First he got drafted by Colorado, then he couldn’t get into Wisconsin, and now he’s doing well for the gophersRanta with his 2nd goal of the year for the Gophers, he looks like a sniper. NHL level shot for sure.
Eh I don't think Lucia was a bad coach. He just refused to change with the times. His game plans his last few years were the same as 02-03 with a lot less talent.My hunch is that we will soon see what a bad coach Lucia was. Gophers are still farting around with the puck too much, and making bad decisions, but I think Walker is going to light a fire under this team. Too bad Mittelstadt couldn't have stayed one more year.
Yeah, Lucia was definitely not a bad coach. I agree with you about him not changing as college hockey changed. It is amazing how college hockey has changed in the last 10-15 years. Just look at Holy Cross vs. Minnesota in the tournament. At the time a 4 beating a 1 was a colossal embarrassment. Now it's basically routine.Eh I don't think Lucia was a bad coach. He just refused to change with the times. His game plans his last few years were the same as 02-03 with a lot less talent.
K’Andre Miller is already the best player on the team. The kid is a freaking stud. Will be a hell of an NHLer, no doubt in my mind. The other freshmen just seem to have motors that just won’t quit. They won’t out talent many people but they will outwork them.I don't want to get too excited because Wisconsin started out great last year and fell apart and they blew a 3 goal lead tonight but this team seems to have more weapons than they have in the last several years.
I guess a tie and a loss will do that to a person. How has Bernard-Docker looked?3 games into UNDs season and I see nothing to get me excited for this season. Yes it’s obviously early but I see no true goal scorers and no high end players. The powerplay is non existent and hasn’t changed a bit from last year. No means am I throwing in the towel but right now it’s ugly
MehI guess a tie and a loss will do that to a person. How has Bernard-Docker looked?
Watched him for years around here. One of a group of very talented players.K’Andre Miller is already the best player on the team. The kid is a freaking stud. Will be a hell of an NHLer, no doubt in my mind. The other freshmen just seem to have motors that just won’t quit. They won’t out talent many people but they will outwork them.
Do you know the reason they switched him to defense? I don’t think I ever heard why but I know it happened within the last few seasons.Watched him for years around here. One of a group of very talented players.
I think it was just his size, and possibly the USNDP just needed D. He was always a forward when I saw him play. You'll have to be patient with him. It's hard to install the judgment of a dman into a forward. I think they just switched him 2-3 years ago.Do you know the reason they switched him to defense? I don’t think I ever heard why but I know it happened within the last few seasons.