The Commodore Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 I don't think it's fair to leave Karl off of the "best ever" poll. I've been a devoted Sioux fan since the early '80s, so I'm not offfering any disrespect to the '87 squad (if we were choosing best Sioux TEAM ever, they'd easily get my vote), but Karl deserves a voice in this conversation. As far as I'm concerned, NCAA hockey and NHL hockey are two different games. There are some less-than-exciting NCAA student athletes who turn out to be decent/good NHL players, and as we've seen there are many cases where great college players fizzle. This is a college hockey board, let's focus on college hockey. Eddie was great. Karl, in my opinion, was better because he had more heart and took a key leadership role on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoteauRinkRat Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Eddie has gone on to have a really great pro career, but his time at UND was short. Karl was a solid goaltender who really excelled in the big games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojordan23 Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Since Karl G. has no eligibility left, maybe he could come back to UND as the goalies coach?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeynut7 Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 who cares?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoteauRinkRat Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Since Karl G. has no eligibility left, maybe he could come back to UND as the goalies coach?!? and give up playing pro hockey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Since Eddie is closer to retirement, I'd say him. That way he can be our goalie coach while he finishes his degree. Bear in mind that Karl already graduated with a degree in Marketing or Business here at UND. And, if I am not mistaken, he maintained close to a 4.0 GPA. I have a feeling that, even if his pro career fails, he'll stay in Hockey as part of the front office of some NHL team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMDDogz Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Eddie has been one of my favorite NHL players! When he and Hull won the cup with the Stars it was a great moment!! Eddie: I choose you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoteauRinkRat Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Even though I voted for Karl, I love the Eagle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux fan in phoenix Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 This is a toughy. Eddie's got the edge in natural, God-given talent but Karl devoted 4 years of his life to UND (whereas Eddie was on the fast track). I'd give the tie-breaking vote to Eddie as he has a better sense of humor: once offered a Dallas patrolman a billion dollars if he overlooked his DUI... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux fan in phoenix Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Even though I voted for Karl, I love the Eagle. Vote your heart... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoteauRinkRat Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 This is a toughy. Eddie's got the edge in natural, God-given talent but Karl devoted 4 years of his life to UND (whereas Eddie was on the fast track). I'd give the tie-breaking vote to Eddie as he has a better sense of humor: once offered a Dallas patrolman a billion dollars if he overlooked his DUI... Forgot the part where he puked on himself, that deserves some props. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Commodore Posted November 14, 2003 Author Share Posted November 14, 2003 Since Eddie is closer to retirement, I'd say him. That way he can be our goalie coach while he finishes his degree. Bear in mind that Karl already graduated with a degree in Marketing or Business here at UND. And, if I am not mistaken, he maintained close to a 4.0 GPA. I have a feeling that, even if his pro career fails, he'll stay in Hockey as part of the front office of some NHL team. When I wrote "who do you wish would come back to UND" I was just putting something in as a descriptor, I guess. It didn't occur to me that either could come back as a coach. I put the vote up there just because I think Karl should have been a choice in the "best ever' poll. I've posted a "great memories of Goehring" message before, so I'm not going to reiterate my reasons for choosing him over Eddie. Obviously Eddie has had a great pro career and it's very unlikely that Karl will put up the same caliber of NHL numbers. But man, Karl was fun to watch, fun to root for, and inspired the players and the fans for four solid years... or was it three? He wasn't the starter his freshman year, right? Either way, as far as UND hockey is concerned, I don't think Karl should have to languish in Eddie's shadow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2Bad1 Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 That would be awesome if eddie decided to come back to ND and be a goalie coach for UND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman0099 Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 That would be awesome if eddie decided to come back to ND and be a goalie coach for UND. Anyone know where Toby Kvalevog is coaching now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 While I can't imagine Eddie coaching, don't forget that his ex-wife is from EGF (pretty sure her parents still live here). So maybe a no to coaching here. His boys used to always go to Sioux camp as well (I believe). So maybe a yes. Personally, you hear things about Eddie being a man's johnson, but I don't know. When he came back and played in that alumni game he pulled my little brother (who was crying. the wimp) out of the crush of autograph seekers. That shows you he cares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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