yzerman19 Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 I hope everyone in every other conference underestimates us...I think we can surprise people. Solid d play Zane has huge upside in net Mac, Parks, and Jewels are effective and add a little razzle dazzle, speed, and net front and boards presence Grimaldi can explode Pattyn, Gaarder, and Rodwell are just hard to play against This is not the most talented Sioux team, but it might have a run in the tank Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 The season is 6 months not 4. Their overall record is who they are. How can you say its a flaw to count games before thanksgiving? What a bizarre opinion. October - 5 wins November - 5 wins December-March - 9 wins Your opinion is bizarre, not mine. Quote
scpa0305 Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 I think you have to be careful how you evaluate teams when it comes to the one-and-done time of year, though. Wisconsin is not UMinn, but they do have some real high-end talent and are capable of running the table without getting a lot of luck to do it. It's a little like the decision Herb Brooks made to go with Jim Craig in goal. I don't think he was the winningest goalie in the country, but he had, Brooks felt, the highest upside. Wisconsin has a high upside, IMO. I know many disagree, but Miami's upside isn't too shabby either, now that they have their forwards healthy. But our boys will get by both of them--Miami first. . I have watched Wisconsin play many times this year, I am not that high on them....I do think they are above average though, that's all I was trying to say. I think they would play .500 against teams like Denver, W michigan, uno and Duluth. All those teams are above avg in my honest opinion. On a side note, do we want mich state to beat OSU, does it help us whatsoever? Quote
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 . I have watched Wisconsin play many times this year, I am not that high on them....I do think they are above average though, that's all I was trying to say. I think they would play .500 against teams like Denver, W michigan, uno and Duluth. All those teams are above avg in my honest opinion. On a side note, do we want mich state to beat OSU, does it help us whatsoever? Doesn't matter who wins as long as neither wins the Big 10 and steals a spot in the Pairwise. Quote
cberkas Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 B1G going to be "the superpower" of hockey? Keep dreaming announcers. The Ohio State ties it at 1 Quote
Mariucci Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 October - 5 wins November - 5 wins December-March - 9 wins Your opinion is bizarre, not mine. You said a flaw of the pairwise is that Michigan gets credit for games before thanksgiving. So yes its bizarre to think regular season games shouldn't count, I dont care when they're played. The PWR starts day one. Quote
as15 Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 You said a flaw of the pairwise is that Michigan gets credit for games before thanksgiving. So yes its bizarre to think regular season games shouldn't count, I dont care when they're played. The PWR starts day one. I agree, UND, especially, needs to take this to heart. If we start playing before Thanksgiving, we are probably a 1 seed right now, instead of on the bubble. Quote
farce poobah Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Looks like more overtime at the Big Ten tournament. The hockey is actually not too bad if you can get past the echoing sound of the empty building. 1 Quote
bigskyvikes Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 " The premier league goes to OT again, expect nothing less"! These announcers make me want to jab a fork in my eye! Quote
UNDBIZ Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 I don't know if we could keep up with the high powered offenses of the B1G.... Quote
as15 Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 I know everyone is bashing the attendance at the B1G tourney, but the games not including UND, could possibly be the same ordeal. Quote
Sodbuster Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 I know everyone is bashing the attendance at the B1G tourney, but the games not including UND, could possibly be the same ordeal. True. Quote
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 I know everyone is bashing the attendance at the B1G tourney, but the games not including UND, could possibly be the same ordeal. Call me biased but I think UND fans will make sure they're not. I mean, I'm going to the early game tomorrow. That's gotta count for something, right?! Also, it's not so much bashing(at least from me) but depressing when you realize what was traded for the wonderful BIG 10 TV Contract...whoops, mean conference 1 Quote
bigskyvikes Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Call me biased but I think UND fans will make sure they're not. I mean, I'm going to the early game tomorrow. That's gotta count for something, right?! Also, it's not so much bashing(at least from me) but depressing when you realize what was traded for the wonderful BIG 10 TV Contract...whoops, mean conference I'm doing the same and I agree! Go Sioux! Quote
Smoggy Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Don't forget that Wisconsin gained all their wins at home. Especially non-con. I think it was January and they still had 1 road win. But maybe December. On phone so not going to bother fact checking. Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 You said a flaw of the pairwise is that Michigan gets credit for games before thanksgiving. So yes its bizarre to think regular season games shouldn't count, I dont care when they're played. The PWR starts day one. The flaw is that there is no consideration for getting hot late in the season as compared with a team firing on all cylinders before Christmas. I would think being a Gopher fan, you'd be plenty familiar with leading the hockey world in being the #1 team in the country in October...only to see that come screeching to a halt come March... 2 Quote
Blackheart Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Looks like more overtime at the Big Ten tournament. The hockey is actually not too bad if you can get past the echoing sound of the empty building. Lol! Was there a yodeling contest at center ice during the intermission? Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Don't forget that Wisconsin gained all their wins at home. Especially non-con. I think it was January and they still had 1 road win. But maybe December. On phone so not going to bother fact checking. 5-9-1 on the road overall this season. Quote
brianvf Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 5-9-1 on the road overall this season. I hope they don't have to play any more games on the road, or that could be troublesome for them. Quote
farce poobah Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Lol! Was there a yodeling contest at center ice during the intermission? Dang! Did I miss the yodeling contest? That would be awesome..... Quote
Ice Arena Man Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 I was at the big 10 tourney and it was ugly for atttendance. Not like the WCHA playoffs. I hope we can show them up for attendencet tomorow. No cereal boxes being given out. Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 ..Just imagine if this year's tournament had been held at Joe Louis Arena...a Friday and Saturday college hockey weekend in Detroit where absolutely nobody would have been paying attention... Quote
brianvf Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 I was at the big 10 tourney and it was ugly for atttendance. Not like the WCHA playoffs. I hope we can show them up for attendencet tomorow. No cereal boxes being given out. Was Rusty still there? 1 Quote
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