UNH 2018 Offseason- Out with the old , in with the semi new?

[Snively65]

Re: UNH 2018 Offseason- Out with the old , in with the semi new?

So, even Dan is an Under on the 14.5 wins contest. I am still an Over with 15 wins, although I have no idea when or against whom those wins will come. Of course, if Souza buries Crookshank and Engarad on the third or fourth lines, and plays Nazarian and Vela on either of the top two lines and either of the top two PP units, I will join Chuck and Dan on the Under.

[HockeyRef]

So, even Dan is an Under on the 14.5 wins contest. I am still an Over with 15 wins, although I have no idea when or against whom those wins will come. Of course, if Souza buries Crookshank and Engarad on the third or fourth lines, and plays Nazarian and Vela on either of the top two lines and either of the top two PP units, I will join Chuck and Dan on the Under.

Vela and Nazarian don’t belong on those top two lines? And Chuck..thanks for the Goumas nod finally a player in my “era” lol...We could use a few more Kevin G’s if you ask me 😉

[BlackI]

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Well, could be he's waiting for the goalie to move side across and isn't five holing it in favor of top shelf.

Be patient. He's a killer goal scorer. You will do fine.

[HockeyRef]

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TvR signed a 2 year contract with the ‘Canes worth 4.6 mil. Congrats!

[Snively65]

Vela and Nazarian don’t belong on those top two lines? And Chuck..thanks for the Goumas nod finally a player in my “era” lol...We could use a few more Kevin G’s if you ask me 😉

Neither one of them has been able to put the puck in the net the past three years, which I believe should be the primary objective of forwards in hockey. I am ok with them rotating in as a checking line against the opponents' top line, kinda like our seniors during the first half of the season two years ago, before one of them went down with a career-ending injury. But, I definitely do not want to see them on the PP.

[Chuck Murray]

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Neither one of them has been able to put the puck in the net the past three years, which I believe should be the primary objective of forwards in hockey. I am ok with them rotating in as a checking line against the opponents' top line, kinda like our seniors during the first half of the season two years ago, before one of them went down with a career-ending injury. But, I definitely do not want to see them on the PP.

Sad fact of the matter is, Nazarian is the top returning scorer up front next season. At least you can say that he's not a big disappointment, unlike Vela who may be the single most underachieving forward UNH has brought in over the last decade. And I'm thinking that's a list dotted with fairly high-profile names.

[HockeyRef]

Neither one of them has been able to put the puck in the net the past three years, which I believe should be the primary objective of forwards in hockey. I am ok with them rotating in as a checking line against the opponents' top line, kinda like our seniors during the first half of the season two years ago, before one of them went down with a career-ending injury. But, I definitely do not want to see them on the PP.

Both will be on the PP with Vela centering. Grasso, Blackburn, Gildon are my guesses initially. Crookshank amd Engaras are top contenders as well but I don’t expect to see them immediately there...haha as if I have a clue! So then who fills out your PP?

[HockeyRef]

Sad fact of the matter is, Nazarian is the top returning scorer up front next season. At least you can say that he's not a big disappointment, unlike Vela who may be the single most underachieving forward UNH has brought in over the last decade. And I'm thinking that's a list dotted with fairly high-profile names.

Vela has GOT to step up big this season and most importantly stay outta the box!! 🙄

[After the Whistle]

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Vela and Nazarian don’t belong on those top two lines? And Chuck..thanks for the Goumas nod finally a player in my “era” lol...We could use a few more Kevin G’s if you ask me 😉

Whoa Ref,
Strong words from you. Who do you see on top 6? It is hard for me to not see both of them up there at the start anyway. By mid November we will see if we are approaching it the same way as DU or it appears to be the result of a strong week at practice. I would put both Ara and Liam as my "no quit" guys. Late in games they were always still full throttle.

Still looking for some help with the coaching for the d side. If everyone stays or we only lose 1 next off season, we will be as potentially strong and talented as I have ever seen. I get 2 periods of watching them react to the opponents charges and dump ins and can tell you the freshmen were impressive and have a huge upside. They both could use a little film work on decision making but they can both move the puck as we have not seen lately. Could be the next Carolina Twins.

[HockeyRef]

Whoa Ref,
Strong words from you. Who do you see on top 6? It is hard for me to not see both of them up there at the start anyway. By mid November we will see if we are approaching it the same way as DU or it appears to be the result of a strong week at practice. I would put both Ara and Liam as my "no quit" guys. Late in games they were always still full throttle.

Still looking for some help with the coaching for the d side. If everyone stays or we only lose 1 next off season, we will be as potentially strong and talented as I have ever seen. I get 2 periods of watching them react to the opponents charges and dump ins and can tell you the freshmen were impressive and have a huge upside. They both could use a little film work on decision making but they can both move the puck as we have not seen lately. Could be the next Carolina Twins.

No I DO believe they belong there I was questioning Snively65! Couldn’t agree more with your view of Liam and Ara. As per my “top 6” I’m not really sure tbh...there’s going to be some competition with the forwards that’s a given for those spots. But my guess?

Grasso Vela Crookshank (Nazarian/Kelleher)
Maass Gildon (Wyse/MacKinnon)
Robinson (Taylor gets a legit start and could earn top spot but I hope they both get plenty of time to “prove” this)

Blackburn, Engaras in the running too for that top line as does Charlie Kelleher (with Kelleher having a being top contender depending on how fast he gets out of the gate!!)

All that said, you guys can “fix my post” I don’t mind...😉

[Nick Papagiorgio]

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If everyone stays or we only lose 1 next off season, we will be as potentially strong and talented as I have ever seen.

New(ish) fan?!??!

[BlackI]

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New(ish) fan?!??!

He saw Maine teams. Just giving him an out.

[After the Whistle]

Re: UNH 2018 Offseason- Out with the old , in with the semi new?

No I DO believe they belong there I was questioning Snively65! Couldn’t agree more with your view of Liam and Ara. As per my “top 6” I’m not really sure tbh...there’s going to be some competition with the forwards that’s a given for those spots. But my guess?

Grasso Vela Crookshank (Nazarian/Kelleher)
Maass Gildon (Wyse/MacKinnon)
Robinson (Taylor gets a legit start and could earn top spot but I hope they both get plenty of time to “prove” this)

Blackburn, Engaras in the running too for that top line as does Charlie Kelleher (with Kelleher having a being top contender depending on how fast he gets out of the gate!!)

All that said, you guys can “fix my post” I don’t mind...😉

You are so right here. I didn't take the time to read who you you were responding to.

[Dan]

Nazarian, yes. Vela, not unless he earns it. I would start with something like this...

Crookshank - Blackburn - Grasso
Nazarian - Engaras - Kelleher
Pierson - Vela - MacAdams
BVR - Miller - Fregona/Esposito/Cippolone/Cefalu
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Sacco/Sato

* If Engaras cannot step into a 2C roll than push Nazarian into the middle and put BVR on the second-line wing.

Wyse - Maass
Gildon - MacKinnon
Boyd - Verrier
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Dawson/Hickey

***

PP1 - Gildon, Grasso, Crookshank, Blackburn, Vela/BVR
PP2 - Wyse, Maass, Nazarian, Engaras/BVR, Kelleher
PK1 - Wyse, Maass, Nazarian, Vela
PK2 - BVR, Blackburn/Engaras, Boyd, MacKinnon

[Dan]

Re: UNH 2018 Offseason- Out with the old , in with the semi new?

And more along the lines of what I'd expect to see...

BVR - Blackburn - Grasso
Nazarian - Vela - Kelleher
Crookshank - Miller - MacAdams
Pierson - Engaras - Esposito/Cefalu
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Fregona/Cippolone/Sato/Sacco

Gildon - Maass
Wyse - MacKinnon
Boyd - Dawson/Verrier
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Hickey