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It is no surprise why college hockey is so competitive now. So very many great players that opinions vary greatly as to who is better. When there is that minuscule difference, compete level is everything. It is also why just looking at point production at each level isn’t always the greatest barometer of success at the next level, but for most of us, that’s all we have to judge players on. Thankfully, we can now watch more streaming of potential recruits. Exciting era for college hockey.

Out of the 53 CHL players invited to the draft combine, Cooper Williams is only one of four that have yet to be selected. His teammate and CC recruit Zach Olsen went long ago. I think compete level has something to do with that, because the skill is obviously there. Wonder how Williams did in the combine. Craig Button had Williams at #31 in his last draft ranking.

Schlossman said Bleyl isn’t scheduled to come in until 2027, so it will be 9 first round picks.

With 10 first round picks, how are they splitting NIL money? Wonder if some ego’s could cause a rift if there is some disparity and it becomes known.

10 first round picks. Are there going to be enough pucks to go around or fill different roles? You definitely better stay out of the box against them though. I still am not convinced they will steamroll, as I think Minnesota and Wisconsin will be competitive. They should both be favored to be 1 & 2 though. How many guys did Schlossman say they had over 6’5? Maybe they won’t be quite as fast, or take a lot of high hit penalties.

They traded with the Rangers for their first round pick and another for Dorofeyev.

Seems like he should be, unless a divisional rival wants to disrupt having the Sedin type telepathy on a team they may be fighting with for a playoff spot.

If rebuilding, he looked pretty good in the World Juniors.

Let’s go Winnipeg, pick Keaton. Glad Seattle didn’t take him.

Are a lot of teenage girls watching the draft?

Bieber and McKenna, two overrated talents.

If they stay 4 to 5 years, it probably means they aren’t producing enough to get a look at the next level. I would rather they produce insanely for a few years and move on, making room for the next big recruit, than to have them struggle to find their junior magic and stay a long time.

Yeah, but I don’t think you plan on that, thinking you can over recruit. If they do that, they would possibly have to do it every year, as the following year you may need to make room for McKamey if he has a good year, and who knows about how the recruitment of Pue, Schultz, Thompson, etc. goes. It would be nice to have a spot available for surprises every year.

Is he comparable to a Jordan Schroeder in game and stature, or has he grown since he was at Edina?

Would have been a former player, but just came across this on George Pelawa. Can you imagine if he would have been on the Hrkac Circus teams.