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Wodon literally can't stop with this argument, he just refuses to back down. What a horrible take. How does he suggest we get better atmosphere at neutral sites? And if he has legit ideas, why haven't they been implemented over the last 15 years?

Miami hires a GM now too. Bryn setting the example. These other guys have a lot of work to do to catch up to Bryn though.

That's a lot of new players in one season.

WHL > OHL > QMJHL

Get that kid a Shooter Tutor.

Not sure if this has been mentioned, but Lindberg will be playing this upcoming season back home in Fargo for the Force before coming to UND in 26/27:

Nice USA Hockey article on Zellers: https://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1339877

Complete the 25/26 roster with Kindel & McQueen, then add Bear next season 26/27. There, that was easy.

I like it. Having a top 5 draft player from both 2026 and 2027 on the roster would definitely put UND back on the map for future blue chippers.

He stuck his neck out there and got the job.

About time for another BAT signal. Strike while the iron is hot.

I had this same thought when I heard the news this morning. Perhaps he heard some news and realized that he was going to be more of a bottom 6 forward now...he'd rather go back to MTU and be top line. Makes sense for him if that is the case.

Jr forward class is looking a bit lean now. Experience level and age will drop, as I'm guessing they'd be adding 2 more FR forwards now...so more than likely bringing in 7 of them. It'll be a young, but talented forward group. I would bet that it'll be an attractive offer to a CHL stud...coming in with a top 6 spot open. In Bryn we trust. Forwards (13): SR - Strinden, James, Rickwood JR - Menghini SO - Swanson, Littler, Croal, Andrew FR - Zellers, Klee, Zakreski, Kernan, Reschny Defense (8): SR - JR - Zmolek, Livanavage, Wiebe SO - Emery, Strathmann, Jubenvill FR - Laurila, Verhoeff Goalies (3): SR - Sandy (RS possibility) JR - Homer SO - FR - Spunar

Boisvert would have been excellent for a more prominent finisher role next season, but I sure like the pieces that Chyz has put together as a replacement for Boisvert/OMac/Perron. Who scores more goals next season...Reschny or Zellers?

Fill that last forward spot with another blue chipper and this upcoming season looks like a real fun one. And agreed on Chyz. So many people were talking about what a great hire he would be for this type of role before Jax was hired. And man, he sure has done a lot in just a few weeks...pretty damn impressive. I was never really a "Berry hater", but I really don't think the roster would look anywhere near this good if he would have still been head coach.

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/schlossman-how-cole-reschny-and-keaton-verhoeff-could-have-a-zach-parise-like-effect

Gophers not making any CHL splashes yet. https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-hockey/gophers-an-odd-exception-as-chl-stars-flock-to-ncaa-hockey-powers That might anger some of the MN faithful that like to claim that we're not their biggest rival.

Agreed. If they think Zmolek is back to 100% and the boys can remain mostly injury-free, then 8D (especially with the 8 we have) should be ok. Regarding McKenna...we'll know if UND is in the mix if they add another forward prior to him making his decision.

+1 Hope so. I can't see McKenna considering PSU, even if they throw a pile of Pegula money at him.

Hopefully less prone to injuries as well. I felt we got cheated out of watching so much of Sanderson during his time at UND. He was such a fun player to watch.

Ah good call. Maybe swap Wiebe and Zmolek.

I think we see something like this: Livanavage - Wiebe Zmolek - Verhoeff Emery - Strathmann/Jubenvill/Laurila Yes, 1st round draft pick on the 3rd pairing. Yowzers. Zmolek with Verhoeff to let him get up to NCHC game speed and give him freedom, which means he'll make some rookie dman mistakes and Zmolek can cover. Going to be a battle for that 6th dman spot every weekend. I hope that Strath/Jub/Laurila don't get discouraged having to earn their ice time and still stick with the team for the 26/27 season, because I could see Liv/Wiebe/Emery (and maybe Zmolek) all depart after this upcoming season.

If NCHC rumor is true, I'd have to guess DU.

26/27 is looking to be a pretty darn good team too if Reschny and Verhoeff stick around for their Soph seasons plus add in McKamey, Williams, Heil, Lindberg, O'Neill/Schultz/Simpson...plus any other studs that Chyz decides to add.