Should Miami jumble their lines to get more 5×5 offense? If so, what combinations do you think would work best?
I think they should, and I’d expect at least some changes from the coaching staff. Here’s how I would switch things up:
Kocha Delic – Ilia Morozov – Matteo Giampa
David Deputy – Matous Kucharcik – Ryan Seelinger
Ryan Smith – Austin Baker – Layne Loomer
Doug Grimes – Ethan Hay – Bradley Walker
Definitely getting Morozov and Giampa back together, like last season, is a good idea in my opinion.
Do you think Layne Loomer will get more ice-time?
Short answer, yes, and he’s earned it. He has a knack for getting pucks in the net, and that’s something this team needs right now. Expect to see him bumped up a line or perhaps earn a spot on the second power-play unit.
He’s averaging 11:34 of ice time per game, and that number should rightfully increase. He scored his first collegiate goal a few weekends ago against Alaska-Anchorage. He is simply an elite goal scorer who can find ways to the puck and is in the right spots.
Do you have an update on David Deputy?
He is day-to-day, but there’s a good chance he doesn’t play this weekend. Ryder Thompson (D) and Bradley Walker (F) are also day-to-day.
Why does the glass suck at Goggin?
Well, it is hockey. Lots of pucks hit the glass, and players are moving around on skates at full speed, so I wouldn’t expect it to be crystal clear. That said, I think Miami’s glass is pretty good compared to most other college arenas. I’m not gonna act like I know how plexi-glass gets cleaned, so maybe it needs cleaned?
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