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One can hope.

Let’s face it, it is what fans do. Remember everyone wasn’t sold on Jackson either. Hopefully Minnesota fans are right for once, and they don’t improve from this year.

Seems like after the fancy hair of Lucia, they decided to go with cleanly shaven heads. Would have thought Fersch should be the target though.

Wonder if they might try Raboin again with Coyle not being engaged much from what it sounds. Might even open it up to get a few more names in the mix.

Weren’t there rumors that he turned down an interview with UND last year? Do we know if that was true? People speculated he was holding out for the Minnesota job after Motzko. Got to believe that it was either a family decision to live in Sioux Falls rather than Minneapolis, or Sanford upped his salary enough that the security at Augustana was more attractive than the pressure he would have at Minnesota. Who knows, maybe a combo, or maybe a ploy to get a bigger offer from Minnesota.

But how can the saints at Minnesota have a coach like Larson who almost had it out with Berry last year and chased the refs on the ice when St. Cloud’s season ended this year.

Yeah, if he went elsewhere, he could have paid a tutor to do all his work. We should be thankful he is a down to earth person who is looking to develop his game, and not to get a big payday before he turns pro.

Just like Denver so far, I think UND is wanting them to be a fit for the program first, then will pay enough to make their time here more comfortable, but by no means a way for them to get rich with a signing bonus.

A lot of people thought Jackson Blake was making a mistake leaving early too, so you never know whose game is more suited to the NHL level. I never thought Oliver Moore would see time with Chicago this year.

It’s like a light bulb turned on for McKamey recently. He really looks the part lately, and hopefully that confidence will continue to grow.

Mark Huglen, but maybe there is someone more recent.

What do you expect, his line had done a decent job on the Plantes in the past.

Didn’t Ferschweiler have opportunities to interview for pro jobs he turned down? Also, you would think that someone needs to be contacting current players and recruits to prevent them from bolting before an announcement is made. May be hard to keep that under wraps if Raboin is doing it behind the scenes.

But I do think with so many Minnesotans playing in the WHL, some may become friends with their teammates possibly getting their foot in the door with some recruits, and it only takes a few recruits to get the ball rolling. Also, if the new coach can develop more NIL possibilities, that would help, as we saw with Penn State.

So was Paul Sather and he got an extension.

Yeah, also not sure if UND is looking for experience to make a push for a national title again next year, or if they would lose out on a player or two like the Rucks’ or Preston who could be around a few years. Not much room beyond the 3 S’s (Simpson, Schultz and Schultz).

Bet they copy UND and get a GM. Hopefully they keep the Minnesota mentality.

Will Raboin take Bergeson from Moorhead with him?

Boisvert had a run in with fraternity members at a party after the season where he was required to go to court because of a fight.

True, and Dane Jackson and Eric Schmidt say the same, but I guarantee you, they don’t treat their players with kid gloves when they aren’t performing or doing the things they’re supposed to be doing.

Exactly. I don’t know what to believe when I hear parents. When I hear “they should be treated like family”, does that mean not raising your voice when people need to be held accountable? I also cringe when I hear a parent say the players aren’t being used with their talents. Where have I heard that before? Maybe it is the talent level on the team that is the issue, and the coaching staff will ultimately be held accountable for that. Using a message board to make changes is hardly optimal, and if things are as bad as people say and the AD isn’t addressing it, then maybe the media is the way to go.

I think it sounds like Carels is probably going to happen, but if you believe that there are two big defensive names tied to UND, then it would be between those 3 most likely. Seems pretty optimistic, but with Chyzyk I am becoming more optimistic.

I think DuPont has such offensive upside I would prefer him, based on what I’ve watched. His skating and speed is so elite, even if he is a bit undersized right now. There might be a learning curve on when to use those offensive abilities and when to focus on defense, but as with Keaton, you accept that with someone who will no doubt have a lengthy NHL career. Don’t want to see someone like him with a Denver or BU. I think years down the road you will want DuPont tied to the program for recruiting purposes and he could pay off like Toews, Parise and Oshie. I do think he can make as big of impact in the short term as well, though who knows which will transition to college. When I see what Makar’s skating brought to his game, I think that is dynamic in college, and look out the second year if you get a second year from DuPont like UMass did with Makar.

No, and other than his problem after the season I would have loved to have him back. Adversity sometimes reveals a lot, and when the season at BU wasn’t panning out like many had thought, it seems like he had one foot out the door, much like Perron at UND. Even that is perception, as I am basing his talent shown at UND to the production on the ice of a very talented offensive team at BU. Seems like he wasn’t the only one though.

I don’t know, I think the talent is there, but maybe some humility and attitude adjustment could do wonders. Sometimes the environment and different voices can make a difference, as well as the realization that something you have worked toward for a long time is slipping away and if you don’t change your course you will be destined for a career overseas instead of the NHL. Don’t know if some maturity can change that or not, but sometimes a stark reminder that you are no longer the elite of the elite can force an attitude change. Time will tell if he has it in him.