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I still think Michigan State is a more likely national champion than Penn State, simply because of goaltending. At least on paper.

Considering he was a BCHLer, I could see him being comparable to Kyle Turris back when he was a prospect. Turris was only at Wisconsin for one year and left too early to turn pro.

Martone knows he has nothing left to prove in the O: he either wants a near guaranteed NHL roster spot or some sort of step up in competition level, which the NCAA would give him since he can't play in the A this year. Desnoyers would benefit from better competition in the NCAA too. Expectations now are quite high for him considering he was picked in the top 5. He dominated pretty weak competition in the Q last year, not too much to gain going back there (other than increasing his points per game).

I think they're puzzled bringing in a D3 guy, but they justify it since he'll be a 14th forward and he's a Minnesotan.

Bowling Green loses their top recruit for now, Mazden Leslie returns to the Dub for his overage season. Bet Leslie signs a minor pro deal after next season.

Minnesota bringing in a D3 guy, Graham Harris (2003), instead of going after any of the medium to high profile CHLers. Bold strategy.

Dennis Williams continues his Dub to Bowling Green pipeline, picking up Dominik Rymon, whom Williams drafted/signed with Everett, so a lot of familiarity there.

2025-26 NTDP rosters officially posted on their website. For now, no replacements listed for the u18 team following the departures of Jonas Kemps (Michigan State commit) and JP Hurlbert (Michigan commit). U.S. National Under-18 Team - 2025-26 Regular Season - Roster U.S. National Under-17 Team - 2025-26 Regular Season - Roster

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Not committed, largely associated with a potential commitment if he doesn't sign his ELC

I always thought it was possible, since all of these guys went major junior under the old rules, showing that they didn't have a burning desire to go NCAA. NHL teams have almost always signed their high pick major junior guys right away to ELCs, so the old trend continues even with the new rules. We'll see how the hockey world adjusts over time. Getting Reschny and Verhoeff for 2025-26 was an absolute steal by Chyzyk and Jackson, Berry probably doesn't pull in either.

He has not signed his ELC yet, still NCAA eligible

Would be nice for North Dakota to make a statement and grab a high profile OHLer at some point soon. Chyzyk likely working on that as we speak, at least trying to make inroads on recruiting in Ontario

Very interested to see what Roobroeck decides to do going forward. Seems like he's going back to the O to play his DY with Niagara. Going to be a top 5 pick in 2026 barring anything unforeseen happening.

IIRC, Boston University & North Dakota were the 2 finalists. Might have been another team in the race though.

McKamey had a good but unspectacular 15 year old season in the BCHL. Honestly not sure what to expect of him in the Dub this season. A lot of outcomes are on the table, all of which Chyzyk and Jackson will be monitoring for future decisions.

Lawrence is going to be an interesting one to watch. The USHL caught & passed the Q before the rule change, but since the rule change, the Q is getting more talent from New England & NCAA route Canadians from Quebec/Maritimes, while the USHL is losing talent. I would still think the USHL is a better overall league than the Q, but it's pretty close.

Honestly, I'm anticipating the last 2 roster spots will be filled by guys who aren't super exciting. Next big time bat signals will be on or after August 1st when the new recruiting window opens. Very willing to be dead wrong on this, but just the feeling I have.

Would require him to have accelerated and graduate HS early. Not super common, although it's happening a bit more now. Additionally, I expect Lawrence, a Maritimer, to want to go to university on the East Coast and be relatively close to family, hence partially why he committed to Boston University to begin with.

He's going to need to have a dominant year in the Dub to be brought in early. Don't think Jackson would want to rush a guy up a level if he ain't ready

Another CHLer, Aleksei Medvedev, is off the board as he signs his ELC with Vancouver. Pretty risky move here with a CHL goaltender. I guess it is possible that he's Carter Hart or Dustin Wolf and transitions excellently to pro once he enters the A, but my opinion is that he should have gone to the NCAA for two years.

Arizona State adding fairly high profile Minnesota Wild pick out of the Dub, Justin Kipkie.

Less than a month away from the August 1 recruiting window opening up. Very excited. Tons of first time eligible late 2008s and 2009s that we'll all be tracking.

I'd be very surprised if DuPont doesn't end up at one of North Dakota, Denver, or Michigan. I can squint and see one of Boston University or Boston College make a big push for him too though.

Anyone know if Landon DuPont has accelerated his education and is a junior in HS already, or is he still just a normal sophomore and thus commitment eligible on August 1?