DAR Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 I highly doubt Ballard will ever drop the gloves in the NHL. He will not be able to be a cheap shot artist in the NHL like he was in college or he will get his face smashed in. He is the type of player who will take shots behind the play but will not stand up like a man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagard Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 I highly doubt Ballard will ever drop the gloves in the NHL. He will not be able to be a cheap shot artist in the NHL like he was in college or he will get his face smashed in. He is the type of player who will take shots behind the play but will not stand up like a man. Yeah, but Jason Blake is doing OK in the NHL and Ballard will likely do well eventually as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey23 Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Yeah Ballard and Blake are pretty similar in the behind the play agitate kind of stuff. I did not see all the gophs games this year, so I don't know if Taylor can fight or not, but with the crap he pulls, he will have to. I think he obviously has the size and potential to be a rugged nhl blueliner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpaw Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 It has almost been two weeks since this "story" was first reported, yet absolutely nothing has happened. Anyone know what is going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmidtdoggydog Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 It has almost been two weeks since this "story" was first reported, yet absolutely nothing has happened. Anyone know what is going on? For now, no news would appear to be good news for Sioux fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2Bad1 Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 I have a feeling that both bochenski and vanek are both gone. They are just playing the "i can always go back to school" game as long as they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagard Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 I have a feeling that both bochenski and vanek are both gone. They are just playing the "i can always go back to school" game as long as they can. Completely agree. Neither wants to return, in the end neither will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Since school is soon starting at least at UND, I think the U starts later. Both players are really leaving their coaches and teammates hanging IMO. If you are going to go, then go but don't put your teammates and coaches in a bad position. If Bochenski does leave it will be too late to replace him and the team will be short a forward. Same for Vanek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenToque Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Has anyone heard of any freshmen coming in for 2005-2006 season? we're going to be losing 10 seniors after this season..thats going to hurt if there aren't many new prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZParisefan_11 Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Has anyone heard of any freshmen coming in for 2005-2006 season? we're going to be losing 10 seniors after this season..thats going to hurt if there aren't many new prospects. You're right, that IS gonna hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprig Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Has anyone heard of any freshmen coming in for 2005-2006 season? we're going to be losing 10 seniors after this season..thats going to hurt if there aren't many new prospects. Recruits have been discussed at length in recruiting threads, although all the HS stuff lately has most of it buried. Seven recruits are listed so far for 2005 Read through this thread for the recruitment progression since last Oct. Most recruits have verballed but, for the most part, are too young to have signed LOI's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagard Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Since school is soon starting at least at UND, I think the U starts later. Both players are really leaving their coaches and teammates hanging IMO. If you are going to go, then go but don't put your teammates and coaches in a bad position. If Bochenski does leave it will be too late to replace him and the team will be short a forward. Same for Vanek. Yes, but to me these two have earned that right with their past performance (I'll grant it to Vanek, you can judge BB). Both teams are stocked deeply at forward and I don't think either coach expects them to return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Yes, but to me these two have earned that right with their past performance (I'll grant it to Vanek, you can judge BB). Both teams are stocked deeply at forward and I don't think either coach expects them to return. I agree, Sagard. I don't think either of these will leave their teams "hanging". It's my belief that both coaches knew quite well what could transpire with these players over the summer, and they are prepared regardless of the final decisions each player makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDProud Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Bochenski might not be leaving as reported. I heard from a reliable source that he is leaving only if the price is right. They offered him 300.000.00 but he was looking at a millon, thats a big spread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 I do not see any way on earth that Ottawa gives him a million dollar signing bonus. That is about what Parise got. If he expects a million dollar bonus he will be back in school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2Bad1 Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Bochenski might not be leaving as reported. I heard from a reliable source that he is leaving only if the price is right. They offered him 300.000.00 but he was looking at a millon, thats a big spread. He won't get the million dollars. He will threaten to go back to school until the very last moment then will end up taking the 300,000... or whatever he was offered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 But PCM said he was leaving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Are you suggesting that PCM is the Virg Foss of the board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 PCM had a direct quote that said it was very likely that Bochenski would sign. He listed his source and it's probably still very likely that it will happen, it's just taking longer than anyone thought it would. Who knows, maybe we'll have to put him back into our "potential line combinations." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1ZachPariseFan11 Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 You're right, that IS gonna hurt. Isn't Zach Jones coming for the 2005-2006 season. But yeah that is going to hurt loosing 10 seniors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green4ever Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Bochenski might not be leaving as reported. I heard from a reliable source that he is leaving only if the price is right. They offered him 300.000.00 but he was looking at a millon, thats a big spread. There is no way that you can know the info you are "sharing"! Interesting that you do not mention your reliable source. Negotiations are kept confidential to anyone except the player, his family, family advisor and the person doing the negotiating from the team holding his rights. Once the terms are agreed on then the fans will hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZParisefan_11 Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Isn't Zach Jones coming for the 2005-2006 season. Yes, Zach Jones is coming to UND 2005-06. I'm sure if he's anything like his older brother Matt he will make up for a few of the seniors. No offense to them, they all played well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spfreak Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 We have many good players coming in '05. Players that have at least given a verbal for that year are: Taylor Chorney-Playing at Shattuck this coming year Ryan Duncan-Graduated from Shattuck. Playing for Salmon Arm this year. Brad Miller-Graduated from Shattuck. Playing for Green Bay this year. Brian Lee-Senior to be at Moorhead High Chris Vandevelde-Senior to be at Moorhead T.J. Oshie-Senior to be at Warroad Zach Jones-National Team Developmental Program Standout defenseman. I probably forgot one or two. We also sound like we could get Jonathan Toews, who is the best '88 born player in North America. We might have a rough year in '05 but nothing to be concerned about really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan_Parise_FREAK! Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Taylor Chorney...... son of Marc Chorney, who played for UND 77-81? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 But PCM said he was leaving? Please provide your source for that information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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