MafiaMan Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 I see what you did there. I knew someone would... Quote
scpa0305 Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 I thought he was drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers... Haha. Quote
Frozen4sioux Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 I can't find Atlanta thrashers anywhere on my Game Center app standings is that a chl team? - Quote
GFG Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 If Minnesota has a strong enough leader this year, which I think they do in Tom Serratore, they can surpass this past years team due to hard work alone. That's IMO only. Quote
scpa0305 Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 If Minnesota has a strong enough leader this year, which I think they do in Tom Serratore, they can surpass this past years team due to hard work alone. That's IMO only. Agreed. Same with UND's team. They were both highly skilled teams however lacked the passion to actually work hard and win. This is probably more of a GPL post though. Quote
MafiaMan Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Agreed. Same with UND's team. They were both highly skilled teams however lacked the passion to actually work hard and win. This is probably more of a GPL post though. I don't mind hearing other team updates... Quote
yzerman19 Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Forbort leave yet? I would imagine that the Kings are underwhelmed by his development and will actively seek to sign him and send him to the AHL. Not a knock on him or our program, but he did not play like a third year first round draft pick... For all of those "it takes dmen longer to develop" I agree in theory, but Matt Greene, Keith Ballard, Erik Johnson, Jack Johnson, Brooks Orpik all went early...so did Paul Martin (a second rounder)...Jacob Trouba was a one and done...and all were playing at a much higher level than Derek...In order to maximize their significant investment (a first round pick) I believe LA will push to have Forbert in the AHL. They will give him a max NHL deal, knowing full well that he is likely to be paid only his signing bonus and AHL salary for the next two years. Not trying to be a hater, just calling it like I see it. Quote
tnt Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Defense should still be pretty solid. Only losing 2 defensemen. Helgeson is replaceable but Schmidt hurts because of his offensive talent. Minnesota is bringing in more of the small/fast forwards than usual, but I think that's the way to go in college hockey now. Fasching is going to be nothing but a big bodied forward IMO. Was referring to the forwards coming in. Can't always outscore the other team in college, as many times 3 goals is going to win. Quote
UNDBIZ Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 I would imagine that the Kings are underwhelmed by his development and will actively seek to sign him and send him to the AHL. Not a knock on him or our program, but he did not play like a third year first round draft pick... For all of those "it takes dmen longer to develop" I agree in theory, but Matt Greene, Keith Ballard, Erik Johnson, Jack Johnson, Brooks Orpik all went early...so did Paul Martin (a second rounder)...Jacob Trouba was a one and done...and all were playing at a much higher level than Derek...In order to maximize their significant investment (a first round pick) I believe LA will push to have Forbert in the AHL. They will give him a max NHL deal, knowing full well that he is likely to be paid only his signing bonus and AHL salary for the next two years. Not trying to be a hater, just calling it like I see it. I felt Forbort's improvement from last year to this year was quite impressive. Although I appreciate most things Coach Eades did at UND, developing defensemen for the NHL wasn't, IMO, one of his strong areas. He was very good with "defensive defensemen," but didn't seem able to do much to improve the more offense-minded players. Personally, I have always preferred to have the lock-down defensive players at UND and didn't care much for the puck-handling, offensive defensemen. However, after watching Big Mac get called for a penalty every time he touched another player this year, I recognize the NCAA isn't going to let us play a bruising defensive style anymore. Quote
Snake Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 I felt Forbort's improvement from last year to this year was quite impressive. Although I appreciate most things Coach Eades did at UND, developing defensemen for the NHL wasn't, IMO, one of his strong areas. He was very good with "defensive defensemen," but didn't seem able to do much to improve the more offense-minded players. Personally, I have always preferred to have the lock-down defensive players at UND and didn't care much for the puck-handling, offensive defensemen. However, after watching Big Mac get called for a penalty every time he touched another player this year, I recognize the NCAA isn't going to let us play a bruising defensive style anymore. This, plus the fact that getting the puck out of your own zone and up the ice quickly is a necessity in today's college game. Quote
scpa0305 Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 I don't mind hearing other team updates... This wasn't an update. It was a thought about how his team would/may perform next year. All his "updates" were much earlier. Quote
scpa0305 Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 I would imagine that the Kings are underwhelmed by his development and will actively seek to sign him and send him to the AHL. Not a knock on him or our program, but he did not play like a third year first round draft pick... For all of those "it takes dmen longer to develop" I agree in theory, but Matt Greene, Keith Ballard, Erik Johnson, Jack Johnson, Brooks Orpik all went early...so did Paul Martin (a second rounder)...Jacob Trouba was a one and done...and all were playing at a much higher level than Derek...In order to maximize their significant investment (a first round pick) I believe LA will push to have Forbert in the AHL. They will give him a max NHL deal, knowing full well that he is likely to be paid only his signing bonus and AHL salary for the next two years. Not trying to be a hater, just calling it like I see it. Makes sense. For greed's sake I hope he stays, however, when we landed him I was hoping for at most 3 years and we got it. Quote
yzerman19 Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Makes sense. For greed's sake I hope he stays, however, when we landed him I was hoping for at most 3 years and we got it. 3 years for an NHL #1 is great for us!! It is rare that those guys stay four unless they were "project" picks. Quote
siouxweet Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 sounds like budish is all but gone for the gophers. Quote
MafiaMan Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 sounds like budish is all but gone for the gophers. Looks like Wilbur and Cratter are leaving UND early too... Quote
shortbusguy Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Budish signed with Nashville this morning. Quote
siouxweet Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Looks like Wilbur and Cratter are leaving UND early too... link please Quote
ringneck28 Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Homer announcer Kevin Gorg this morning on KFAN said that Bjugstad waiting shows he may really love the Gopher program. Well, guess the love is gone. Quote
MafiaMan Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Homer announcer Kevin Gorg this morning on KFAN said that Bjugstad waiting shows he may really love the Gopher program. Well, guess the love is gone. ESPN...classic. Quote
tnt Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Homer announcer Kevin Gorg this morning on KFAN said that Bjugstad waiting shows he may really love the Gopher program. Well, guess the love is gone. People around our program say the same type of thing. When it's time to go, it's time to go. Quote
jodcon Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Homer announcer Kevin Gorg this morning on KFAN said that Bjugstad waiting shows he may really love the Gopher program. Well, guess the love is gone. All four they were wondering about are gone, that hurts. Still a possibility of Condon and Rau leaving too, but not as likely. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Not an early departure, but per Schloss Mac has signed with the Leafs. Quote
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