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14 hours ago, cberkas said:
Matt is gone when his kids are gone.
Agreed but he is going to want them playing with high end players hence how he got kids to come to Moorhead (and not saying Moorhead didn't already have nice talent) to play Bantams with Joey. I think it's safe to say they will get a nice crop of 2010's.
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2 hours ago, yzerman19 said:
I don't think we are in on Schneider.
In the upcoming elite 2010's (can't offer until 8/1) I have heard we are in on Liam Pue and RJ Thompson (they are friends and lit up the WSI on the same line). I wouldn't be surprised if we are in on Maddox Schultz too. Those are 3 of the top 10 2010's...Bryn and Jacks just lining up the chippaz! Nice mix of WHL studs and USNTDP studs...just like Fitzy and the Rucks...I like that feel.
Now if they could get the Fighting Sioux name back too, then I would call for canonizing lol.
I think we will be very targeted with our approach to the 2010's simply because of the Matt (Joey) Cullen affect at Minny. I think it's pretty safe to say they will be getting a lot of the NTDP kids and the other elites that Matt got to come to Moorhead. I would imagine there are 3-5 known that are already Minny locks.
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43 minutes ago, as15 said:
The forwards will get interesting for 27-28 now. I don't see how any of the five incoming players you have listed can be deferred without losing them (i.e. need two early departures or transfers to make this happen). I think Reschny is 90% gone after next year, and Zellers 75% gone. I expect 45+ points from both of them this year.
I think Zellers stays for his junior season but zero inside info on that. Just a hunch. With this commitment, I wonder if Sanderson makes it to campus and also McKamey? McKamey obviously has to be two years out now and I wonder if he's ok with that?
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1 hour ago, Fratt Mattin said:
Article about Fitzhenry in the Tribune mentions that we are also battling the Gophers for Fred Schneider. I see he follows Chyzyk too.
It’s interesting because I was under the impression we weren’t really in that race anymore. I also think there’s probably no room for him if we land the Rucks, unless he’d be willing to play one more year of juniors.
Regardless, it’s good to see us in the thick of it for all these top names
I'd rather for us to be in on Brayden Willis than Schneider.
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3 minutes ago, nascar99 said:
Levi Harper decommitted from Minnesota a month or two ago. There was talk that he may have wanted to play in the NCAA in his DY and Minnesota didn't think he was ready. His brother Brandt is still committed to Michigan, hence the natural smoke tying Levi to Michigan. We haven't heard anything regarding Levi's recruitment in a month, but it has been thought that he'll end up at Michigan, but would appear another year in Saginaw in the O before going to the NCAA in 2027-28 is most likely
I knew about the decommitment from Minnesota but hadn't heard the Michigan smoke. I didn't realize his brother was already commited there. I was wondering if we would have any interest?
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19 hours ago, nascar99 said:
Reid has been rumored to Michigan for awhile. He's a left shot while DuPont is obviously a right shot, so it likely wouldn't sway him away from Michigan. If anything, it probably helps. Harper not committing to Michigan for 2026-27 means that DuPont has the spot open for him. Mews was their only right shot D last year, he got hurt, and that lack of (offensive) right shot D got exposed big time against Denver. DuPont then Mews or Mews then DuPont 1-2 punch on the right side could or would be deadly.
Sorry if this is a dumb question but I haven't seen anything on this. What are you referncing with Harper? Was Michigan after him for next season? Or want him but for 27-28?
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5 minutes ago, nascar99 said:
Gotta be Kristo, right?
Zellers and Blake were always going to North Dakota as legacy kids.
I'd say maybe Mishmash? Kristo was always coming here as well.
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1 hour ago, tnt said:
https://www.eliteprospects.com/draft-center/2027
Not sure how many we lose after next year, but room may be an issue next year without pushing off a player or two. If you look at the 2027 top draft prospects, McKamey is one of the notable prospects, and would think Sanderson would be set to come in with Cooper Williams as well.
Chase Surkan and Brock Cripps are other notable prospects. Could possibly need another defenseman like Cripps, depending on how many we lose. Opening up the CHL to recruitment sure makes a ton of great prospects available, and you will never have enough room for them all, nor should you, as you need those potential 4 year guys as well.
I had the same thought. I'd say at this point only Williams is for sure (and most likely Fitzhenry based on his draft projection) and maybe Sanderson based on his age? I do think this potentially may allow them to really zero in on the remainder of their forward targets. It's looking like we may need a center.
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2 minutes ago, tnt said:
The NHL draft coming in a few weeks. Could be one of the most exciting for UND fans.
Exciting Draft is an oxymoron!
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1 hour ago, Big Green said:
Pretty sure he played in Chicago before and after the HS Season. Much easier choice for him living in the TC Metro playing AA hockey in MN. Much better competition then most kids are getting.
I believe he played his senior season in Chicago. Won the state title as a junior and then left.
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1 hour ago, atxsioux said:
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.
I'm curious to see if we really zone in on a target/targets like we supposedly did with Carels over a year ago? For instance the Ruck's or Preston? I just found that statement quite curious with the fact that we have a full time GM and it sure seemed like from over a year ago it was Carels or bust on the D side? DId we not even attempt to get Rudolph/Lin as well? I know we have Verhoeff and Emery on the right side but that sure didn't stop Denver.
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21 hours ago, yzerman19 said:
$100k seems to be the going rate for a chippa
Or option B, have David Carle as your head coach apparently.
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10 hours ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:
Cole Smith with an apple on the goal that kept Vegas in the game. Getting one before the 1st ended was massive.
I keep thinking I see Sioux jerseys in the crowd, but they are Whalers green.
And just think with the new NCAA rule with age and 5 years, players like Cole Smith may not exist in the future. Just think how different his life could have been if he didn't get the chance to enter college at 20 or 21 and develop over 4 years!
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54 minutes ago, atxsioux said:
We were the only school possibly in the mix that has a 1st round pick on the right side that we'd have to push down to the 3rd pair / play on their off side. Put us behind the eight ball compared to MSU and Michigan unfortunately. Just how the timing worked out with who was in our system heading into next year. Think the staff was upfront about if he was coming here the ice time was going to be pretty spread out and that likely took us out of the running.
I would assume that would be for both DuPont and Rudolph?
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2 hours ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:
With him it's especially tough given his dad is an NHL exec and we have a reputation for being a good landing spot for kids with NHL family ties. The Leafs GM's son committing to DU is interesting given the Carle rumors being shot down.
And I'm not saying specifically him. Just thought we would wait but like I said maybe Davis was one we targeted? And hope he proves to be a gem!
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1 hour ago, brianvf said:
Not to keep rehashing what was discussed over a month ago, but players like this are why I was/and still am so surprised why we filled our last forward roster spot so quickly. I really hope Connor Davis proves me way off here but I still don't get why we weren't more patient!
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28 minutes ago, nodakgirl93 said:
Is it assumed they are a packaged deal?
Without knowing I would say 100%.
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15 hours ago, beastandco said:
During the week is definitely possible. I know some staff was out of town over the weekend.
I think UND will be in on some high end forwards for 27/28. I could see one the of Brock England, Nolan Fitzhenry, and the Rucks come to Grand Forks. I’m betting on the Rucks returning to Medicine Hat and playing a year of NCAAs after.
I would guess Mathis Preston will do the same and play another year in the CHL and then come to college next year. I would think he would be a target as well.
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1 minute ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said:
After seeing Kernan in that Quinny game, I think he’ll be 2C this year. That shot, my god
I think there's a chance we see Kernan on the wing potentially on the right side with Reschny and Zellers.
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54 minutes ago, brianvf said:
I'd take both. And we do have room, for sure.
Not ideal to have four FR dmen, but they'd all be very highly talented and would be really fun to watch.I figure this for replacements:
Liv --> DuPont
Wiebe --> Carels
Strath --> MacKenzie
Zmolek --> Boser
Jubenvill --> Lindberg
Schloss all but confirmed on his last Pod that the last two D spots will be freshman. I think DuPont is going where he can get paid and that is MIchigan or Penn St. Michigan being more likely if you ask me.
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1 hour ago, brianvf said:
Wouldn't be surprised if he waited to make his decision until after the draft.
Not only first to see what the team that drafts him wants...but also because all the coaches and some of his teammates are going to be at his house for the draft. Might be a little awkward if he's already committed to a NCAA college. Unless the Prince George staff is ok with the CHL --> NCAA move.I've had the same feeling all along that we won't hear anything until after the draft. I do feel it's UND or he signs an NHL contract but who knows at this point.
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12 hours ago, Brett0909 said:
Agreed…This would probably feel different for me if so many “in-the-know” folks weren’t confidently sharing the equivalent of a silent commit all the way back to Brad when Keaton and Cole first committed. Now time’s ticking and suddenly everybody is tempering expectations instead and Jax is filling the roster with solid transfers. I’m sure the team will be fine either way, but hard not to feel some letdown if Chyz doesn’t make at least one splash.
I'm with you on all fronts and think most/if not all can agree. I know I've been beating a dead horse saying this so often but I just don't see how any of this was our plan a few months ago when we told O'Neil and Pilgram they weren't ready. Again I understand portal adds for the guys we lost in the portal but just can't believe we didn't have anyone lined up to replace the remaining forward spots. What really confuses me is why we felt we had to complete our forward roster so early as I thought leaving one roster spot open later into the offseason was going to be commonplace moving forward with the CHL open? I guess let's just hope it works out on the D side!
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12 minutes ago, brianvf said:
I am betting that a good chunk of the top CHL forwards aren't even planning to play NCAA this upcoming season.
That certainly would have caused Chyz and Co to need to look elsewhere.I'm getting this feeling also but there are just so many of them out there it seems a bit odd. I know everyone is only talking about this year's potential 1st rounders but there also a solid amount of guys drafted last year that haven't signed NHL contracts that could have been options.
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11 minutes ago, tnt said:
Would think UND would have kicked the tires on him with all the rumors about him entering the portal before the Davis commitment if he was a fit or if there was interest both ways. Who knows. Would be interesting to know why he wants to leave Maine.
Yeah again everything related to forwards is just confusing to me. This was brought up quite a bit last offseason that it might be a common theme for the bluebloods to leave at least one roster spot open for a CHL guy or even a later portal entry. This is why it's so surprising to me that we have filled out our forward roster for next year already. Now we sit on the sidelines and watch!
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What about Mathis Preston? Think we might be after him as well?