Early Departures 2016 Edition

[burd]

14 minutes ago, tnt said:

We still aren't out of the woods on early departures, so we potentially could lose as many.

Absolutely.  Summer hasn't even started yet.

[brianvf]

28 minutes ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

Same thing will happen to BU with their recruiting class.

Agreed on that.  I think I saw that they could potentially have 5 first round draft picks in their incoming class?  That's insane.
I would guess that a couple could leave after their freshman years and that very few, if any, make it to their junior year.

Regardless, that's an insane recruiting class.  Props to their coaches on lining that up!

[sioux24/7]

2 minutes ago, brianvf said:

Agreed on that.  I think I saw that they could potentially have 5 first round draft picks in their incoming class?  That's insane.
I would guess that a couple could leave after their freshman years and that very few, if any, make it to their junior year.

Regardless, that's an insane recruiting class.  Props to their coaches on lining that up!

That Keller kid sounds like the real deal. Breaking a record held by Kane and maybe it was Kariya? Impressive. 

[MDtoGF]

Check out our entry on Thompson's departure with some idea on where he will end up next year. 

https://seamoresports.com/2016/04/20/keaton-thompson-inks-deal-with-ducks/

[farce poobah]

11 hours ago, jk said:

KT has some dynamic athleticism that none of the other defensemen on last year's team had.  For that reason, and his age, he's got a shot at eventually being the best NHLer of the group.  Which is not to say he was the best defenseman on the team last year, but people develop at different rates. 

Thanks for bringing home the title, and good luck!

I agree with this.

Also, I haven't seen anyone mention that he's a lot younger than the other junior defenders; heck he's younger than all the regular D except Shaw.   Point being, Keaton has very large future upside.   On a team where some guys played at a much higher fraction of their potential, I think we have yet to see the best of his play.   Here's hoping he makes it to The Show.  

Thanks for three excellent seasons at UND.   All the best.

[stoneySIOUX]

6 hours ago, MDtoGF said:

Check out our entry on Thompson's departure with some idea on where he will end up next year. 

https://seamoresports.com/2016/04/20/keaton-thompson-inks-deal-with-ducks/

Good stuff. I don't think I'd call Keaton a stay-at-home defenseman, however. 

[stoneySIOUX]

DDC doesn't wanna turn the page yet

http://daddydumpandchase.blogspot.com/?m=1

[jk]

6 hours ago, farce poobah said:

Also, I haven't seen anyone mention that he's a lot younger than the other junior defenders; heck he's younger than all the regular D except Shaw.   

Veering off topic here, you've hit on one of the keys to the effectiveness of this outstanding defensive corps: their age.  Give me a well-seasoned Ladue or Poolman over a green Thompson, Forbort, Lee or Chorney any day.  Those guys eventually developed into fine players (some are works in progress), but they were not as ready to play college hockey at an elite level.  And I mean that more mentally than physically.

[scpa0305]

15 hours ago, Emerald joker said:

SHHHHHHHH, don't jinx us. Nothing against Keaton but I don't ever see him reaching the NHL

He may be more in the middle.  Relatively solid all around. 

[The Sicatoka]

17 hours ago, brianvf said:

Demko departs BC now too.

Didn't he win the Richter Award? Last year's winner bolted a year early also. Strike when the iron is hot. 

[MissSioux85]

The EGF hockey twitter account is reporting that Tucker Poolman is returning for his junior year

EDIT: Herald article confirms - http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/4015731-und-hockey-poolman-return-junior-season

 

[WiSioux]

Tucker Poolman is officially back for his junior season.

[siouxstudent]

Huge boost on D, curious does anyone know what kind of player his bro is? Will he be a top 6 guy you think?

[franchise]

Come on, Paul...you know you wanna stick around!

[scpa0305]

52 minutes ago, siouxstudent said:

Huge boost on D, curious does anyone know what kind of player his bro is? Will he be a top 6 guy you think?

Colton is more of a stay at home dman. Will be here for four years. Sounds like a great kid.

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

4 minutes ago, franchise said:

Come on, Paul...you know you wanna stick around!

The longer it goes without a decision the more it makes me think he's at least considering the possibility.

[franchise]

Just now, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said:

The longer it goes without a decision the more it makes me think he's at least considering the possibility.

No news is good news, right?  

[The Sicatoka]

"He's here, until he's not." -- Capt. Obvious 

[siouxstudent]

Decision for Ladue is coming very soon

[The Sicatoka]

Just now, siouxstudent said:

Decision for Ladue is coming very soon

Was he waiting for Pooly?

[siouxstudent]

4 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

Was he waiting for Pooly?

Belief is he will sign

[Oxbow6]

Having Ladue back would be a big bonus but getting Schmaltz back IMO is what would make next year's team an instant contender.  

 

Getting both back......back to back Nattys. 

[Siouxperfan7]

On 4/18/2016 at 2:10 PM, tnt said:

Would we cheer for the gophers or St. Cloud?   You are naturally going to create more animosity for teams you play regularly.  

Someone needs to convince these boys on the fence that if they come back they can be apart of something very special.  No UND team has ever won back to back  National Championships.  Also, one more title and we are tied for the most Championships in NCAA history.  Both can be accomplished next year!!

[siouxstudent]

1 minute ago, scpa0305 said:

Interesting, we'll see who is right   I heard he's leaning on staying.  Pretty decent source but still mentioned he wasn't 100% sure.  He's getting heavy pressure but loves GF.

Im not saying he will, just what i was told. I have no idea but people within Kings org believe it will get done.

[scpa0305]

1 minute ago, siouxstudent said:

Im not saying he will, just what i was told. I have no idea but people within Kings org believe it will get done.

Haha I tried to delete that.  Funny stuff.  Either way sounds close to 50/50.  I heard he's obviously getting heavy pressure but really likes playing for UND.  Sometimes when I hear someone constantly bringing up the positives of one particular choice it leads me to believe that is what they want to do.  However making that choice does not always happen.  We'll see.