This is a good trade for him. Sounds like he’ll have easier access to top 6 minutes in Tri-City. I think the ship has sailed on him becoming the caliber of player we’d expected when he committed, but I’m hopeful he can stay healthy and bounce back a little this year
Ethan Sung to Wisconsin. That’s a good get for them. His size will probably hold him back in the pros, but I think he will be a very good 3-4 year college player. Great offensive toolkit.
Which makes no sense to me. Both grand forks schools have had tons of guys play d-1 hockey. I have nothing against Northstar, but what evidence is there to show that sending your kid there (or to any similar school for that matter) will be better for their development?
In an era where guys are playing 2-3 years in the ECHL or AHL and then coming back to play college, I'm surprised there isn't a way to play college even after you've signed your ELC. You'd think there'd be a way to sign, try and make the NHL roster, and then come back and play NCAA if you don't.
Maybe Boston Tait? He's a lefty though, and our real need will be on the right side. Alternatively, I could see the coaching staff opting for the portal if we miss out on Cripps
I imagine Cripps will be our top priority as well. Guessing it will largely be a UND vs Denver battle.
I had thought we had the inside track on England for a long time, but now I’m a little less sure. Schloss says our ‘27 forward class is full, but would we really turn away someone like England if he’s interested? I doubt it. Not sure what to make of that situation.
Yeah I don’t doubt any of that. I just meant I don’t think he has enough of a track record to really say how good of a coach he is yet. You know, as opposed to someone like Hastings or Carle who we know for certain are great strategists and talent developers. This year should tell us a lot given the incredible amount of talent he’s assembled
I second this. Seems like he's an elite recruiter for sure, but elite coach is maybe tbd. If anything MSU has maybe underperformed relative to the talent they've had since he got there. Although considering the state of the program before he arrived, it's still been a massive improvement