All Things Denver--XXXV

[duper]

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According to Chambers, Tony Granato's brother Don is a possible candidate for the DU job.

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_...ch-du-pioneers

Scott Mayfield scheduled to make his debut with the Sound Tigers tonight, according to the Sound Tigers Twitter feed.

https://twitter.com/TheSoundTigers

[dggoddard]

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Funny, but right after DU won its 2004 national title, I was complimenting Tim Whitehead in this forum. He rocked in his first few years at Maine, and went mediocre since that time. But he seems to conduct himself well, and I bet that he will be a top-5 candidate for the DU job.

No chance.

[Pablo]

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Por que no?

EDIT: We all know the story about Ritchie getting played by Shawn Walsh. Is that what you're referring to? If so, I don't see how that would play into it, unless Ritchie now hates all things from the state of Maine. Which would exclude him from many fine things, such as lobster, LL Bean, maple syrup, beautiful fall colors, and Tim Whitehead.

[Pablo]

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Posted elsewhere, but here is the article about sources saying that Appert and LaLonde will be interviewed this week, with a possible decision next week. And Granato in the mix. Good news that the bridge to Appert apparently is not burned:

http://www.collegehockeynews.com/new...g_coaching.php

[Old Pio]

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Posted elsewhere, but here is the article about sources saying that Appert and LaLonde will be interviewed this week, with a possible decision next week. And Granato in the mix. Good news that the bridge to Appert apparently is not burned:

http://www.collegehockeynews.com/new...g_coaching.php

Let's hope that's true. It would be ridiculous to eliminate potentially great candidates because of the "sin" of having been associated with Gwoz. I'm feeling a bit more optimistic.

[Pablo]

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Let's hope that's true. It would be ridiculous to eliminate potentially great candidates because of the "sin" of having been associated with Gwoz. I'm feeling a bit more optimistic.

I was fearing the reverse--that those close to Gwoz might feel the "sin" of associating with DU. But if this report is true, then I'm glad to see that the door is at least open to discussion with former assistants. Still rooting for Appert to get the job, but LaLonde would be solid, as well.

[vizoroo]

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AHL awards coming up with All Rookie team to be announced Wednesday and All Star Teams Thursday.
Jason Zucker in the mix for Rookie of the Year and Matt Donovan for the top blueliner.
http://theahl.com/ahl-weekly-release-p183110

Whitehead's record the last 6 years at Maine along with declining attendance should keep him out of consideration by the BOT. Have to think Lasonde**, after years as Associate Head Coach at UNH, would be considered along with Lalonde Appert and Donato.

**Conspiracy Theory Alert--somebody whispered in Lasonde's ear he could be Gwoz's successor in the not too distant future when he was hired.

[davyd83]

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Derek LaLonde is the odds on favorite.

That was my post last Monday. College Hockey New has reported that LaLonde and Seth Appert wll interview interview this week. It's likely that LaLonde is either tomorrow or Thursday since his Gamblers play Muskegon Friday and Saturday
http://www.collegehockeynews.com/new...g_coaching.php

[du78]

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Tyler Bozak getting ready for his big payday!

http://www.torontosun.com/2013/04/09...s-on-the-money

[BigBossMan]

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Funny, but right after DU won its 2004 national title, I was

thinking about a new mascot – how about a chubby guy wearing a toga? He could be named after one of the characters from the classic film Animal House.

[vizoroo]

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Leafs coach gives Joe Colborne some advice .
http://www.torontosun.com/2013/04/10...-more-tenacity

[du78]

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Leafs coach gives Joe Colborne some advice .
http://www.torontosun.com/2013/04/10...-more-tenacity

Unfortunately, that has always been the knock on Joe's game. Hopefully, he takes advantage of this chance. The current GM and coach are not beholden to Joe as he was brought in under the prior regime of Brian Burke. Good luck to Joe and here's hoping that he can stick with the Leafs.

Current NHL and AHL pros that went to DU.

NHL
Bozak
Colborne
Bennett
Shore
Carle
Stastny
Wiercioch
Butler

AHL
Zucker
Mannino
Cheverie
Donovan
Mayfield
Olkinoura
Ruegsegger
Lee
Wrenn

Jason Zucker just named to the AHL All Rookie Team
http://theahl.com/2012-13-ahl-all-ro...ounced-p183133

[Pablo]

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Tyler Bozak getting ready for his big payday!

http://www.torontosun.com/2013/04/09...s-on-the-money

Good for Tyler. He was a great DU player, and seems to keep a real interest in what's going on with the DU hockey team. I wish him the best--he deserves a great contract for his well-rounded game.

[duper]

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I was fearing the reverse--that those close to Gwoz might feel the "sin" of associating with DU. But if this report is true, then I'm glad to see that the door is at least open to discussion with former assistants. Still rooting for Appert to get the job, but LaLonde would be solid, as well.

I think it was you who alluded to it earlier, but I could see Gwoz having called guys like Appert and Lalonde (or even Blasi, although I can't imagine Blasi taking the job) to tell them that it's ok with him if they take the job. It may not matter in the scheme of things, but if you feel like you have a mentor/protoge-type relationship, it would probably be nice to have the mentor's blessing on taking the job he was just fired from.

[Pablo]

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I think it was you who alluded to it earlier, but I could see Gwoz having called guys like Appert and Lalonde (or even Blasi, although I can't imagine Blasi taking the job) to tell them that it's ok with him if they take the job. It may not matter in the scheme of things, but if you feel like you have a mentor/protoge-type relationship, it would probably be nice to have the mentor's blessing on taking the job he was just fired from.

Yep, I don't doubt for a second that Appert and LaLonde talked to Gwoz before they agreed to interview with DU. Seems to me that DU cleared the biggest hurdles by just getting these guys to interview in the first place. And maybe the hurdles that were caused by the firing of Gwoz weren't quite as high as we thought they would be. That's what I'm hoping, anyway.