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They are two of the best leaders on the team and got As because they deserved them. I don't see the connection. Are you suggesting it's some sort of a bargaining chip by the team to get them to stay, or what?

I guess. But the way I see it, you earned the letter, you wear the letter and I'd be surprised to see them rotate. I know a lot of NHL teams rotate the letters due to injuries, at times. I do think 6 is probably too many, but I don't think it's ridiculous. I see it as leadership depth.

You think so? Why's that? Not being sarcastic, I'm actually just curious. Or maybe they all deserve it? Which I think they do.

Per Schlossman on Twitter: "Five players will wear As for UND next season: Drake Caggiula, Bryn Chyzyk, Colten St. Clair, Paul LaDue and Troy Stecher." I love this. Good stuff. All deserving.

Thank you. I'm sick of hearing "we play a dump and chase offense".

We gotta get these kids. C'mon Bubs and Jacks. Get it done!! Anyone else got a good feeling about this? I feel like them being at Penticton is a great sign.

I've heard that several times over the last year and a half. But, who knows?

I've heard that several times over the last year and a half. But, who knows?

Well, scorers will determine that. Haven't had a lot of pure scoring touch the last couple of years. I hope Boeser, Gersich and Wilkie will take care of that. If we can get guys to bury the puck, we can do a lot with our speed. Defensively, I see no reason we take a step back.

Agreed. Tomek will get his shot and if he runs with it, great.

Agreed. Having a very, very veteran and dynamic D corps will also help. There will be a drop off. Zane is NHL ready, IMO and Tomek is a going to take his bumps adjusting to a new level. But, I do agree we'll be fine. Reminds me a lot of Zane/Clarke when Dell left early.

Ahhhh... I think they refer to them as freshmen and not incoming freshmen when they announce. But yes, not gonna lie, knowing this class coming in has the tools to be pretty special, I'll take anything I can get!! Ha

I'd imagine both make it.

I saw him, for sure, wearing a letter his senior year. This year, I had him as a wildcard to wear an A. I thought for sure it was going to be Stecher with the C. That being said, I'm completely fine with Gage wearing the C. His play was unreal, this past year.

I'm sad... So much garbage nickname stuff for so long, I figured this news might give us something positive to talk about. Buncha Debbie Downers around here. Lol

Or never alive.

Yeah, I was thinking about that earlier this week. Bubs said that it was being finalized soon and that was like 3 weeks ago.

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnyway.... how does everyone feel about it? Who does everyone think are the As? I had: C -- Stecher A -- Drake A -- LaDue A -- Gage I think it'll stay with the same four guys: C -- Gage A -- Drake A -- LaDue A -- Stecher Watch for Chyz or Saint to steal an A from LaDue.

Ahh I follow. Definitely a story that can wait and why not let Schlossman leak it? No reason not to. Good call.

Jesus, cmon lol. Don't feed these kids haha.

And? And? lol

They didn't announce it. Schlossman is reporting it. This season already has disaster written all over it.

Yes, but I guess Schloss got the story before they sent it out. Nothing wrong with that.

Holy moley. Didn't see that coming. I did peg him as an A, but not the C. Definitely not upset. Good for him!!! What does everyone think?? http://undhockey.areavoices.com/?p=100586

Push everything a year back... Kristo on the Cup in 16