stoneySIOUX

Idk about you all, but that feels like a really odd fit. But, they did lose a lot of bodies, so he's gonna have opportunities. Wish him the best, just not against his old team

It really can't be understated. No mistake, this kid is very good. But, it's not just the talent, but the fit. He really, really fits into what we need (RHD, solid defensively) and he's got three years left. Absolutely fantastic that we got him.

Watching him play. It's really that easy.

Lol cheers, Big.

HA! Touche. But in EVERY scene? Just to clarify... you're not the bad guy...

LOL we understand the point. Most of us completely agree. This is a discussion thread about the portal -- additions and subtractions. I'm just exhausted with conversation in EVERY thread devolving into everything all doom and gloom all the time. We picked up a good player today. That should be the discussion.

This is a small picture discussion, in this thread. We're arguing semantics, at this point.

We literally made one today lol.

LOL that's fair to say in another thread.... This is about the portal, players coming in and leaving. That's my point! We're filling a need. Johannes was a good pick up.

HA! Minnesota. Meaning they were stacked and with how good they were, they had one goal and that was to win the title. They had a successful season by all measures, but it wasn't a success. Following?

Because we need to fill a need? Yes. What's the other option? Not have a good player playing there? Yes, Johannes is a good player.

LOL you're ignoring what I asked. Jandric was our best overall defensemen last year, IMO. He was a portal get. Getting important players from that setting is incredibly important this year, and we've seemingly gotten some very good players. AGAIN, this is NOT about the future. It's about filling current need.

Take the name of the front of the jersey, the kid had a great year and he's a physical beast. Do we take him then? How do you feel about Jandric? He played at Alaska. Pyke. Alaska. The portal is a current need. We've gotten some of the best, if not the best, players out of the portal so far. Again, the conversation about overall recruiting isn't a bad one. It's fair to be worried about the recruiting in general. This thread isn't about that. It's about the portal and we've got some solid incoming kids.

His game was noticeable last year against LU and he had a really good season. He's not a top line winger, and if you're expecting to have UND fill that spot in the portal, you're sadly mistaken. He's filling an immediate hole left by Judd. Again, this feels like two different conversations. Yes, it makes sense that UND shouldn't be dipping this hard into the portal. However, this is a great pick up for the immediate needs of the team.

I understand your thought. I'm doing everything in my power to focus on moving forward and I like the move. I really, really liked Johannes' game against LU last year. He had a solid year last year for a bad, but hard-nosed team. He's a really solid fit for next year's team and looks like Judd, but meaner. The 23-24 needs that kind of player on the bottom 6, IMO.

My bad. I made two typos. I shouldn't have come at ya. I'm just annoyed with the constant berating of this program. This move was a smart move. I've really liked our additions and many of our subtractions, for that matter.

I understand where this is coming from, but you're arguing two different points. You're upset about UND's current pipeline vs. UND adding a player that directly fits a need based on the available portal players. This is a really smart add right now.

Tell me you know nothing about roster construction, style of play, recruiting balance, this kid's game in general without telling me you know nothing about roster construction, style of play, recruiting balance, this kid's game in general.

Having a successful season does not make it a success. That team had one real goal, and they didn't reach it.

Big fan of this. He's Judd, but meaner. I wanted Judd back, so this works just fine.

I actually kind of like it. Seems like he's got a good grasp of his game. I'm all for that.

From what I was told this week, it's HE that is considering staying one more year in the USHL. The team agrees, and both sides are saying he could come in, but he personally feels he's not ready yet.

Maybe he and his people don't think he's ready for college hockey yet?

Going back to the USHL, not bolting to the OHL. Definitely still possible he could come in this season, but he's not against staying another year in the USHL. I've been told consistently that he absolutely has all the offensive tools, but does not yet know how to defend. Had one buddy refer to him as BJ 2.0. Would be good for all parties to see him take one more year of development, methinks. But, not the worst things to bring him in and get him ice time, of course.

I said we! It's a normal process for all of us nut job fans lol