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I believe it was said Poolman was 50/50

Bummer about LJ, he would be a very important guy to have next year. Though as much as I have ragged on him at times in the past, he has really shown a lot of improvement. Best of luck to the kid. As for the other guys, Schmaltz is the biggest one I want to keep. Could have a monster year next year. Thompson is a guy who would probably benefit from another year. I def don't see Poolman staying more than 1 more year, if that. Hope he wants to play with his brother bad enough. Cam has shown how good he can be. Could be a Mike Richter winner if he stays, and potentially a back to back Nat'l Champ. If he goes, then its Tomek Time!

This is all speculation I assume?

Good to know, I didn't realize that. I really only went on there to talk about the game last fall, but it didn't go so well. Probably won't re-visit until the next time we play, and we'll see if it changes at all.

Not that I know of, More some of what he has said in the past.

^This ... and yeah Red did not impress me with how he handled some of his guys leaving.

I don't have an issue going on BV; I went on there before the Sioux/Bison game this past fall, but they can be ruthless. You can't even compliment their team or success without getting chewed out. Its not everyone, but the vast majority.

Does anyone know when they come out with the full schedule for next season?

I expect Wilkie to take a big step forward next year.

Ben Blood always said that too.

No, but hindsight is 20/20. Easy to say you wish you would have stayed after you made the big money. Not sure I've ever heard Toews say he wished he would have come back. Any I think some of these guys still appreciate the time they had here, even if they did leave at the right time.

Good to know, not sure how I missed that.

So will he be considered a Sophomore when he actually starts playing?

Hard to keep all of these guys straight, there is just so much talent. It would be nice if we could have a list on one of the blogs of committed recruits, and potential year of arrival (if there isn't already one), similar to what SFI does for football on the sidebar.

Whenever he makes the announcement on twitter, I'm sure he will get overwhelming support from the fans. I don't think anyone will be mad that he is leaving, especially after how he has contributed here. There may be some that are disappointed, because they want to see him back in green and playing for another year, but even those people should be happy for him.

It's tough, but we'll earned.

#TheMoneyLine

I don't think this would happen at many other schools. The culture and family this program has developed is truly unmatched. Speaker volumes about the coaches we have had, the players they recruit, and how they go about their business. Go Sioux! Could not be more proud to be a part of the family.

Easy there Skippy I'll let myself put as well ... be gone in a JIF

Ok, that's what I was wondering. I remember a few others did that in the past. Regardless, glad to have him back. One of those guys whose contributions doesn't always show up on the Stat sheet but still a solid part of the team.

Appreciate the tweet from Trevor, but was anyone actually concerned he was leaving? Barring a significant jump in productivity and another championship next year, I kind of see Olson as a 4 year player. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't see Trevor benefiting from leaving early, even next year.

Nah, you're good, and I hear ya. I just get tired of some of these threads getting derailed by complete program comparisons. Lets face it the programs are just not completely comparable at this point. Its not that it can't be a discussion, just the wrong place to have it. We get some trolls on here, and I probably spewed my frustration in the wrong direction.

Not sure if you saw the Wentz tweet over the weekend, congratulating UND on their Men's Hockey National Championship. Kid has absolute class, maybe take a lesson from the guy if you are going to come onto a Sioux message board and try to get in a pissing match over football programs. Majority of the people on this board have already acknowledged the ridiculous success your team has had. Yes, they have had many great player, including NFL talent. Does UND have that right now? No. Does that mean they won't get it? No. Remember there was a point in time where NDSU did not have 5 consecutive titles. I'm not saying UND, or any other team, will ever do what NDSU has not (maybe they will, maybe they won't), but UND has shown progress, so it is pretty asinine to really compare these two programs at the moment. If you want that argumentative garbage, go back to bisonville. You want to have a legitimate conversation about UND players and the direction of the program, then stick around.

Think he would actually get any NHL time in the playoffs this year? Regardless of team?

Bummer, sounds like Stecher will be gone by the end of the week. Leaning towards going pro, but will make a decision on Wed. (Per tweets from Schloss and Phil Neumann) That's too bad. Best of luck to the guy! Maybe a last second change of heart??? haha