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Originally posted by HockeyRef View PostUgh sorry they lost but they'll be back...at least they took down Maryland.CCT '77 & '78
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Re: Boston College Eagles 2017-2108 Season Thread
Here's a question... With the recent addition of Wahlstrom, which forwards do you think will not crack the starting lineup next season? IMO, the 12 forwards to crack the lineup will be: Brown, Dudek, Cotton, Mattila, McPhee, Grando, Hutsko, Rasanen, Tortora, Giles, McBain, and Wahlstrom. So Booth, Greco, Merulla, Walker, Carreau, Bouquot, and McLaughlin shouldn't see much ice time. The nice thing about this lineup is that all four lines can score. Obviously these lines pairings are pure speculation and they'll undoubtedly change throughout the season, but the offense could look something like this:
Hutsko - Cotton - Wahlstrom
McPhee - Mattila - Brown
Grando - McBain - Tortora
Giles - Rasanen - Dudek
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Originally posted by Marshmont_63 View PostHere's a question... With the recent addition of Wahlstrom, which forwards do you think will not crack the starting lineup next season? IMO, the 12 forwards to crack the lineup will be: Brown, Dudek, Cotton, Mattila, McPhee, Grando, Hutsko, Rasanen, Tortora, Giles, McBain, and Wahlstrom. So Booth, Greco, Merulla, Walker, Carreau, Bouquot, and McLaughlin shouldn't see much ice time. The nice thing about this lineup is that all four lines can score. Obviously these lines pairings are pure speculation and they'll undoubtedly change throughout the season, but the offense could look something like this:
Hutsko - Cotton - Wahlstrom
McPhee - Mattila - Brown
Grando - McBain - Tortora
Giles - Rasanen - Dudek
Regardless, you will be solid next year - even in the OC games. You always find a way to put a quality team on the ice.
Best of luck! The Huskies would love to meet you in the Beanpot Final next year.
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Re: Boston College Eagles 2017-2108 Season Thread
Originally posted by Marshmont_63 View PostHere's a question... With the recent addition of Wahlstrom, which forwards do you think will not crack the starting lineup next season? IMO, the 12 forwards to crack the lineup will be: Brown, Dudek, Cotton, Mattila, McPhee, Grando, Hutsko, Rasanen, Tortora, Giles, McBain, and Wahlstrom. So Booth, Greco, Merulla, Walker, Carreau, Bouquot, and McLaughlin shouldn't see much ice time. The nice thing about this lineup is that all four lines can score. Obviously these lines pairings are pure speculation and they'll undoubtedly change throughout the season, but the offense could look something like this:
Hutsko - Cotton - Wahlstrom
McPhee - Mattila - Brown
Grando - McBain - Tortora
Giles - Rasanen - DudekOriginally posted by Greg Ambrose on 3/7/2010The fact that you BC fans revel in the superiority of your team in an admittedly weak league leads me to believe you will be more sorely disappointed when the end comes than we will.
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Re: Boston College Eagles 2017-2108 Season Thread
Originally posted by Marshmont_63 View PostHere's a question... With the recent addition of Wahlstrom, which forwards do you think will not crack the starting lineup next season? IMO, the 12 forwards to crack the lineup will be: Brown, Dudek, Cotton, Mattila, McPhee, Grando, Hutsko, Rasanen, Tortora, Giles, McBain, and Wahlstrom. So Booth, Greco, Merulla, Walker, Carreau, Bouquot, and McLaughlin shouldn't see much ice time. The nice thing about this lineup is that all four lines can score. Obviously these lines pairings are pure speculation and they'll undoubtedly change throughout the season, but the offense could look something like this:
Hutsko - Cotton - Wahlstrom
McPhee - Mattila - Brown
Grando - McBain - Tortora
Giles - Rasanen - DudekOriginally posted by Nick Papagiorgio View PostI hope/think you will some guys rotating in. No way should Greco be on the bench every night. He should play at least 20 games next year. Carreau is another guy that I think should be rotated in to see what kind of progress he has made - think he has some upside from what people have told me. Lots of depth.
Hutsko
Cotton
Mattila
McPhee
Brown
Dudek
Grando
Rasanen
Tortora
Greco
Wahlstrom
McBain
I would put Hutsko with Wahlstrom and figure the rest out from there.
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Originally posted by J.D. View PostAgree on Greco. He played in every game last season. He'll be a solid candidate for 4th line just like last year.Originally posted by Greg Ambrose on 3/7/2010The fact that you BC fans revel in the superiority of your team in an admittedly weak league leads me to believe you will be more sorely disappointed when the end comes than we will.
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Originally posted by J.D. View PostAgree on Greco. He played in every game last season. He'll be a solid candidate for 4th line just like last year. Bouquot is not coming next year. After Wahlstrom, I think McBain and McLaughlin are most ready up front. And then Giles. Carreau and Walker will compete for time. Booth and Merulla won't see the ice. Taking those two out of the mix, you're still talking 16 forwards for 12 spots every night. Plenty of competition and depth. Good quality on the team as well. That being said, I have a hard time believing all of these guys are gonna stick around. Whether we see a midseason departure, etc. who knows. They have the right numbers on defense and in goal. The glut is at forward. Based on what we think the roster will look like, I would predict the following 12 forwards on opening night:
Hutsko
Cotton
Mattila
McPhee
Brown
Dudek
Grando
Rasanen
Tortora
Greco
Wahlstrom
McBain
I would put Hutsko with Wahlstrom and figure the rest out from there.
I know Brown has a family member behind the bench like McGinnis but Dudek went from 15 goals to about half that last season. He is one guy to see bench time unless he picks it up.
But who knows ? Maybe with someone like Wahlstrom on the team, he will make everyone play better like Eichel did for BU.
I'm really hopeful for next season with the experience this team has gained from the last 2 seasons and with the infusion of new talent.NCAA Champs 2012, 2010, 2008, 2001, 1949, Hockey East Tourney Champs 2012 #11, Beanpot Champs 2016
Boston Red Sox 2004, 2007, 2013 Champs
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Re: Boston College Eagles 2017-2108 Season Thread
Originally posted by Marshmont_63 View PostHere's a question... With the recent addition of Wahlstrom, which forwards do you think will not crack the starting lineup next season? IMO, the 12 forwards to crack the lineup will be: Brown, Dudek, Cotton, Mattila, McPhee, Grando, Hutsko, Rasanen, Tortora, Giles, McBain, and Wahlstrom. So Booth, Greco, Merulla, Walker, Carreau, Bouquot, and McLaughlin shouldn't see much ice time. The nice thing about this lineup is that all four lines can score. Obviously these lines pairings are pure speculation and they'll undoubtedly change throughout the season, but the offense could look something like this:
Hutsko - Cotton - Wahlstrom
McPhee - Mattila - Brown
Grando - McBain - Tortora
Giles - Rasanen - Dudek
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Originally posted by BCeagle View PostFrom conversations last year during the last part of the season especially, some discussion by members of Pikes thought Dudek and Brown regressed from the previous season.
I know Brown has a family member behind the bench like McGinnis but Dudek went from 15 goals to about half that last season. He is one guy to see bench time unless he picks it up.
But who knows ? Maybe with someone like Wahlstrom on the team, he will make everyone play better like Eichel did for BU.
I'm really hopeful for next season with the experience this team has gained from the last 2 seasons and with the infusion of new talent.
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And I agree about McLaughlin. Before Wahlstrom, I thought both he and McBain were ahead of Giles. Good luck to anyone trying to figure this out. I have to believe a good player or two will be moving on at some point.
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Originally posted by J.D. View PostI would be stunned if Brown and/or Dudek are not regulars.
With Walhstrom, Giles, McBain and McLaughlin we should be able to upgrade our offense and make up for those games where we just lacked any scoring.
There were many games when BC didn't score first it just felt they were already behind the 8-ball.
Let's see how many OCC games they win.NCAA Champs 2012, 2010, 2008, 2001, 1949, Hockey East Tourney Champs 2012 #11, Beanpot Champs 2016
Boston Red Sox 2004, 2007, 2013 Champs
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Originally posted by HHound View PostThat's quite a crowd. I don't know how you stretch 18 Scholarships across 19 Forwards,8 Defensemen and 2 Goalies, especially considering the quality of your recruits and experienced returnees. It looks like several of those returning forwards may need some serious financial aid if they are going to stay at BC - or perhaps you have an average forward who can be converted to an above average defenseman.
Regardless, you will be solid next year - even in the OC games. You always find a way to put a quality team on the ice.
Best of luck! The Huskies would love to meet you in the Beanpot Final next year.NCAA Champs 2012, 2010, 2008, 2001, 1949, Hockey East Tourney Champs 2012 #11, Beanpot Champs 2016
Boston Red Sox 2004, 2007, 2013 Champs
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