https://www.sportsnet.ca/juniors/article/chl-execs-staying-confident-amid-changing-junior-hockey-landscape/
Reschny and Verhoeff mentioned. Some salty tears in this article.
"We are the best development environment in the world,” Near said. “Am I surprised that NCAA schools are interested in our players? I'm not.”
I think time will tell that NCAA is the best place to play when wanting to get ready for the NHL.
He was linked to Michigan for awhile. Then suddenly Michigan St and Penn State. And now some saying he will visit Michigan state this month. And now he will take visits in July and hasn't decided at all. Lol so which is it.
Is there a possibility for some players who are pushed back to play another year of juniors opt to go to Canadian juniors now instead of staying in the USHL. Mostly looking at Ashton Schultz. There was some chatter awhile back that he wasn't a fan of Smaby and his coaching style and didn't want to stay another season with his current USHL team? Could he find a spot in Canada for this upcoming season?
We should be very good on the blueline this season. With all defenseman healthy it will be difficult to have some sit. Now Dane has work to do to get them playing like a team and not whatever it has been under Berry.