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There's no way that LaPoint sits on the bench much next season. He is ready for the college level and will be a great player for the Sioux. Also, I think we see a healthy Forney do quite well next year in the lineup. My guess is that both LaPoint and Marto come in this fall. Which will leave us with (9): Bina, Radke, Chorney, Lee, Genoway, LaPoint, Jones, Finley, Marto With Radke staying at forward, that leaves us with 8 dmen, which is the magic number. Marto will be the odd man out, but will still get playing time with injuries and whatnot. We need him to get some experience this upcoming year, because the d-corps will be depleted the year after that. Then from the 7 remaining, you either play the 6 the practiced the best that week, or move Genoway up to forward. That also leaves some extra room should Lee or Finley leave this summer.

Great recap, PCM. And a huge thank you for taking the time to do this every week during the season. It is very appreciated.

I think we need Marto to come in this year...if anything just to gain a little bit experience for the next season, when he will be sorely needed.

He has been playing in the USHL this entire year.

Agreed. Everyone is staying for a run at #8. He might want to join in on the fun.

Yeah, Finley too. Either people will be sitting or recruits may have to play another year of juniors.

Simply amazing. Who's left? Toews and Lee?

That's weird. My wife and I moved from GF to Madison two years ago. We were both amazed at how retarded the drivers are in WI when the weather turns the slightest bit wet or snowy. A normal 20min commute turns into an hour drive to work just because there are people driving 35mph (or slower) on a 2 lane highway. I never experienced that driving in blizzard conditions in ND, let alone just a small snow flurry.

How are you so sure that Oshie is coming back? But I agree, that would be quite the team if Oshie, Duncan, and Chorney all stick around. They would definitely be one of the favorites for the WCHA and NCAA title.

And if no D leave, it also creates a logjam at forward, because Hakstol will almost be forced to put Genoway as a forward (and keep Radke there). With a top 6 of Bina, Chorney, Lee, Jones, Finley, LaPoint and plus Genoway and Marto, it definitely puts Marto as the odd man out. That's unfortunate that he won't be getting much game experience because we'll need it for 08-09 when Bina, Radke, Chorney, Lee, and Finley will all be gone. If Toews or Oshie (or both) decide to stay, I wouldn't be surprised if Hextall or Malone stays in juniors for another season.

Agreed.

The Hobey Duncan watch is officially put on hold until this time next season. Thanks for sticking around for another shot at that title Ryan and Taylor. Now convince a few more of your teammates to do the same.

This is going to be the longest game thread ever.

Link? Huge loss for the Sioux if it is true.

I like those whisperings. As long as he's not playing there as a member of the opposing team.

If Toews leaves, I see the integral cogs of 07-08 being: Oshie, Chorney, and Duncan If those 3 return and we lose Toews, I still think we have a team with a chance at the title. Put Trupp to replace Toews, and you still have the DOT line. Now, if Toews decides to stick around for another year of fun, you have a team that is a pre-season favorite to win the WCHA and the NCAA.

He should push his brother our way as well.

Do they normally schedule press conferences to announce the signing of a player? Even if he is the #3 overall pick.

Excellent.

Ridiculed by UND?

Don't worry. I'm just sandbagging.

While I would love to see Hakstol get the Penrose, I think that Jeff Jackson will get it again. He did a very good job turning around the Notre Dame program. Duncan very much deserves the Hobey, but I wouldn't be terribly disappointed to see Ehn or Brown get the award either. They both have had fantastic years as well. The only one that really matters is the national title. Let's hope the boys bring home that award at least.

Doh!

Agreed that no line (from any team) has ever compared to the Hrkac Circus. But I would put the DOT line right up there with the Line Of Fire and the Money Line.