HopFan16 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:39 pm
06, buddy, McDermott is not playing SSDM. He's taking some runs on the wing on faceoffs, in addition to shifts on offense. That doesn't make him an SSDM. Also, it's rather interesting that you're giving Bauer and McDermott some major props considering you've said they should be benched multiple times. I'm sure you'll be back to your old catchphrases in no time though.
It's not "borderline cocky" to think the literal leading scorer in last year's Minto Cup might be able to help on the man-up unit. They've tried Phillips, Marquis, and Peshko all in that inside role. None of them have separated themselves, but those are exactly the right players to try in that spot. I'd consider giving Marquis another go as a way to get him involved (or perhaps the frosh Sorichetti), but the issue with the EMO so far is not one of personnel.
That was Kuhn against Loyola a few years back, not Foley, though I have absolutely no idea how that's in any way related to Smith's penalty vs. Denver.
51 has said a number of times for a number of years this offense lacks dodgers and finishers. That remains the case. Thought it was foley against the loyola guy.
Bauer and McDermott have both had their moments over the years-not consistently though. I haven't read them say it, but my guess is the hope of crawley/pm is that with all the talent they have on offense that rival teams have to contend with-angelus, degnon, melendez, collison, grimes, peshko, english, now chauvette, bauer, evans, ayers eventually some guys are going to find the right matchup each week and have the big days we need.
Callahan's improvement has been really something. He looks really comfortable out there.
Aviles looked very fluid. Going to get us a lot of possessions.