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http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=78686 Just saying....he's one of the best players in the league.

Kessel couldnt have played even if he wanted to...he's recovering from surgery. The fact they left him off in the first place was puzzling though. And why don't you like Wheeler? He's awesome. Kesler is one of the best 2-way centers in the entire league BTW, he not your typical "grinder".

Oh, Sweden and Russia could give them a game however Russia's D is garbage and Sweden keeps losing players (obviously their D is stacked too). Kane - Pavelski - Patches: all-world stacked Parise - Stepen - Wheeler: pretty dang stacked if you ask me. JVR - Kesler - Oshie - They'll be extremely hard to play against. Abelkader - Dubisnky - Backes: That's about as great of a 4th line as a team can build. McDonough - Carlson: all-world stacked Suter - Byfuglien: all-world stacked Erik Johnson - Jack Johnson- I am not a fan of J Johnson but on the flip side he isnt bad either. Niskanen would be interesting here.

Huh??? We'll see, given the time of year and the age of team USA they may let down I guess. But I think they are pretty jacked up. I think Tyler Johnson and Shattenkirk should have made the team however the current team is still awesome. Abelkader is kind of a question mark and so is Dubisnky but they should be solid bottom six/PK options. Arguably best goalie combo, true bottom 6 with grit, true top 6 (along with most of the other teams), and top notch D. They should contend for Gold. Obviously Canada is a heavy favorite though.

http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/2016/8/31/12729058/usa-hockey-announces-all-american-prospects-game-roster One UND recruit? C'mon Bubs Either way, looks like a decent amount of Gophers and Badgers in there.

Me too

http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches/2016/8/23/12603018/from-the-branches-london-knights-accused-of-fraud-whats-that-word-for-enjoying-misery Interesting.

This guy left over a month ago. Although he played in 33 games he was a healthy scratch during the F4. BC has also brought in at least four Dmen so I'm sure he wasnt guaranteed PT. I get it though, he was only a freshman, depth matters even if he's a 5/6/7.

Big difference is that Jost is quite a bit better (coming into his freshman year) than schmaltz was at the same time. I would say jost may be a click behind schmaltz (as a sophomore). Honestly they are slightly different players. Schmaltz is 100% a pass first guy who has to play with hard working goal scorers. Jost, while also a playmaker, is much more of an all around type player. His shot and goal scoring ability is top notch. He is also relentless on the D side of the puck. The missing piece of the equation is caggiula. I hope that with boeser taking a step forward and jost coming in as an elite player, someone like gersich can coming in and have a big year. He looked pretty dang good during the Beauty league. The one thing I've noticed about him is that he's not very headsy. Lacks vision. He absolutely flies though.

Is Bucci going to claim trademark infringement (or whatever)?

Rem Pitlick is leaving his USHL team and going to play with the goofs this year instead of next. Probably the right move as he dominated last year. Collin Adams will have to step it up a bit.

They still have a lot left.

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Definitely, i was just saying that in general. I don't think there is a problem getting verbals from those young kids as long as teams/coaches are aware of the risks (which they most likely are)

DU just lost an '01 goalie recruit to the WHL. I guess that's what happens when you get a verbal from a 14 year old.

Trevor moore left DU. This will have a much bigger impact on them as compared to our losses.

That will hurt.

Jost's rights were just traded to Regina in the WHL. They actually have a decent team. Sounds like it's just a backup option as he's clearly going to UND.

The more and more I think about it, I would rather have BG and Mank. in the NCHC.

I think Jost will be pretty similar to Dylan Larkin....maybe not as fast (obviously) but a tad more headsy. Agreed, we'll be lucky to get him for two. On a side note, I watched Gersich play in the Beauty Leage last week, he looked really good. We'll have to see if he can take that jump this year.

I don't think so. Blasi is a solid guy. Miami has done a decent job developing guys. He wants to play in London, their going to be juiced up and will have a run at the memorial cup.

Roslovic signs.

Nope easy to get in., Although there were quite a few people it was very easy to find a very good spot. It will be worth it.

This game last night was awesome. J. Schmaltz was one of the better players I saw. R. Tufte looked very good too, he even undressed Big Buff one time. Great hockey for $5.

York used to be able to keep 1st rounders three years....boy did it all come crashing down this year.