Wasn't Cary at the press conference announcing Blais was leaving. I also thought he was on record saying he wouldn't mind an assistant coaching position at UND?
A lot fo UND fans think Sandelin should get the nod. Let's say Sandelin was still an assitant coach at UND under Dean? I doubt people would say he should get the position then, but now that he was offered the job by Duluth people see that as being a step up. Nothing proves to me that Sandelin is any better than Hakstol. Perhaps Hakstol would have gotten a job offer by a WCHA team and taken them to the top, but instead the pieces fell into place when Dean stepped down.
"The only thing UND athletic director Roger Thomas would confirm Thursday is that the new head men's hockey coach at the school will be somebody who's currently working for the university."
I believe the Herald. Time will tell.
People tell me that, before Dean was hired as head coach, the Herald reported someone was to be named head coach, but was WRONG, and then Dean was named?
Thanks Deano. Truly one of the best. You will be missed. Not only does UND prepare the players for the NHL but coaches also. Dean would never hold a player back from the NHL if he was ready to go, and Dean, you are definately ready for the NHL.
Good Luck.