Nyquist is certainly a deserving candidate, but let's be realistic. He's a sophomore on a team that didn't get into the NCAAs, and he's assist heavy. Three strikes. One or two of these wouldn't be a problem, but the comittee historicly loves Seniors, playoff berths, and goals.
Wisconsin's Blake Geoffrion is in the Frozen Four, is a senior and, while he has scored two fewer goals than Butler, is tied for most power play goals at 14 (Butler's not even in the Top 30).
Hockey East fans might
Hockey East fans might remember Peter Vetri from his two seasons with the UMass-Lowell River Hawks from 2004-2006.
The school is firing
The school is firing employees, firing teachers, cutting classes and ending majors.
But the hockey coach can have a raise.
Call me cynnical, but
Nyquist is certainly a deserving candidate, but let's be realistic. He's a sophomore on a team that didn't get into the NCAAs, and he's assist heavy. Three strikes. One or two of these wouldn't be a problem, but the comittee historicly loves Seniors, playoff berths, and goals.
Wisconsin's Blake Geoffrion is in the Frozen Four, is a senior and, while he has scored two fewer goals than Butler, is tied for most power play goals at 14 (Butler's not even in the Top 30).