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CHL players would all be FR. @nascar99 I don't disagree. When I talked optics, I think it's incredibly important right now. IMO, you cannot recruit a CHL player when you have an equivalent in O'Neill / Schultz. Both were mid-term in the 50s / 60s for upcoming draft (North American). I would agree, the CHL recruit needs to be very high-end. You need to try to balance your classes. That's why you need a handful of Portal guys.

What I'd like to see. Forwards (15): SR - Strinden, James, PORTAL, PORTAL JR - PORTAL SO - Swanson, Littler, Croal, Andrew FR - Zellers, Klee, Zakreski, O'Neill, Schultz, CHL

Physically, O'Neill would be by far the most ready. Ideally, I agree they would all play a year of Juniors more, but would like to see at least one come in. I would also say, it's tougher to judge NTDP guys as well at times. The reason I would be adamant for at least one (maybe two) is optics. Hope they bring in both O'Neill and Schultz.

No question UND needs the most help at Forward (especially Center). I'm looking at it from a standpoint of, if you add Ralph, would UND have a topflight D-core next year? One move. Add Homer. Solidifies Goaltending position. In two moves you would have a very high-end D / G. Working backwards. NFL draft philosophy of taking the best available player.

Putting it as a preferred qualification for the candidate was idiotic.

Laziness with recruiting / NIL, imo has put this program in this situation. Beyond frustrating how completely avoidable this was. Even the NIL piece, is it too late for this cycle? I'll reserve a lot of judgement until Jackson's press conference. He better hammer both those talking points.

I hope UND’s #1 priority from the portal is Colin Ralph, followed by a goaltender. Work backwards.

Schloss, thank you! I and others have been pretty critical of what I believe is following the company line to the point of detriment. This is an incredibly insightful piece of information that will help the program.

Great point. I wouldn’t include Croal, but maybe switch out for Andrew with that three.

@brianvf based on Schlossman's article this morning, it would appear there are three decisions that are still up in the air. Perron, Boisvert, McLaughlin. IMO, the Boisvert one seems to be a bit "media driven". Of course, every team wants him, but with Jackson in place, not sure how real of a threat there is. It'll be a nice momentum boost though when the article comes out of him staying.

Two known publicly or two mentioned by Darnell yesterday?

Morning after reaction. I’m excited. Some current / former players really are sticking their necks out that Dane is the right guy. I love that. Everything will be heightened next year. A lot of pressure. Imo, we’ll be able to tell next year if this was the right hire.

Cannot only be amount the $. If current coaches actually fundraised, easily covered.

Would be interested what they really thought of Berry, Goehring, Simpson as coaches. % chance Berry was the weak link? Which coaches idea was it to continue to put Kunz on the 1st line and PP? Warming up to Jackson if Berry was the one making all the awful decisions.