Oxbow6 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 10 minutes ago, FightingSU said: I have to say I agree with this. I find it overall slightly weird in the first place. Just my opinion....That being said, this is still a free country and people can make their own decisions, but I know what mine would be. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingSU Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Just now, Oxbow6 said: yeah, yeah, yeah.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweethockey Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 15 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: Point of order: This author thinks Canada would populate from the KHL and Euro leagues almost exclusively (a bunch of age 24+ guys), but Team USA would go on a college campus raiding mission? That is what I gather. Once in a lifetime shot at a Gold medal, but could be the end of a college career. Play the month of February in China and, God forbid, test positive, and quarantine for 5 weeks. Be home around the beginning of the Frozen 4..... I hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey23 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 27 minutes ago, FightingSU said: I have to say I agree with this. I find it overall slightly weird in the first place. Just my opinion....That being said, this is still a free country and people can make their own decisions, but I know what mine would be. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFanatic Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 The selfish side of me hopes that Sanderson would choose not to go to the Olympics since it’s obvious that this is his last season at UND. But if given the opportunity to go and he accepts, I wouldn’t blame him. It’s an honor to be able to represent your country. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingSU Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, petey23 said: That's what I tell myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Wolverine fans will be less than stoked if their team gets tapped for multiple players to help fill the Olympic rosters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, Blackheart said: Wolverine fans will be less than stoked if their team gets tapped for multiple players to help fill the Olympic rosters. I would just be soooooo saaaaad for them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxnatty#8 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 20 minutes ago, SiouxFanatic said: The selfish side of me hopes that Sanderson would choose not to go to the Olympics since it’s obvious that this is his last season at UND. But if given the opportunity to go and he accepts, I wouldn’t blame him. It’s an honor to be able to represent your country. Any chance Kleven gets tapped for the Olympic team? I'd take him over most defensemen behind Sanderson. He also brings a very physical side if he can stay out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux rube Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 4 hours ago, FightingSU said: I would pass on going to China and taking a risk for testing positive and then being forced to quarantine in China and miss how many games, but gee, maybe that's just me.... I’m with you. Not only for the reason you gave but it’s still China who I trust as much as gas station sushi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 21 minutes ago, sioux rube said: ... I trust as much as gas station sushi The three days old stuff is tangy! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 23 hours ago, stoneySIOUX said: Man, this fanbase can feel so d@mn entitled. This kid owes us nothing, I'm sorry. If Sandy goes to the Olympics, he is doing so under the UND flag. Add another Olympian to our record books and to our marketing Do I like that we'll very likely lose our best player for a massive chunk of a really important stretch of the season? Absolutely not. But, it's a little annoying with our fanbase's inability to see past the moment. To be an Olympian is an incredible honor and we should celebrate it. Sure, we love having Olympians. What do we love more? Having Nattys. Normally those two things aren't mutually exclusive; this year, however, they just might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 23 minutes ago, Kevin G said: Sure, we love having Olympians. What do we love more? Having Nattys. Normally those two things aren't mutually exclusive; this year, however, they just might be. Who's arguing we love titles less than Olympians? What's your point? Nothing you said changes the fact that if Sanderson gets picked for the Olympics, it'll be your choice if you want to be butthurt at a kid who will have to make that decision. And that's my problem. Feels like a massive lack of empathy from our fanbase and also very selfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 1 hour ago, stoneySIOUX said: Who's arguing we love titles less than Olympians? What's your point? Nothing you said changes the fact that if Sanderson gets picked for the Olympics, it'll be your choice if you want to be butthurt at a kid who will have to make that decision. And that's my problem. Feels like a massive lack of empathy from our fanbase and also very selfish. If Sanderson goes to the Olympics--given its timing, length, and the uncertainty about being permitted to leave China--Team UND's chances of winning a national championship may take a hit. There might be a trade-off. That's all I'm saying. Pointing that out does not make a fan selfish, unempathetic, butthurt, [other emotive trigger word], etc. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Be a good excuse for the Sandy haterz when he’s hoisting another natty and we get exited first round blame sanderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Just now, Kevin G said: If Sanderson goes to the Olympics--given its timing, length, and the uncertainty about being permitted to leave China--Team UND's chances of winning a national championship may take a hit. There might be a trade-off. That's all I'm saying. Pointing that out does not make a fan selfish, unempathetic, butthurt, [other emotive trigger word], etc. I definitely agree our chances to take a hit. I guess I wasn't necessarily pointing you out specifically, but in general, anyone who's calling him out and saying he shouldn't go (again, not you, since you said you were just pointing it out), is definitely being selfish and/or unempathetic. I've seen a lot of it on here and on that God forsaken Facebook group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 On 12/21/2021 at 2:26 PM, stoneySIOUX said: Man, this fanbase can feel so d@mn entitled. This kid owes us nothing, I'm sorry. If Sandy goes to the Olympics, he is doing so under the UND flag. Add another Olympian to our record books and to our marketing Do I like that we'll very likely lose our best player for a massive chunk of a really important stretch of the season? Absolutely not. But, it's a little annoying with our fanbase's inability to see past the moment. To be an Olympian is an incredible honor and we should celebrate it. As per usual, you nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Sanderson's father is an NHL guy with NHL connections. The knowledge and insights that the NHL and NHLPA used to arrive at their decision, they'll be known to Sanderson. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90siouxfan Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 1 hour ago, gfhockey said: Be a good excuse for the Sandy haterz when he’s hoisting another natty and we get exited first round blame sanderson you mean Sandelin won't lose any players? doesn't he have a blue chipper for you to lust after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfaninseattle Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 So let's pretend that COVID is not an issue, and the NHL decides (forget about COVID) again that they are not allowing NHL players to participate. Sanderson gets an invite to play in the Olympics. Do you say anything other than " Go USA!"? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Banner Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 1 hour ago, siouxfaninseattle said: So let's pretend that COVID is not an issue, and the NHL decides (forget about COVID) again that they are not allowing NHL players to participate. Sanderson gets an invite to play in the Olympics. Do you say anything other than " Go USA!"? Great for him, but as a fan of the team as a whole I don't like it. He would miss a good chunk of the second half and this team needs everyone. Not a big Olympic fan to begin with 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 7 hours ago, siouxfan512 said: As per usual, you nailed it. Thanks man. Just bummed out that people are in any way salty at this kid. I get it. It sucks for us as UND fans for the current season. But, it's the frickin Olympics! If he goes, he deserves it and it's huge for our program in the long term. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 The Olympics are the Olympics, but I have a feeling the hockey world will have an asterisk by the winner of this Olympics because of the last minute circumstances. That still could probably outweigh winning a Hobey Baker for Sanderson, which I believe he is the front runner for right now. Would guess missing most of the second half would change that status. Would also guess Ottawa would want him right after the Olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen4sioux Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 15 hours ago, stoneySIOUX said: I definitely agree our chances to take a hit. I guess I wasn't necessarily pointing you out specifically, but in general, anyone who's calling him out and saying he shouldn't go (again, not you, since you said you were just pointing it out), is definitely being selfish and/or unempathetic. I've seen a lot of it on here and on that God forsaken Facebook group. Im not seeing the same thing you are at all. I see people pointing out the pros and cons, maybe one guy said something about him oweing the U to say no. Maybe you see more on the fbook group but thats the saddest sack of piece of crap "fans" I've ever encountered, by and large, the ones that post are usually the absolute least knowledgeable segment of the community that exists in the sphere of UND hockey. I avoid that place like the plague. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen4sioux Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 1 minute ago, tnt said: The Olympics are the Olympics, but I have a feeling the hockey world will have an asterisk by the winner of this Olympics because of the last minute circumstances. That still could probably outweigh winning a Hobey Baker for Sanderson, which I believe he is the front runner for right now. Would guess missing most of the second half would change that status. Not sure hes that high on the national scene actually.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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