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“Teams that win together, drink together” - Troy Stecher

FWIW, Mckamey had the same PPG average as Caleb Malhotra in the BCHL last year while being a year younger. Will be interesting to see how this year unfolds. Hoping he can stay healthy for the full year. Will be pretty hard for him to put up Malhotra type numbers since Brantford was a wayyyy better team compared to how good Victoria will be Definitely not out of the question that he has a big rise this upcoming year though

Going 2 years without a conference game on TV in the year 2026 is pretty hard to stomach. That has to be the number 1 focus as a commissioner is TV exposure. And then add insult to injury the NCHC app annoyingly isn’t even available to download on Samsung TVs Obviously there were some costs involved for production that CBSSN was passing on but the exposure outweighs those costs every time IMO.

For as much flack as Nurse gets a change of scenery will probably do him good + I don’t think there were any free agent D out there that have played in 2 cup finals the last 3 years. That sharks D core will be well served IMO to have some legit vets on the D core like him and Trouba to help the young guys ease in.

Yup he had 1 hand from MSU and 1 hand from Nashville pushing him to the NCAA.

Granted I haven't watch Jaxson Cover play at all but it sounds like he's still incredibly raw per the prospect guys on the athletic Have a hard time seeing how a team would take a chance on him in the late first compared to Preston

Scott Wheeler mentioned on the athletic’s pod recapping the draft that Carels had considered going pro this year but that he’s locked in on going to Nodak now

Hage even still I think it was overblown about him not turning pro Still could use another year to add muscle. Definitely won’t hurt. Plus he was going to spend a majority this summer rehabbing his injury he was battling in April I don’t buy the theory he was gona turn pro and then saw an NIL check and changed his mind. Just an added bonus

Perron being his size with still a so/so defensive game I’d say is the reason he’s still at Michigan. (And if it hasn’t sunk in by now not sure it ever will) Even with his skill I think it would be a reach to imagine him leaving this last April and trying to lock down a roster spot in Carolina.

Granato really proves any past Wisco fan incompetence theories about him once he opens up his mouth. He talks like he’s out to lunch lol

Until I hear otherwise the cat is out of the bag on their system being a hindrance on recruiting to players / advisors

The concern with MSU is how impactful guys like Nilson, Lindstrom, and Mason West will be this year. They needed alot more from both Nilson and Lindstrom this past year and (will say didn't watch him in Fargo) Mason West just based on stats for the Force I'm a little skeptical on how impactful he'll be his freshman year. Those 3 as far as forwards are concerned will be X factors for them. You can maybe get away with 2/3 being impactful but probably not 1/3 when it gets down to crunch time in the tourney

Based on how I’ve heard Scott Wheeler and others describe how they need to put on a decent amount of weight I’d be pretty surprised if they left after 1 year at UND. IMO it might be 50/50 on if they they play 2/3 years Also based on their decision to not rush jumping into college this upcoming year they seem to be committed to not rushing things. which seems like a really smart move all around by them, advisor, and family

If Michigan would miss on Dupont I could see them bringing him in for next year. Think he turns 18 during late September so that's why he's pushing to play this upcoming year in the NCAA would be my guess. He's one of the "older" 2027 draft elligibles

Didn’t watch him play in Fargo at all but based on his stat line this year was curious if he would actually go to MSU for 2026. Preston seems like a slim possibility but I don’t think this is new news behind the scenes so my guess is he knew this already when he decided to back to the WHL for one more year

Not to brag but I somewhat called this (granted I was assuming he was talking to LA not Toronto lol)

Looking ahead to the Hall of Fame Game vs MSU, curious to see who picks thay up on TV. For promo of the school would rather see it picked up by FS1 / Big Ten network honestly compared to Midco. (Guessing it’ll be Midco probably though)

Schloss mentioned in his column the Ruck Twins will be a UND target to recruit to bring in 2027-2028 as most of us guessed

Based on this draft class I could see him going in the 25 - 32 range. Based on his jump this year he’s as sure a thing as those other prospects in that range If he hits he’s could be a solid 2/3 pair d man + if you think of teams in that range he could be ready to jump in to playing in 2 years as well since some of those teams are more of your cup contenders

Agreed on Verhoeff regarding the microscope. Plus along with that microscope he played in the Hlinka, WJC, and the U-18's, on top of playing the max length of college season you can play (outside of 1 game). Think he's earned a much deserved little break this summer to do a reset and refocus on his improvements which I'm confident he will.

Will be much more quiet than it was last year since most players are decided on going to college next year / back to JRs for the select few.

Also per the athletic pod sounds like a lot of teams weren’t very fond of Tommy Bleyl opting to return to the Q since he already tore it up. Apparently he wants more ice time than just being on MSUs 2nd pair. (A little greedy by him IMO)

With that being the case think he checks a lot of boxes for UND. Likely Zellers replacement. Can reset in the WHL and round out his game a little more so he’d be a guy that can make an impact right away when he steps foot on campus.

Mathis Preston confirmed to be returning to the WHL next year