ECAC 2016-2017 Season Thread

[Dutchman]

Re: ECAC 2016-2017 Season Thread

Rangers Sign Jimmy Vesey to Entry-Level Contract
http://www.hockeyfights.com/news/214686

[Ralph Baer]

Re: ECAC 2016-2017 Season Thread

There does not appear to be an active Princeton thread, so I will post RPI blog Without a Peer's post about the Tigers here

New at WaP - Know Your Enemy: Princeton https://t.co/bGpuu6mUNx

— Without a Peer (@without_a_peer) August 31, 2016

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Disclaimer: I have no connection with WaP except as a reader.

[Dutchman]

Re: ECAC 2016-2017 Season Thread

Atlantic Hockey approves move to 18 scholarships
http://www.goerie.com/sports/2016090...8-scholarships

[techtodenver]

Re: ECAC 2016-2017 Season Thread

Should be Clarksons best team in years, a dream conference final four of Clarkson, Cornell, RPI, SLU would be nice for Placid and the league, any takers haha

[hockeyplayer1015]

Should be Clarksons best team in years, a dream conference final four of Clarkson, Cornell, RPI, SLU would be nice for Placid and the league, any takers haha

You know, that isn't an unreasonable prediction this year. Those 4 teams should be in the mix come March, though each has their own minor unknown. How quick/effective they are in overcoming that will tell the tale.

SLU: new coach/system
Clarkson: frosh goaltender, lost some prime blue liners
Cornell: Who scores?
RPI: Kasdorf replacement/scoring

I expect QU, Yale, Harvard to be in the mix, but IMO they have bigger concerns than the aforementioned 4. Big losses to graduation/professional early departures.

[joecct]

Re: ECAC 2016-2017 Season Thread

Of tbe 4, SLU has the least to worry about (now 17-18 is a different story). Solid goalie, solid D, and good F.

If they can strengthen the PP, tbey should be looking at an NCAA berth.

[Ralph Baer]

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RPI: Kasdorf replacement/scoring.

While I agree with that, RPI does have the ECAC Rookie team goalie returning plus a goalie transfer from CC who is an NHL draft choice.

[IsThereADog]

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I expect QU, Yale, Harvard to be in the mix, but IMO they have bigger concerns than the aforementioned 4. Big losses to graduation/professional early departures.

For the last 5-6 years, it hasn't been a good bet to keep Q out of the top 4. Even with big losses on the roster, their system makes them consistent and capable of competing in every game.

[hockeyplayer1015]

For the last 5-6 years, it hasn't been a good bet to keep Q out of the top 4. Even with big losses on the roster, their system makes them consistent and capable of competing in every game.

And for a longer period, you could have done the same with Cornell. Alas, they have had recent struggles.

As I said, I expect they'll be in the mix, but I see their issues being potentially more problematic. Losing a lot of offense and the goalie who played the vast majority of games in his career leads to some question marks.

[IsThereADog]

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And for a longer period, you could have done the same with Cornell. Alas, they have had recent struggles.

As I said, I expect they'll be in the mix, but I see their issues being potentially more problematic. Losing a lot of offense and the goalie who played the vast majority of games in his career leads to some question marks.

We shall see - looking forward to the season in any event

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[FlagDUDE08]

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Should be Clarksons best team in years, a dream conference final four of Clarkson, Cornell, RPI, SLU would be nice for Placid and the league, any takers haha

Every year, "Clarkson's back." Come the start of league play, "No, they aren't." It's time to apply the Brown rule here...

[turk181]

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.@ECACHOCKEYMWD1 Men's Media Day to be streamed live Mon., Sept 19 --11:30 am -https://t.co/fGphDFZsrM pic.twitter.com/jLhVUcVkDg

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[turk181]

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New @ECACHOCKEYMWD1 website coming soon!

— RPI Men's Hockey (@RPI_Hockey) September 19, 2016

[turk181]

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Coaches, Media Polls & PreSeason Awards here...... https://twitter.com/ECACHOCKEYMWD1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

[Dutchman]

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I see this year as even greater league parity than last year. More intense competition. Lots of upsets and overtime. Not sure how that is going to translate in NCAA participation.