I usually just lurk on this list, but I find myself having to ponder
out loud (so to speak).  I've been trying to figure out what the hell
is wrong the Terriers.  The obvious problems are on defense, the power
play, and the goaltending.
 
The defense seems to be missing at least two players.  Rich Brennan
and Kaj Linna have yet to suit up for a game.  (Those must have been
imposters in their uniforms).  Brennan has about 16 PIM's in 3 games
which for a senior (and an Alternate Capt) is ridiculous.  Linna
must lead the league in icing.  How is the supposed best defense in the
country supposed to maintain that claim if the top two members of the
corps play like freshmen? (No offense intended to freshmen)  Thank God
Jon Coleman has stepped his game up a notch this season and Chris
Kelleher has been surprisingly sturdy this early on.
 
I have yet to figure out what Jack Parker is doing with the power play.
Why is Ken Rausch being moved back to point??  I thought he had planned
on moving O'Sullivan back there on the PP?  Rausch has been a big enough
disappointment at forward, why add to it?  O'Sullivan at the point would
be to this years power play as David Sacco was all those years, solid
offensive potential while not sacrificing anything on the defense.
 
Goaltending should turn around.  Should.  As much as I hate to sound
like I'm second guessing Parker, I'm surprised that he went with Herlofsky
in the second Lowell game.  I thought for sure Noble would have earned
himself the start.  I doubt the back to back shelling helped Derek's
confidence much.  I'm sure he'll get it together, but I just think
Noble could have used the game as another big confidence booster.
 
Re: Saturday's BU-Lowell game
 
Is it just me (a purist) or was there something unnatural about a goalie
who wears #13 and another goalie being an Alternate Capt?
 
Shawn Bates reminds me more and more of Tony Amonte...
 
Matt Wright made one of the best hits I've seen in along time.  Unfortunately
he got carried away hitting everything and everybody.  It's too bad the
last guy he hit wasn't anywhere near the puck :(
 
For some strange reason I have the feeling I was sitting in front of
fellow Hockey-Lers at the game.  Did anyone else happen to be sitting
in section L row 11?  Just curious...
 
Rich
Boston Univ.