squirtcoach Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Rocco has the opportunity to put his stamp on the 2014-2015 UND hockey team. He leaves after this year and ten years from now he will be vaguely remembered by most of us. He sticks around and makes this HIS team and we may be talking about him for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I'll say it again: If a player has an obvious shortcoming (pun intended) they must have some other devastatingly good part to their game to make up for it. Is Rocco devastatingly fast (ala Nathan Gerbe)?Does Rocco have Gretzky-esque on-ice vision?Can Rocco's shot dent the pipes? He's very, very good, but not NHL ready. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Dear Rocco, http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10866360/frank-kaminsky-wisconsin-badgers-says-nba-looks-boring Sincerely, Everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Dear Rocco, http://espn.go.com/m...ba-looks-boring Sincerely, Everyone Rocco should pay heed to the thoughts of another "7-foot white kid with limited athleticism." Good article, though. I'm sure Rocco has plenty of former Sioux who might say the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxForever Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 We do need Rocco next year. Just like we needed Brock Nelson the year when Knight and Kristo were seniors. The team will be good with or without Rocco, but it appears in my mind, the team will reach their goal with Rocco being on the team next year. It's that simple. If you think him leaving doesn't play a huge impact and disrupt next years team, you're delusional. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 We do need Rocco next year. Just like we needed Brock Nelson the year when Knight and Kristo were seniors. The team will be good with or without Rocco, but it appears in my mind, the team will reach their goal with Rocco being on the team next year. It's that simple. If you think him leaving doesn't play a huge impact and disrupt next years team, you're delusional. it plays a huge part. you lose your leading scorer off a team that struggled to score as it was, doesn't bode well for increasing scoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 We do need Rocco next year. Just like we needed Brock Nelson the year when Knight and Kristo were seniors. The team will be good with or without Rocco, but it appears in my mind, the team will reach their goal with Rocco being on the team next year. It's that simple. If you think him leaving doesn't play a huge impact and disrupt next years team, you're delusional. I agree that they don't have another guy who, by himself, can make things happen. Keeping him here would be a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 We do need Rocco next year. Just like we needed Brock Nelson the year when Knight and Kristo were seniors. The team will be good with or without Rocco, but it appears in my mind, the team will reach their goal with Rocco being on the team next year. It's that simple. If you think him leaving doesn't play a huge impact and disrupt next years team, you're delusional. Am I missing something here....we could have used Brock that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Am I missing something here....we could have used Brock that year. He said we needed him. He wasn't being sarcastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 He said we needed him. He wasn't being sarcastic. Whoops, my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I love watching Rocco, but I agree that he would not be the biggest loss. I also firmly believe he is not NHL ready. After watching a number of AHL teams, thank you Wild, I'm not sure how he'd fare in that league either. Lots of "up and down" players with names, contracts and missing teeth. Then again, Brian Gionta has done pretty well since his BC days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen4sioux Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 I wonder if the fact that Florida just fired their interm coach plays into the decision. The AHL coach was just put in place in November when Florida moved Holechek up to the panthers bench and now have relieved him. I would think a Grimaldi would want to see a little of the path and type of direction the club will take. If it was me I'd want to maybe hold on to all of my options... Including the potential of the FA option......to ensure I was able to be with a organization that gave me the best fit to get to the nhl ....if that was my goal But that's just me StayaSioux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb1 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Sounds like Rocco is gone and will sign with Florida. So long Rocco it's been fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSioux85 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 And it's official http://panthers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=718336 I expected him to sign, but I'm still sad to see him go. He was fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxczech29 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 So, who will come in to replace this loss? Gersich? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxczech29 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Damn Rocco would've been fun to watch in 2014-15...shoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willistonalum Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I was hoping he would stay but figured he would go. Good luck Rocco, we will miss you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodbuster Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Opportunity for another young guy to take the next step up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Rocco's signed. Mods, lock the thread. Nothing further to see here. 3 years, 1 Frozen Four appearance. Let's go find the next Sioux "legend" who can lead this team to a national title. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray77 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 So much for gfhockey and the good ol' boys giving us the scoop on this one. Thanks for nothin'! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 So Rocco is gone, time to move on ... mistake in my opinion, cuz I think there was still plenty of room for development, but money talks. Good luck to him. Moving on ... Who do we see coming in to take his place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Not surprised............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxnami Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 sigh, but good luck... really sad he didn't ever have a year here like we know he could have had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSioux85 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 “I felt I was ready for a new challenge in life,” Grimaldi said. “I loved my three years here. I played with a lot of great players, the coaches were awesome and the city is incredible. It’s definitely a place that I’ll come back to often. I can’t thank the coaches and my teammates enough for helping me. I feel like I’m ready for a new challenge.” “When I leave, it won’t be the last time I’m here, that’s for sure,” Grimaldi said. “I’m in the Fighting Sioux family now. I know the people here will always support me and I will support this team forever.” http://www.grandfork...i-signs-florida 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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