skateshattrick Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Just now, UNDBIZ said: I thought JBD had a bad season, personally. Offense seemed to regress significantly and his defense wasn't what I would call "locked down." Seriously? I watched every game and I think he was their best overall defenseman from start to finish. Apparently the coaches agreed because he was on the ice for every critical penalty kill, faceoff in the defensive zone, and was always matched up against the top lines of other teams. When they put JBD and Sanderson together for the 2nd unit, they were also lights out offensively. Sanderson is the most talented D man, and showed flashes of how talented he is, but the gap between Sanderson and JBD is much closer than the gap between JBD and Kierstad. Kierstad can be a bit scary in the D zone. I still remember him getting stripped by Koepke in the corner which led to the OT tie with UMD in the pod. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, skateshattrick said: Seriously? I watched every game and I think he was their best overall defenseman from start to finish. Apparently the coaches agreed because he was on the ice for every critical penalty kill, faceoff in the defensive zone, and was always matched up against the top lines of other teams. When they put JBD and Sanderson together for the 2nd unit, they were also lights out offensively. Sanderson is the most talented D man, and showed flashes of how talented he is, but the gap between Sanderson and JBD is much closer than the gap between JBD and Kierstad. Kierstad can be a bit scary in the D zone. I still remember him getting stripped by Koepke in the corner which led to the OT tie with UMD in the pod. "Bad" season may have been harsh. "Not as good as I expected from him" season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd jg Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 With JBD and Jordan, could be coaching thing, if the focus more on the defensive side, they won't be as creative on the offensive side. When watching JBD in the game vs. Duluth, he sure did a great job at commanding the groups on the ice by holding the puck to allow line changes which I thought was critical. Not sure anyone other than maybe Sanderson who showed show much confidence during the OT's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzerman19 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 wasnt JBD the defensive defenseman of the year? voted on by the league coaches...that speaks volumes to the little stuff he does out there... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDMOORHEAD Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, yzerman19 said: wasnt JBD the defensive defenseman of the year? voted on by the league coaches...that speaks volumes to the little stuff he does out there... Kind of like a defensive version of Toews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hky Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Love this group of seniors, but (in my opinion) noone is going to stay. They are on pace academically and/or hockeywise to move on. Kierstad will sign somewhere soon. JBD is going to have a nice NHL career and I think it starts this week. He's that good. The Sharks won't take a chance on losing Weatherby to free agency after his senior year so he's probably gone. Pinto was the best center in college hockey as a sophomore. He'll move on. Sanderson is so young. Crazy that he could have been a senior in high school and I wanted the puck on his stick Saturday night. Guessing there was some sort of agreement on two years here? Man, this team had that special mix of draft picks and undrafted guys who just got better. Sure enjoyed watching them. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 A former player of mine got to see JBD do some power skating work this summer and said his work ethic is second to none. Just a constant desire to get better, much like Toews. Can't blame a kid like that who puts in 3 good years here and is ready for the next level. Turns 21 this summer, so on the younger side, but he's ready. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodbuster Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 2 hours ago, hky said: Love this group of seniors, but (in my opinion) noone is going to stay. They are on pace academically and/or hockeywise to move on. Kierstad will sign somewhere soon. JBD is going to have a nice NHL career and I think it starts this week. He's that good. The Sharks won't take a chance on losing Weatherby to free agency after his senior year so he's probably gone. Pinto was the best center in college hockey as a sophomore. He'll move on. Sanderson is so young. Crazy that he could have been a senior in high school and I wanted the puck on his stick Saturday night. Guessing there was some sort of agreement on two years here? Man, this team had that special mix of draft picks and undrafted guys who just got better. Sure enjoyed watching them. So the cupboard is almost bare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Boldy signs with the Wild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 12 minutes ago, cberkas said: Boldy signs with the Wild Initially read this as Budy, you can imagine my surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Hardman (BC) signs with the Blackhawks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Spencer "Mr Blocker Side" Knight is officially a Florida Panther. The Cats also have "Bob" at $10M per through the '25-'26 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFanatic Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Newhook also leaves BC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 On 3/29/2021 at 1:55 PM, UNDBIZ said: I thought JBD had a bad season, personally. Offense seemed to regress significantly and his defense wasn't what I would call "locked down." Missed the poke check that cost the season. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 Cam York (Mich) signs with the Flyers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 2 hours ago, DAR said: Missed the poke check that cost the season. That is a shallow statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfaninseattle Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 3 hours ago, cberkas said: Cam York (Mich) signs with the Flyers So was he one and done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hky Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 20 minutes ago, siouxfaninseattle said: So was he one and done? Nope. 2 years there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Rough couple days for BC with Boldy, Newhook, Hardman, and Knight all signing. All of them sophomores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 6 hours ago, brianvf said: Rough couple days for BC with Boldy, Newhook, Hardman, and Knight all signing. All of them sophomores. Let's see if I feel sorry for them. < puts palm to forehead > Nope. Not at all. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 JBD signs *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jk Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Congrats to JBD. Thanks for the terrific career at UND. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skateshattrick Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, jk said: Congrats to JBD. Thanks for the terrific career at UND. Agreed. One of my favorite players to ever wear a UND uniform and vastly underrated. Great player who will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Kiersted Just signed with Florida. Looks like he's going straight to the bigs to start off. Congrats to him! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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