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  1. I think when the dust settles and if we get all the information into the situation (which is the biggest part), I don't think too many people will be 100% in either persons corner. Right now, I have no doubt that the contract stinks for UND, but also, Kennedy should have handled it better. Which side I'll end up supporting would be just how bad is the contract / where is the extra money going vs how out of line Kennedy was (that part will be tougher to determine, since it'll be he said / she said).

     

    *I shouldn't have said nobody will be 100%, those who have hurt feelings over Kennedy applying for UCF job / cutting Women's hockey will be 100% in one corner

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  2. 9 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said:

     It is possible that Kennedy asked the Engelstad Foundation to reinvest the excess money generated that is not allocated to anything to be reinvested in the REA and adjoining facilities.  I don't think it's out of bounds to bring up the issue and talk about renegotiating the agreement with the Engelstad Foundation and UND.  Apparently McGarry thought otherwise. 

    It's clear that McGarry has different interests when it comes to donating money than Ralph did. I mean it makes sense, why would she want to donate any more money than she's forced to, to a University where she has no personal ties?

  3. 14 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said:

    Wow, hard to believe Shaw is already a senior. 

    Serious question, do people think Coach Shaw will stay at UND, or that there will be a change? Whether that be Shaw looking for a different opportunity, or UND look for a new coach, or whatever. I don't care about the reasoning or who's decision, just curious if anyone sees a potential change there, with his kid no longer being at UND after this next season.

    Thoughts?

    I don't think it'll change, unless it's Shaw looking for a different opportunity. It took me just over a decade to finally come to terms that it doesn't matter who is in charge of UND's PP, it'll always be at best, mediocre.

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  4. I don't know if it was mentioned, but Miller was a member of the US Under-17 Men's Select Team for the 5 nations tournament. Which is the team that's picked after the Select 16 Player Development Camp. Looks like he was on the top D-pair all tournament with Minnesota recruit Koster. Basically, the best players not in the Development program (01' year). 

    • Played in two games with Cedar Rapids (USHL) in what would have been his Sophomore year
    • PPG in High Performance League (Top Midget League U-16) - One of only 8 players that played 15+ games that was PPG (Only D-man)

    Since he's such a late '01, when talking his class, I'd say he's one of the elite D-man in the country for the '20 class. 

     

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  5. 14 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

    Jake Schmaltz a 3.75 Star recruit.  That’s as low as I can remember.  Do we have any other sub 4 recruits?  

    Pinto’s a 3.75 as well

    Pinto seemed to have a really good year, will be interesting to see how he does in Lincoln (if that’s where he plays), could turn out to be a really nice find.

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  6. NZ’s tweet when he committed to Miami mentioned he could play both forward and defense. I think it’s pretty clear, based on the position he played last year, that he’s a converted forward that this past year & moving forward will be a defenseman. 

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  7. 24 minutes ago, cberkas said:

    He could have been held back in grade school.

    My birthday is around when his is and the school district in Bismarck wanted me to do two years of kindergarten, my parents said no and I got held back in 1st grade and was 19 when I graduated high school.

    Jake just turned 17.

    I’m not arguing it can’t happen, I’m just saying do a quick Google search and you’ll see clearly see he was a Junior this past year. 

  8. 33 minutes ago, cberkas said:

    His birthday falls where he could be a junior or a senior. 

    Definitely, it's just not the case in this situation. I only posted two links, but you won't find any other piece of information (besides Schlossman's article) that would indicate he wasn't a Junior this past season (unless like I said he has to redo his Junior year).

     

    Edit: I don't know what the numbers are, you're right they could be either, but my guess is April '01 DOB's slant very, very heavily in the favor of going to be Seniors

  9. 26 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said:

    According to Schloss’s article, he is going to be a junior this year and looking to play in the USHL. 

    I looked into that, because given his age, that wouldn't have made sense. Quick Google search I'm fairly certain he's going to be a Senior (unless he has to redo his Junior year). Think Schoss was incorrect in his article.

     

    http://www.wkow.com/story/34404590/2017/02/Wednesday/its-in-the-bloodline-with-edgewood-boys-hockey

    Sophomore - Feb '17

     

    https://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/sports/high-school/hockey/2018/03/16/prep-hockey-four-local-players-make-first-team-all-state-boys-squad/430925002/

    Junior - Mar '18

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  10. 16 hours ago, scpa0305 said:

    Schuldt returning to SCSU...wtf?

    I'm jealous, also saw that two of Ohio State's stud forwards are both returning for their senior years. Good for those teams, I know these type of situations are more outliers, but every year, there's a handful of teams that seem to really dodge the "early departure bullet".

    I know with UND and getting smoked with early departures it's more recent, but would be nice for UND to be one of the handful of outliers one of these years (not holding my breath though).

  11. 1 minute ago, sprig said:

    Who was the u17 player that was brought up to play with the u18s just before they played at the Ralph last season. 

    Is he still on the u18 team in the current gold medal game? And has he committed anywhere? Also has Hughes committed?

    That was Hughes, he’s not, but it’d be Michigan if he ever plays in college 

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  12. 3 hours ago, scpa0305 said:

    I’m not so sure on that.  Recruiting has been down a bit in the past 4-5 years as compared to the previous 5-10 years, especially as it relates to high end recruits.  

    My $.02, I think they've only had one class that I'd consider a miss (will be Junior class). What's hurt UND the past couple years is the outrageous number of players that have left early and signed NHL contracts. Outside of I believe BC & BU, they've pretty much doubled that of any other school. It's tough when you have large freshman classes year after year. When you're talking talent, having that many players (outside of Thompson / Johnson), that all made it to the show to in different extents I'd argue says the exact opposite that recruiting is down. 

    Last years freshman class was widely regarded as Top 5, the '19 & '20 classes are loaded as well. I'll just toss out a name like Luke Reid, who played regularly for Penticton as a Sophomore in HS, was a 2nd round WHL pick. He doesn't get a lot of run right now as far as hype, but will be a big time player once he arrives on campus. The '01's and '02's UND has in the pipeline right now are incredibly talented. 

  13. When talking Hoff, Yon & Bowen, Hoff is the one player I think has the chance to improve dramatically. Still like Bowen's game as a 4th line energy guy, Yon is just a flat out miss. I don't understand (especially after being a non-factor in juniors), what kind of role the coaching staff thought he could play. One thing is clear, the coaching staff can't have another forward class like the soon to be junior class. Talk about a weight around the teams neck when you have 4 guys that give you virtually nothing offensively. Puts too much stress on the other classes.

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