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I don't believe so. But as I mentioned, it's over now. If it were my (educated guess), it was a culture thing.

Does anyone "really" know how big Grant Johnson is? He seemed to put up ridiculous numbers in ND high school hockey while also putting up good numbers in the fall Elite league. I'm shocked he wasn't a higher USHL draft pick. I wonder if his listed size is a stretch.

Bingo, this is partly on the coaches/team. I get why the coaches did it, but Tomek clearly needed more time in juniors. This whole situation was mishandled.

No way. But it's over, so it is what it is.

You're right...i remember that now.

I've never seen that. But it would be a great idea (for him) as long as there were no hurt feelings along the way.

Ditto

I also agree with that statement however too much has happened to him here. They probably need a split. Tomek needs to play.

Agreed. Thome will only play if Cam is injured however.

It was a joke. Long off season.

I follow the US development teams and they seem to be more filled with MICH, BU and BC teams over the past 4-5 years. Not that it's a problem, it's just something I've noticed. In the early to mid 2000's we (and MN) were the teams those kids were going to. It could be the regions these kids are developing in as well.

Ha. In all reality, teams like BU and BC (plus some other East coast teams) seem to be getting more high enders than we do. We counter that with over agers who do well in juniors.

All I said was that DU would be good.

Haha defensive much

They'll be good. They have a good kid coming in from the BC as well.

They're done. They've won their cups, they don't have the drive anymore and they're strapped with bad contracts and aging players. Very smart players that will get your wins in the regular season however they can't buzz anymore. Nashville's aggressiveness was way too much for those old boys.

I saw that as well...looks like he'll be coming in. Kind of shocking to come in and battle for a 6th spot, especially how good both him and bast are. There are always injuries though.

Bingo

Colossal loss though. UMD will struggle next year.

Long shot prospects thread?

Mismash is going to be nice. Plug him into a second/third line role (to keep him 2/3 years )

Nothing concrete, just a hunch. It appears both removed any reference to the fact they play for UND on their twitter accounts.

Good for him.

I'm starting to think both Matej and Wilkie are bouncing. If so, this team stays young. Just once I would like a kid that struggles year 1 and 2 to stay through their senior year. I get that their NHL team's want playing time (so do they), so I guess that makes sense from that standpoint. Hopefully not true (although Matej has been somewhat shafted so his leaving makes more sense to me).

But this is what everyone's complaining about....kids getting stuck in juniors because there's no where to go. If kids are good enough to play juniors (and mature enough to leave home) they should attempt it, unless they really don't want to. Boeser left after his junior year.