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Hahaha yes! Totally forgot about that. My favorite was actually #HireHak .... That always made me laugh.

#FireBerry

Good try *pats GF on the head*

FYP

McLaughlin's stock went way up this season and I think it would be silly for him to jump that early. Everything I heard about him when he committed to UND was we got a steal because had he not gotten picked last year, he would have been an early rounder this year. Feels like Philly is nervous he's gonna keep blowing up and walk in three years. I'd be surprised if he goes seeing that he's a 7th rounder and would almost certainly not sniff the NHL for a long time.

We have a nice mix of impact veterans, transfers, and rookies this season. Definitely looking forward to it.

All four are very, very solid players. Strinden likely won't produce big time numbers for a couple of years, but the other three should pitch in right away as they could all three be sprinkled in for good minutes right away. From what I was told and heard was that James was initially going to be held out for one more year, but blossomed really nicely this season and was given the option to come in next year, so he's very likely to be coming. Blake is super dynamic and could be a game-breaker for us if he continues his growth. Needs to bulk up a little bit, but he's a heckuva playmaker with some big-time scoring touch. James is quick, good skater and gets a lot of his goals from being in the right place and playing smart. Big time nose for the net. McLaughlin is a solid, responsible center that will slot into a big position of need. Very good playmaker. Strinden has nice size and skates well from what I've seen with that size. Should be a very nice class for us.

Why couldn't we just push him back one more year to keep Spicer? KIDDING!

Whatever anyone says about Grand Forks, UND, our fanbase, etc., doesn't matter. This is impressive.

Dude... this guy is just way too smart lololol.

GOT EM! Hahaha that was solid. Yeah, 6 would be A LOT, but I didn't have a problem with 5, IMO.

So, I'm bored and I'm curious.... who in the heck is wearing letters this year??? I highly doubt they'd take the letters off of Sendo or Hain. Have we ever had a co-captain? I think that'd be weird. Frisch could/should absolutely wear a C, but I don't think they'd take it off of Sendo. Doesn't bother me to have a lot of letters. Depth and leadership will be a big part of this team. I'll say this: C - Senden A - Hain A - Frisch A - Gaber A - Jammer A - Judd And dare I say .... Kleven, to me, deserves a letter ... Maybe remove Juddy and add Kleven? Or.... go real nutty in the COVID nutty era and go with 6 As lol.

Brad Berry?

This could be a fun comparison. That 2016 team was legitimately loaded. Maybe in the 22-23 team thread we should line this up. My first instinct is 2016 has more overall talent.

I am? Seems like the point has been well stated. A large chunk of fans want to talk about Spicer as an indicator of UND/Bubs' problems. I'm fine being told what the point is if I am missing it. I would say the class is more than decent. Definitely more than decent. Them being freshman... I'm confused, is that good? I see it as very good.

Right, but again, maybe we stop talking about a non-UND recruit and about our really, really good recruits?

This is my main gripe... we've spent how many pages going in absolute circles about a kid who decided to leave us (I am making that very clear) and will likely be a 6th round draft pick or worse, while barely talking about one of the highest-scoring incoming classes in UND history (which addresses the idea of us adding scoring). Can't we just all cut bait and let this dang argument go?

It's fine. Let people continue to justify why he shouldn't be in college hockey this season. Mr. Spicer will get his chance to prove it either way. Second verse, same as the first ... Kid made his choice.

Farmer is definitely going to be slotted as a Top 4 guy. He's an absolute stud d-man. Incredibly smart and responsible. I'd expect him with Moore playing the same role he did with our favorite UMass defender ... fireman. He'll let Moore make plays and shutdown anything coming back the other way. Would I have liked a guy for one more year? Yes. Am I very happy with Farmer being on our team this season as we try and make a run? Without a doubt.

HA! I was gonna say .... buddy, you're always on the right track... optimism is a good thing haha

Wish it would, but this will almost certainly be filled with a walk on guy with no scholly.

Na. I wish, but na. Plus, it'll likely need to be a walk on.

I asked this question, not sure if it was directed to him specifically, and got no response. Shocking, right?

in this situation, that would be correct lol. You've gotten so predictable, GF. I miss the old GF that would keep people guessing. You used to be such a wildcard! What happened to you?!?!

Final NHL Central Scouting ranks per Schlossy's article: 37. James, UND 54. Livanavage, UND 97. Damion Gardner, Clarkson 121. Spicer, UMD 175. Tyler Dunbar, UND