Lindenwood 2008

[alex]

Disclaimer: I'm NOT saying Lindenwood sucks.


Is it just me or does Lindenwood look like much less deep of a team than they were last year? This might have been expected with their big losses (Thompson, Fudge, Marchand, Thiefault, Coleman, Viamontes) but I thought they'd have more big pickups than they do.

I'm not saying they're set to get beat this year (finally) but they're definitely not as deep as before. Any teams think they can challenge?

[William Bourque]

UMSL looks pretty deep this year...i can't wait for those two teams to meet

[DGlass]

I am sure they still have quite a bit of talent, but it is very possible that they are experiencing a changing of the guards - as the veterans graduate and move on, will the incoming freshman be able to hold the program together?

While they are still the front-runner, hopefully this is the year that other programs step up and can steal a few games from them.

Additionally, I feel that every year there are going to be more and more highly talented players entering the college ranks. They can't all go to LU; we will have to wait and see where this large influx of talent goes.

[Patn Lawton]

What about all the guys from their B teams? If these other guys that graduated have been around forever, there must be a lot of B team guys moving up with a lot of talent.

[alex]

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While they are still the front-runner, hopefully this is the year that other programs step up and can steal a few games from them.
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Yeah, that's all I'm saying. I'm sure they will still win it all but maybe it'll be a tougher road this year. UMSL and them should be interesting.

[DGlass]

Yeah, their former B team guys could very well get it done.

All I'm saying is that every other club in the league has had an off-year that can largely be attributed to the loss of a key senior (or five). For most clubs, an off-year means struggling to make the playoffs. An off-year for Lindenwood might just mean a few losses, but that could open the door for another well-balanced team to take advantage at the right time.

[dan sangiorgio]

i honestly i think that there team was just overkill last year it may be a long time till you see a college hockey team that good again. they still have a top 8 that is best in the league and top goaltending they just aren't as deep this year. although they took a small step back from last year i can only think of 3 programs who could have a shot at beating them.

[alex]

i honestly i think that there team was just overkill last year it may be a long time till you see a college hockey team that good again. they still have a top 8 that is best in the league and top goaltending they just aren't as deep this year. although they took a small step back from last year i can only think of 3 programs who could have a shot at beating them.

What 3 teams do you think have a shot?

[dan sangiorgio]

stoney brooke and umsl and whichever team is better out of eastern michigan or michigan state. if you include dII/D3 teams i am sure st charles broward and neumann would also have ashot but as far as for the div 1 national title goes its probably a 3 or 4 horse race this year.

[blocparty]

they lost some key players, but there 4th line players are better then 80% of teams 1st lines.
johnn mac is there now, and he will score a lot, and micheal inouye from california will start to play in the 2nd semester due to an injury, he's also an awesome goal scorer

i dont see anyone else winning...

[jwatson18]

stoney brooke and umsl and whichever team is better out of eastern michigan or michigan state. if you include dII/D3 teams i am sure st charles broward and neumann would also have ashot but as far as for the div 1 national title goes its probably a 3 or 4 horse race this year.

There is no race this year, just as there has not been a race for the division I title the last few years. Stoney brooke does not have a snow cones chance in hell at competing with Lindenwood. They had a good showing last year, but Lindenwood is in a league of their own. The only team that stands a legitimate chance against lindenwood is UMSL. Mostly because of their recent pickups and their new coach. As far as St. Charles goes, every year someone says st. charles has a chance to beat lindenwood, and everywhere they get dominated; this year is no different. While I agree that Lindenwood isnt as strong as they have been in the past, they are still a far better team then any other in the country, regardless of division.

[alex]

There is no race this year, just as there has not been a race for the division I title the last few years. Stoney brooke does not have a snow cones chance in hell at competing with Lindenwood. They had a good showing last year, but Lindenwood is in a league of their own. The only team that stands a legitimate chance against lindenwood is UMSL. Mostly because of their recent pickups and their new coach. As far as St. Charles goes, every year someone says st. charles has a chance to beat lindenwood, and everywhere they get dominated; this year is no different. While I agree that Lindenwood isnt as strong as they have been in the past, they are still a far better team then any other in the country, regardless of division.

Didn't St. Charles lose twice to Lindenwood by 1 last year?

[catch]

Never fear Belichick is coming to take the helm. Fudge will be back in the second semester. However, Middle Tennessee State is on the rise and ready to burn the Linde. Reggie Bush's parents will be making a donation so the school doesn't lose any of its base and I hear several Blues players will be in disguise. P.S. Lindenwood is also the world champ of skeet shooting and I hear **** Cheney has a scholarship starting next year. They will be launching attorneys as targets for the constipated v.p.

[DGlass]

I'm pretty sure no one is outright saying that LU will lose. The consensus seems to be that Lindenwood is still the best around, but they have certainly lost a few key players and that might allow other teams to take advantage of a few games here and there.

[SBU39]

Dear, dan sangiorgio and jwatson18

before we go and make assumptions for the year, can you please do me one favor and learn to spell Stony Brook...it doesnt reflect well on you guys when ur talkin about us like u know who we are and u cant spell the name of our school

thank you
nick gullo #39