SKondrashkin

Obviously we're dipping into the portal to replace portal departures; everything else stays the same. Forwards: Littler, Klee, Andrew ---> Magnussen, Lindberg, Malinoski Rickwood, Strinden, James, Young ---> Simpson, Schultz, Schultz, (High-tier CHLer?) Bringing in O’Neill and/or Pilgrim to sit on the bench doesn’t make much sense. It would also skew class distribution. If we can score a “big 4” CHL Dman and/or an elite forward, it will be a damn good and well-rounded recruiting class. Heil MacKenzie Lindberg (Carels?) Simpson (CHLer) Schlutz Schultz

Nah, Stenberg will have significantly outgrown the college game by next year, if he hasn't already. He's currently a point/game player in one of the top mens leagues in the world. There's no rational reason for him to go the college route next season. He'll be in the NHL/AHL, or, if not, back in Sweden.

I doubt Stenberg plays NCAA. He's already a point/game player in the SHL. Playing college hockey would be a step back in competition.

That style jersey was used from the 1950-51 through 1956-57 seasons. According to UND media guide, #8 was worn by James Hannesson (1954-57) and John Morrison (1956-57) in that time span. Or it could be Guy LaFrance, who was #8 in 1957-58. They used those jerseys for the team picture that year, but different style jerseys for games.

Probably because Tech announced their new coach not even 2 week ago.

Nice. The players are really rallying around Jackson.

Yea, if the reported Berry/Jax falling-out is true, I like the hire. Again, if true, I get the sense it revolved around Berry's lack of accountability, intensity, etc. Jax's intensity is off the charts. We don't need to reinvent the wheel here. Tweak some things, hire some quality young assistants (recruiting) and it's gonna be all good.

Schloss gets crapped on too much. His conventional and cautious nature says more about the University and the Program than it does him. "Toe the line, we'll give you access. If you don't, bye bye"

Swanson's skating is only average. His acceleration isn't very good. For a player who's 5-7, this is a death sentence from an NHL standpoint. That said, his ability to process the game and read plays is amazing. He's like a very very poor man's version of Matvei Michkov in that he has an uncanny ability to draw opponents to him whereby he then escapes them or dishes the puck to open spaces. Stylistically he reminds me A LOT of Chris Fournier (remember him?). Fournier would've been an amazing college hockey player if he wasn't such a lazy spoiled lockerroom cancer.

I've been resigned to believing this season will likely be Blake's last, but I'm more optimistic now. After this weekend it's obvious, and I mean really obvious, he needs to diversify his game before even thinking about turning pro. His talent is immense, yet not to the degree he can rely on his free-wheeling skills at the next level alone. CC's extremely structured defensive system thoroughly nullified his game , and he seemingly had no clue how to adapt which led to frustration and turnover after turnover.

Guys like Jamernik and Steph Pattyn’s numbers don't scream good players either if Johannes is Judd’s replacement, I love it. Nothing personal against Caulfield, but he was the embodiment of this year’s squad…. inconsistent and always left you wanting more. Johannes looks to be a no-nonsense, big, mean, intense and physical player who can add some points here and there. Hopefully with his age and experience he can add some leadership too; something this years team was sorely lacking as well.

Assuming Caulfield stays, i wouldnt mind: Blake-McLaughlin-James Gaber-Berg-Perron Caulfield-Schmaltz-Emerson Strinden-Jamernik-Kunz/Ness

...and highlighted is the bizarre part; because everything fit together perfectly last year once they found their footing half-way through. They're essentially the same team that won the conference minus Ford and Driscoll. Sure they likely overachieved last year a little, but in no parallel universe should they be this bad.

It would be a godsend if Frisch returned. Caulfield would be a welcomed return, but nothing vital. Can't imagine Johnson not going portal. Best case scenario, at least starting out: Portal Hellsten Portal Johnson Frisch - Moore Strathmann - Bast Wiebe - Livanavage (Komzak, Benoit) Blake - McLaughlin - Perron Gaber - Schmaltz - James Emerson - Jamernik - Caulfield Strinden - Costantini - Portz (Ness, Kunz, Croal, Montgomery)

Wait what?