Top Player for the Gophers

RinkRat10506 · Post by **RinkRat10506** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 3:27 pm

What player does everyone think will be the top player for the Gophers this season? Not just points, but also what player makes the biggest impact overall.

I think it might be Erik Johnson.

sterfry9 · Post by **sterfry9** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:02 am

hirsch

BULLDOG 888 · Post by **BULLDOG 888** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 12:17 am

Johnson Definatley, had excellent passing and excellent on ice instinct the other night against maine even though they lost, very well poised. Another player could also be David Fischer

nickel slots · Post by **nickel slots** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:07 pm

I was at the game Friday night against Wayne St. (who??). I thought the most impressive player for the rodents was Kyle Okposo. Barriball impressed me the way he battled in the slot... that's the last place I thought we'd see him setting up camp at his size.

I wasn't impressed with Johnson, but I think my expectations were a tad high considering he's the #1 pick. He's a solid player, don't get me wrong, and we have to keep in persective that he's only a frosh, but I expected more... especially against a team like Wayne St.

puck55 · Post by **puck55** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 2:39 pm

It was against Wayne State I would not make any judgements about any player against a team like that. Im banking on Johnson and the other top players to play big against big time WCHA schools when it counts, Wayne St. is like an exhibition game.

Johnnie15 · Post by **Johnnie15** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 12:37 pm

Did anybody else see Johnson's spin move against Ohio State? It was sick. Me and my buddies jaws hit the floor at the same time.

sterfry9 · Post by **sterfry9** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 1:30 pm

that was a sick little spin o rama...freshmen are playing good so far but will see how they really do when they start the wcha schedule...hopin peltier has a better game tonight...anyone know who will be starting in the net tonight

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:40 pm

defensively it is alex goligoski and offensively it might be jay barribal right now...

RSI · Post by **RSI** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:05 pm

How about Flynn's drive to the net, with a nice dish, in Friday's game? Very nice.
Howe reminds me so much of Kris Chucko, and that's not a good thing. They both have the uncanny ability to have their shot or pass blocked at a very inopportune time. They always look busy doing stuff, but never seem to get anything done - (kind of like me at work right now...)

irishman · Post by **irishman** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:44 pm

i have to say hirsch because he has already proven himself

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:01 am

hirsch is starting out VERY good this year

puttinonthefoil · Post by **puttinonthefoil** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:29 pm

In my eyes, Okposo is a legitimate all-WCHA player. You simply can not knock him off the puck. He has got NHLer written all over them, and the Islanders must be licking their chops when they watch him play

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 6:23 pm

puttinonthefoil wrote:In my eyes, Okposo is a legitimate all-WCHA player. You simply can not knock him off the puck. He has got NHLer written all over them, and the Islanders must be licking their chops when they watch him play

I couldn't agree more. He brings a physical aspect to the game along with a lot of skill. Take away his penalty kill gaff last night, and he really has been mistake-free. I just hope he stays past this year, he has a nose for the puck and an uncanny ability to find the back of the net.

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 8:26 am

Goligoski continues to impress.

breakout · Post by **breakout** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:27 pm

I like Goligoski's game. His game reminds me of how Ballard plays for the Coyotes. He plays smart at both ends of the ice and has offensive flare.

As for Forwards, I like the way Tyler Hirsch is playing. He sees the ice extremely well and plays selflessly. In my opinion, he is the best playmaker on the team.

grindiangrad-80 · Post by **grindiangrad-80** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:33 am

The Okposo game winner against Mankato was awesome.

gophsdynasty · Post by **gophsdynasty** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:19 pm

With all the talent the gophs have this year its tough to say but okposo is absolutley dominant.

grindiangrad-80 · Post by **grindiangrad-80** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:22 pm

He sure does look in control at all times.
He is tough.

casualfan · Post by **casualfan** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:54 pm

How is Mike doing for the Gophers. Appears to be bouncing aound, but no real big games yet?

wildhckyfan14 · Post by **wildhckyfan14** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 2:09 pm

Which Mike? There's three Vanelli, Carmen, and Howe. The first two are pretty big assets to the team, Howe on the other hand not so much.

casualfan · Post by **casualfan** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 2:50 pm

Sorry-I meant Mike Howe. Seems to me that he hasn't hit his stride with a definate line combination?

hockeyguy11 · Post by **hockeyguy11** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:53 pm

two words-kyle okposo with the goal he had between his legs made that goalie look like dog crap

George Blanda · Post by **George Blanda** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:45 am

Mike Howe is a good player who has been plagued by injury his whole career. He made a poor choice in going to the U as he had a great freshman season but was pushed out of the line-up as a sophomore and now again as a junior.

He does a good job filling in when people get hurt but just doesn't see regular ice time. If he would have gone to SCSU or some other D-1 school, he'd be a top 5 player and would get a lot of recognition. Sometimes telling your friends you played hockey for the Gophers is more important than it should be. SCSU would definately take how, hometown kid with tons of talent. Wouldn't be a bad hockey school either, currently ranked 6th in the country.

casualfan · Post by **casualfan** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:41 am

Thanks for the update-isn't Mike Howe a Senior?

George Blanda · Post by **George Blanda** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:35 pm

Howe is only a junior.

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