Brett0909 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 5 minutes ago, siouxforce19 said: Scheel never faced BU. My bad, I was thinking of McIntyre who was great all season…until those softies to BU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Ranger Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 11 minutes ago, scpa0305 said: He’s way better (and has a way higher ceiling) than the two players you mentioned. He’s the definition of a late bloomer. He’s grown quite a bit in the two years he’s been at UND. Pretty sure he’s listed at 5’11” now. When he was drafted he was like 5’7” 120. His O is so much better than many of the college players. He definitely has to play better D however. He’s a significantly better skater than Kawaguchi. What Blake is missing is a trigger man (hopefully that doesn’t bring up the getter setter whatever posters ). But in all honesty…Blake needs an elite shooter with him. He’s going to be an elite robin as opposed to a Batman. Kawaguchi was definitely not a great skater but neither is Blake. This is another reason why I don't think he is near NHL ready. You can really notice a not so great skater when they are tired and that is exactly when Blake shows he isn't a very efficient skater. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 42 minutes ago, Brett0909 said: My bad, I was thinking of McIntyre who was great all season…until those softies to BU. Throughout his career he gave up a number of softies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Littler isn't ready and can wait another year. Get a bottom 6 face off specialist in the portal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 We need to get faster. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 1 hour ago, I Ranger said: Kawaguchi was definitely not a great skater but neither is Blake. This is another reason why I don't think he is near NHL ready. You can really notice a not so great skater when they are tired and that is exactly when Blake shows he isn't a very efficient skater. Blake is a really good skater. Not necessarily a long power strider, but fairly quick and can play with super pace. He’s also ridiculously edgy. Kawaguchi was flat out slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 17 minutes ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said: Littler isn't ready and can wait another year. Get a bottom 6 face off specialist in the portal. Littler is aging out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 4 minutes ago, scpa0305 said: Littler is aging out He doesn't turn 20 until July. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 13 minutes ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said: He doesn't turn 20 until July. Good to know. Either way, he’s playing college hockey next year I would assume. He was drafted two years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXELEVENS Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Does ASU become a member next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 1 minute ago, SIOUXELEVENS said: Does ASU become a member next year? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXELEVENS Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 2024-2025 find some line combos and keep them and find chemistry no prevent defense , skate hard for three periods. Berry don’t put so much emphasis on the regular season, focus on post season. next season thread starts in April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperfan7 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 I hate when this thread starts in March. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXELEVENS Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 3 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said: I hate when this thread starts in March. Fixed my post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakvindy Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Get more padding for d men or let goalies stop the puck. Zmolek missing omaha series was huge and Pyke out for the regional was costly. Don't know if it's putting more focus on postseason but just staying healthy for postseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 53 minutes ago, SIOUXELEVENS said: Berry don’t put so much emphasis on the regular season, focus on post season. This is a bit of a dilemma for me. Should we as fans hope for a fourth place finish in the NCHC to set up a national title run? It seems like a false choice to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianvf Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 1 minute ago, fightingsioux4life said: This is a bit of a dilemma for me. Should we as fans hope for a fourth place finish in the NCHC to set up a national title run? It seems like a false choice to me. I guess best case scenario is you put yourself in a position for all three titles. It rarely ever happens to win all three, but at least give yourself a chance. I mean, I'd much rather be in DU's position right now...finishing 2nd in the conf, winning the conf tourney, and at the F4. I'm glad that the team won the Penrose this year...at least they got some hardware. But if next season we finish 3rd in the conf, 2nd in the conf tourney, and then make it to the F4...I'd be more excited about that. We've won enough Penrose's for awhile...let's focus on those other two for a change. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXELEVENS Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 I’m not saying forget about the regular season but don’t lazor focus on it, prepare the team for postseason and playing their best hockey at the end of March and beginning of April. Don’t wear the team out chasing one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Ranger Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 12 hours ago, scpa0305 said: Blake is a really good skater. Not necessarily a long power strider, but fairly quick and can play with super pace. He’s also ridiculously edgy. Kawaguchi was flat out slow. I agree he has great edges and is extremely shifty laterally but isn't overly quick in a straight line. He isn't blowing by anyone that's for sure. We can agree to disagree on this. Like I mentioned in my previous post, you can really notice Blake's inefficient skating when he is tired. He is really leaned over battling to stay upright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 6 hours ago, SIOUXELEVENS said: I’m not saying forget about the regular season but don’t lazor focus on it, prepare the team for postseason and playing their best hockey at the end of March and beginning of April. Don’t wear the team out chasing one. That’s the thing, I think UND has given guys plenty of time to come back from injuries and even got guys rest, especially after wrapping up league titles. The problem I see, is they never regain the edge required to compete in the postseason after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post .357 Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 6 hours ago, tnt said: That’s the thing, I think UND has given guys plenty of time to come back from injuries and even got guys rest, especially after wrapping up league titles. The problem I see, is they never regain the edge required to compete in the postseason after that. The question remains why UND in particular is affected by what could be late-season mental fatigue, this year & others, compared to other teams. Watching Quinnipiac's first game this weekend they were flying all over the ice from start to finish; strong on the puck & never giving up on a play. Other teams are also going strong during the tournament & keeping the pedal to the metal. This contrasted with UND collectively shutting down for most of the third period against MI, like someone slipped sleeping pills in their Gatorade during the second intermission. The baffling thing is, this lack of edge (if that's what it is) is affecting most of the team, not just a few players who may be burned out at the end of a long season. Going by recent years, maybe the team could start investing in a sports psychologist if they haven't already. UND has all the bells & whistles in REA to train & rest the body; maybe it would be wise to invest equally in the players' mental health to make sure they're locked & loaded between the ears come late March. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett0909 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 17 hours ago, siouxweet said: Throughout his career he gave up a number of softies. All goalies will give up a few…felt his bad game was just at the worst time. He won the Richter and was UND’s all-time leader in career goals against and save percentage after all…I guess in my book that makes him pretty good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 36 minutes ago, .357 said: The question remains why UND in particular is affected by what could be be late-season mental fatigue, this year & others, compared to other teams. Watching Quinnipiac's first game this weekend they were flying all over the ice from start to finish; strong on the puck & never giving up on a play. Other teams are also going strong during the tournament & keeping the pedal to the metal. This contrasted with UND collectively shutting down for most of the third period against MI, like someone slipped sleeping pills in their Gatorade during the second intermission. The baffling thing is, this lack of edge (if that's what it is) is affecting most of the team, not just a few players who may be burned out at the end of a long season. Going by recent years, maybe the team could start investing in a sports psychologist if they haven't already. UND has all the bells & whistles in REA to train & rest the body; maybe it would be wise to invest equally in the players' mental health to make sure they're locked & loaded between the ears come late March. Exactly this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 44 minutes ago, .357 said: The question remains why UND in particular is affected by what could be be late-season mental fatigue, this year & others, compared to other teams. Watching Quinnipiac's first game this weekend they were flying all over the ice from start to finish; strong on the puck & never giving up on a play. Other teams are also going strong during the tournament & keeping the pedal to the metal. This contrasted with UND collectively shutting down for most of the third period against MI, like someone slipped sleeping pills in their Gatorade during the second intermission. The baffling thing is, this lack of edge (if that's what it is) is affecting most of the team, not just a few players who may be burned out at the end of a long season. Going by recent years, maybe the team could start investing in a sports psychologist if they haven't already. UND has all the bells & whistles in REA to train & rest the body; maybe it would be wise to invest equally in the players' mental health to make sure they're locked & loaded between the ears come late March. To be fair a lot of Hakstol's teams were like this to where they shut down in the third. Blais' kept coming with their foot on the gas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusinessSiouxt Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 57 minutes ago, .357 said: The question remains why UND in particular is affected by what could be be late-season mental fatigue, this year & others, compared to other teams. Watching Quinnipiac's first game this weekend they were flying all over the ice from start to finish; strong on the puck & never giving up on a play. Other teams are also going strong during the tournament & keeping the pedal to the metal. This contrasted with UND collectively shutting down for most of the third period against MI, like someone slipped sleeping pills in their Gatorade during the second intermission. The baffling thing is, this lack of edge (if that's what it is) is affecting most of the team, not just a few players who may be burned out at the end of a long season. Going by recent years, maybe the team could start investing in a sports psychologist if they haven't already. UND has all the bells & whistles in REA to train & rest the body; maybe it would be wise to invest equally in the players' mental health to make sure they're locked & loaded between the ears come late March. Could it be that the stress of expectations on North Dakota is too much for some? It would honestly be understandable. Think about how those kids feel before every game and after every loss. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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