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Former Badgers Heatley, Gilbert and Dowell also are part of the Wild organization.

I found this link on twitter http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N68JV/history/20120703/1607Z/KSTP/KMSN

To complicate this theory a bit, via twitter: http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N559LC

Mike Russo from the Star Tribune caught up with Parise at the airport in Minneapolis. Parise says he hasn't made a decision and still needs to discuss things with his fiancee. Russo also tweeted: I guess the wait continues....

Report: Trouba family considering "huge offer' from OHL Trouba has always been very, very adamant about playing at Michigan. I hope he doesn't let Kitchner persuade him to decommit.

My guess is he signs with the hometown team. Although, it would be fun watching him play on Crosby's wing.

A Habs blogger tweeted the following IF this is the case, I wonder if Dell will still try to find an offer somewhere or if he'll return to UND.

Matt Frattin signed a one-way, 2-year deal with Toronto. Reported salary is $850,000 per. Taylor Chorney signed a two-way, 1-year deal with St. Louis. Reported salary is $575,000 (NHL), $105,000 (AHL)

Genoway has signed a two-year contract with the Minnesota Wild http://wild.nhl.com/...vid=DL|MIN|home

Schlossman tweeted It really makes you wonder.... It seems like CHL teams offer these kids the world and convince them that because they are the 'best development league in the world' they will be NHL regulars in 18-24 months, when in reality, only a small percentage actually will be. Yes, college degrees can be obtained later in life, but for many it's easier said than done. I'm always reminded of Jack Campbell. When he decommitted from Michigan he said that by going the CHL route he would be playing in the NHL in two years. It has been more than two years and Campbell only recently started playing in the AHL. His replacement at Michigan (Shawn Hunwick) saw NHL time this past season. Ouch! When it comes down to it, there isn't a 'fastest route' to the NHL. It's all about a kid's ability and drive. And honestly, I don't hate the CHL as a development league, I hate the constant harrassment of committed recruits.

Carrick makes it official:

According to multiple twitter reports, the Plymouth Whalers have once again successfully poached an NCAA player right after the draft. This time it's Michigan recruit Connor Carrick (5th round draft pick). Carrick appeared to be 100% committed to Michigan and talked about it during his post-draft interviews. A week later, he's off to Plymouth. He would have been a freshman this fall. *Note: news has not been confirmed by Michigan, Plymouth, Washington or Carrick. It's all twitter reports at the moment.

Dell attended Montreal's Prospects Camp earlier this month and it sounds like Montreal is hosting another camp this week. A Habs blogger speculated that Montreal may want to test a few more goalies before offering a contract. Otherwise we will have Gothberg, Saunders and Maris

Via twitter, the January 19 game against Minnesota at Mariucci Arena will be part of Hockey Day Minnesota EDIT: Official release from Minnesota Athletics http://www.gopherspo...-minnesota.html

Official news release from FightingSioux.com Also, via Schlossman on twitter

Defenseman Ian McCoshen has narrowed his college choices from 4 to 3... Wisco is no longer in the mix. He's still considering UND, UMD, and UNO. Via Shane Fukushima (Associate Head Coach of Waterloo Blackhawks)

Hakstol and Eades were at the draft last year to support Grimaldi and Miller. I imagine someone from the UND coaching staff tries to go every year if a current Sioux or recruit may be drafted.

Random quote from an LA Kings fan on the team drafting Paul LaDue:

Paul LaDue was selected in the 6th round (#181) by the LA Kings

Video of St. Louis drafting Schmaltz http://video.blues.n...=182465&lang=en Post-draft interview with Schmaltz http://video.blues.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=782&id=182491

Someone mentioned in the comments section on Brad's blog that Logan Nelson (Rogers, MN) wanted to play at UND but things didn't work out. He currently plays in the WHL. From a Star Tribune feature story on Nelson and his agent:

2012-2013 schedule officially released Oct. 6 -- MANITOBA (Exh.) Oct. 12 -- U.S. UNDER-18 TEAM (Exh.) Oct. 19 -- vs. Alaska Anchorage Oct. 20 -- at Alaska Fairbanks Oct. 26 -- ALASKA ANCHORAGE Oct. 27 -- ALASKA ANCHORAGE Nov. 2 -- BOSTON UNIVERSITY Nov. 3 -- BOSTON UNIVERSITY Nov. 9 -- at St. Cloud State Nov. 10 -- at St. Cloud State Nov. 16 -- DULUTH Nov. 17 -- DULUTH Nov. 23 -- at Notre Dame Nov. 24 -- at Notre Dame Nov. 30 -- at Colorado College Dec. 1 -- at Colorado College Dec. 7 -- DENVER Dec. 8 -- DENVER Dec. 14 -- at Michigan Tech Dec. 15 -- at Michigan Tech Jan. 4 -- HOLY CROSS (Subway Holiday Classic) Jan. 5 -- HOLY CROSS (Subway Holiday Classic) Jan. 11 -- COLORADO COLLEGE Jan. 12 -- COLORADO COLLEGE Jan. 18 -- at Minnesota Jan. 19 -- at Minnesota Jan. 25 -- ST. CLOUD STATE Jan. 26 -- ST. CLOUD STATE Feb. 1 -- WISCONSIN Feb. 2 -- WISCONSIN Feb. 8 -- at Nebraska Omaha Feb. 9 -- at Nebraska Omaha (TD Ameritrade Park) Feb. 22 -- at Denver Feb. 23 -- at Denver Mar. 1 -- BEMIDJI STATE Mar. 2 -- BEMIDJI STATE Mar. 8 -- at Minnesota State Mar. 9 -- at Minnesota State

GF Herald article: UND defenseman expected to go high in the NHL draft

Courtesy of the REA Facebook page For fans outside the Grand Forks area, it says orders can be placed over the phone and mailed - 701.777.6636, or 877.91.SIOUX. SIoux Shop opens at 11:00 am CST

Grimaldi and Schmaltz have been invited to participate in the U.S. World Junior evaluation camp http://www.usahockey.com/World_Junior_Championships/default.aspx