InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 30 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: So, what if the 1987 Hrkac Circus played the 2016 CBS crew? What if the game was in the new REA? What if the game was in the old REA? What if Ditka drove the '87 team to the rink (either rink) in a school bus? ---> "Da ...Hawks!" < /my best "Bill Swerski" impression > What if there was a Blizzard and it's name was 'Ditka'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 It's pretty certain Hak had a big role in Berry's hire. Given that Blais handpicked Hak, it's also pretty obvious that Hak is a better judge of what it takes to be a successful college hockey coach than Blais is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 3 minutes ago, burd said: It's pretty certain Hak had a big role in Berry's hire. Given that Blais handpicked Hak, it's also pretty obvious that Hak is a better judge of what it takes to be a successful college hockey coach than Blais is. Isn't that sort of contradictory as you pointed out Blais handpicked the guy who is a "better judge of what it takes to be successful college hockey coach." Both Blais and Hak handpicked their best assistant coaches they thought was the best guy for the job when they left. Berry has a long way to go still in his legacy. Let's hope it plays out good as it started... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 11 minutes ago, burd said: It's pretty certain Hak had a big role in Berry's hire. Given that Blais handpicked Hak, it's also pretty obvious that Hak is a better judge of what it takes to be a successful college hockey coach than Blais is. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 1 hour ago, The Sicatoka said: So, what if the 1987 Hrkac Circus played the 2016 CBS crew? What if the game was in the new REA? What if the game was in the old REA? What if Ditka drove the '87 team to the rink (either rink) in a school bus? ---> "Da ...Hawks!" < /my best "Bill Swerski" impression > Well those guys off the 87 team are getting up there in age so I'm pretty sure this years team could beat them. Say 5-4...Hrkac and Joyce each with a pair of goals. The Circus wins if Nako, Brower, and Scott Dub were still with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Cratter said: Isn't that sort of contradictory as you pointed out Blais handpicked the guy who is a "better judge of what it takes to be successful college hockey coach." Both Blais and Hak handpicked their best assistant coaches they thought was the best guy for the job when they left. Berry has a long way to go still in his legacy. Let's hope it plays out good as it started... Well yes, if you take burd literally, which is usually a mistake. But a guy can't use smileys all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Just now, burd said: Well yes, if you take burd literally, which is usually a mistake. But a guy can't use smileys all the time. I can't tell if this is sarcasm or not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 16 minutes ago, brianvf said: I can't tell if this is sarcasm or not. Are you serious?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND-RedSox fan Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 5 hours ago, I Ranger said: I think both were extremely talented but I'm still taking the 2010-11 team. In my opinion, the 10-11 forward unit was much deeper (Kristo and Nelson on the 3rd line) with two solid scoring lines Pony Express and Gregoire-Vande-Hextal. I would take this year's D-core but that 10-11 core was excellent and deep as well Genoway-MacWilliam, Blood-Forbort, Marto- LaPoint and then Simpson and Gleason as extras. Not to mention Dell had one of the best year's for a UND goaltender ever. Just goes to show how different a team is remembered when they didn't win a championship. It would be close but I would go with this year's team. If there was a team setup to beat this year's team it would be the 10-11 due to the awesome 2nd line. The Heavy line can't shut down two lines . CBS was definitely better than the Pony line offensively and probably defensively as well since Schmaltz and Caggiula were awesome 200 ft players and Boeser got better throughout the year. I think Dell and Johnson are a push or maybe slight edge to Johnson. Ladue, Stecher, and Poolman all could be NHL defensemen next year. The other 4 are all capable of being future NHLers if they continue to develop. The 10-11 group was good but the 15-16 group is better. As far as Cratter's comment about this team's talent, we have two guys that are almost guaranteed to be constant NHLers (Schmaltz and Boeser) and 4 guys that I think have a really good chance at being consistent NHLers (Ladue, Stecher, Poolman, and Caggiula). They have another 6 skaters drafted in the 4th-6th round. 2010-11 has had 7 guys even appear in the NHL and the only one that has stuck was Brock Nelson and he scored 21 points as a freshman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 1 hour ago, burd said: Are you serious?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDPritch Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 On 4/21/2016 at 0:00 PM, tnt said: So what about 3 years of .500 hockey? 5 years? etc. Yes, nattys are great and last forever, but we don't. It certainly makes my life more enjoyable in the meantime being relevant every year with at least a hope for that Natty. I love Natty's just as much as the next guy, but don't know if I could handle mediocrity all the other years, which for the most part has been Duluth's circumstance. And Wis lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 5 minutes ago, GDPritch said: And Wis lately. ......Even with a natty your job isn't safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 5 hours ago, UND-RedSox fan said: It would be close but I would go with this year's team. If there was a team setup to beat this year's team it would be the 10-11 due to the awesome 2nd line. The Heavy line can't shut down two lines . CBS was definitely better than the Pony line offensively and probably defensively as well since Schmaltz and Caggiula were awesome 200 ft players and Boeser got better throughout the year. I think Dell and Johnson are a push or maybe slight edge to Johnson. Ladue, Stecher, and Poolman all could be NHL defensemen next year. The other 4 are all capable of being future NHLers if they continue to develop. The 10-11 group was good but the 15-16 group is better. As far as Cratter's comment about this team's talent, we have two guys that are almost guaranteed to be constant NHLers (Schmaltz and Boeser) and 4 guys that I think have a really good chance at being consistent NHLers (Ladue, Stecher, Poolman, and Caggiula). They have another 6 skaters drafted in the 4th-6th round. 2010-11 has had 7 guys even appear in the NHL and the only one that has stuck was Brock Nelson and he scored 21 points as a freshman. Natty pleasure for me is seeing how happy the players are-- and the fans. For me personally it passes pretty fast. I really like the first half of each year getting to see the new mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 14 minutes ago, burd said: Natty pleasure for me is seeing how happy the players are-- and the fans. For me personally it passes pretty fast. I really like the first half of each year getting to see the new mix. I look forward to your last sentence. It could be a banner year? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 #frozenfour trends on twitter Frozen four has a national snapchat story. Those things are way bigger nowadays than channelviewership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 19 hours ago, Blackheart said: The Circus wins if Nako, Brower, and Scott Dub were still with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 16 hours ago, Cratter said: ......Even with a natty your job isn't safe. Especially when your last natty (Wisconsin) was 10 years ago (2006). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John W. Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I looked for the "Fire Hak" thread, but couldn't find it...... But the 'noose' is tightening around coach's neck in Philly...will Flyer fans and media accept another missed playoff season???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bang Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 1 hour ago, John W. said: I looked for the "Fire Hak" thread, but couldn't find it...... But the 'noose' is tightening around coach's neck in Philly...will Flyer fans and media accept another missed playoff season???? No, it’s the NHL. They fire coaches at an equal rate of Weinstein assault allegations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn-O Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Hextall is way out on a limb on this one, he would be in trouble also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Just in time for Granato/Monty to vacate their positions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigskyvikes Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 3 hours ago, John W. said: I looked for the "Fire Hak" thread, but couldn't find it...... But the 'noose' is tightening around coach's neck in Philly...will Flyer fans and media accept another missed playoff season???? Playoffs!! Playoffs!! Isn't it November? Are you serious with this? Where's that star wars gif with the "hate flows from this one"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I don't know about Philly, but we stopped getting high end recruits when Hak left. Sigh. Those were the days. Shame on burd for stooping to an emoticon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel_Sioux Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 6 hours ago, John W. said: I looked for the "Fire Hak" thread, but couldn't find it...... But the 'noose' is tightening around coach's neck in Philly...will Flyer fans and media accept another missed playoff season???? I don't know about fan forums but their local media has been putting him on the hot seat since day one. It would seem that missing the playoffs will put a coach in jeopardy regardless as to the circumstances or previous record. So in short, of he makes the playoffs, he will probably be fine. If he regresses from last year, he may be in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen4sioux Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Reality is that he has never had a team in Philly talented enough to make the playoffs. Unfortunately that doesnt matter to philly media. Hak carrer lies in the trainwreck that is Nolan Patricks health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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