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Also, if Kristo leaves it's not because he stopped attending classes. You put the cart in front of the horse. If Kristo has stopped attending classes, it's because he's already decided to leave.

I'm not sure what you mean by this comment. All I was saying is that someone started a rumor that Kristo was no longer attending classes, and I don't think that's verifiable at this point. Also, if the "new Sioux fan" line was directed at me, I'd think before you post next time. Just because I've recently joined this forum doesn't mean I'm a "new fan." Whatever the h*ll that means.

If I recall correctly, I remember Schlossman saying something similar. I believe someone made a comment that if Gregoire stayed for his senior year that he'd become a FA, but Schlossman indicated that he would have to go unsigned until a certain date. I believe that date was August 1.

I think the biggest factor is that Kristo is currently Montreal's number-one rated prospect. We all know that Kristo would likely be better served playing another season at the college level rather than spending what is likely to be a year in the AHL. There is a rumor on this thread that Kristo has stopped attending classes, but we don't know that. So what we do know is that he's a valued commodity of the Canadiens, and I think he's playing at a level high enough to justify leaving. Perhaps Hakstol can convince him to stay if he's thinking otherwise.

Well, until anything happens, it's all a rumor.

If Gregoire AND Kristo bolt, the Sioux will lose 60% of their overall scoring and 66% of their goal scoring. I hope the incoming freshman class is ready to play.

I don't see Forbort leaving, but that's just my opinion. Kristo will be a 40+ point guy next year if he stays, so whether you like him or not, he'll be one of our top scorers.

Hey, no problem. I don't believe in karma, but I do believe in really good hockey teams. GO SIOUX!

My take on this is pretty simple. The Sioux are just one of those dominant teams that will not be denied a championship. The team's reaction, or lack of, to winning the MacNaughton, Broadmoor, and Regional Championships reminded me of what all great teams in any sport seem to have: a confident expectation that they will win. The national championship is a team goal which no one has discussed publicly, but their focus is evident. I think Michigan might have the "happy to be there" attitude. They can play the underdog card all they want, but the team isn't looking past them. I'm just not worried. Oh, and Hunwick has given up five and four goals in separate games against Western Michigan in the last six weeks. That was on a combined 38 shots.

I was actually listening online, heard that guy call in, and then I must have literally stopped listening right before those comments. Not to beat a dead horse, but I'd like to know what was said just in order to make my own judgment.

Okay, but why did PA say he dumped a comment made by DHG twice, then explicitly told Joe Nelson not to include said comment in the podcast? I just listened to the podcast, so I'm assuming something that he said was left out.

Agreed. Like I said, PA called his initial comment "diseased." PA even said he was pissed off about it. But care to share what he said that got dumped?

Just listened to that portion of the podcast. First of all, he thinks UMD will have the upper hand over UND in a potential title match up because there will be "neutral" refs instead of WCHA refs, and he likes their power play. Uh, whatever that means. Then Ryan Cardinal said UND has the top power play in the WCHA, and "Drunk Hockey Guy" said the difference is that everyone on their power play unit has two feet and ten toes. Credit to PA for calling him out. I didn't hear it live, so I don't know what else he said, but PA said that he "dumped" a comment that DHG repeated twice. He said it was the first time since he's been on the radio that he's dumped someone's comment who wasn't cursing. Then he told his producer to not include those comments in the podcast. Cardinal was pretty neutral on it. Anyone know what this guy said live?

Yes, some more things I was thinking as well. He obviously didn't create the tradition of excellence that surrounds Sioux hockey, but he has done an unbelievable job at continuing it and making it better. I've also come to realize how hard it is to win a national championship, especially in hockey given how fluky it can be. That is the primary reason I don't get worked up about the fact that he hasn't won one yet. Am I devastated every year that ends with a loss? Absolutely. But I know that one is coming and very soon!

I was actually wondering why lomackman didn't like Hasktol, not Gino. I always hear fans say that they don't like him, but they don't really offer any valid reasons. That's fine if you don't like the guy, but it would be nice to hear why that is. Perhaps the unwarranted bashing will subside once Hak and the Sioux bag #8 next weekend.

Really? Is it so impossible to actually stay on topic in a thread? Did I say "Hakstol is the greatest coach of all time?" Nope, sure didn't. The question is whether there's any coach you'd rather have at this point given Hakstol's success thus far with the program. The numbers I pointed out show that Hakstol has had great success regardless of whether he's won a national championship. He's obviously a great coach (the "if you don't win a championship you can't be considered great argument" is bogus), so would you replace him? And by your logic Trent Dilfer is a better quarterback than Dan Marino.

Any reason why you don't like him? I hear that from fans quite often, but don't ever really get an explanation. I'm just wondering what people don't like about him. Is he not personable enough, or what?

Fair enough. I didn't feel the need to list the fact that he has zero national championships as I assume anyone knows that. I think that WILL change next weekend.

Obviously national championships trump all, but you missed the point of the post. Considering only five coaches have won national championships during Hakstol's tenure, I could rank him sixth along with the other 52 head coaches.

Since Dave Hakstol has been nominated yet again for the Spencer Penrose Award, I wanted to put some of his accomplishments into perspective. Despite the frequent bashing he receives from some fans (mostly unfounded), Hakstol has been one of the best coaches in Division I since he took over at UND in 2004. Here is what he's done up through this season with rank among D1 coaches in parentheses: Wins

I have a black geometric jersey, but I think it's a large.

Too much is made of Genoway's tendency to carry the puck up the ice and get involved in the offensive zone. He's an offensive defenseman, so I don't understand the issue. You can't expect to be that successful with six stay at home d-men on the ice at all times. Yes, the Sioux have better defensive defenseman than Genoway, but Chay's overall game at the blue line is very, very good. He makes plays, and I don't think he makes nearly the amount of mistakes in the defensive zone that people think he does.

Awesome. Thanks for the clarification.

I would love it for Jim to confirm or deny this information. I'm sure he doesn't have anything better to do.

I'm surprised that a$$ clown didn't flop out of his chair.