nascar99

I would expect at least 10-15, but probably closer to 20 uncommitted, unsigned CHLers from this draft go to the NCAA before turning pro.

Honestly won't be a quiet summer in the NCAA world with all of the recruiting news, whether it be the current eligible uncommitted CHLers or the August 1 first time eligible recruiting that consists of 2009 born Canadians and many late 2008 and normal 2009 Americans.

Now we await what NHL teams advise their unsigned, uncommitted CHLers to do. A lot of longer term projects with size drafted today, all of em could use time in the NCAA.

6 future UND players drafted. Pretty f**kin solid. Potential to add more uncommitted, drafted CHLers in the coming months

3 overagers per team

Didn't have Sanderson on my draft radar, very surprised

Pittsburgh

My Blackhawks selected Nathan Behm of the Kamloops Blazers in the Dub. Would love for Davidson to steer him to the NCAA, and more specifically, to North Dakota. Might need another year of junior and then come in in 2026-27, but he'd be a nice option.

I keep forgetting about Kernan since he hasn't been a commit for that long. I don't think he gets picked because he was under point per game as a 19 year old in the USHL, but the goals are impressive. For him to get drafted, you'd need a regional scout for someone random like the Kings, Hurricanes, Senators, Predators, etc to really like him and believe in the development that he'll undergo at North Dakota.

Over. Predictions for the day: Laurila: 3rd round Simpson: 4th round Schultz: 6th round O'Neill: 7th round Wouldn't be surprised if Zakreski sneaks in there in the 7th round. Late 2005 with consistent production jumps in the Dub going the NCAA route. He's the type who'd have zero real chance under the old rules having to jump into pro at 20 or 21 years old, but the longer development curve of the NCAA being an option for him allows for better development.

Considering how good of a job Nightingale has done, the fact that Augustine is back in net, plus the recruits coming in like Lindstrom, Lee, Romani, Nilson, & potentially more, I think Michigan State is the 2026 National Championship favorite. I'm not convinced that Howard is 100% back for State next year, I still think his rights get dealt and he signs pro this summer. A lot can change between now and the start of the season, but man, they're gonna be a wagon again.

The CHL should reduce their education packages if 85% of their guys are going NCAA where they're going to get some financial aid via scholarship. Lower costs for the CHL since the player pool can get much of their education covered.

Calgary was patient with Coronato and had him go back to Harvard for a 2nd year, would think they'll be patient again here. Conroy being an NCAA alum helps. Again, if Reschny has a monster year of 50-60 points and leaves after one season, we'll live with that

Bukala is a good one up there, he's underestimating how big of the transition it'll be for Reschny. I think Reschny is a 2 year NCAA player at UND, unless he puts up 50+ points as a freshman

Cheerleader Canadian media with obvious CHL bias hating on the NCAA. Although I'd need to see the video to get full context