tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post5058127995470170331..comments2023-10-19T06:47:01.472-06:00Comments on LetsGoDU: Jason Zucker Signs With Minnesota Wilddggoddardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00745826019598020062noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-68204998366713521532012-03-28T14:28:22.512-06:002012-03-28T14:28:22.512-06:00Its not unusual after two and possibly three pro d...Its not unusual after two and possibly three pro defections for a recruiting class to look in complete disarray.<br /><br />We have great coaches and recruiters and they made many key moves last summer.<br /><br />Picked up Olkinoura, deferred Van Voorhis & Allen to this season, brought in Doremus and Didier a year early and added a new assistant coach in Lasonde. Brought Dusty Jackson and John Ryder back for Redshirt 5th seasons.<br /><br />All those moves were designed to bring home a championship. Sadly it didn't work out. Now DU may have to take some lumps next season.<br /><br />But rest assured there's still plenty of moves to be made.dggoddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745826019598020062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-19926820970075495762012-03-28T13:55:06.755-06:002012-03-28T13:55:06.755-06:00To me Tyler Pham needs another year in the USHL, s...To me Tyler Pham needs another year in the USHL, so moving him back a year wouldn't surprise me.<br /><br />Arnold is a grinder, so his future is on the 4th line.<br /><br />Garrett Allen is a wild-card. He has 5 goals and 19 assists this season, so at least the assist numbers are respectable. He brings speed to the table, so I see him having a shot at contributing.<br /><br />If Dakota Mermis is drafted by an NHL team this summer in the first couple of rounds then moving him to forward would be off the table. Certainly, based on the lines above he'd be an intriguing forward prospect at least.<br /><br />DU hasn't had a third-liners who scored goals since Jon Foster in 2005. Certainly they are not going to score many goals next season on the third line.dggoddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745826019598020062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-39203572621256781372012-03-28T13:30:33.293-06:002012-03-28T13:30:33.293-06:00Arnold, Allen and Pham aren't scoring much aga...Arnold, Allen and Pham aren't scoring much against teenagers in juniors. How the hell are they going to score against collegians?<br /><br />Maybe Dakota Mermis or Zajac plays at forward?<br /><br />Or maybe DU brings s 2013 forward early?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-48327667407924362972012-03-28T12:57:54.481-06:002012-03-28T12:57:54.481-06:00Nolan Zajac is the leading scoring defenseman in t...Nolan Zajac is the leading scoring defenseman in the USHL this season with 10 goals and 28 assists thus far.<br /><br />Very impressive.dggoddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745826019598020062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-59598267155387573932012-03-28T12:18:24.995-06:002012-03-28T12:18:24.995-06:00Anyone have any guesses on when we should expect B...Anyone have any guesses on when we should expect Beau to sign? Due to the injury (and since he can't play this year), will he most likely wait to sign until closer to September?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-6174898053288126592012-03-28T11:53:15.187-06:002012-03-28T11:53:15.187-06:00DU will roll seven Dmen most games next season.
I...DU will roll seven Dmen most games next season.<br /><br />I'd expect DU's forwards to be smaller and speedier next season. More like BC's recent teams, so Pham, Allen, Levin will get a shot at the top two lines and we'll have to see if they can stick up there.<br /><br />Forwards<br />Ostrow /N.Shore/ Knowlton<br />Doremus /Q.Shore/ Loney<br />Larraza /Levin/ Pham<br />Tabrum / J.Mermis<br />(Arnold/Olszewski/Allen/ W.Bennett/Jacobson)<br /><br />Defense<br />Phillips/Makowski<br />Didier/LaLeggia<br />Mayfield/D. Mermis<br />Zajac (Van Voorhis)<br /><br />Goaltenders<br />Briiatin/Olkinoura/Murraydggoddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745826019598020062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-875142138790579352012-03-28T11:20:19.530-06:002012-03-28T11:20:19.530-06:00Nick Shore is going to have to shoulder the DU off...Nick Shore is going to have to shoulder the DU offense next year hopefully with Gardena natives Beau Bennett and predator Wade Bennett potentially.<br /><br />It will be interesting to see potential line combinations with incoming freshman.<br /><br />WPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-83681003518663843652012-03-28T10:37:43.797-06:002012-03-28T10:37:43.797-06:00Another very telling endorsement of the way Gwoz r...Another very telling endorsement of the way Gwoz runs his program is the VERY short list of players that left early that obviously shouldn't have.<br /><br />The way I see it, a good case could be made that the following players should absolutely have stayed another year:<br /><br />Dingle<br />Paukovitch*<br />Trotter**<br /><br />(*Though Pauko wasn't ready for the next level, skill-wise; the aftermath of the Bina incident made it difficult for him to continue his college career...so maybe Gwoz gets a pass here?) <br /><br />(**The disciplinary reasons behind Trotter's departure remain clouded in mystery, but he was definitely not ready for the next level. Since his hands were tied by the administration, though, Gwoz obviously gets a pass here.)<br /><br />Anyway. Additionally, a POSSIBLE case could be made that the following players should have stayed another year (or more):<br /><br />Cheverie<br />Skinner<br />Wiercoich<br /><br />This, to me, indicates that, by in large, the players that come to DU respect Gwoz and the staff and value their counsel when it comes to whether or not they are "ready" for the next level.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-73016572981951499512012-03-28T10:28:36.960-06:002012-03-28T10:28:36.960-06:00I think that its always frustrating for players an...I think that its always frustrating for players and fans when a player leaves early without any hardware. He won gold and bronze in the World Juniors but doesnt have much to show in the way of team trophies for DU. I think that, as fans, you would like to see a player that you have been watching play and grow go out on top. When top prospects win championships, nobody blames them. When players have great careers but not much to show for it and leave early, everyone is left to wonder "What if?" <br />Unfortunately, the Denver program has developed into a fast track to the NHL and an alternative to playing major junior, which means that we will attract top talent, but we get to lease them for 2-3 years. Ten years ago, the program consisted of 4 year players who played a few years in the AHL or ECHL after school and are mostly in Europe or retired already. <br />Zucker was an exciting player to watch (although I hope that the NHL play-by-play guys can pronoun his name correctly) but I just hope that he is ready for the bigger, faster, tougher pro game. I always thought that he was a little soft. I hope that he is ready to take the big time hits and, most importantly, not complain to the refs when something doesnt go his way. <br />Best of luck Jason.Mike Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-26065317430115049612012-03-28T10:05:20.601-06:002012-03-28T10:05:20.601-06:00Yes. Most Pio fans saw Jason discuss his last name...Yes. Most Pio fans saw Jason discuss his last name pronunciation at the Final 5 Press conference.<br /><br />Interesting story: Gabe Gauthier pronounced his name "Goth-eer" prior to coming to DU. However, he changed it to "Go-tee-ay/Go-Chay" as he rose in the hockey world, prefering the French-Canadian pronunciation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-64173774384429883872012-03-28T09:23:58.316-06:002012-03-28T09:23:58.316-06:00anyone see this in Russo's article at the end?...anyone see this in Russo's article at the end?<br /><br />"Zucker is pronounced Zook-er, not Zucker"Shramnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-84215995479401280232012-03-28T08:31:32.918-06:002012-03-28T08:31:32.918-06:00DU is also one of very few schools to never lose a...DU is also one of very few schools to never lose a verbal recruit to major juniors. 100% of the credit of retaining these players goes to Gwozdecky & the coaching staff.<br /><br />MJ teams came hard after Colborne, Bennett, Drew Shore and I'm sure countless others.<br /><br />Recent recruit Dylan Gambrell was pursued mightily by the Seattle Thunderbirds.dggoddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745826019598020062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-92218144404579729642012-03-28T08:19:28.395-06:002012-03-28T08:19:28.395-06:00Gwozdecky has 'held on' to many players fo...Gwozdecky has 'held on' to many players for that 'extra' year, including Drew Shore, Bozak, Carle, Butler, Stastny, Dubielwicz to name a few, All of these guys turned down NHL offers to stay at DU for an extra year more than some expected.<br /><br />That's a fact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-81487932648366694732012-03-28T07:41:42.767-06:002012-03-28T07:41:42.767-06:00Lokks like Jay Z is knocking Chad Rau off of the W...Lokks like Jay Z is knocking Chad Rau off of the Wild roster. Rau supposedly being sent to Houston.du78https://www.blogger.com/profile/03517428259079249084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-12121327934083186022012-03-28T06:47:39.072-06:002012-03-28T06:47:39.072-06:00and by fact, 6:27 means an ignorant personal opini...and by fact, 6:27 means an ignorant personal opinion that also happens to be false.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-38122855703959629552012-03-28T05:27:18.681-06:002012-03-28T05:27:18.681-06:00Gwozdecky has never been able to hold on to player...Gwozdecky has never been able to hold on to players for that "one" extra year.....fact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-17408782806757595402012-03-28T03:48:12.607-06:002012-03-28T03:48:12.607-06:00Zucker flew to Minnesota and if he passes the phys...Zucker flew to Minnesota and if he passes the physical will practice on Wednesday.<br /><br />Shore is off to San Antonio, so a DU match-up won't happen.<br /><br />Shore may get some good playoff experience. San Antonio is on the bubble for the eighth and final playoff slot in the Western Conference.dggoddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745826019598020062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-45196610423633677392012-03-27T23:57:20.666-06:002012-03-27T23:57:20.666-06:00Congrats to Jay Z. Probably won't happen but t...Congrats to Jay Z. Probably won't happen but the Wild play the Panthers Thursday.... #15 V #17>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-65894209474837269422012-03-27T23:35:49.681-06:002012-03-27T23:35:49.681-06:00Beau was a wounded soldier that was left behind.We...Beau was a wounded soldier that was left behind.We screwed that one up big time.Congrats to Zuck.Best of success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-62098691210583387122012-03-27T22:48:55.358-06:002012-03-27T22:48:55.358-06:00Any thoughts about the graduating seniors getting ...Any thoughts about the graduating seniors getting picked up by any teams?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-91610956430835345832012-03-27T20:49:10.578-06:002012-03-27T20:49:10.578-06:00DU players that sign professional contracts genera...DU players that sign professional contracts generally don't make the banquet if recent patterns hold.<br /><br />Usually they'll send some sort of a video speech.dggoddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745826019598020062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-61640650079440818582012-03-27T20:08:17.744-06:002012-03-27T20:08:17.744-06:00Someone please tell me Beau isn't leaving too....Someone please tell me Beau isn't leaving too......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-78963532441579777772012-03-27T19:49:25.430-06:002012-03-27T19:49:25.430-06:00Any speculation as to whether Drew and Jason will ...Any speculation as to whether Drew and Jason will make the DU Hockey awards evening next month?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-79543258129479643152012-03-27T17:42:40.135-06:002012-03-27T17:42:40.135-06:00Everything will be fine in DU Hockey land. We hav...Everything will be fine in DU Hockey land. We have lost better players than Zucker.dusince59noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196208.post-49225984760016715772012-03-27T17:02:48.965-06:002012-03-27T17:02:48.965-06:00Congrats to Zucker. I echo the comments from abov...Congrats to Zucker. I echo the comments from above. Man, he was great to watch. A player you love to have on your team. Can't wait to watch him in the NHL and see him take his game to the next level.<br /><br />p.s. i'm convinced that Beau is leaving now too. I can't think of a team since the 2006 or 2007 Badgers that won the title, that has lost so much talent to early signings (i.e. not including graduation). When healthy, those guys could have been 3 of the top 10 forwards in the country.<br /><br />I think DU has probably lost 3 players to early signings in the past, but not of this caliber. Losing Carle and Stats was probably the closest we've come.<br /><br />I'm offically depressed, but come September will pull it around and get excited for the prospects of another season. It will be exciting to see who our next stars at forward will be. Obviously Nick will be. Will Quentin show up his older brothers? Loney? Ostrow? Doremus? Knowlton? will one of the freshman have a big impact?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com