Opponents and Others, 2022-23

[arugula]

Much as I love CU sports, I agree with President Pollak's sentiment.  Hockey, at least, is somewhat financially self sustaining and it's more important that academic functions get funded properly.  I wonder how much could be raised from outside money for a new rink, though I personally would prefer a renovation, making Lynah spiffy and up to date with all the modern amenities whhich may draw players, but still the feel of the barn.  MSG, as much as I despise the Dolans, got it right.  It is modern and spiffy, but still has the iconic ceiling and other aesthetic aspects to make you think that, yes, this is the Garden.

[billhoward]

Much as I love CU sports, I agree with President Pollak's sentiment.  Hockey, at least, is somewhat financially self sustaining and it's more important that academic functions get funded properly.  I wonder how much could be raised from outside money for a new rink, though I personally would prefer a renovation, making Lynah spiffy and up to date with all the modern amenities whhich may draw players, but still the feel of the barn.  MSG, as much as I despise the Dolans, got it right.  It is modern and spiffy, but still has the iconic ceiling and other aesthetic aspects to make you think that, yes, this is the Garden.

+1 for not saying those four words.

It's like someone who actively tries to makes his way onto Forbes Billionaires List and then move up.

[Trotsky]

TIL there is a plan to make Penn Station not look like dog shit anymore.

[arugula]

Only been 60 years. Patience...

[Trotsky]

"Once we entered the City like lions. Now we scurry in like rats."

[RichH]

"Once we entered the City like lions. Now we scurry in like rats."

If you haven't been there in a while, they've been tearing up the main rat-hole/corridor by the LIRR portion for a few years now. Story today in Newsday declared its completion, but detailed the other issues for the rest of the site.

https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/penn-station-long-island-rail-road-concourse-b2cw45jw

For those like me who struggled a bit with a paywall, here's a video: https://youtu.be/MKn-PbGOvMQ

And of course the connected Moynihan Train Hall that opened a couple years ago is pretty magnificent, despite the lack of seating.

[Trotsky]

I had no idea MSG's lease expires this year.

Dynamite it and rebuild the old station.

[arugula]

I had no idea MSG's lease expires this year.

Dynamite it and rebuild the old station.

From your lips.

[dbilmes]

I don't know how good any of these players are, but Q has already landed 4 players from the transfer portal.

[Trotsky]

I don't know how good any of these players are, but Q has already landed 4 players from the transfer portal.

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Portal Pick Ups (Grad):

Brn 1
Cgt 1
Clk 3
Qpc 4
RPI 3 (2)
SLU 1 (1)
Uni 1


[BearLover]

I don't know how good any of these players are, but Q has already landed 4 players from the transfer portal.

Looking at their stats and prior programs, they're all good players, and they'll all play heavily next year (unless the transfer goalie gets beaten out by someone else). With the transfer portal, the good programs never need to rebuild. They just reload immediately. I'd like to see Q depart for Hockey East for this reason—a very unlevel playing field (unlevel ice surface) compared to the rest of the ECAC.

[ursusminor]

I don't know how good any of these players are, but Q has already landed 4 players from the transfer portal.

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Portal Pick Ups (Grad):

Brn 1
Cgt 1
Clk 3
Qpc 4
RPI 3 (2)
SLU 1 (1)
Uni 1


Who is RPI's third besides for Brushett and Regula? Are you counting former UVM player Dovar Tinling who is playing this year in the BCHL?

[Trotsky]

I don't know how good any of these players are, but Q has already landed 4 players from the transfer portal.

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Portal Pick Ups (Grad):

Brn 1
Cgt 1
Clk 3
Qpc 4
RPI 3 (2)
SLU 1 (1)
Uni 1


Who is RPI's third besides for Brushett and Regula? Are you counting former UVM player Dovar Tinling who is playing this year in the BCHL?

Yes.  Also, Dovar Tinling is a cool name.

[ursusminor]

I don't know how good any of these players are, but Q has already landed 4 players from the transfer portal.

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Portal Pick Ups (Grad):

Brn 1
Cgt 1
Clk 3
Qpc 4
RPI 3 (2)
SLU 1 (1)
Uni 1


Who is RPI's third besides for Brushett and Regula? Are you counting former UVM player Dovar Tinling who is playing this year in the BCHL?

Yes.  Also, Dovar Tinling is a cool name.

Agreed. I wonder what the ethnic origin is. BTW, Neutral Zone rated him as 4.5 *'s before he went to UVM as the youngest player in college hockey at the time. He didn't do much and is now 4.0 *'s. I think that he was a good gamble by RPI.

[BearLover]

Want to know what sets Pecknold apart from other ECAC coaches? Zero loyalty to his own players. Q had three goalies on the roster this season, all underclassmen. Perets signs an NHL deal, so down to two goalies on next season's roster. But Q has a highly regarded goalie recruit coming in, so back up to three. Except, Pecknold isn't content to let his current/incoming goalies fight it out for the starting role. He goes to the transfer portal and adds BU's backup goalie. Now with four goalies slated to be on the roster next year, one of the existing goalies no longer has a spot. End result: Chase Clark, Capitals draft pick and backup Q goalie from this past season, has entered the transfer portal.