2023 Early Departures & Portal Transfers

[SuhakiYeahYeah]

If we're talking about a Caulfield replacement, Johannes is a scorer who is 6'3" 

 

[siouxforce19]

Just now, SuhakiYeahYeah said:

If we're talking about a Caulfield replacement, Johannes is a scorer who is 6'3" 

 

I was just going to comment this. He’s from Eden Prairie. 

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

Johannes is definitely worth a look. Lindenwood had a brutal schedule and he had constant point production.

[SiouxScore]

17 minutes ago, SuhakiYeahYeah said:

If we're talking about a Caulfield replacement, Johannes is a scorer who is 6'3" 

 

I really liked his game at EP

[DAR]

4 hours ago, franchise said:

Albrecht is staying

oh yay

[Frozen4sioux]

3 hours ago, DAR said:

oh yay

Calm down...

[90siouxfan]

Did Fantilla, McGoaty, or Samsquatch enter the portal yet?

[The Sicatoka]

1 hour ago, 90siouxfan said:

Did Fantilla, McGoaty, or Samsquatch enter the portal yet?

Game ended at 10 Central last night.

NCAA paperwork center doesn't open until 8 Central this morning.   

[scpa0305]

Buckberger flipped commitment from Wisco to DU. I was really hoping we’d be in on him. Getting tough to watch. DU is running with these skilled guys 

[stoneySIOUX]

On 4/6/2023 at 9:45 AM, scpa0305 said:

That’s exactly my thought. Get that kid in a green sweater and let him play. If he’s slower out of the gates that fine (and expected)…maybe he’d stay all 4 years. The issue is that these high end players should be put in positions to succeed…given the roster issues all these kids are in a tougher spot. If he doesn’t come in, maybe he looks for a “more secure/safe” development path. Who knows. 

From what I was told this week, it's HE that is considering staying one more year in the USHL. The team agrees, and both sides are saying he could come in, but he personally feels he's not ready yet.

[siouxforce19]

2 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:

From what I was told this week, it's HE that is considering staying one more year in the USHL. The team agrees, and both sides are saying he could come in, but he personally feels he's not ready yet.

I had wondered if this might be the case, actually. I knew he was okay with another year of juniors but wasn’t told whose idea it was. 

[fightingsioux4life]

14 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

Buckberger flipped commitment from Wisco to DU. I was really hoping we’d be in on him. Getting tough to watch. DU is running with these skilled guys 

On a positive note, this does poke a hole in the "B1G Rules The World" narrative. 

Whether our coaching staff was interested in him or not is anyone's guess. But I know one thing, we cannot contend for titles relying too much on "culture" guys with limited skills.

[jdub27]

3 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

But I know one thing, we cannot contend for titles relying too much on "culture" guys with limited skills.

Another argument no one is making?

[fightingsioux4life]

1 minute ago, jdub27 said:

Another argument no one is making?

I never said anyone was making that argument. If putting words into other people's mouths was an Olympic sport, you'd win Gold every four years.

[SiouxBoys]

21 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:

I never said anyone was making that argument. If putting words into other people's mouths was an Olympic sport, you'd win Gold every four years.

If nobody is making that argument, then why bother saying it?

[iramurphy]

If anyone thinks our staff evaluates prospects and discuss “culture “ during those evaluations I would strongly disagree. It’s amusing to see how fans have found a way to make it a negative connotation related to an athletic team.
 

I believe  “Culture” is a philosophy, attitude, approach to the game, priorities etc that every team develops instills in programs once the players/staff join the program. 

It has been interesting to hear how many times coaches and players of successful teams, when interviewed, refer  to their team’s culture.

I would argue that all organizations try to develop a culture that provides an environment where players, coaches and ultimately the team/organization are positioned to develop their full potential as individuals and as a team. That obviously increases the likelihood of success. 
Regardless of the end result your culture needs to remain dynamic and adjusted each year. Culture isn’t about the individual, it’s about the organization. 

[stoneySIOUX]

48 minutes ago, siouxforce19 said:

I had wondered if this might be the case, actually. I knew he was okay with another year of juniors but wasn’t told whose idea it was. 

I actually kind of like it. Seems like he's got a good grasp of his game. I'm all for that.

[fightingsioux4life]

22 minutes ago, SiouxBoys said:

If nobody is making that argument, then why bother saying it?

I was stating the obvious. Deal with it.

[Frozen4sioux]

16 minutes ago, iramurphy said:

If anyone thinks our staff evaluates prospects and discuss “culture “ during those evaluations I would strongly disagree. It’s amusing to see how fans have found a way to make it a negative connotation related to an athletic team.
 

I believe  “Culture” is a philosophy, attitude, approach to the game, priorities etc that every team develops instills in programs once the players/staff join the program. 

It has been interesting to hear how many times coaches and players of successful teams, when interviewed, refer  to their team’s culture.

I would argue that all organizations try to develop a culture that provides an environment where players, coaches and ultimately the team/organization are positioned to develop their full potential as individuals and as a team. That obviously increases the likelihood of success. 
Regardless of the end result your culture needs to remain dynamic and adjusted each year. Culture isn’t about the individual, it’s about the organization. 

Every organization has a culture.

Making sure it tracks with the mission and objective is the pickle.

It's also very easy for it to derail

[SiouxFanatic]

[Kevin G]

18 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:

I actually kind of like it. Seems like he's got a good grasp of his game. I'm all for that.

That level of self-awareness is impressive for a fully-grown adult, let alone an 18-year old. 

[Irish]

1 hour ago, iramurphy said:

If anyone thinks our staff evaluates prospects and discuss “culture “ during those evaluations I would strongly disagree. It’s amusing to see how fans have found a way to make it a negative connotation related to an athletic team.
 

I believe  “Culture” is a philosophy, attitude, approach to the game, priorities etc that every team develops instills in programs once the players/staff join the program. 

It has been interesting to hear how many times coaches and players of successful teams, when interviewed, refer  to their team’s culture.

I would argue that all organizations try to develop a culture that provides an environment where players, coaches and ultimately the team/organization are positioned to develop their full potential as individuals and as a team. That obviously increases the likelihood of success. 
Regardless of the end result your culture needs to remain dynamic and adjusted each year. Culture isn’t about the individual, it’s about the organization. 

I don't think anyone is arguing that having a great culture for a program is not important.  It's just that when we have a miserable season like this one while our enemies prosper it is frustrating and hearing Berry talk "culture" once again.  After we give up a lead in the third the "culture" talk after the game is somewhat incongruent.  We need to have culture and skill - some high end talent.  So far one of those is missing.  Focus on getting some blue chippers, upping the style of play, and getting our recruiting straightened out. Then we can have culture and a winning program.  

[The Sicatoka]

Coming soon to a rink near you ... Luke Bast stars as "Johnny Tychonic 2.0: This time it's Bulldog!" 

Rated PG for lewd gestures and crowd chants. 

[The Sicatoka]

Culture must include accountability.
The same mistakes happening again means no was held accountable the first time. 

[brianvf]

Good to see Bast get a shot elsewhere.  Hope he doesn't have too much success against his old team.
McMenamin is a good pickup for them from PSU.