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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Mikhail Yegorov's rise: Why the New Jersey Devils may have found their future NHL goalie
NHL-Mikhail Yegorov (Credit: Getty Images) Mikhail Yegorov arrived in North America from Russia with a plan. And to get an education and grow as a hockey player, what he didn't expect was how quickly he'd become a standout. The 19-year-old goalie went from USHL rookie to Boston University starter within months, all while being drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 2024 NHL Draft. Mikhail Yegorov Goalie Reel BU vs BC 1/25/2025 Devils' goalie prospect impresses with ability and character Yegorov didn't just fill in at BU he dominated. In 18 games, he posted an 11-6-1 record with a 2.15 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage. He helped BU win its 32nd Beanpot title and claimed the Eberly Award as top goalie in the tournament. But the stats don't tell the full story. Off the ice, Yegorov has become a fan favorite. Teammates call him cheerful, competitive, and fiercely driven. After every win, he charges into the student section now a BU tradition. His energy is contagious, and his positive mindset has made him one of the most talked-about goalie prospects in the New Jersey Devils pipeline. Mikhail Yegorov: The Future of New Jersey Devils Goalie A goalie who studies math and homeland security W by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Successful Way of Intraday Trading is "Market Profile" TradeWise Learn More Undo hile thriving on the ice, Yegorov has also embraced college life. He majors in eco-mathematics and isn't afraid of tough classes. One standout course? Homeland Security. His sense of humor and curiosity keep him grounded and likable a rare mix in high-pressure athletes. The New Jersey Devils staff have taken notice. At their recent development camp, Yegorov showed not just skill, but a desire to learn and improve. His name was even mentioned during trade deadline talks a sign of how valuable the franchise considers him. The Devils plan to let him develop at BU for another year or two before a potential NHL call-up, and that timeline suits both sides. This is giving Yegorov room to refine his game and the organization time to plan the future of its goaltending. NJ Devils Goaltending Prospect Mikhail Yegorov of Boston University Is The REAL DEAL FAQs Who is Mikhail Yegorov? Mikhail Yegorov is a Russian-born goalie prospect for the New Jersey Devils, currently playing for Boston University in NCAA Division I hockey. When was Mikhail Yegorov drafted? Yegorov was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the second round (49th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft. What makes Yegorov stand out? His elite size, athleticism, sharp reflexes, and infectious personality make him both a skilled goalie and a beloved teammate. Will Yegorov play in the NHL soon? He's expected to stay in college for at least one more year, but he's considered a top prospect in the Devils' system. With his NHL dream in clear sight, Yegorov is taking things step by step. He knows that consistency, focus, and patience are key. Still, there's no denying his upward trajectory. As long as he keeps combining talent with personality, the National Hockey League might not have to wait long for its next great goalie. Also Read: San Jose Sharks' Michael Misa stuns fans by calling Islanders' Matthew Maggio his toughest rival Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Boston Globe
7 hours ago
- Health
- Boston Globe
RFK Jr.'s $50M autism initiative sparks hope and skepticism
But researchers are also hopeful that such a financial windfall may generate new insights into the causes of a complex condition that affects millions of children in the United States. The number of children diagnosed with autism, which affects how people communicate and interact with the world, continues to rise. The The increased prevalence is attributed to improved access to screening, the CDC has said. 'This [initiative] is an opportunity to supercharge what we are doing,' said Advertisement 'If we get the money,' Rubenstein said, 'I think we can do a lot of what the [National Institutes of Health] wants us to do, but then we'll have this resource that we can look at outcomes of particular interest … to support the autism community.' When Kennedy first made his pledge in April to determine the causes of autism, researchers worried it could undermine decades of science by promoting discredited theories linking vaccines to autism. The The initiative's guidelines do not specifically list vaccines as a potential nongenetic factor to be studied, but do include pharmaceutical exposure as one possible influence. Often, researchers face hurdles trying to combine different large databases because of incompatible formats. BU scientist, Her proposed mega-dataset would combine census data, including median income, along with other sources, such as proximity to health care and autism specialists in different communities, to see if there are common trends. Advertisement 'A big part of this application is to not only see if we ... answer questions, but also figure out where the gaps are in research,' Dukes said. She, however, has reservations that the data she provides might be misconstrued by people who oppose vaccines. 'But that can happen anywhere,' Dukes said. 'I hope good science, in this case, wins.' Between 10 and 25 grants are expected to be awarded, with most not expected to exceed $5 million for each two- or three-year project, according to the NIH's guidelines. By comparison, the most common NIH grant typically averages a fraction of that amount, A It also expressed concern that NIH staff, under the initiative's guidelines, will be involved in the grant review process itself and have far greater involvement in the execution of the funded projects than is standard. The process, it said in a statement, 'lacks transparency in the awarding and execution of the research to be conducted.' Still, Rubenstein, from BU, said the larger grants would give him a chance to amass more data than he is able with much smaller NIH awards. His proposal aims to create a massive dataset combining health insurance claims from Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurers, along with census data to, for instance, provide researchers with a clearer picture of autism's prevalence by Zip code. That may help shed more light on the link between environmental exposures and autism. Advertisement Lee has found that some medications taken during pregnancy, 'The way that science had been done before by myself and everyone else is, we looked at suspect medications one at a time, or a handful of drugs,' he said. 'It's a great opportunity to do work in this area. I think everyone, regardless of political affiliation, is interested in the health and well-being of our children and our population,' Lee said. 'Hopefully, some good will come of this funding opportunity.' Mriganka Sur, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and director of the 'I do remain worried and even a little skeptical of the goals of this,' said Sur, who turned down an NIH request to review the grant applications because data science is not his expertise. But, he added, 'it behooves us to support things that can lead to good science. And, as of now, it is possible, even likely, that some good work will come out of this.' Advertisement Kay Lazar can be reached at
Boston Globe
6 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Jay Pandolfo signs multiyear extension to remain men's hockey coach at Boston University
'I've said that choosing to play at Boston University was one of the best decisions I've ever made, and the same is true about coming back here to coach,' Pandolfo said in a statement released by the school. 'It's been an absolute honor to be the head coach at BU and I'm excited for the future of our program.' Advertisement BU has gone 81-35-4 in three seasons under Pandolfo, advancing to the Frozen Four each time, including this past spring, when the Terriers reached the national championship game before The Terriers figure to be back in the mix in 2025-26 as well, with the return of Cole Hutson and Cole Eiserman, among others. Pandolfo thanked associate head coach Joe Pereira, assistant coach Kim Brandvold, and the team's support staff in his statement. 'Finally, I want to thank all the players I've been fortunate to coach during my time here,' said Pandolfo. 'They represent the university with tremendous pride and that has translated into success on the ice and in the classroom. Working with them every day has been such a joy.' Advertisement Pandolfo led BU to its 32nd Beanpot title in February and was named Hockey East Coach of the Year in 2023 after he led the Terriers to the regular-season and tournament championships during his first season behind the bench. He is the only active head coach to win an NCAA Tournament game in each of the last three years. 'We're committed to the continued and sustained success of Boston University men's ice hockey, and that commitment starts with ensuring that Jay remains home as our head coach,' said athletic director Drew Marrochello. 'It's hard to think of anyone who is prouder to be a Terrier than Jay. His passion and dedication are contagious, and he has established not just a winning culture but one that values family and a love for the university. We're thrilled that he will be our leader for years to come.' Follow Andrew Mahoney
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bangalore University denies allegations of anti-Dalit policy, says no discrimination to Dalit staff
Bangalore University (BU) has denied allegations of anti-Dalit policy charged by the SC/ST Teachers' Association of the university. Recently, around 67 professors belonging to SC/ST communities have written a letter to the Vice-Chancellor alleging discrimination in statutory appointments, violation of reservation norms, and delay in filling backlog posts and given a 15 days deadline to set things right. The university issued a clarification on Friday stating, ' Appointments of statutory posts such as Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Finance Officer, and Registrar (Evaluation) are made directly by the government. the university has no role in these appointments. It is unfortunate that these appointments are being viewed as discriminatory. At the university level, wherever appointments are within its control, SC/ST faculty members have been given preference. Out of 30 administrative positions like Directors, Coordinators, Special Officers, and Nodal Officers, 22 posts are held by SC/ST teachers.' Further, it stated that four faculty members were transferred to Bangalore University from other universities by the State government with the Governor's approval, considering the shortage of permanent teaching staff. 'Currently, out of 126 teaching staff at the university, 80 belong to SC/ST communities, which is 63.5% of the total faculty,' it added. The university also pointed out that no other public university in Karnataka has filled backlog vacancies to the extent that Bangalore University has. Out of the 55 backlog posts identified by the Social Welfare Department, 35 have already been filled, and the process to fill the remaining is underway. 'In the academic year 2024–25, 44 faculty members were promoted as Associate Professors, out of which 29 belong to SC/ST categories,' it clarified.
Boston Globe
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
How BU's Jack Parker made the Hockey Hall of Fame: A yearlong pursuit by an old friend results in much-deserved nod
But it turned out Hockey Hall of Fame chairman Lanny McDonald was calling to deliver some good, and to Parker at least, unexpected news: He had 30 minutes to tell his friends to tune in to NHL Network, where 'I had no inclination,' said Parker. 'I was flabbergasted.' Advertisement The news may have come as a shock to Parker, who amassed 897 wins and three national championships in 40 seasons behind the bench at BU before retiring in 2013. But for Advertisement Jack Parker amassed 897 wins and three national championships in 40 seasons behind the bench at BU before retiring in 2013. Matthew J. Lee Corbett, whose friendship with Parker dates to his time as the hockey team's student manager before graduating from BU in 1983, had become increasingly perplexed in recent years when Parker was not included among the honorees. Yet five years later, York was still the lone college-only coach in the Hall, prompting Corbett to take action. Corbett drew inspiration from Dick Bresciani, the late Red Sox publicist who compiled a compelling statistical case for Jim Rice that 'That's a story I always had in my own very disturbed mind,' said Corbett, who also serves as host of the 'Games People Play' podcast with producer Andrew Bernstein. 'People said that Bresciani championed the cause of Jim Rice to the Hall of Fame. He made the case, put it together, researched it, and that resonated with me.' Corbett decided to find out what the committee looks for in determining whether someone is worthy of admission. One prominent member of the committee told Corbett to start making the case, which would go beyond wins and losses. Advertisement There was also an international component: How many of his players represented the country in the Olympics or World Championships? How many were drafted, and how many went on to play in the NHL? And there was the coaching tree: Who went on to work in the NHL when their playing careers were over? 'I knew my mission at that point,' said Corbett. 'I've got to be as thorough as possible, research this thoroughly and try to include all the key points, so I get all the information together.' The results? Parker coached 73 players who went on to play at least one game in the NHL, and 143 NHL draft picks. They appeared in a total of 23,470 games, scoring 4,179 goals and 6,408 assists for 10,587 points. Parker coached 28 Olympians who combined for 36 appearances, perhaps most notably the quartet of Mike Eruzione, Jim Craig, Dave Silk, and Jack O'Callahan that captured gold with the 1980 Miracle on Ice squad. Four of his players ― Tony Amonte, Shawn McEachern, Tkachuk, and Scott Young ― skated for the US squad that captured gold in the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. There were also 52 players who competed in World Juniors, for which Parker served as head coach in 1996. Jack Parker coached 73 players who went on to play at least one game in the NHL, and 143 NHL draft picks. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff And as for that coaching tree? Eight former players have held coaching positions in the pro ranks outside of the NHL, including the AHL, ECHL, BCHL, and WHL. There have been 22 in the college ranks, and 23 in the NHL on coaching staffs or in front offices. And an additional 17 have worked in high school or prep hockey. Advertisement Corbett submitted his findings to two members on the committee who had agreed to work with him as he made his case. Both were impressed and offered advice as to how best present the information. 'They said, 'Don't have a video, where you've got like 30 people talking about how wonderful he is,' ' said Corbett. 'I guess it just becomes redundant to collect 25 talking heads to say you're the greatest thing since Mother Teresa.' Still, Corbett wanted to provide some visual aid, and he turned to Matt Dresens, whom he had worked with when Dresens served as a producer for his 'Hockey on Campus' podcasts for the 2018-19 season while he was a student at BU. Dresens was able to put his graphic design skills to use, producing a compelling package displaying all of the statistics Corbett had compiled. Corbett already had compared Parker's résumé with York's, including the fact that they had the same number of appearances in the NCAA Tournament (24) and Frozen Four (13). But one of the members wanted Corbett to make another comp, and it would require some significant legwork. Corbett's assignment was to look up the career of Brian Kilrea, who coached the Ottawa 67's of the Ontario Hockey League for 32 seasons and was inducted into the Hall's Builders category in 2003, to see how many of his players went on to skate in at least 50 games in the NHL, and contrast those numbers to Parker. First, Corbett went back through the list of 73 players who played for Parker, and found 44 appeared in at least 50 games. 'It's too bad we couldn't get David Van der Gulik to play one more game,' joked Corbett. (Van der Gulik, who played four seasons with the Terriers and was the captain of the 2006 squad, went on to appear in 49 games for the Flames, Avalanche, and Kings.) Advertisement Corbett reached out to the 67's and asked for a list of all the players coached by Kilrea who went on to the NHL. They complied, and the number was 54. They did not, however, include how many games each played. So it was up to Corbett, riding shotgun as he and a friend were driving from Boston to Saratoga, N.Y., to look up all 54 players and see how many reached 50 games. The final tally? Also 44. With that research completed, those on the committee who would lobby on Parker's behalf felt they had all the ammunition they would need. Now all Corbett had to do was wait. The announcement was at 3 p.m. on June 24. Corbett got a call from one of the committee members at 12:30 p.m. They needed contact information for Parker. 'I was so happy and relieved,' said Corbett. 'Jack's 80, and this is the time for it.' Corbett was not the only one taking his age into account. Parker was about to hop on a boat with a friend to go sailing when he got the call. 'This friend knows nothing about sports, and I mean nothing,' said Parker. 'So I got the call, and I said, 'We've got to turn around. I have to get back to the house. I've got to get on a conference call in about half an hour. I know you don't know anything about sports, but this is a pretty big deal.' Advertisement 'He said, 'Oh congratulations. When's the induction?' I said, 'November.' He said, 'November? Do they have any idea how old you are?' ' Upon returning home, Parker shared the news with his wife, Jacqueline. His thoughts turned to his twin brother Bob, who died in April 2024, and how Parker wished he could give him a call. He then reached out to his former assistants before the news was announced. 'It's amazing how quickly word travels,' said Parker. 'I get home, and all of a sudden people are texting me. I got a whole bunch of texts from former players congratulating me.' When the selection show aired, it listed the names on the 18-member committee, giving Parker some insight as to who might have lobbied on his behalf. Among those on the list were Pierre McGuire and Brian Burke, both of whom he knows and have deep college hockey roots. Hall of Famers Harry Sinden, who as general manager of the Bruins twice tried to lure Parker to the NHL, and Lou Lamoriello, who coached against Parker at Providence College and served as the first commissioner of Hockey East, were not on the committee, but had pushed for Parker's inclusion in the past. Later that day, Parker connected with Corbett, who was happy to finally reveal what he had been up to for the last year. Over the course of their friendship, Parker has teased Corbett about the endless facts and figures he always seems to have at his disposal. 'He would tell me, 'Bernie, you've got way too much information,' ' said Corbett. 'I think this time it actually paid off.' Follow Andrew Mahoney
