lines this weekend?

[Anne 85]

I'm not sure Seminof is one of the defensemen you want to sit.  He seems to have made a lot of progress since the first weekend, when he spent far too much time in the penalty box.  At least he showed a spark of life at Dartmouth.  Pokulok, on the other hand, hasn't really seemed sharp since he took the DQ at Yale (IMHO).

Also, note that Sawada has consistently been on one of the powerplay units.  In fact, against Harvard the first unit seemed to be Bitz, Moulson, Scott, Sawada, O'Byrne and the second unit was Barlow, Pegoraro, Carefoot, Krantz, and Pokulok.

It'll definitely be interesting to see what changes are actually made.

Anne '85

[calgARI '07]

[Q]bigred06 Wrote:

 McCutheon-Bitz-Moulson would be an interesting combanation if McCuchron can play on the left side i know Bitz can play center (he has before). I think this line would have size, speed and a lot of talent. Also add the finishing ability of Moulson with the playmaking ability of McCutheon and Bitz should open up some ice this could be a very effective combination.[/q]

Well Moulson is a left winger, so McCutcheon could play his natural right wing on that line.  Regardless, I am very against putting McCutcheon there.  I do like the idea of putting Carefoot there though.  I do think Schafer should spread out the freshmen better, more along the lines of what he did with the lines in 02-03 in regards to the freshmen that year but that seems to be pretty tough.  Also would like to see the Abbott's back together.

Moulson-Bitz-Carefoot
Barlow-Pegoraro-Scott
Abbott-Abbott-Sawada
Mugford-Kennedy-McCutcheon

O'Byrne-Glover
Davenport-Pokuluk
Salmela-Gleed

[Josh '99]

(Preface:  I haven't seen any games since the MSU series.)

For a while now, I've been an advocate of putting Pegoraro (who I continue to believe passes the puck better than anybody else on the team) on the same line as Moulson (who I think we can all agree is the sniper we used to say we always wished Cornell had).  I continue to believe that's a good idea, although given how well Pegs has developed as a defensive forward, I'm not sure how likely it is.

I'm also against any combinations that would have Pegs, Chris Abbott, or Topher on a line with one another.  They seem to pretty clearly be the top three faceoff guys and you waste that by playing them together and leaving another line with somebody who isn't as adept in that area of the game.  I know Schafer has played Bitz at center in the past, but that doesn't seem to be one of his strengths.  (That's my own observations on faceoffs, and anyone who has statistics is welcome to refute me.  Actually, I'd be quite curious to see the results if anyone kept tabs on faceoff stats over a game or two.  I'm sure the team must, but I've never seen them anywhere public.)

[Dafatone]

Maybe consider moving Bitz off the top line?  The past few games, his puckhandling skills have been rather shaky.  As far as I can tell, he's constantly losing the puck.  Still a good scorer, though.

Not quite sure who else to put up there, maybe Moulson - Pegoraro - Chris Abbott?  Or Topher for one of those two.

[Molgestron]

Going a little bit off topic, does anyone know when the team practices and whether they mind the public sitting in?

Especially this week, I think it would be really interesting to watch how they play around with the lines and what Schafer drills them on.

[Jacob '06]

[Q]Molgestron Wrote:

 Going a little bit off topic, does anyone know when the team practices and whether they mind the public sitting in?

Especially this week, I think it would be really interesting to watch how they play around with the lines and what Schafer drills them on.[/q]

They practice in Lynah, usually afternoons. The building is open when they do it, so anyone could watch. I don't know how happy they are about it if people do.

[KeithK]

[q]Actually, I'd be quite curious to see the results if anyone kept tabs on faceoff stats over a game or two. I'm sure the team must, but I've never seen them anywhere public.[/q]Gametracker has faceoff stats during the game.

[mjh89]

They practice around 4 and they don't care if a few people watch ... As long as you don't have a Harvard Hockey jacket on.

[Cactus12]

I agree... I think Pegoraro is in fact the best passer/setup guy on the team (just seems to lack the ability to finish)... Him and Moulson together on a line could be a dangerous combination...

I'd also like to see both Abbots on a line, maybe with Sawada.

[Cactus12]

Another good alternative could be Scott on the first line with Moulson as a setup man... keep Pegoraro with Carefoot - they seem to click well

[DeltaOne81]

[Q]Cactus12 Wrote:

 I agree... I think Pegoraro is in fact the best passer/setup guy on the team (just seems to lack the ability to finish)... Him and Moulson together on a line could be a dangerous combination...

I'd also like to see both Abbots on a line, maybe with Sawada.[/q]

I dunno, I think that honor goes to our new recuit, Perragaro. ::yark::

And as for the Abbots, I think they'd be better suited to join on a line with our other new recruit, Sawaba.  ::yark:: ::yark::

[Tub(a)]

[Q]DeltaOne81 Wrote:

 [Q2]Cactus12 Wrote:

 I agree... I think Pegoraro is in fact the best passer/setup guy on the team (just seems to lack the ability to finish)... Him and Moulson together on a line could be a dangerous combination...

I'd also like to see both Abbots on a line, maybe with Sawada.[/Q]
I dunno, I think that honor goes to our new recuit, Perragaro.

And as for the Abbots, I think they'd be better suited to join on a line with our other new recruit, Sawaba.   [/q]

I'm waiting for Scmidt to get the start.

[Cactus12]

Hahahaha.... those commentators were terrible

[Harrier]

Ari that is exactly the line combination I suggested above:

"Carefoot would be a good fit with Moulson and Bitz. He cycles better down low and  brings that part of what we are missing with Hynes' departure.

Abbott, Abbott, Sawada has always been awesome. You can see the "oh shit" in the other team's faces every time they hit the ice. The just outwork and outhit together.

Pegs, Barlow, and Topher should create some offense.

That leaves a 4th line of McCutcheon, Kindret, and Mugford - thin a ture Center but worth a try."

I know everyone pleads to see Topher on the first line but when you have a sniper like Molulson you need to have people create space for him - ESPECIALLY in the tight checking ECAC!  Enter Carefoot.  
Besides that, we all still must know that Topher's scoring range is no farther than 8 feet from the net.  Put him with Pegs and Barlow however, and I am sure the line always looks for the extra pass with great puck movement from all three players.  
Anyone who has watched the Abbott Abbott Sawada line knows what they bring to the table.
McCutcheon has looked pretty good this year, Mugford is a good physical presence with work ethic, and either Kindret or Kennedy could make a good, hungry 4th line.

[pfibiger]

sounds like Schafer isn't too happy that his first line hasn't scored an even strength goal in 6 games:

http://www.cornellsun.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/11/16/437ab6e61f82d