2024 NCAA College Hockey Playoffs: The road to the Frozen Four (poll)

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Here’s a look at the schedule and viewing information:

Thursday, March 28 and Saturday, March 30: Springfield, MA regional

• No. 3 Denver vs. UMass, 2 p.m. Thursday, ESPNU
• Maine vs. Cornell, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, ESPNews
• Regional final: 4 p.m. Saturday, ESPNU

Thursday, March 28 and Saturday, March 30: Sioux Falls, SD regional

• No. 2 Boston University vs. RIT, 5 p.m. Thursday, ESPNU
• Minnesota vs. Omaha, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, ESPNU
• Regional final: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, ESPNU

Friday, March 29 and Sunday, March 31: Providence, RI regional

• No. 1 Boston College vs. Michigan Tech, 2 p.m. Friday, ESPNU
• Wisconsin vs. Quinnipiac, 5:30 p.m. Friday, ESPNews
• Regional final: 4 p.m. Sunday, ESPNU

Friday, March 29 and Sunday, March 31: Maryland Heights, MD regional

• No. 4 Michigan State vs. Western Michigan, 5 p.m. Friday, ESPNU
• North Dakota vs. Michigan, 8:30 p.m. Friday, ESPNU
• Regional final: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, ESPNU

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[LegionOfDoom91]

I’ll go Boston College even though the most talented teams don’t necessarily always win these things. But this is one of the more talented college teams in recent history. Probably comparable with some of those Michigan teams.

 

[usahockey22flyers]

Anyone but BC

 

[iceman42]

Just because its a very Flyers thing to happen, BC will win, Gauthier will be the MVP and will get the Hobey Baker.

 

[VladDrag]

I’ll go Boston College even though the most talented teams don’t necessarily always win these things. But this is one of the more talented college teams in recent history. Probably comparable with some of those Michigan teams.

Voted BC for the same reason.

My hope is that Denver is eliminated quickly, and the Flyers sign Rizzo to an ATO.

 

[FLYguy3911]

BC's blueline is kind of weak but it might not matter with their top 6 + Fowler.

My hope is that Denver is eliminated quickly, and the Flyers sign Rizzo to an ATO.

My guess is it'll take an ELC this year to get him to sign or else he's better waiting until August to see if he can find a better landing spot.

 

[VladDrag]

BC's blueline is kind of weak but it might not matter with their top 6 + Fowler.


My guess is it'll take an ELC this year to get him to sign or else he's better waiting until August to see if he can find a better landing spot.

Yeah - you're right. I feel like he's gone anyways. Another prospect I watched for no reason.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Just because its a very Flyers thing to happen, BC will win, Gauthier will be the MVP and will get the Hobey Baker.

This isn’t sour grapes on my end because I was always skeptical of Gauthier’s ceiling even before everything ended up going down. I’m also pretty damn skeptical of Drysdale’s ceiling at this point as well for full disclosure.

But I’m not sure even sure if Gauthier’s a better prospect than Ryan Leonard. Will Smith & Gabe Perreault are easily better prospects than him imo.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Anyone but BC

It is remarkable the transformation and expansion of the sport but IIRC from a look earlier this season, there are more players born from Georgia, Florida and California on the BC hockey roster than Massachusetts.

 

[FromOyVey2Matvei]

My guess is it'll take an ELC this year to get him to sign or else he's better waiting until August to see if he can find a better landing spot.

I agree it’ll probably take an ELC, but where is a better landing spot than here? We are desperate for talented centers and our powerplay sucks so bad we’d probably give him time on pp2 from day one. Where else is he going to be afforded that type of opportunity?

 

[FLYguy3911]

I agree it’ll probably take an ELC, but where is a better landing spot than here? We are desperate for talented centers and our powerplay sucks so bad we’d probably give him time on pp2 from day one. Where else is he going to be afforded that type of opportunity?

Plenty of places? The Flyers don’t have the top end talent, but have plenty of depth that he’d be competing with and few openings next year as it currently stands. He could just as easily fade into the background amongst those players. And whether you agree or not, the organization’s reputation isn’t the greatest at the moment so there’s that to consider also.

As for the second point, he’s the same age as Bobby Brink. Played with Bobby Brink. Probably knows Bobby Brink is a better player than him and could see how he has been jerked around. If he’s being honest with himself, he’d probably realize things won’t be as seamless as you are suggesting. And the NHL’s bar for sub 6 foot centers is extremely high so decent chance he doesn’t get a shot at center.

 

[Mickey the mouse]

I'm taking a shot with Cornell

Very structured, play great D and have ECAC Goalie of the year

Plus already beat BU earlier in the season

 

[Curufinwe]

Voted BC for the same reason.

My hope is that Denver is eliminated quickly, and the Flyers sign Rizzo to an ATO.

Not an ELC?

I figure they would be willing to burn a year to make sure they don't miss out on another college prospect.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Simplistic but great.

 

[Cody Webster]

Gophers take the lead 3-2 with 4 minutes left in the 3rd after trailing 2-1 earlier in the 3rd

 

[GKJ]

Minnesota scores late to get the lead vs. Omaha

 

[Cody Webster]

Minnesota survives. Fantastic final minute. Omaha did everything but score.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Cutter Gauthier scored 36 seconds into the game.

 

[BigToe]

Oof that’s ugly. Gabe might be gone.

 

[VladDrag]

Oof that’s ugly. Gabe might be gone.

He gone

 

[VladDrag]

this Michigan Tech lacks high end talent.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Cutter Gauthier's potential second goal was reversed due to a deflection off the ref's body. BC comes right back and makes it 4-1. Big discrepancy in talent between the squads but Michigan Tech had the golden chance with a 5- minute PP that failed.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

What a PP BC possesses. Cutter Gauthier makes it 6-1.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Bump is having a game.

 

[FLYguy3911]

What a play by Levshunov.