Five Questions for this upcoming Boston College hockey season.

Question One- With the loss of C.Atkinson, B. Gibbons, J. Whitney and J. Hayes, who needs to step it up for the Eagles this year?

My Opinion- Unlike last year, this year BC is going to need to spread the scoring around. Were not going to have one or two dominant lines. Were going to have three very deep lines, all consisting of players with speed, skill, and hockey intelligence. The first line is really going to be big for BC this year. It will probably be something to the likes of Krieder, Mullane, Hayes. These guys really need to be big. In my opinion, I think Kreider will be a STAR this year. He has been overshadowed by the "dynamic duo" of Atkinson and Gibbons. Now is his time to shine, and if he can pick it up on the defensive end, he most definitely won't disappoint.

Question Two- Is the Freshman class going to have a big role ?

My Opinion- Usually at BC, Freshman are not your typical standout players. Instead, it's the upperclassmen.  Last year two freshman really caught my eye, Bill Arnold and Kevin Hayes. Mainly  because they were offensive powerhouses. Both scored two of BC's biggest goals last year, (Arnold in Beanpot), (Hayes in Hockey East Championship. As I was watching practice today, one thing stood out. How many Freshman were on the ice, eight to be exact. One guy really stood out to me and I believe he could have a big impact on Boston College hockey. That man would be John Gaudreau. He was quick, looked like he could shoot the puck, and was dishing it real well out there.

Question Three- Is BC deserving of preseason #1 in Hockey East ?

My Opinion- Heres the thing, it's one of two teams. Its BC or BU, and due to BU's struggles the last two years, it seems like the right thing to do in giving it to BC. Not to mention, BC's team this year is going to be pretty good and so is BU. To all those Merrimack, Maine,UNH, fans out there....its going to be one of these two im sorry, you know it. It always is. No one else ever wins.

Question Four- Could Notre Dame join Hockey East ?

My Opinion- They could. I really hope they do and heres why. This would be great for not just BC hockey, but for BC as a whole. Having Notre Dame for not just a football rival, but for a hockey rival is great. In football, we are no Notre Dame, but in Hockey you know the students will come out to watch and it would have the atmosphere of a BC BU game ( Well sort of, nothing beats BC BU hockey)

Question Five- Everyone is wondering about BC's goaltending. Will it be an issue ?

My Opinion- Not at all. Just two years ago, Parker Millner was starting some games over John Muse. Milner did have a bad outing vs NU in his last appearance, but he has the experience between the pipes and that is big for a new fulltime goalie to have. Trust me, BC goaltending will be fine, in my opinion it will be one of the best in Hockey East behind Merrimack and Providence.