scpa0305 Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 49 minutes ago, AJS said: The reality is the portal situation actually is sort of bleak. Of course, there is high end talent, but how many? Four goalies that you would feel good about to varying degrees if you needed a starter. Five D-man that would fit the criteria of being considered "1st pair" on a playoff team. UND got one of the goalies and one of those defensemen yesterday. That's huge! Not playing with house money yet. My question is for where they are at, do they need another one of their portal D to be one of those 5 "1st pair" D-man? Tall task, but cannot overstate it enough how big yesterday was for next year's team. It’s embarrassing that I have to write this, but we absolutely need two more good D. One solid old dman and someone else that, at the very least, can plug and play. The frosh D are all good (maybe Benoit sits a bit) but they will struggle a bit. Injuries happen too. 1 Quote
scpa0305 Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 50 minutes ago, AJS said: Reading one of Schlossman's articles, he put it that they'll need 1 for sure, possibly 2 depending on Albrecht. I’m fine with the Berg kid taking a top 6 role, but the other should be a depth add that has multiple years of eligibility. I don’t want a 25 yr old taking a spot of a current/younger player. 2 Quote
siouxforce19 Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, SiouxFanSince1990 said: Are we really expecting Berg to commit or something? That is the rumor. So we will see. Quote
AJS Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 42 minutes ago, scpa0305 said: I’m fine with the Berg kid taking a top 6 role, but the other should be a depth add that has multiple years of eligibility. I don’t want a 25 yr old taking a spot of a current/younger player. Here's where I'm at. There are currently two definite depth guys (5, 11) and one more potential (13). My hope would be Berg / another as talented as you can get player (over depth) if 13 goes. My reasoning is you have to handcuff Berry with as few depth guys as possible. I completely agree with your thought process if I trusted Berry to play talent and have the depth guys be the 13, 14, 15 Forwards. I don't trust that though. Quote
AJS Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 7 minutes ago, SiouxFanSince1990 said: Are we really expecting Berg to commit or something? Unless you know differently, it's one of those situations that just make sense. Also, I do put stock in names that Scholossman floats out there. Let's call them educated guesses. Quote
SpudsSioux Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 1 hour ago, scpa0305 said: It’s embarrassing that I have to write this, but we absolutely need two more good D. One solid old dman and someone else that, at the very least, can plug and play. The frosh D are all good (maybe Benoit sits a bit) but they will struggle a bit. Injuries happen too. I may be crazy, but I think Benoit is the guy that's going to surprise next year (the way Frisch did as a Freshman). Every time I watch him, he's just so steady. Makes great outlet passes, plays simple but hard. I could be way off, but I think his game translates well and could end up playing more than everyone thinks he's going to. 3 Quote
SiouxFan100 Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Freshman can contribute at a high level. Quote
Goon Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 1 hour ago, siouxforce19 said: That is the rumor. So we will see. Sounds like there's a very good chance he's coming to UND. I think we will find out soon. Quote
Popular Post Oxbow6 Posted March 31, 2023 Popular Post Posted March 31, 2023 15 minutes ago, SiouxFan100 said: Freshman can contribute at a high level. If given opportunities 1 6 Quote
scpa0305 Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 50 minutes ago, SpudsSioux said: I may be crazy, but I think Benoit is the guy that's going to surprise next year (the way Frisch did as a Freshman). Every time I watch him, he's just so steady. Makes great outlet passes, plays simple but hard. I could be way off, but I think his game translates well and could end up playing more than everyone thinks he's going to. Def could be. Strathmann has to play…Livanavage is really offensive but tiny. Probably need him too. Wiebe needs to play. I actually got Benoit and Komzak confused. In theory komzack would sit before Benoit. Quote
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Connor McMenamin from PSU looks like a good portal player based on his captainship and stats. Quote
SpudsSioux Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Note on Benoit. Looking at his +/- is concerning, but definitely doesn't tell the whole story. I thought there had to be a data error somewhere as I can only count a couple times I've seen him on the ice when scored on for Waterloo. I realize it's the carry-over from when he was the top minute guy on a bad Omaha team. It's definitely more in line with what the Lancers +/- look like. I'd be interested to see what his is since joining Waterloo. Quote
Kevin G Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, scpa0305 said: Def could be. Strathmann has to play…Livanavage is really offensive but tiny. Probably need him too. Wiebe needs to play. I actually got Benoit and Komzak confused. In theory komzack would sit before Benoit. Elite Prospects has him listed at 5'10", 174 lbs. Pretty average, no? Quote
petey23 Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, SpudsSioux said: Note on Benoit. Looking at his +/- is concerning, but definitely doesn't tell the whole story. I thought there had to be a data error somewhere as I can only count a couple times I've seen him on the ice when scored on for Waterloo. I realize it's the carry-over from when he was the top minute guy on a bad Omaha team. It's definitely more in line with what the Lancers +/- look like. I'd be interested to see what his is since joining Waterloo. He is a +1 in 14 games with 1 goals and 5 assists. Quote
SpudsSioux Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 10 minutes ago, petey23 said: He is a +1 in 14 games with 1 goals and 5 assists. Thanks. That sounds much more like the player I've seen. He definitely passes the eye test to me. Quote
Kevin G Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 1 hour ago, AJS said: Here's where I'm at. There are currently two definite depth guys (5, 11) and one more potential (13). My hope would be Berg / another as talented as you can get player (over depth) if 13 goes. My reasoning is you have to handcuff Berry with as few depth guys as possible. I completely agree with your thought process if I trusted Berry to play talent and have the depth guys be the 13, 14, 15 Forwards. I don't trust that though. This. Last season Berry reminded me of former Twins manager Ron Gardenhire. When Gardy had scrappy utility player Nick ("I slide into first base") Punto on the roster, he'd play Punto in like 125 or 135 or even 150 games, instead of the 80 games he deserved to play in. Punto was Gardy's safety blanket, and Gardy couldn't not play Punto. Quote
burd Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 25 minutes ago, Cratter said: Portal feels like Draft Days. And The Price is Right. UND, come on down! 1 Quote
scpa0305 Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 38 minutes ago, Kevin G said: Elite Prospects has him listed at 5'10", 174 lbs. Pretty average, no? If he was 5’10” he would have been drafted last year Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 51 minutes ago, Cratter said: Portal feels like Draft Days. [commissioner steps to the podium] ”With the first pick in the 2023 portal draft…the University of North Dakota selects…” 1 Quote
Kevin G Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, scpa0305 said: If he was 5’10” he would have been drafted last year Ah, I see. You're saying that they "pad" heights and weights, like a HS basketball roster. (My son somehow grew two inches the day they measured, or "measured," for the roster.) I'm still really excited for Livanavage though. Guys like Lane Huston (listed at 5'9", 155 lbs) have shown that smaller players can excel in college hockey. (Not saying Livanavage=Hutson, but a boy can dream, right?) Quote
brianvf Posted March 31, 2023 Author Posted March 31, 2023 Latest transfer portal entrants: Penn State F Connor McMenamin Penn State F Tyler Gratton Canisius D David Melaragni ASU F Jack Jensen Ohio State D James Marooney Quote
scpa0305 Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 36 minutes ago, Kevin G said: Ah, I see. You're saying that they "pad" heights and weights, like a HS basketball roster. (My son somehow grew two inches the day they measured, or "measured," for the roster.) I'm still really excited for Livanavage though. Guys like Lane Huston (listed at 5'9", 155 lbs) have shown that smaller players can excel in college hockey. (Not saying Livanavage=Hutson, but a boy can dream, right?) Absolutely….I was blown away Livanavage didn’t get drafted last year. Not sure what the reasoning was because (as you noted) smaller players, including dmen, are getting drafted higher and higher as the game is turning more towards skill. My only guess was that’s he’s significantly smaller than he’s listed as…or that his D is not good. He’s always played on juiced up jr teams so who knows how good his “D” really is. Quote
cowboys5xsbs Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 30 minutes ago, brianvf said: Yeah I figured this had a huge impact on what is happening right now. Quote
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