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I understand that but he must also understand that the program needs to move forward. If a player leaves early, thats fine; just give the coaches enough time to find a replacement. Look what happen a few years back with Dell. He turned pro early and didnt have the offers that he thought he had asked to come back, by that time Hak had already found a replacement goalie (Clarke Saunders). It's all speculation anyway and I'm sure he is keeping the coaches in the loop.

That could very well happen but I would hope that Schmaltz would have more respect for the program (coaches and players) than that!

Nebraska, Rutgers, and Maryland receive a fraction of the B10 revenue but will not receive a full percentage until after 6 years (which is like 2020 or somewhere close to that).

Ya, the B10 already said it doesn't want ASU. My question (along with others) is, where does this leave ASU? The NCHC is still an option but ASU needs to fix their darn arena problem. A 1000 seat arena will not hold all the traveling UND fans!

After everything I heard, I was with you in thinking ASU was going to the B10. Where does this leave them? Like you said, they have the money and I would think they have the power to attract other Pac12 schools in the future.

Well, the B10 has said NO to ASU, so who is the other team that will round out the B10? Where does ASU go?

Of course its not about B10 money, its about UND making the most money off of their product. I honestly think UND will take all broadcasting "in-house" and sell the rights to FCS, but someone brought up the other day with all the budget cuts that UND might not be able to afford to do that.

Honestly, I cant seem to find the article where I read that specific stipulation but I know it's out there. I would be willing to bet that Schlossman has seen/heard it too, since he brought it up; he isn't known to report from the cuff.

The nontraditional start times also have hurt in the Big Ten. It's not just the Thursday and Sunday games, it's the odd 2 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. start times that have happened on Saturdays. (covered that a long time ago but Gopher fans on here say its a non-issue) UND was forced to play in a Big Ten Sunday game this season against Michigan State and there was no buzz from afar and no atmosphere in East Lansing, Mich., for that game. College hockey fans are used to their 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. starts on Friday and Saturday nights. Regularly playing on different nights and at odd times would not go over well with the North Dakota fan base. Affiliate members in the Big Ten also shouldn't expect to see any television revenue generated by the Big Ten Network, so it doesn't promise to be a lucrative move. (Covered this too but fans seem to think other wise) Three years into the new era of college hockey, UND is the national champion, regularly landing top recruits and averaging more than a sellout per game. Things are going well right now for the UND men's hockey team. It will cost any NCHC team $1.5MM to leave the NCHC....That ain't happening anywhere!

Why does it matter what his degree was in? He left early because it was what was best for him and his development. Now he can focus himself on his main career in hockey.

By reading, you and cratter should try it...

We could never get a garanteed slot as an affiliate member. If other B10 schools start hockey we would be the first to be told to pound sand.

I'm the least PC person here but laughing about someone's sexuality is a joke? have some &*I(ing respect! You might as well go hang out with that other Bigot (DHG) from Duluth!

It will be interesting to see how Cam Johnson builds off of his success from this year.

One could argue the opposite side of that too. Like I said before, LJ and the Blackhawks felt he would develop better in their organization, so he made the right choice for himself. Can't fault a guy for that...

College game is by far different than the NHL/AHL game. So yes, LJ development could've peaked at UND. The goal for all these players isn't to play college hockey, its to make it to the NHL and if LJ and the Blackhawks think he has peaked at UND, its time for him to move on. Who are we to say its a weird or a bad decision?

Chicago doesn't...

So Stetcher and LaDue leaving early is odd too?

What is odd about LJ leaving? He has probably peaked at UND in terms of development, so it would be in Chicago's best interest to sign him early and have him work on his game in their system.

Come out from where? If that question has the meaning behind it like I think it does, that is unacceptable and you should be ashamed of yourself!

Strange how Lacrosse bumps College hockey on ESPN when you say college hockey has "better" TV ratings and bring in more revenue...

What I am saying is affiliated members only in certain sports have not gotten revenue in the past and I was using them as an example (lacrosse is a niche sport as is hockey). That being said knowing the arrogance of the B10 and its members, it could go to UND with an initial offer and say "join our league but you wont get any TV revenue". That's when UND tells them to pound sand.

John Hopkins is an affiliated member in Lacrosse and they do not receive any money from the B10 network.

UND does not need to go to the B10, I've said that all along. The B10 offers nothing to UND but letting all those awesome B10 schools ride the financial coat trains of UND and their fans.

Miami of Ohio has History of Success, they have a bigger endowment then UND and their location is a lot better then UND's.