THE FROZEN APPLE 2024

[arugula]

Thoughts?

I'm not sure what to expect after last week. Will Q just shut the game down?  Will we?  Will the skill guys get excited (and sloppy) because of MSG?  All will be revealed.  

Whatever happens, I'm sure of one thing-am excellent meal in Koreatown.

[BearLover]

I went into this season expecting us to be the favorite in pretty much every game. Instead, after how we've looked so far, I go into every game as thinking it's a coin-flip that we need to luck out to keep Pairwise hopes alive. A 3-0 or 2-0-1 finish to the first half of the season would restore some confidence. But I'm pessimistic. The team has been so sloppy and hasn't looked dominant at any point, even against weaker opposition. Tonight's game is pick 'em. A loss would be crushing.

[fastforward]

I'm hoping that the Thanksgiving holiday gave them time to prepare their minds for this game.

I will be looking from a different perspective tonight-who is bringing the energy, who is bringing the drive, who's hungry for the win

Time will tell

[Al DeFlorio]

But I'm pessimistic.

24/7

[BearLover]

I'm hoping that the Thanksgiving holiday gave them time to prepare their minds for this game.

I will be looking from a different perspective tonight-who is bringing the energy, who is bringing the drive, who's hungry for the win

Time will tell

I don't think energy has been the problem at all. It's just stupid decision making and lack of cohesion. It's mental lapses/coaching decisions, not physical effort.

[BearLover]

But I'm pessimistic.

24/7

You too though. Which is okay.

[fastforward]

I'm hoping that the Thanksgiving holiday gave them time to prepare their minds for this game.

I will be looking from a different perspective tonight-who is bringing the energy, who is bringing the drive, who's hungry for the win

Time will tell

I don't think energy has been the problem at all. It's just stupid decision making and lack of cohesion. It's mental lapses/coaching decisions, not physical effort.

Could be, but I sometimes think they tie together.
I was at the Ranger game in Philly last night and they seem to be going through a similar dynamic.
Is it the players or is it the coach?
I'll be at MSG for the Ranger game and Cornell game, cheering both teams on and hoping for a win in both.

[marty]

I'm hoping that the Thanksgiving holiday gave them time to prepare their minds for this game.

I will be looking from a different perspective tonight-who is bringing the energy, who is bringing the drive, who's hungry for the win

Time will tell

I don't think energy has been the problem at all. It's just stupid decision making and lack of cohesion. It's mental lapses/coaching decisions, not physical effort.

Is it the players or is it the coach

Time for another ABC's of coaching essay from BL.  Today's menu - Turkey (Bear)Liver infused.

[Trotsky]

It's neither effort nor coaching; it's injuries.

If we have 5 (formerly 7) guys out just imagine how many of the guys who skate are playing hurt.

We just need to survive, get the squad healthy, foster the esprit de corps, and stretch ourselves against each opponent.  Enjoy the games and don't worry about the standings; success will come with us gelling as a team.

[fastforward]

It's neither effort nor coaching; it's injuries.

If we have 5 (formerly 7) guys out just imagine how many of the guys who skate are playing hurt.

We just need to survive, get the squad healthy, foster the esprit de corps, and stretch ourselves against each opponent.  Enjoy the games and don't worry about the standings; success will come with us gelling as a team.

I get it about the injuries, I really do.
I've just always been of the mindset that no matter who's on the ice, they should be able to get the job done.
I'm young, I'll adjust eventually

[BearLover]

It's neither effort nor coaching; it's injuries.

If we have 5 (formerly 7) guys out just imagine how many of the guys who skate are playing hurt.

We just need to survive, get the squad healthy, foster the esprit de corps, and stretch ourselves against each opponent.  Enjoy the games and don't worry about the standings; success will come with us gelling as a team.

Cornell lost Wolfenberg (injury) and Bancroft (game misconduct) vs Harvard, stretching the total to 7 for one game. But most of the season we've had 3-5 guys out, which is a lot, but not a great excuse when our opponents have also been dealing with injuries, including NoDak not being able to field a full lineup and Dartmouth's best player being out. Our entire first PP unit and our top returning scorers from last season have all been healthy the whole year. At this point, depending on whether Mack can play, we are short Devlin (who was on the fourth line last year), Wallace (in and out of the lineup), Wolfenberg (seventh D). Injuries will not be an excuse tonight unless there are more injuries of which we aren't aware yet. Devlin (and possibly Mack) is the only one currently hurt who would be a shoe-in to play tonight.

[Dafatone]

I went into this season expecting us to be the favorite in pretty much every game. Instead, after how we've looked so far, I go into every game as thinking it's a coin-flip that we need to luck out to keep Pairwise hopes alive. A 3-0 or 2-0-1 finish to the first half of the season would restore some confidence. But I'm pessimistic. The team has been so sloppy and hasn't looked dominant at any point, even against weaker opposition. Tonight's game is pick 'em. A loss would be crushing.

This is one of those things that's especially pointless to bicker about given that the situation will continue to evolve, but I think you're underestimating our Pairwise odds, mathematically speaking.

We're in alright shape. We're 4-2-2 against a slightly tougher than average schedule (CHN has it ad 25th hardest). Given how much hockey is left compared to how much has been played, the record isn't anything to be concerned about.

Carry on worrying about the performance of the team itself. I also think we're more or less fine there, but I can see why you might be concerned.

[nycred]

Is there any bar nearby thats showing the game? me and my buddy waited too long to get tickets

[George64]

Is there any bar nearby thats showing the game? me and my buddy waited too long to get tickets

Not nearby, but The Canuck, 202 9th Avenue, owned by Denis Ladouceur, should be showing it for sure.
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[arugula]

8 o'clock. Not close to full.