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Gersich? He should be a lock. He's always working hard and can play on lower lines given his motor. JJ has gotten better and better too, he deserves to stay in. Each game these guys get helps their development. They're freshman and have been important. They aren't producing on the stat sheet like I had thought but they aren't getting scored on either.

I thought the article was pretty interesting however it seems extremely biased. MN has produced just as many current NHL players as we have (or at least the number is very close).

Agreed we may not be #1 next year however we should be very competitive. Our goalie situation will be strong and so will our D regardless of who leaves (Ladue, Stecher, Poolman, and Thompson). I don't think all of those guys will leave either. I think the only non-senior forward that could leave is Schmaltz and I don't think that is a 100% lock (could be close though). If he leaves he'll still have to play a year in the AHL. If he stays for his junior year I honestly think he would go directly to the NHL from there. I think Boeser will definitely be back.

Holy sh!t.

Kind of reminds me of Boeser.

Shocking, but pretty cool.

I agree, its a bit premature to be talking about transferring. Although this has been pretty strange. either way, in a perfect world this kid could be the starter by season's end or early next year. He's that talented. He's obviously a little dinged up bit the coaching staff will give him a shot once he's ready. He's a 3rd rd tendy, that's really high. to clarify, I'm not taking anything away from cam, he's the starter right now. I'm saying tomek should get a game or two if healthy. His accolades should give him that.

Collin Adams should be discussed a bit more, as far as, UND recruits go. Quietly having a very nice year.

Still shocked Kyle Conner didn't make this year's WJC team. At the rate he's going right now he may take the Hobey and be playing for the Jets next year.

Gersich, I thought there was more than that.

right, but Sanderson would already be in the stands given that everyone else is healthy.

I'm interested to see who he would play over. Prior to the season starting I would have said Rhett, but assuming he's healthy I would say Rhett plays. I've been pretty surprised with him.

I honestly was starting to think that he was bolting at Christmas but he's still here. If he does not play in one game could he leave after this year and claim medical hardship and still have 4 years of eligibility?

Yes, I believe so. He turns 18 in March. Anyone know the age cut-off?

Agreed but it's a ton easier to judge the outcome of a kid from the NTDP (assuming they don't decommit) or a top producer from the USHL vs some of those lower level Canadian Jr A leagues. For every one of the Caggs there are more that don't necessarily pan out. As UND is a top tier program it is tough not to look at these young producers. However, UND has been great at finding a mixture of blue chippers and solid over agers.

I watched him play against Edina several weeks back. The talent level and reach is definitely there. He's good. He needs to get much bigger and he must improve his motor. A decent amount of coasting. GR has been playing some pretty tough teams but as a previous poster noted Tufte is going bonkers right now. Mattson should be doing the same. I'm guessing the scouts see Mattson's skillset which is very real.

Yup, an Ivy thing.

he is playing pro hockey

Agreed, the second was terrible. I'll say it again, I think US left some very good pieces off of this team. By no means was this the best U20 team the US could have fielded (obviously excluding NHL players). Conner, Roslovic, Tuch, Keller, Bellows, Garland, etc. Some of those boys should have been on this team. A lack of offense showed when it mattered.

boeser will be back

I think next year will be borders year. In regards to the WJC.

they were missing their best dman too. That program is getting very good. I would guess we'll start seeing more and more of the NTDP players go north or oversees. Keller is averaging over 2 pts per game against NCAA competition. Nuts.

I agree with burd, I think this is what LJ is. And he's right, he's not taking too many offensive zone stick penalties. Shocking, as he's pretty much been the exact same player since his frosh year. Not much growth offensively. It's due to his skating.

boys need to pick it up. It appears the break has hit them bit. At this rate the U18 team will be tough.

oh boy