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Because bad programs or small programs can't have good players? I get what you're saying and it is frustrating that we may not have more high end guys that are ready to jump in. It would be nice to get a Cooley or a Fantilli here and there, but it is what it is. At this point I'm more concerned with what we DO have and what we do with it next year.

I'd still like to see them work in Q on the 4th and 1 situations. Doesn't matter if people are expecting it or not; it just seems to work.

I like it, seems like a good addition. Hopefully he can come in an gel quickly. I think the talent for these kids will be there, the question will be how fast can they build chemistry on the ice. All eye on the defense and unfortunately, I don't think we will know much about that group until the season starts. Hopefully we can land a decent transfer or 2 to help mentor all of the young guys. Who know, if this new group can get on the ice and make it work it could be the start of a fun few years.

I would say that Minnesota looks far better now than they did in October though. The young talent has become more comfortable at this level and the team has gelled. Similar to UND really, but they have a higher level of young talent. Gophers have just looked good, though I really though SCSU had a chance of taking them out there. Too bad.

Goofs definitely have the talent, but that doesn't mean they will win. Seems reminiscent of their last national championship game against Union. Not a Pecknold fan, but I'll be pulling hard for Q. If they can take out Michigan, there is not reason they can't take out Minnesota.

That's why I'm playing beer league. Just still honing some of those skills and developing. I'll be ready to make the jump ..... eventually!

who the F is Todd Alexander?

I was being facetious. Just impatient for hockey news.

Is the coaching staff aware the portal is open? I'm needing some sort of positive hockey news at the moment. At least the Wild have been fun to watch!

Ugh, but Rand Pecknold.... Can't Mankato or Western win it? Even SCSU ...

With all of the talk about recruits; Is there a clear list of who is and who might be coming in next year?

Gross. Hoping for anyone except the Goofs, DU and Michigan.

Pair me with Makar and I'd probably just sit back in my own zone. He doesn't need me trying to pinch up or hold the zone and getting in his way. I'll just sit back, talk to the goalie and yell encouraging words.

What kind of hotel though?

Can we ask him to play both.

Wasn't he a big football guy too, or am I thinking of someone else?

and of course, mid-post I see the announcement Kleven has signed.

Looking forward to seeing who we bring in at goalie and hope they transition quickly. Kind of funny to have to go to the portal a few years in a row when you think about the crazy run of dominant goalies we recruited. Parise, Lamoreux, Eidsness, Dell, Gothberg/McIntrye ... I'm probably missing one in there, but there were some good years. It seemed like guys were constantly putting up impressive stats. I'm surprised Kleven hasn't signed and also hope we can bring him back for one more. I know there are concerns over his penalty minutes, and if he can just avoid the majors I'm fine with it. Just a part of his game to refine. It would be a big addition to the team. Faceoffs has to be something they work on. It was pointed out on air, multiple times, how rough our faceoffs were this year, especially in critical situations. Not good for a team who is generally very good at that. Wish we could just skip the NCAA Tourney because I may puke if UM, DU or MI win it. Gross. I'm ready to see next years roster and schedule. Really needs guys like Gaber and Blake to keep doing their thing. Would like to see James keep going with the momentum he was getting at the end of the season and Mclaughin needs to put on a little weight. For all the critics, we've seen the parity in college hockey. A few of those one score games that didn't go our way this year, could easily flip next year and then you're well within the tourney. Coming into UND in 2003, I didn't even realize the stretch of incredible teams I was watching. The NCAA Tourney was a right, not a priveledge and the Frozen Four was more often than not. All teams have some down years, but hopefully UND can right the ship and be a little more consistent with their tourney appearances and tourney success.

I must have missed that one

I'm not so sure they would have experience a loss during that covid year. Nothing is guaranteed, but that was a dominant team that was playing really really well.

I'm sure there are regional implications that could play into this. Not sure where SCSU could land, but if they end up in Fargo, they might have to deal with UND again their. Not exactly to their advantage as a higher seed. I'm sure they would rather be the closest fanbase to the facility ... though a good chance Gophers would end up there unless UND makes it.

Yeah, I have no beef with Alaska being in or ahead of UND. UND issues of being below Alaska are because we lost games we shouldn't have lost. As was pointed out, just look at the comparable with DU and ASU.

I watch on YouTube TV. Maybe you can get a free trial or something? It may be specific to the channels available where ever you are though; that part I'm not sure about.

So will it be Heinert and Starman this weekend?

What all of these Ifs and Buts tell me, especially when comparing to the way UND has played over the last month is that the talent was always there to compete with anyone (we saw that with the Goofs) but now the team has gelled and seems to be playing a much more complete game. The questions will be is it "too little, too late"? OR will this be somewhat of a Hakstolish type of year where the team started off poorly, he found a way to right the ship, sneak in and we have a chance at a run. There is no doubt that this team CAN play with anyone, but WILL they?