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In all seriousness, at this point in their careers a school would take Hak over Blais 10 out of 10 times, it shouldn't even be questioned. Both are great coaches however. Blaiser will retire relatively soon. Haks recruiting has been top notch lately.

Ha that's right, the nutcase I attempted to introduce myself to last year who flew off the handle. Hopefully you've gotten help since. Doesn't seem like it however.

Haha good one. you back on those meds again?

The US team was one of the youngest teams in the tourney, if not the youngest. Had Eichel been playing with an older, more mature team or had he been playing with NHL players (like McDavid) I'm guessing he would have been more productive. Eichel is a one man wrecking crew. Hopefully Hak assigns the Parks line to shut him down... and hopefully those boys have the game of their careers.

I think DaveK is one of gfhockey's personalities.

This is too funny. On a side note, I'm rolling the dice and going to bank on scalping tix in Boston. Hopefully I can find tickets much cheaper than what's out there now. Getting crazy.

I know I know...even if you are indirectly questioning Hak, or question different aspects of his coaching.....they'll pounce.

Haha, you see what I mean .357 (and no I do not want Hak fired but still think the people on the opposite ends of the spectrum are loony).

I get what you're trying to convey...however nothing you say will change the thinking on this forum. The slightest bit of criticism towards Hak will get you blasted on this site. You will instantly get thrown into the "Hak hater" bucket. I wouldn't even go there, you're just wasting your time.

Agreed, he may need to be a top 6 guy next year. I'm also wondering if Murph could take a step forward and play a top 6 role next year.

You are mostly correct however the money in the AHL isn't terrible and it's above $50k. Everyone I know in the AHL made more than $50k per year. Also, when you take into account that these boys dont have to pay for anything during the season it's probably a bigger benefit. After the A you an head over to europe play for a few for years then come back and be a producer or get in sales. Also, I think Ladue may have a shot at playing NHL hockey. He'll need a year or two in the A first. Stetch may too, not sure about Caggulia. Parks may make it as a 3rd/4th liner (similar to Vande). You just never know.

I know many North Dakotans who say Nodak. I do all the time

Neither does Nakotas.

I think Nodaks sounds better than Nokota"s. I can barely say University of North Dakota Nokota's. Say it three times fast

It already is. In the same state....and in the same city. Let's move on from that one.

I agree with Zane and Jordan however Nick leaving would absolutely blow me away. He's a few years away. I would put Ladue at under 50% and both Stetcher and Drake will be back. As far a NS goes, to leave college hockey early (as a offensive player) you need to be dominating the league. He has some flashy plays every so often but is no where near ready to make the jump. I honestly think another year would help Jordan a lot as far as his consistency but he's a 1st rounder so I'm guessing he feels (and all his advisors feel) that he should go.

Makes sense. I also agree the AHL is a great league. One thing though, to play in the AHL and succeed (as far as being an NHL prospect) you typically need to be a very very good college player. I think one more year would really help Ladue. He started out with a bang but really leveled off. Good player but one more year against college competition could really help his confidence going forward.

That would be so lame. The best they can come up with is to copy the nickname of the local high school? That would be terrible. Good nickname? Sure, but not only has it been used but by a local school.

But we were talking about the comparison between stetcher and krug. Everything else you noted makes sense and is known.

I do agree with your comment about Zane and Jordan but who have you heard that from outside of this site? Ladue is probably more like 30/70...it would have to be a heck of a deal. Tucker is going no where soon, he has a lot to learn yet.

Oilers North Stars (I kind of like Jets but that is already taken....same theory with Rough Riders).

I also agree 100%. Also, didn't the Jets say Copp would get a chance to play with the big club this year? Who wouldn't take that deal. I, for one, am not totally against these signings unless the player is no where near ready. Copp's ceiling is probably 3rd liner (similar to Vande) so why not go and get acclimated early. The AHL is a great league that can get you ready for the show. Staying one extra year to get your degree is not that big of a deal for many of these players as they're going to play hockey regardless, why not start cashing the checks one year earlier. But note, I meant when the player is ready....which Copp seems to be. Sounds like he has a decent head on his shoulders, he already noted he would finish his degree. Now Vessey, I though it was a great idea for him to come back. He could probably use another 10 lbs on his frame and that Harvard degree is worth it.

Agreed.

His age....and yes LA will try to get him to play in the AHL next year.

Yes I know Starman compared Stetcher to Krug a few games back but there really should be no comparison at this point in their careers. Yes, the compete level is right there but the production of Stetcher is no where near Krug's level yet. Stetcher is no where near ready to make the jump....even Krug stuck around 3 years.