Incoming Recruits

[Trotsky]

There were only 3 freshmen who saw regular ice time last year, so 2021-22 could get ugly if a lot of the newcomers don't pan out.

That's a little misleading.  Of the 7 players after Brakel left, 1 was the obvious "goalie who raises the median GPA" so that leaves us with 6.  Of those 6 we had Regush as a star, Leahy and Motley as solid contributors, and Andreev as one of the best couple D on the team until his injury.  That's 4 who should be regulars this year.  Then there's Song who was injured all year.  He may have been Charles Wang's pity draft pick or he may be something; we'll find out.  Bramwell wasn't ready yet but there have been plenty of guys who didn't do much as frosh but later came into their own (Nuttle, Rauter, Weidner).

This incoming class looks very solid, with most of the guys looking like they fit the profile of guys like Malott, Green, or Barron.  They have size and Mike seems to continue to be serious about bringing in goals and skating chops.  I see this group as deep and able to withstand the injuries that seem to be increasing around the league.  We pretty much know that at least one important F and one D will be out at any given time and this gives us cover.

[scoop85]

As nice as it is to discuss who's arriving on campus, do folks remember this one who got away?

[ugarte]

As nice as it is to discuss who's arriving on campus, do folks remember this one who got away?

Wow. He never got a degree at all. Crazy decision in this economy.

Meanwhile, just today I was thinking about this one who got away. Those are some gaudy numbers.

[Trotsky]

Their loss.  Fuck em.

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

1 was the obvious "goalie who raises the median GPA'...

I heard a couple weeks ago there's quite a few of those on the lacrosse team, too (not all goalies obviously).

[Rita]

Interesting that Ben Tupker is listed as 6'3" while his twin brother Zach is only 6'1"

Are they Fraternal twins (vs. identical twins)? https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/The-Difference-Between-Identical-and-Fraternal-Twins.aspx

[Trotsky]

As nice as it is to discuss who's arriving on campus, do folks remember this one who got away?

Wow. He never got a degree at all. Crazy decision in this economy.

Career NHLer.  Not really thinking that's a problem.

I wouldn't say he counts.  Judging by the eLF thread he was a commit for 11 days.  That's only 16 credit hours of A's at Harvard.

I'm trying to recall our freshman who elected to go back to the juniors after just a few weeks here because he was emotionally overwhelmed.  I think he was Quebecois.  That wasn't Limoges was it?  (Edit: no, he was from... fucking Winchester? VA rednecks and antique furniture stores Winchester?  Jesus...)

[ugarte]

As nice as it is to discuss who's arriving on campus, do folks remember this one who got away?

Wow. He never got a degree at all. Crazy decision in this economy.

Career NHLer.  Not really thinking that's a problem.

Greg. This is the oldest you have ever been.

[underskill]

wasn't it Hudon or something like that? (Red Wings pick I think)

[CU2007]

Philippe Hudon. Bad OCD

[Tom Lento]

There were only 3 freshmen who saw regular ice time last year, so 2021-22 could get ugly if a lot of the newcomers don't pan out.

That's a little misleading.  Of the 7 players after Brakel left, 1 was the obvious "goalie who raises the median GPA" so that leaves us with 6.  Of those 6 we had Regush as a star, Leahy and Motley as solid contributors, and Andreev as one of the best couple D on the team until his injury.  That's 4 who should be regulars this year.  Then there's Song who was injured all year.  He may have been Charles Wang's pity draft pick or he may be something; we'll find out.  Bramwell wasn't ready yet but there have been plenty of guys who didn't do much as frosh but later came into their own (Nuttle, Rauter, Weidner).

This incoming class looks very solid, with most of the guys looking like they fit the profile of guys like Malott, Green, or Barron.  They have size and Mike seems to continue to be serious about bringing in goals and skating chops.  I see this group as deep and able to withstand the injuries that seem to be increasing around the league.  We pretty much know that at least one important F and one D will be out at any given time and this gives us cover.

Oh, weird, I totally missed Motley when looking at the roster. Should've been 4 in my original post, which is a little better. If Song or Bramwell turn out to be strong contributors later in their careers there's more of a margin for error with the incoming class and better guarantees of depth in future years, but that's kind of my point - this incoming class is pretty important.

About the incoming group, I agree they look solid. Most of the USHL/BCHL recruits seem strong by the numbers, the one prep school player was a 3rd round pick, and the 3 from the second-tier junior leagues put up the kind of scoring stats you want to see from a college prospect in those leagues. You never know how things will go but there's good cause for optimism.

[scoop85]

As nice as it is to discuss who's arriving on campus, do folks remember this one who got away?

Wow. He never got a degree at all. Crazy decision in this economy.

Career NHLer.  Not really thinking that's a problem.

Greg. This is the oldest you have ever been.

Yeah, I was surprised he missed that too.  If it's a sign of aging that's a problem for me, since Greg and I are the same age.

[Trotsky]

As nice as it is to discuss who's arriving on campus, do folks remember this one who got away?

Wow. He never got a degree at all. Crazy decision in this economy.

Career NHLer.  Not really thinking that's a problem.

Greg. This is the oldest you have ever been.

Yeah, I was surprised he missed that too.  If it's a sign of aging that's a problem for me, since Greg and I are the same age.

And still missing it.  So apparently we can pinpoint the exact moment I lost it.

[scoop85]

As nice as it is to discuss who's arriving on campus, do folks remember this one who got away?

Wow. He never got a degree at all. Crazy decision in this economy.

Career NHLer.  Not really thinking that's a problem.

Greg. This is the oldest you have ever been.

Yeah, I was surprised he missed that too.  If it's a sign of aging that's a problem for me, since Greg and I are the same age.

And still missing it.  So apparently we can pinpoint the exact moment I lost it.

You appear to have missed the sarcasm in Charles' comment.

[Trotsky]

As nice as it is to discuss who's arriving on campus, do folks remember this one who got away?

Wow. He never got a degree at all. Crazy decision in this economy.

Career NHLer.  Not really thinking that's a problem.

Greg. This is the oldest you have ever been.

Yeah, I was surprised he missed that too.  If it's a sign of aging that's a problem for me, since Greg and I are the same age.

And still missing it.  So apparently we can pinpoint the exact moment I lost it.

You appear to have missed the sarcasm in Charles' comment.

And who the fuck is CHARLES?!

(OK, OK, I get it.  My only defense is I expect better from a pro.)