Top 15 for 2006-2007 season
Here is the top 15 for the 2006-2007 and why they are placed there.
#1 Wisconsin- The National Champions are losing five seniors. They might lose a flight risk or two but goaltender Brian Elliott if he returns will have a stronger team in front of him. Their only loss on defense will be Tom Gilbert and that is big but five defensmen will return from last years team. Forwards Joe Pavelski and Robbie Earl are the other flight risks. I think one of them might go pro but both of them wont in my opinion. Freshman Jack Skille will be an offensive threat next year, and with Elliott in net the Badgers will stay #1.
#2 Boston College- This was such a young team this year, in fact the youngest in the country. They will only get better. Even if Brian Boyle leaves for the pros, this is still a team with one more year of experience and will improve under Jerry York. It was amazing to see the Eagles in the title game this year, next year they will be back and will be better. If Brian Boyle stays, this can be a very dangerous offense. Teammates will step up I will tell you that right now and they will improve. In fact they will be looking forward to their re-match with Wisconsin on October 26 and 28. And on another note the Eagles will be playing at Fenway Park. Stay tuned for that piece of news as I will update it as soon as the news release comes out.
#3 North Dakota- Some players like Jonathan Toews will be a top draft pick in this years draft. He is a flight risk, however the Sioux have so many other threats like T.J. Oshie. Like BC, this was a young team and they will get better. Goaltender Jordan Parise should return, he is a great goaltender and most likely will get another year of experience. If Drew Stafford and Travis Zajac the two leading scorers on the team return than they will be very good offensively. All the defensmen will return, that means the Sioux will be a force to be reckoned with in 2006-2007.
#4 Miami- True Andy Greene will be gone, but the Redhawks will still be strong. The top two leading scorers Nathan Davis and Ryan Jones should be returning for a Junior season. The two goaltender system worked all year and that will continue with Charlie Effinger and Jeff Zatkoff splitting time in goal.
#5 Boston University- BU has one thing in mind for next year, and that is to make the Frozen Four. They were one game away from making it this year, only to lose 5-0 to BC in the Northeast regional final. John Curry should be stronger than ever next year. Kenny Roche was the surprise of the team scoring 17 goals and Peter McArthur the leading scorer on BU will be a good one-two threat. The third linemate could be Hockey East rookie of the year Brandon Yip as his numbers should go up. BU will be up there, but does Jack Parker have enough to make their first Frozen Four for the first time since 1997?
#6 Maine- They do lose Greg Moore, Michel Leveille, and Derek Damon, but they have 6"7 goaltender Ben Bishop returning. Josh Soares should also return and Sophomores Billy Ryan and Brett Tyler should have a stronger campagin. Maine, BU, and BC will be right up there in Hockey East and could be a great three team race for the top next year.
#7 Michigan State- Jeff Lerg returns and probably Drew Miller the Junior Captain this year. They might be ranked higher come pre-season but it all depends the fate of the flight risks.
#8 Michigan- Another young team that is going to be better next year. Defensmen Jack Johnson has already turned down an offer from Carolina, doesn't mean he wont turn down another offer but if he stays the Wolverines should be alright. Goaltender Billy Sauer should see his stats improve as he is going to be the number one goaltender for next season. T.J. Hensick is another flight risk and probably will sign a contract to go pro.
#9 Minnesota- They have already lost Ryan Poltuny and Danny Irmen, who will go next, Phil Kessel? If they lose Kessel than the Gophers are in trouble. They do have a good recruting class coming in, but they will have to step up immedeatly.
#10 New Hampshire- They have already lost Daniel Winnik and they will possibly lose Brett Hemmingway. But the offense will still be there as UNH should have a balanced offensive attack. Kevin Regan will improve as he is the clear cut #1 goaltender and wont have to split time anymore.
#11 Harvard- Head coach Ted Donato will find a #1 goalie so that won't be an issue. Kevin Du and Jon Pelle will return and will lead a balanced offensive attack. The defense will be solid as whoever the goaltender will be will have a good D to back them up.
#12 Nebraska-Omaha- I am putting them there right now. But if they lose Scott Parse than they will lose two key offensive players. Bill Thomas already left to go pro. Will Parse follow his footsteps?
#13 Northern Michigan- They do lose eight seniors, but goaltender Bill Zaniboni has a year behind him. Darin Oliver should return and will be the go-to guy. This team should be interesting.
#14 Denver- If Matt Carle had come back for a Senior season they would have been ranked higher. But Denver should be okay as Paul Stanstny and Ryan Dingle I think will return. They are flight risks but I can see scouts saying already they could use another year at college.
#15 Dartmouth- Mike Devine has taken over as the #1 goalie in the ECACHL with the departure of Cornell's David McKee. David Jones will be back as well as Tanner Glass and Nick Johnson. Look for them to be on the same line.
Also look out for: Providence, Lake Superior State, Cornell, and Colgate.
#1 Wisconsin- The National Champions are losing five seniors. They might lose a flight risk or two but goaltender Brian Elliott if he returns will have a stronger team in front of him. Their only loss on defense will be Tom Gilbert and that is big but five defensmen will return from last years team. Forwards Joe Pavelski and Robbie Earl are the other flight risks. I think one of them might go pro but both of them wont in my opinion. Freshman Jack Skille will be an offensive threat next year, and with Elliott in net the Badgers will stay #1.
#2 Boston College- This was such a young team this year, in fact the youngest in the country. They will only get better. Even if Brian Boyle leaves for the pros, this is still a team with one more year of experience and will improve under Jerry York. It was amazing to see the Eagles in the title game this year, next year they will be back and will be better. If Brian Boyle stays, this can be a very dangerous offense. Teammates will step up I will tell you that right now and they will improve. In fact they will be looking forward to their re-match with Wisconsin on October 26 and 28. And on another note the Eagles will be playing at Fenway Park. Stay tuned for that piece of news as I will update it as soon as the news release comes out.
#3 North Dakota- Some players like Jonathan Toews will be a top draft pick in this years draft. He is a flight risk, however the Sioux have so many other threats like T.J. Oshie. Like BC, this was a young team and they will get better. Goaltender Jordan Parise should return, he is a great goaltender and most likely will get another year of experience. If Drew Stafford and Travis Zajac the two leading scorers on the team return than they will be very good offensively. All the defensmen will return, that means the Sioux will be a force to be reckoned with in 2006-2007.
#4 Miami- True Andy Greene will be gone, but the Redhawks will still be strong. The top two leading scorers Nathan Davis and Ryan Jones should be returning for a Junior season. The two goaltender system worked all year and that will continue with Charlie Effinger and Jeff Zatkoff splitting time in goal.
#5 Boston University- BU has one thing in mind for next year, and that is to make the Frozen Four. They were one game away from making it this year, only to lose 5-0 to BC in the Northeast regional final. John Curry should be stronger than ever next year. Kenny Roche was the surprise of the team scoring 17 goals and Peter McArthur the leading scorer on BU will be a good one-two threat. The third linemate could be Hockey East rookie of the year Brandon Yip as his numbers should go up. BU will be up there, but does Jack Parker have enough to make their first Frozen Four for the first time since 1997?
#6 Maine- They do lose Greg Moore, Michel Leveille, and Derek Damon, but they have 6"7 goaltender Ben Bishop returning. Josh Soares should also return and Sophomores Billy Ryan and Brett Tyler should have a stronger campagin. Maine, BU, and BC will be right up there in Hockey East and could be a great three team race for the top next year.
#7 Michigan State- Jeff Lerg returns and probably Drew Miller the Junior Captain this year. They might be ranked higher come pre-season but it all depends the fate of the flight risks.
#8 Michigan- Another young team that is going to be better next year. Defensmen Jack Johnson has already turned down an offer from Carolina, doesn't mean he wont turn down another offer but if he stays the Wolverines should be alright. Goaltender Billy Sauer should see his stats improve as he is going to be the number one goaltender for next season. T.J. Hensick is another flight risk and probably will sign a contract to go pro.
#9 Minnesota- They have already lost Ryan Poltuny and Danny Irmen, who will go next, Phil Kessel? If they lose Kessel than the Gophers are in trouble. They do have a good recruting class coming in, but they will have to step up immedeatly.
#10 New Hampshire- They have already lost Daniel Winnik and they will possibly lose Brett Hemmingway. But the offense will still be there as UNH should have a balanced offensive attack. Kevin Regan will improve as he is the clear cut #1 goaltender and wont have to split time anymore.
#11 Harvard- Head coach Ted Donato will find a #1 goalie so that won't be an issue. Kevin Du and Jon Pelle will return and will lead a balanced offensive attack. The defense will be solid as whoever the goaltender will be will have a good D to back them up.
#12 Nebraska-Omaha- I am putting them there right now. But if they lose Scott Parse than they will lose two key offensive players. Bill Thomas already left to go pro. Will Parse follow his footsteps?
#13 Northern Michigan- They do lose eight seniors, but goaltender Bill Zaniboni has a year behind him. Darin Oliver should return and will be the go-to guy. This team should be interesting.
#14 Denver- If Matt Carle had come back for a Senior season they would have been ranked higher. But Denver should be okay as Paul Stanstny and Ryan Dingle I think will return. They are flight risks but I can see scouts saying already they could use another year at college.
#15 Dartmouth- Mike Devine has taken over as the #1 goalie in the ECACHL with the departure of Cornell's David McKee. David Jones will be back as well as Tanner Glass and Nick Johnson. Look for them to be on the same line.
Also look out for: Providence, Lake Superior State, Cornell, and Colgate.
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