willythekid Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 I'm calling it... going to be another great season to be a NoDak fan. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 ... going to be another great season to be a NoDak fan. Always is...minus the Prozac being popped like Pez to keep the season in perspective, Hak claiming multiple times "we are close", WDAZ News headlining another underage drinking party bust(s) and anticipation of the 2nd half surge after winning just 1 of 4 at home vs. St. Lawrence and No. Michigan heading to Christmas break. "Can't wait"!!! 1 Quote
siouxweet Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 Always is...minus the Prozac being popped like Pez to keep the season in perspective, Hak claiming miltiple times "we are close", WDAZ News headlining another underage drinking party bust(s) and anticipation of the 2nd half surge after winning just 1 of 4 at home vs. St. Lawrence and No. Michigan heading to Christmas break. "Can't wait"!!! I see you are in mid season form already and it is only july 2 Quote
sioux24/7 Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 It appears that Thompson will wear #4 and Ausmus will wear #20 http://www.wdaz.com/event/article/id/18435/group/Sports/ I can't quite tell who is wearing #27, maybe Murphy? My guess would be #27 is Luke Johnson. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 Anyone else think the goalie looked alot like Tate Maris with his sweet pads? Quote
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