UMass flat out stole both games this weekend. Providence was the better team but goaltending was the major difference.
Prospect Info: Cale Makar - D [4th Overall]
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Very true... I expected more out of Hawkey. Not that he played bad, but he didn't make the big save when it was needed. It was the difference between winning and losing.
jj cale
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The first time I got to see makar play was last year at the WJC and from his very first shift you went........."wow, this guys a talent"
Every time he was on the ice you couldn't take your eyes off him, the skating, the offensive i.q, the nice shot he would get on net through traffic all the time, how smooth he was out there, he was a revelation to all us Canadian fans watching the games. Everyone was screaming at Ducharme to play him more.
You guys have a good one on your hands there.
Every time he was on the ice you couldn't take your eyes off him, the skating, the offensive i.q, the nice shot he would get on net through traffic all the time, how smooth he was out there, he was a revelation to all us Canadian fans watching the games. Everyone was screaming at Ducharme to play him more.
You guys have a good one on your hands there.
jj cale
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Northern part , Cumberland county , border town lol need I say more ? How about you and what team you root for ?most welcome. What part you from?
jj cale
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Cape Breton, small village in Richmond county.
Huge Habs fan, surprise,surprise right? lol.
well, off to work, hope to talk to you again, cheers!!
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Improving... he can still get a bit scrambly from time to time, but nothing too bad. He's good at keeping his feet moving and staying in front of the play, but heavier forechecks cause him some issues still. Nothing major but there is some room for improvement there.
jj cale
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Well, we are scoring more this year and that sure helps but I can't help but think we come down to earth sooner or later, you look at our roster, especially the defense and watch that defense play and you just know it isn't likely to last.
Which wouldn't be the worst thing because our rebuild really does need another top 3-5 pick,and this looks to be a strong draft at the top, to kick start us even more. We are really getting more production then we ever expected from guys like Domi and Tatar who have been incredible really. Does that last? meh.........................I don't know. As you said weber coming back sure will help the defense but even with him it's a real band-aid group.
We are playing hard as a team though and I like that, last year they played with ZERO heart, this year they are giving it their all and not giving up when they get down, it's been nice to see. They have been fun to watch too, they have been playing a real hard skating offensive minded style, it's refreshing to see.
We'll see.
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Is that concerning since its vs college kids? What about a heavy NHL level forecheck like the Preds last year?
ljb4
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4th.
Not bad for a garbage program
The downside is the Frozen 4 tournament starts the last weekend in March (29-31). If U-Mass remains in the top 10 and gets a bid, Makar would not join the Avs until they had only 4 games remaining (if U-Mass gets knocked out that first weekend. If they were to make the Frozen 4, those games would be played April 11-13 and the Avs would be in the first round of the playoffs before Makar would be available.
cgf
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Perfect. He can go from the Hobey Baker to the Conn Smythe!
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It is going to be an issue for him in a similar way as it is to Barrie and Girard. Have to use skill and skating to deal with it. So, IMO, not a real issue since he has to deal with it regardless and the abilities are there to counteract. It will be an obstacle for him.
Forecheckers aren't an issue for Girard. He makes them look silly. His breakout is amazing.
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Oh that's right Girard hasn't ever had a single issue with a heavy forecheck. My bad.
I haven't seen it much but he is so good it's hard to see any problems with him .
I'm not saying he's never had a forechecker get him... I'm not a moron. Compared to other defenders getting away from forecheckers is a strength of his not a weakness. Zadorov isn't great with forecheckers. Tends to turn the puck over. It's not all about size it's about making good quick decisions under pressure and the ability to evade the forechecker or make a good pass. (Also heavy forecheck meaning they are coming in hard to get him, not that they have already made contact.)
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And I'm not saying Girard is bad against a forecheck. I've stated the opposite numerous times... he has had issues against teams like Nashville and Winnipeg who have speedy, heavy forechecks to deal with. Not huge issues, but they are there. My statement here was saying Makar has the same disadvantages as Barrie and Girard to when it comes to dealing with that type of pressure so it will be something to watch. Though like Girard and Barrie, he has a skill set that can counteract his weakness so it isn't a significant concern to have.
Yeah you have Girard's issue with that forcheck, and then you have EJ's current issues with it.
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He's probably the best Dman we have at handling the forecheck. Always seems to squeeze around players and keep the puck.
That being said, he does get caught sometimes and has made a few bad plays.
Ararana
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Makar with another two points tonight.
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