>>>>> RIT TIGERS - Offseason 2011 - Dreaming About 2011-2012 <<<<<

[Tweedle Dee]

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Probably only if there are a couple injuries in strategic positions to guys currently on the Caps. You never know, though... not that I would ever root for injuries to guys, however.

I'm hoping for defensive injuries to Vancouver so Tanev can play up. Does that make me a bad person?

[XCTiger]

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I'm hoping for defensive injuries to Vancouver so Tanev can play up. Does that make me a bad person?

Tanev would probably get called up if Manitoba gets eliminated. It will likely take injury or suspension for him to see ice time.

Imagine, if the stars align perfectly and the Caps and Canucks meet in the finals............. Would be sweet........

Oh, and unless you're actually arranging for guys to "break something" you're not a bad person. And if you are, then where the heck were you last April in Detroit?????

[MattS]

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It's interesting that they didn't bring up Aucoin who is signed for '11-'12, but did bring up Pinner who is an unrestricted Free Agent next year.

Probably so they can decided if they want to make him an offer for next season.

[coco2]

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Meanwhile, Bobby Raymond has joined the Binghamton Senators in their Calder Cup Playoff run and has contributed right away. http://www.silversevensens.com/2011/...-over-portland

[XCTiger]

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Meanwhile, Bobby Raymond has joined the Binghamton Senators in their Calder Cup Playoff run and has contributed right away. http://www.silversevensens.com/2011/...-over-portland

Nice surprise for Raymond to get to move up after the Everblades season ended in the ECHL playoffs. He finished the ECHL season with the Florida Everblades with a line of (69 gp, 7g, 24a, 31 pts., +25) and was named to the ECHL All Rookie Team. Everblades Press Release on his signing with Binghamton

[Bing]

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Nice surprise for Raymond to get to move up after the Everblades season ended in the ECHL playoffs. He finished the ECHL season with the Florida Everblades with a line of (69 gp, 7g, 24a, 31 pts., +25) and was named to the ECHL All Rookie Team. Everblades Press Release on his signing with Binghamton

Man am I glad that I live in Binghamton for the Summer! I just bought my tix for the BSens game and I'm wearing my RIT Jersey tomorrow

[redhead18]

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Heres a nice video feature on your incoming goaltender Jordan Ruby from the RBC in Camrose.

http://www.youtube.com/user/hockeyca.../2/wAzVBrb-3og

[RIT Winters]

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Madolora vs Ruby is definitely the top / most interesting storyline heading into 2011-12.

[RITProf]

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Sounds like there could be worse things than a Madolora and Ruby duo each weekend.

[XCTiger]

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Madolora vs Ruby is definitely the top / most interesting storyline heading into 2011-12.

Can't forget about Watson either. He came in from the BCHL with some decent credentials last year. INCH had him listed as the #4 incoming goalie last year. No one in the AHA will have the depth in the nets that the Tigers do, and I'd even venture to guess that our #3 will be head and shoulders better than anyone elses #1. None of these guys look like "designated door openers" to me. Definitely should be an interesting competition in the fall. Downside is that that I'd be willing to guess that next season may be the last for Madolora as he may be an early departure.

[Capernicus]

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Heres a nice video feature on your incoming goaltender Jordan Ruby from the RBC in Camrose.

http://www.youtube.com/user/hockeyca.../2/wAzVBrb-3og

Also, that beard is awesome.

[Bing]

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Also, that beard is awesome.

How old is he? 35?!

[RIT Winters]

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Can't forget about Watson either. He came in from the BCHL with some decent credentials last year. INCH had him listed as the #4 incoming goalie last year. No one in the AHA will have the depth in the nets that the Tigers do, and I'd even venture to guess that our #3 will be head and shoulders better than anyone elses #1. None of these guys look like "designated door openers" to me. Definitely should be an interesting competition in the fall. Downside is that that I'd be willing to guess that next season may be the last for Madolora as he may be an early departure.

I think I can forget about Watson, really. He was not very good in any of his starts and never really looked comfortable in net when I saw him. He also gave up a ton of rebounds. I still think Madolora is the defacto starter unless he struggles, though. So maybe it will be Ruby / Watson for whose number 2.

[MattS]

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I think I can forget about Watson, really. He was not very good in any of his starts and never really looked comfortable in net when I saw him. He also gave up a ton of rebounds. I still think Madolora is the defacto starter unless he struggles, though. So maybe it will be Ruby / Watson for whose number 2.

So you're giving up on freshman goaltender already? I agree that Madolora is certainly the incumbent and the job is his to loose, but Watson should get some decent playing time early in the season and let see what he can do before dismissing him. Remember Madolora wasn't exactly Patrick Roy out there in his freshman season.

[XCTiger]

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I think I can forget about Watson, really. He was not very good in any of his starts and never really looked comfortable in net when I saw him. He also gave up a ton of rebounds. I still think Madolora is the defacto starter unless he struggles, though. So maybe it will be Ruby / Watson for whose number 2.

So based on 167 minutes over 4 games early in his freshman season we should discount him????? My guess is that after a 3 man rotation in October and November we arrive at: #1-Madolora, #2-Watson, #3-Ruby. I'd also guess you might see a little of the workload shared going down the stretch to keep everybody fresh.