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

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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

Macklin Saskatchewan, good ol prairie town. Reschny will feel right at home in Grand Forks

They're on the verge of landing high end guys more consistently. Sleeping giant, like Penn State was.

Really interested to see if Bill Zonnon goes NCAA. I know he flirted with that coming out of minor hockey before he chose to go major junior in the Q. Zonnon would be a great identity player who can produce at a place like Boston University or Boston College. Wonder if Penn State tries to throw a bag at him since he's been drafted by one of the teams in their backyard. Wonder if Penn State tries to throw the bag even more at Flyers 1st rounder Porter Martone.

Brzustewicz one of the few CHLers that might be fine staying in junior. London knows what they're doing. We'll see if the Kings sign him or wait and steer him towards the NCAA

Feels like the type that Arizona State should go hard after. Denver makes sense too. Could see other powers make a push for him

Lakovic to Washington at 27. He needs to go NCAA. One of the few CHLers interested in Minnesota. Please no Lynden. Go to Boston College

If Ravensbergen doesn't go NCAA, he and his advisor are dumb. CHL straight to pro goalies is almost always a bad idea