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Agreed no way chartrand even sniffs a game. But excluding chartrand, who sits? All our current guys developed nicely as the year went on and bast and kiersted are pretty dang talented.

Kiersted coming in too? How many D do we have total now, 9?

No, I was agreeing with you. But I'll bite and say Wilkie starts before Gornall or smith. But obviously wilkie would have to be much more productive in a top 6 role or learn how to play a bottom six role.

That stinks.....unless he stays the same at CC. Like I've always said. College puck can be tough, sometimes you need a year or two to feel it out. On the flip side, the four you listed all need to play from day one, so someone would have to sit.

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 )