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I would guess no since Hastings was the coach he committed too

We most likely will in Boisvert.

As has been mentioned in another thread, if we could get Whitelaw to kind of even out our forward classes I'd really like the forward group. He would be a nice replacement for Blake.

This is who I wanted to target to replace Blake when I first heard he hit the portal. He was Wisconsin's best player in the Quinnipiac game and really stood out to me. Hope we are after him as he would be a nice replacement. I would think we need at least one more maybe two portal forwards depending on if they bring in Littler or not.

Definitely but I would also like to be after Whitelaw to replace Blake if he signs. Think he could be a good replacement only if Blake leaves.

I don't think it's is any secret that the hot commodities that are hitting the portal already have their "advisors" working the phones so they either know where they are going or at the least the schools they are choosing between. And now-a-days what they have to offer in NIL.

I've also heard there are rumors swirling in Bemidji about this as well and people there are quite worried. I've heard this second hand so not sure how reliable.

I agree he has great edges and is extremely shifty laterally but isn't overly quick in a straight line. He isn't blowing by anyone that's for sure. We can agree to disagree on this. Like I mentioned in my previous post, you can really notice Blake's inefficient skating when he is tired. He is really leaned over battling to stay upright.

Kawaguchi was definitely not a great skater but neither is Blake. This is another reason why I don't think he is near NHL ready. You can really notice a not so great skater when they are tired and that is exactly when Blake shows he isn't a very efficient skater.

100% agree. The first 10 minutes of the game last night he got knocked on his ass about 5 times and I made mention how this is showing he is no where near ready for the next level physically! His skill is off the charts but I don't recall ever seeing a player of his talent take so many crushing hits. He gets crushed at least once per game.

I don't know if I have ever seen a UND team get so manhandled physically by a team not remotely known for that type of play. Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but I think Michigan's physical play was one of the reasons we looked totally gassed in the third. Other than Johannes, every forward seemed to take a beating and I think that won the game for Michigan.

We must have been watching different games as this was by far way more entertaining than anything that was being played at the X this weekend.

It's going to be Michigan or Quinnipiac as it lines up now. Not a great draw to say the least!

So this loss looks like it means we get Michigan or Quinnipiac in the first round rather than potentially the ECAC winner. Lovely!

My analysis and this has been all year even when they have been successful is too much player movement and not enough puck movement. I get everything runs through Blake but we need to move the puck quicker and not just have Blake skate around trying to find a play.

For those traveling to the cities this weekend, be aware Sunday looks like an ugly day to be driving back as of now!

The one stat that really jumps out at me because I've mentioned it to bunch of different people over Blake's first two years is that he will never dump the puck in even though sometimes that is the correct and really only play he has. I know he doesn't do it often but to only have dumped it in 5 times all year with how much he has the puck is absolutely crazy to me!

And don't forget about replacing Emerson as well so 5 forwards needed. My thought was 4 of our current recruits (Swanson, Boisvert and Croal for sure) and one of Littler and Panzer would be my guess but maybe Klee is in there as well and then hit the portal for one?

Yep I agree. Switch Strinden and Jamernik and those are the lines I was hoping for last weekend and perfect moving forward.

Unfortunately I'm with you. I actually think this may be one of the worst AA tourney's in sometime. At least on paper, all the best teams got beat in sections. I hope I'm wrong but the quarterfinals could be a little like class A with some serious blowouts.

Switch James and Albrecht and I'd love those lines.

Not many goalies come into college hockey at 18 and have success. I would be surprised if we bring in Heil in the fall of 25 but it sure looks like that is the plan as of now.

Nor old enough! We don't have any other option but to hit the portal if Persson leaves.

I thought so too but the article you quote above makes me wonder about this now with him being honored this weekend. No other choice but to hit the portal again if he doesn't come back.

Anyone know who the potential recruit was on the bench with Dane on Saturday night?