10 for Hobey 2007
Here are the top 10 players up for the Hobey Baker (all depends on if they stay or not).
#1 Brian Elliott G Wisconsin- Without question he was the best goaltender in the country this year. He lead the nation in every stat with a 1.55 gaa and a .938 save pct and his record was 27-5-3. A Hobey finalist this year might lead him to having a better senior season for the Badgers as they will look to make it two in a row.
#2 Brian Boyle F Boston College- With 52 points last year (22 g, 30 a) Boyle will be the returning leading scorer for the Eagles. He declined a three year offer to stay at Boston College (for now anyway). It is most likely that he will stay because of the Kings new officers which includes GM Dean Lombardi who did not draft him.
#3 Scott Parse F Nebraksa-Omaha- The third leading scorer in the country this past year. It might be unlikely that he stays because of Brian Boyle's decision to stay. If Parse stays expect him and Nebraska-Omaha to have a better year.
#4 Joe Pavelski F Wisconsin- The fourth leading scorer in the country and the leading scorer for the Badgers should get more recognition for next year, especially with the departure of the Frozen Four's Most Outstanding Player Robbie Earl. Look for him to improve on his numbers.
#5 Cory Schneider G Boston College- Should improve on his stats which included eight shutouts this year a school record. He is an elite goaltender and should have help with an improved defense which only loses one senior.
#6 Phil Kessel F Minnesota- Had a great Freshman season and should be drafted in the top two this year. Without Poltuny and Irmen, Kessel will be the main threat on this team. Expect more from him next year.
#7 Drew Stafford F North Dakota- Had 48 points this year which led the team. Stafford might not of played his best hockey when he needed to the most in the loss to BC in which he was held without a goal or an assist, but expect that to motivate him for his Senior season.
#8 T.J. Oshie F North Dakota- The leading goal scorer as a Freshman, Oshie will have a bigger role next year. 24 goals is a lot for a Freshman, expect more with him and Drew Stafford on the same line, that could be a great 1-2 threat.
#9 Jack Johnson D Michigan- Another player who turned down an offer to stay at least one more year, Johnson will only improve. He had a great Freshman year scoring 10 goals and adding 22 assists for 32 points total. The Wolverines were young last year so look out for them come NCAA tournament time.
#10 Bobby Gopfert G St. Cloud State- A transfer from Providence, Gopfert led St. Cloud State to the WCHA tournament finals. Expect more from him this year as the Huskies will be up there in the WCHA as teams like Colorado College might be on the down side this year. Can the Huskies take advantage?
#1 Brian Elliott G Wisconsin- Without question he was the best goaltender in the country this year. He lead the nation in every stat with a 1.55 gaa and a .938 save pct and his record was 27-5-3. A Hobey finalist this year might lead him to having a better senior season for the Badgers as they will look to make it two in a row.
#2 Brian Boyle F Boston College- With 52 points last year (22 g, 30 a) Boyle will be the returning leading scorer for the Eagles. He declined a three year offer to stay at Boston College (for now anyway). It is most likely that he will stay because of the Kings new officers which includes GM Dean Lombardi who did not draft him.
#3 Scott Parse F Nebraksa-Omaha- The third leading scorer in the country this past year. It might be unlikely that he stays because of Brian Boyle's decision to stay. If Parse stays expect him and Nebraska-Omaha to have a better year.
#4 Joe Pavelski F Wisconsin- The fourth leading scorer in the country and the leading scorer for the Badgers should get more recognition for next year, especially with the departure of the Frozen Four's Most Outstanding Player Robbie Earl. Look for him to improve on his numbers.
#5 Cory Schneider G Boston College- Should improve on his stats which included eight shutouts this year a school record. He is an elite goaltender and should have help with an improved defense which only loses one senior.
#6 Phil Kessel F Minnesota- Had a great Freshman season and should be drafted in the top two this year. Without Poltuny and Irmen, Kessel will be the main threat on this team. Expect more from him next year.
#7 Drew Stafford F North Dakota- Had 48 points this year which led the team. Stafford might not of played his best hockey when he needed to the most in the loss to BC in which he was held without a goal or an assist, but expect that to motivate him for his Senior season.
#8 T.J. Oshie F North Dakota- The leading goal scorer as a Freshman, Oshie will have a bigger role next year. 24 goals is a lot for a Freshman, expect more with him and Drew Stafford on the same line, that could be a great 1-2 threat.
#9 Jack Johnson D Michigan- Another player who turned down an offer to stay at least one more year, Johnson will only improve. He had a great Freshman year scoring 10 goals and adding 22 assists for 32 points total. The Wolverines were young last year so look out for them come NCAA tournament time.
#10 Bobby Gopfert G St. Cloud State- A transfer from Providence, Gopfert led St. Cloud State to the WCHA tournament finals. Expect more from him this year as the Huskies will be up there in the WCHA as teams like Colorado College might be on the down side this year. Can the Huskies take advantage?
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