as15 Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 I didn't realize back to back Macnaughton Cup's was considered a sinking ship these days. The Gophers have a lot of highly drafted juniors, a mass exodus after this season was expected. Bjugstad, Haula, and Schmidt were pretty much givens to leave early. Budish was a possibility. You have to admit Alt is somewhat of a surprise early departure. Quote
ChetSteadman Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 Bjugstad, Haula, and Schmidt were pretty much givens to leave early. Budish was a possibility. You have to admit Alt is somewhat of a surprise early departure. Alt yes, everybody else not so much. No need for Budish to stay when he's been at the U for 4 years already. Not sure if he would be a free agent if he came back for another year, so gotta take what you can get(Contract wise) Quote
shortbusguy Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 Alt was listed as "most likely to leave who isn't named Bjugstad, Haula, Budish, or Schmidt." Quote
as15 Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 Alt was listed as "most likely to leave who isn't named Bjugstad, Haula, Budish, or Schmidt." Who was listed as "most likely to leave who isn't named Bjugstad, Haula, Budish, Schmidt, or Alt."? Quote
MissSioux85 Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 It's crazy that even with all the early departures, Minnesota should still have a nice team next year. Solid recruiting class if everyone pans out as expected. Good luck to the B1G teams that will have to deal with them. Quote
shortbusguy Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 Who was listed as "most likely to leave who isn't named Bjugstad, Haula, Budish, Schmidt, or Alt."? Other than the transfers? I would have to say Condon would be the only one. I could see an outside shot at maybe Holl or Parentau if they are upset about how they were used this season. Quote
as15 Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 Other than the transfers? I would have to say Condon would be the only one. I could see an outside shot at maybe Holl or Parentau if they are upset about how they were used this season. OK, I wasn't sure if Rau was a flight risk at all. Quote
jodcon Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 OK, I wasn't sure if Rau was a flight risk at all. Unfortunately no, he will be annoying the opposition for 2 more years. Quote
tho0505 Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 Great to hear about Forbort. Although it'll be tough to lose him, I sure hope he makes the NHL roster soon. Quote
Goon Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 You mean to tell me the footage in Through These Doors, joking around and coasting around the rink, isn't the way they practice...? Funny Guy ... You should have seen it Minnesota week. Quote
bakka Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 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. Quote
bakka Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 You gotta be kidding--It was well known in the hockey world that if you were a defenseman and wanted to go to the NHL--you payed for the Sioux. Quote
SiouxScore Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 Helene Elliott@helenenothelen10m Kings have agreement w/2010 1st-round pick Derek Forbort. contract to be signed. he's scheduled to report to AHL Manchester Saturday. Quote
southpaw Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 You gotta be kidding--It was well known in the hockey world that if you were a defenseman and wanted to go to the NHL--you payed for the Sioux. I'm curious why? Other than Commodore and Greene there haven't been many UND Dmen who spent significant time in the NHL. Very good college Dmen but not great pros. 1 Quote
Gma loves hockey Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 I'm curious why? Other than Commodore and Greene there haven't been many UND Dmen who spent significant time in the NHL. Very good college Dmen but not great pros. Going back a few years, James Patrick and Craig Ludwig come to mind. Quote
yzerman19 Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 Going back a few years, James Patrick and Craig Ludwig come to mind. Between the two of those guys thats about 45 years in the show isn't it... Quote
iluvdebbies Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 Watching Kristo's (#24) first game with Hamilton. He looks good....but the the webcast is even better. The best webcast I have ever watched!!!!Hamilton 2-0after 1. Quote
UND99 Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 I'm curious why? Other than Commodore and Greene there haven't been many UND Dmen who spent significant time in the NHL. Very good college Dmen but not great pros. UND has done a much better job recently of developing forwards than defensemen. Wisconsin, on the other hand, has been doing a tremendous job of churning out quality NHL defenders lately. Quote
yzerman19 Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 Watching Kristo's (#24) first game with Hamilton. He looks good....but the the webcast is even better. The best webcast I have ever watched!!!!Hamilton 2-0after 1. Who do they have him skating with? Quote
SiouxScore Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 Forbort signing now official Schlossman@SchlossmanGF21m Kings announce the Forbort signing officially RT @LAKings: Forbort signed. http://ow.ly/jNzSI Derek Forbort@derek4bort30m Can't thank the awesome people of Grand Forks enough for everything over the past 3 years. What a special place. #rolltribe Quote
Wilbur Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 You mean to tell me Danny took time away from his academics? WHAT? Best of luck to Forbort. Will make for a pretty green defensive corps next year. But whats not to love about three freshman blue liners? Quote
iluvdebbies Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 Who do they have him skating with? Alex Belzile & Olivier Archambault. Quote
iluvdebbies Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 Kristo gets his first point ....assist on Hamilton"s third goal. Quote
southpaw Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 Impressive stuff by Kristo. He has to be one of the first players ever to get a point in an AHL game while being no better than a career ECHLer. 2 Quote
Goon Posted April 6, 2013 Posted April 6, 2013 UND has done a much better job recently of developing forwards than defensemen. Wisconsin, on the other hand, has been doing a tremendous job of churning out quality NHL defenders lately. Wisconsin is kind of Defense U. Quote
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