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Carl Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 40 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/ct-blackhawks-nick-schmaltz-contract-20160619-story.html 3-year deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFanatic Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Huge bummer to see Schmaltz sign. Can't blame him though. He's got an opportunity to jump right into playing in the NHL. He could've been a dominant player for UND next year but I think he's ready either way. It was fun being able to watch him these past two years. Huge part in winning #8. Good luck in the pros, Nick! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 You made us proud, Nick. Go get em, and thanks for helping UND get No. 8. Now. No reason we can't get No. 9. The boys will step up. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farce poobah Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Nick, Congratulations! Thanks for your hard work while at UND, and best wishes toward getting another title with the Blackhawks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snova4 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I kind of want to cry. It's been a long time since we lost this much talent and leadership in one off season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 22 minutes ago, snova4 said: I kind of want to cry. It's been a long time since we lost this much talent and leadership in one off season. It's OK, though. This kind of thing is often part and parcel of winning it all. Getting guys to the next level is part of what makes the Josts and Boesers of the world come to UND. It's OK. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb1 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Nick was really pressured to sign. He was going to come back but Chicago wanted him now. Tough to argue with that. Thanks Nick for everything and especially the NC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 46 minutes ago, snova4 said: I kind of want to cry. It's been a long time since we lost this much talent and leadership in one off season. I'm bummed that he signed, but it makes it easier being that they are leaving champions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Best of luck to Nick in the NHL! He really transformed himself into an elite college player in his two seasons. What a big jump in between his fr and so seasons...an amazing passer and backchecker with crazy soft hands. Thanks for being a huge part in hanging #8, Nick! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prison_Mike Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 The last goal he scored was one of the biggest goals and Sioux hockey history and helped get the Frozen 4 semi-final monkey off our back. Thanks for everything Nick. Also, he should be able to continue wearing number 8 with the Blackhawks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Sucks he's leaving but we always reload. Glad he chose to come here and will always root for him going forward. Bryan Bickell, on the other hand.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Dammit, another UND guy I love going to an NHL team I hate... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 1 hour ago, MafiaMan said: Dammit, another UND guy I love going to an NHL team I hate... Could be worse...he could have been drafted by Pissburgh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Well at least there's a chance Grand Forks can see the Cup now if the Blackhawks win it all. Good luck Nick! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzerman19 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I wish him all the best at the next level....I hope he earns an NHL spot. Really great part of one of our greatest teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoolGuy2K Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Sad that he's leaving, but I'm also a Blackhawks fan, so I think I'll be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDPritch Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 5 hours ago, burd said: It's OK, though. This kind of thing is often part and parcel of winning it all. Getting guys to the next level is part of what makes the Josts and Boesers of the world come to UND. It's OK. Good point. Yah, it's a Catch-22 indeed. I don't care who's coach, UND doesn't rebuild it reloads and there's still plenty of talent on hand. Will we be dominant like last season (6 losses?), likely not, but we'll be in the running and that's all you can ask for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzerman19 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Nick's two-way play and puck pursuit will be tough to replace. I am pretty certain that Jost will bring same or better offensive capability- hopefully he develops chemistry with Boeser quickly. Would've been unreal to have Nick back, but a kid has a dream, and he likely got a rookie max. Hard to say no; especially if Chi is telling him he has a legit shot at 3rd line in the NHL if he performs in camp. Sadly for UND, Nick's great development related to two-way and puck pursuit is likely what let him sign. Right now, Chi sees a guy with 2nd line upside who is not a liability in the bottom six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzerman19 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 All that said, Nick does seem to lack some explosiveness...the kind that separates at the next level...I hope he is able to find that next gear. To me, Nick is the kid with all the skill and ability, but might not have won the genetic lottery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hky Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 If I remember correctly, Chicago traded up in the first round to get Nick. I thought we'd be lucky to get him one more year, but looks like his development is right on track for Chicago. Maybe the biggest jump from freshman to sophomore year that we've seen. Special player on a special team. Thanks Nick! Forever a Sioux! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDakFan Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Hopefully he stays a true Sioux and keeps repping the University like Parise or Oshie or Greene. Sadly, I haven't seen a lot of love for UND outta Toews, but maybe I'm missing it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 1 hour ago, NoDakFan said: Hopefully he stays a true Sioux and keeps repping the University like Parise or Oshie or Greene. Sadly, I haven't seen a lot of love for UND outta Toews, but maybe I'm missing it. Could be missing it. Could be he isn't showing a lot of love, because he bro didn't get a lot of love when he was here. I doubt we see everything the he does for UND, but UND definitely gets some recognition purely by being associated with Toews name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said: Could be missing it. Could be he isn't showing a lot of love, because he bro didn't get a lot of love when he was here. I doubt we see everything the he does for UND, but UND definitely gets some recognition purely by being associated with Toews name. My take on Toews was he was really young & Dumb about most everything but Hockey when he was here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxkid12 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 2 hours ago, NoDakFan said: Hopefully he stays a true Sioux and keeps repping the University like Parise or Oshie or Greene. Sadly, I haven't seen a lot of love for UND outta Toews, but maybe I'm missing it. Toews gives as much love to UND as Parise does. 59 minutes ago, siouxfan512 said: Could be missing it. Could be he isn't showing a lot of love, because he bro didn't get a lot of love when he was here. I doubt we see everything the he does for UND, but UND definitely gets some recognition purely by being associated with Toews name. Whatever happened to David (I've only heard rumors) were David's issues and his issues alone. UND doesn't hand out roster spots to players, they are earned and David wasn't as good as he thought he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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