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He said on last weeks pod that he had some vacation time coming up.

Is Michigan State going to win it all next year? Probably not. That also goes for every other team in the country. Only one can win and it probably won't be your team. They are going to win a lot of games and put themselves in as good of position as any. How much fun will those fans have though watching all that talent, not only next year, but following those careers moving forward in the NHL?

Looks like Reschny, Verhoeff, Zellers, Zakreski, Engel, Sandy, Menghini from guys on last years team

Not sure what to make of the caption. Seemed to be open for interpretation if that was a good bye or not.

For reference, there was 26 that signed last December in the 2026 class. Not just for UND, but it seems to be a bit slower overall than last year. Overall, there seems to be a bit of a holding pattern right now. A couple every week will commit elsewhere (last week, Wallace to UofM and Robinson to Iowa State) and we'll see a few offers, but mainly the same offers as we've had. Which I think is a good thing. Tells us the coaching staff thinks they are in the mix for these guys. Would love to see a weekend coming up (this weekend or next) where they try to get a handful of their top prospects on campus. Guys with offers. Current commits. All in.

# behind last year. 13 (mid-May) vs 9. Quality is there for sure. Last year UND went on a heater starting w/ Wunderlich (think was 6) thru Cook (#13). Stay hot 2027!

100% agree. I think you’re right on and currently the Carels camp is in decision making mode. NCAA or NHL is a different discussion than CHL or NHL. Different variables and likelihoods (ex: if I want to push for NHL, what chances I make it and stick?). Who knows, maybe after this visit (per @Siouxdaddy) he decides UND is what he wants. I could see that happening. Formal commitment.

I took it as Carels as well. Good news, Carels (his family, representation) as well as the colleges know what he wants to do. Ultimately, he dictates it. If he’s set on trying to make the NHL, wish him well and move on. UND wouldn’t hold a spot for him if they didn’t feel it was likely he would end up here. I also think in some ways how you recruit Rudolph and DuPont changes as well. Earlier they talked about the colleges needing to know. I’m starting to lean towards we find out earlier than the draft.

Nailed it!

Are there separate “teams” that fundraise for academic and athletics? If so, I would think some cross-training would be helpful. Those on the academic side could teach those on the athletic side how to fundraise.

What are your sources saying? For real or just wishful thinking?

For those that believe that a 360 random retweet of a player previously offered will foreshadow a commitment announcement. The next one has fun competing offers.

Just saw SDSU raised 2.9 million during their year end event. A bit more than UND’s 473K. Raise the question again. When it comes to athletic fundraising, why is UND so bad at it? Follow the money. No wonder they can’t beat the other Dakota schools.

Sure seems that way. Tough deal for the staff. Not knowing until July for both Verhoeff and Carels. Still leaning that both will be on the roster come this fall.