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  1. MafiaMan
    There have only been 3 (and now 4), so yes, the selection process has gone well. Of course, if Berry doesn't win a title in the next 5 years, we can just have The Sicatoka resurrect one of the many "Fire Hakstol" threads and just change the name in the header...
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    As was discussed on NHL Network today. I have said this before and I'll say it again: I'd be happier watching guys who don't get a sniff of the NHL (Matt Henderson, the Hoogsteens, Jeff Panzer) win NCAA titles at UND as opposed to seeing 2 or 3 year players (without an NCAA title) winning Stanley Cups and thanking UND for being a stepping stone along the way.
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    EVERY coach has stepped in and done a brilliant job? After going 22-7 in his final year at UNH, Rube Bjorkman replaced Bill Selman at North Dakota. Things went downhill rather quickly...
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    Wilbur's dad, is that you?
  5. MafiaMan
    Speaking of "classy" comments...you know, it's actually possible to disagree with someone without resorting to distasteful comments like that.
  6. MafiaMan
    Well? How would you have handled it, Mr. Armchair Coach?
  7. MafiaMan
    The %gobc is working the phones on making this happen.
  8. MafiaMan
    My source tells me that what closed the deal was Hextall telling Hakstol that this would be his opportunity to get back at Goon, Ray77, Blackheart, and the other Bruins fans on SiouxSports.com. "Where do I sign?" was Dave's reply.
  9. MafiaMan
    He's rhe first cousin of a guy I think should get an interview: Derek Hoogsteen.
  10. MafiaMan
    Change of pace from what? See some of the stories about Hak in the "favorite moments" thread.
  11. MafiaMan
    I'm still curious as to what UNDBIZ would have done as opposed to Hakstol's "a-hole move."
  12. MafiaMan
    That just looks weird.
  13. MafiaMan
    I'm not sure if this information has made it to Grand Forks yet, but this just came across my screen on the NHL Network...
  14. MafiaMan
    I saw that. Thanks for saving us all.
  15. MafiaMan
    The flip-side of your coin (for some)...
  16. MafiaMan
    Hak stopping in the hotel lobby while on the way to the X in 2010. Not only did he sign my son's jersey, he asked him a question or two about school and hockey, plus made sure the coaches and players had been nice to him while he was busy scrounging around for autographs. The entire team and coaching staff waited two minutes for Hak to finish up an 8:00 am Saturday morning conversation with an 8 year old kid. Thanks, Coach Hakstol, for your dedication to UND, both as a player and a coach. And thanks for making an impression on my boy. He hasn't forgotten that weekend - and likely never will.
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    J,f,r...on a total side-note: nice to see you post again.
  18. MafiaMan
    No thanks. Berry could single-handedly rescue a busload of orphans from a fiery car accident after the game and some folks at GPL would STILL refer to him as the "classless" coach who flipped off a referee.
  19. MafiaMan
    Please tell us how he should have handled it. Meets with Flyers on Friday. Schedules team meeting with UND players on Sunday morning announcing possible departure. Flyers hire Mike Babcock on Monday morning. Schedules second meeting with UND players on Monday afternoon telling them "forget what I said yesterday, I'm in it for the long haul in Grand Forks." Recruits don't buy it and bolt because they fear he'll be gone next year anyways. Current players feel he's got one foot out the door already. What's the right way to handle this?
  20. MafiaMan
    Zane knew Boston's back-up goalie signed with the KHL, creating an opening in the system and an opportunity for him.
  21. MafiaMan
    Agree 100%. "We gotta keep the recruits" should NOT have been the primary reason to make a knee-jerk panic hire. Brad Berry may very well have been the best candidate for the job, but an interview/selection process would have shown that.
  22. MafiaMan
    For all the grumbling about the horrible job Hak (and his staff, by default, since they essentially work for him) has done in big games since he became coach, the best UND can do is to make the quickest decision possible and promote from within?
  23. MafiaMan
    Well that's a change...
  24. MafiaMan
    Your vs. You're or even You are. Your W-2 may look good, but your comprehension of basic English sucks. You're welcome.
  25. MafiaMan
    But Hak was the head coach so it was his fault!
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