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Agreed, but there has to be some communication between a private individual/collective & DJ before any NIL money is offered to a potential recruit. Because even though the player may be elite, DJ may not want or need him because in his research he found that the player has issues, isn't a team player, or due to roster limitations, etc.

Puts all this anxiety about NIL into perspective when at least 2 of this year's FF teams aren't paying anyone. Paying a kid 6 figures doesn't mean he'll leave it all on the ice or invest in the team concept.

He also said that he wants players who want to be at UND, not because of money or to use the program as a stepping stone. I get what he's saying, but at the same time, if you want a stud like McKenna who will give your program nationwide attention & draw many other talented players here as well, UND's going to need one of its private donors to shell out some major bucks.

It's not like Malone would be in charge of line-ups, recruiting, discipline or setting the overall tone of the program like Jackson is..simply helping the forwards elevate their games & incorporating a more puck-controlled offense.

"We will have a hard-nosed, accountable environment where everybody meets the standard," Jackson said. "We’re going to commit to a no-excuses process. Our promise is we’ll outwork, outcompete and outprepare opposition. Every practice, every workout, every meeting, we’ll pay attention to the details and commit to the work."-DJ He's also emphasizing culture a lot like the previous regime.

Then Simpson would be his asst defensive sidekick. Agree that Herter would be a big bonus, but maybe an asst who pushes a modern offense for a team stuck in dump-&-chase mode would be better suited.

Interesting to think that for the last 2 years 1 man came between a couple of loaded BC teams & back-to-back titles. In these times of high prices, Matt Davis must like living rent-free in Greg Brown's head.

Agree on Herter, great defensive mind, but I don't know what Simpson's role would be then.

McMahon mentioned a couple days ago that Homer was favoring UND, but no word since. Which means that Heil probably isn't coming in next year. Jackson should be all over him, so don't understand why there hasn't been any commitment yet; unless Homer's trying to arrange an NIL deal or speaking to other schools now, etc. Who knows. You would think that with UND's strong D next year that it would be a drawing point for any incoming goalie.

Saw neither Boisvert nor Perron, assume McLaughlin wasn't there either.

Thought Jackson did fine, it's awesome that he'll be bringing in a GM type of staff to oversee all the complexities of recruiting & player development. Of course his results will have to outweigh his promises, but UND hockey appears to be back on track again. Thought it odd though that Jamernik was also in attendance, sitting behind the current players but in that general area. I thought he would be long gone by now as he seemed to do more dividing than uniting in the locker room.

Agreed, but he ought to be welcoming also to 1st rounders who will only be at UND 1-2 years.

How will you get your team to play 60 min each night?

If I wanted to do a controlled demolition of college sports, I would institute practices & financial options without any limitations; all the while cheapening its original meaning. Unlimited Portal & NIL. At this rate, it wouldn't surprise me if at some point the NCAA will institute Feb 1 trade deadlines, where hockey schools with playoff aspirations can add players from other teams whom they think will get them their next title. Or, not requiring any academic participation in the schools that athletes attend. May sound far-fetched to many, but most would have also laughed at NIL & the portal concept just 10 years ago. You remove the checks & balances for college sports in a money-driven, morally-challenged society and you get something you may not have wished for. Slippery slope.

Thanks much.