stoneySIOUX

Good write up here on Perron and his draft stock. I'm so pumped for this kid to be at UND. https://www.therinklive.com/junior-and-prospects/ushl/nhl-draft-countdown-no-7-jayden-perron-f-chicago

Of club hockey.

Would be odd for him to change his commitment again, methinks. But, I suppose it's possible.

For every Brent Johnson or Cooper Moore, there are the Dylan Jameses and Ben Strindens..... feels like maybe we're being a little bit of prisioners in the moment.

I mean, I think the reasons for Johnson being in the doghouse were very clear lol. He just wasn't a player who just ever really picked up his defensive side as quickly as needed. I think Moore had a good sophomore year, but I never saw him as anything but an average defender at best. He wasn't the god-awful player people were making him out to be this season, however. Totally agree he was scapegoated. Frankly, with whom we picked up, all four may be (in my opinion) better players than Bast and that's not even a knock on Bast. Three of them definitely are.

All three have incredible upside offensively, but haven't shown enough steadiness defensively. Picking upside out of the portal is smart to do, especially if they feel like they have enough defense to cover the risk. Low risk, high reward. Particularly with guys like Moore and Johnson.

Totally different players. Moore is much better offensively and Britt much more defensively sound. Considering the rest of the d corps and where Britt likely slots in (bottom pair), Moore will likely have a bigger overall impact, but Britt is steadier in the spot we need him.

He's implying that we've been tampering, however. That's the only problem.

It really is nice to have a kid come out and reinforce things, however. He trusts UND with his development, he loves what we have going on culture-wise, and he's a kid who's thought very highly of in the hockey world. I loved reading what he had to say.

LOL I mean, it's good news, right?

Not what I've heard, I guess. Sounds like he's ready to go, so if UND adds a 16th, it doesn't mean he's going anywhere. Just would be an additional depth piece is how I took it.

I love it all so much. Seems like a kid who is gonna work his sack off to develop his remaining needs defensively and will absolutely shine for us the next season.

Hopefully this puts away any kind of doubt around this kid.... maybe also reflects a bit on our consternation around "culture" here recently, too. "I'm super excited," Strathmann said. "I was just talking to the (UND) coaches. They thought it was best for me to come back, develop another year, mature another year, and I love it. To be here with my buddies again, to have another year of developing, would be great." Strathmann said he talked through the development path with UND and his family advisor. "We're all on the same page," Strathmann said. "I'm just so excited about North Dakota. How could you not be? "Those guys are a really tight group every single year. The culture is unbelievable. Every time I've visited, they're very warm and welcoming and super good dudes. I'm super excited just to be a part of that."

Settle down, Wodon.

For example.... Michigan helps a kid get out of their NLI by offering more NIL money

Yep. Need the gel and need it FAST. I asked around about Zmolek and apparently all returns are saying he looks great and is ready to roll.

Three with solid history, two with great history. Then, three freshmen with potential. I like the mix, but the mesh needs to start NOW. Not in October. Now.

I don't disagree, but having Pyke Pehrson will assure our best two defensemen get the most ice. I want those two in nearly all situations to start the season.

Nothing wrong with trying to get Schmaltz sparked, though. We've all seen the potential. No problem making the flip, but I would love to see an upperclassman in that group.

I'm bored, so here's my line chart for game 1 this season : Blake - Berg - Gaber James - Schmaltz - Perron Kunz - McLaughlin (I'd be cool with flipping 2C and 3C) - Strinden Johannes - Jammer - Emerson Pyke - Pehrson Wiebe - Zmolek Benoit - Livanvage Komzak Persson Hedquist

Regarding his improvement in play, I was speaking about his defense. His offense is fantastic.

I'll say this... he's been really playing lights out the past few weeks. Maybe that changes the equation and he comes in? We'll see.

Exactly, so I just don't understand why he would listen to you, or anyone else for that matter, as he makes the decision. He and the staff are on the same page. I understand there's some precedence, but those previous two situations seem very different than this one. This isn't a shot at you, in the least bit. It's just a confusing conversation. He doesn't think he's ready, his advisors don't think he's ready, and UND is completely fine with him staying another year. He comes in this season, he's in a suit nearly every weekend, burning a year he'd be here. Another year of seasoning and he comes here next year with plenty of ice time opportunities

He's the one who wants to stay. He believes he's not ready. UND agrees it's smart he's doing this planning.

Solid run for me lol