Michigan Tech 2018-19: Who Cares What They Name It, We Want It

[Lost_Husky]

Re: Michigan Tech 2018-19: Who Cares What They Name It, We Want It

Yes, there are some young guys that are being asked to contribute, which is fine, but leadership has to come from the upperclassmen. My takeaway is that Joe is worried the young guys will become "soft" if the older guys don't lead them in the right direction.

This freshman class is one of the most talented to come through. If they learn what it takes, and why its necessary, to do the heavy lifting they will be a very strong nucleus for three more years. But for this season, they need the older guys to steer them on the right path. IMHO that has to come from the dressing room, not from the coaches office.

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I completely agree. Coaches can only tell guys so much and then the players tune the coaches out. To really have it followed, the on ice/locker room leaders need to hold everyone accountable.

[giwan]

Re: Michigan Tech 2018-19: Who Cares What They Name It, We Want It

I completely agree. Coaches can only tell guys so much and then the players tune the coaches out. To really have it followed, the on ice/locker room leaders need to hold everyone accountable.

That depends on whether the same approach is used. It has to be altered, looked at, and acted on differently.

I think this is more about a team being so young in the system.

[rustedblades]

I completely agree. Coaches can only tell guys so much and then the players tune the coaches out. To really have it followed, the on ice/locker room leaders need to hold everyone accountable.

The leader(s), Baltus in particular, brought the team out of the mid season funk last season. Sounds like that leader doesn't exist or has not emerged this year. I thought Steman or Luchini would be that guy. If someone doesn't pick up the torch soon I predict an early exit from the playoffs this year.

[manurespreader]

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Well for me, looking at just how they play and not comparing, they do a couple of things I'd like to see them do a lot better. They leave other teams' forwards alone in front. Standing next to them doesn't equal covering them imho. Second they still turn it over a lot in our own end. Is it better? A little bit, but it's still too high for my liking. Third, the pp is not all that hot.

[Scrum Bucket]

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Watching them in person for the first time this weekend, one thing I noticed was that Seamus seemed to turn over a lot of pucks. Both In our end and at the offensive blue line, causing break aways and odd man rushes even when we were on the PP....he is a great young player no doubt, but those kind of turnovers can hurt. Not trying to bring the boys down,just an area with room for improvement....

I like this team, I like this coach...

[manurespreader]

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I like this team, I like this coach...[/QUOTE]

Me too. If this freshman class is any indication we will be really good in the next few years.

[MTUHuskies]

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I like this team, I like this coach...

Me too. If this freshman class is any indication we will be really good in the next few years.[/QUOTE]Putting myself in Joe's goalie skates, that is wide be VERY concerned about the freshmen (and sophomores) taking the "soft" route. They will be very good if they get that killer instinct. And we all know it's not a Friday & Saturday thing. They need to hit it hard in practice and dryland workouts.

There are hints that there is a detrimental force in the dressing room. If that's the case, I sure hope it's either fixed or removed soon.

I too like this team. And the coaches. Go Tech Gold!

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[Scrum Bucket]

Re: Michigan Tech 2018-19: Who Cares What They Name It, We Want It

I assume were rooting against BG this weekend? Seems they can really put a lead on tech if they sweep NMU.

[manurespreader]

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I've been watching the NHL lately and something I noticed they do that we don't. On the pp in particular or on any back door play, they shoot it immediately.No dilly dallying around at all. Bang, it's in. We on the other hand dust it off. Or we shoot it so poorly that it goes right at the goalie even when there is a foot of space to hit.
We spend all kinds of time setting up this kind of thing and then we muff it up.

[foser]

Listened to a RadioLab podcast on John Scott that covered his experience with the all star game and they implied he was the only candidate put forth by puck daddy. I seem to recall there were 4 put forth, one for each team, and John's was the only effort that caught momentum. Am I getting old and forgetful??

[Shirtless Guy]

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Listened to a RadioLab podcast on John Scott that covered his experience with the all star game and they implied he was the only candidate put forth by puck daddy. I seem to recall there were 4 put forth, one for each team, and John's was the only effort that caught momentum. Am I getting old and forgetful??

I don’t know if that’s true but part of the reason Scott took hold of the pacific is because the other 3 divisions had popular legit candidates.

[Scrum Bucket]

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I thought it was the Marek vs Wyshinski podcast that started the whole write in candidacy for Scott. Either way, glad it turned out like it did, gave a former Husky a proper send off into retirement.

[manurespreader]

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I know we are not done signing recruits this year but do we as a group think that our quality of recruit is as good as it was under Coach P? I personally think we have better recruiters now than we did, though i'd like to see some more skill type players come in.I'm curious if the group thinks the recruiting is better.

And even though I liked going to see the team play in Arizona the last time, I'm not going out there again. Especially out to some tiny rink. Arizona is expensive that time of year. Once in a great while is fine but i'm not making a habit of it. I'd rather go to the east coast and see some ECAC team.

[MTUHuskies]

Re: Michigan Tech 2018-19: Who Cares What They Name It, We Want It

Recruiting is like trades. We can talk all day long but we won't know for sure until these guys actually get in the lineup. Do I get excited wen Joe lands a good one, you bet! But we have to see how they pan out.

Does Casey Pierro-Zabotel spark any memories?

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[JohnsonsJerseys]

Re: Michigan Tech 2018-19: Who Cares What They Name It, We Want It

Q: Does Casey Pierro-Zabotel spark any memories?

A: Yes... So close to being a Husky.