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The season is certainly going down a disappointing path so far. I only watched the first 30 minutes or so, but the the team was lacking the ability to establish any presence offensively, while UML set up shop pretty regularly.
That being said, I wonder if we are allowed to consider that a coach might actually learn from mistakes and improve over time? Most jobs expect that someone's first month, year, etc. on the job could involve a learning curve and that they may get better at it as time goes on. David Quinn's first season had 10 wins (I know, the team had several guys who were borderline D-1 caliber, should have been in D-3). This is Albie's first ever HC position. Just something to consider before we brand him for life as a HC failure...BU Hockey: The trophy case is once again growing
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Originally posted by defkit View PostThe season is certainly going down a disappointing path so far. I only watched the first 30 minutes or so, but the the team was lacking the ability to establish any presence offensively, while UML set up shop pretty regularly.
That being said, I wonder if we are allowed to consider that a coach might actually learn from mistakes and improve over time? Most jobs expect that someone's first month, year, etc. on the job could involve a learning curve and that they may get better at it as time goes on. David Quinn's first season had 10 wins (I know, the team had several guys who were borderline D-1 caliber, should have been in D-3). This is Albie's first ever HC position. Just something to consider before we brand him for life as a HC failure...if you walk with Jesus, he's gonna save your soul, you gotta keep the devil way down in the hole
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“We generated enough offense to win tonight,” first-year BU coach Albie O’Connell said. “Defensively, there were some lapses, but it’s hockey, there’s going to be lapses at times. You can’t play perfect. … The nice thing is we actually scored tonight. That was positive.”
Now I feel better ......
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Originally posted by buoldtimer View PostBU hasn’t received 1st Round Draft Pick level goaltending this season.
He has had some average games. Last night was average because he kicked out a few rebounds that went right back to Riverhawks and ended up goals.
But that has been as much, if not more, down to a defense that can be more than shaky in its own zone..
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Originally posted by Harry Cleverly View PostThe goaltending has not been the problem. I guess you missed the second BC game, among others.
He has had some average games. Last night was average because he kicked out a few rebounds that went right back to Riverhawks and ended up goals.
But that has been as much, if not more, down to a defense that can be more than shaky in its own zone..
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Good road win tonight. Seemed like a different team.
The PA announcer at Tsongas is a moron. Announced Willman with a penalty when it was clearly Kotkansalo. For Curry’s goal, he announced it as a penalty. And then whoever runs the scoreboard, they posted a winner as from Summerville, MA.
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Originally posted by Jofa View PostI think the point was “first round draft pick” . Average isn’t that.
Take the last six games -- @ Lowell (excellent); Lowell (average); @ BC (outstanding); BC (above average); Union (excellent); UConn (excellent).
Goaltending has not been a problem. It is a plus.
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Originally posted by defkit View PostThat being said, I wonder if we are allowed to consider that a coach might actually learn from mistakes and improve over time? Most jobs expect that someone's first month, year, etc. on the job could involve a learning curve and that they may get better at it as time goes on. David Quinn's first season had 10 wins (I know, the team had several guys who were borderline D-1 caliber, should have been in D-3). This is Albie's first ever HC position. Just something to consider before we brand him for life as a HC failure...2016 and 2019 HOCKEY EAST CHAMPIONS
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Originally posted by Thiessen'sBetter View PostAfter his first couple years, many (myself included) branded Madigan as a HC failure and he has proven those people wrong. He has grown and improved as a coach in so many different areas. Figured I'd point that out since many of the complaints I see about Albie's coaching (or lack thereof) remind me of the NU board in 2013.¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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BU Terriers 2018-19: Albie in Charge
This team has definitely been frustrating to watch at times but I personally feel better about them this year than I did last year at this time and that team won silverware. This team has shown they can generate offense and at times will dominate periods of play, the obvious issue is the inability to score.
Farabee is getting adjusted and I feel is going to have a big second half of the season. He showed Friday against Lowell his ability to generate scoring chances by himself which was something this team dearly missed last season when Keller left.
Harper and Blixt have been disappointing.
While it’s entirely possible they never put it all together and continue to struggle the rest of the year, they’ve shown they have the skill to make a push after the winter break. Will this team win a national championship? Absolutely not and we all knew that. But there’s no reason this group of guys can’t win a Beanpot and be playing at the Garden in March for a HE championship.Last edited by RedAndWhite102; 12-09-2018, 03:35 PM.
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Unless there were people hiding in the elevator shafts, no way there was close to 3K there on Friday. I'm guessing 1K, including the counter help.
Back to hockey: It is wholly unfair to judge Albie at this point. Are you saying that York should be canned as well for his poor start? BU is always going to be at a disadvantage due to their youth - at least at the beginning of the season. I didn't have the rosters for Friday in front of me, but Lowell looked like a men's team playing against a high school team due to their size. The bigger question is whether we abandon the whole early commit thing and see if we can recruit some more mature talent. It's infinitely less exciting, but it's better than losing. I suppose a bigger question is, how is it that players leave BU and become better in the pros than they were in college? Surrounding talent? System?"What about my asthma?"
"Where'd you come from - a scotch ad?"
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Originally posted by SpauldingSmails View PostBU is always going to be at a disadvantage due to their youth - at least at the beginning of the season. I didn't have the rosters for Friday in front of me, but Lowell looked like a men's team playing against a high school team due to their size. The bigger question is whether we abandon the whole early commit thing and see if we can recruit some more mature talent. It's infinitely less exciting, but it's better than losing.
Originally posted by SpauldingSmails View PostIt is wholly unfair to judge Albie at this point.
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