The Sicatoka Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 17 minutes ago, Big A HG said: I've never signed an NLI so I don't know the full extent of what they're signing, but generally isn't there an out with an NIL if a coach were to leave since you're really not only signing to play for a program, you're also signing to play for a coach? In a word: Nope. Quote The NLI is binding even if the coach who offered the letter leaves the college. https://www.ncsasports.org/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-national-letter-of-intent#:~:text=The NLI is a binding,aid for one academic year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, bale31 said: I'm all good. We already knew about this one. I suspect that there will be another one going there. Silye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A HG Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 39 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: @Big A HGyou may have written "NIL" where you meant "NLI" a couple times. Ope, yep....going from all the talk about NIL lately I brain-farted my way through the rest of my message about NLI. Somehow I managed to get the first NLI right. It's only Tuesday and the brain is already dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 51 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: In a word: Nope. https://www.ncsasports.org/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-national-letter-of-intent#:~:text=The NLI is a binding,aid for one academic year. Doesn't the portal make that rule null and void? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL Sioux Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said: Doesn't the portal make that rule null and void? My guess would be you can't enter the transfer portal until you have enrolled at a school. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFanSince1990 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, DL Sioux said: My guess would be you can't enter the transfer portal until you have enrolled at a school. Should you not be required to make some sort of “commitment”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Sign an NLI and you must spend a year in residence at the school. Period. The only exception: If the school releases you. It's in the link I previously provided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90siouxfan Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Perhaps pay back the scholarship funds would put a dampner on this free for all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL Sioux Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 36 minutes ago, SiouxFanSince1990 said: Should you not be required to make some sort of “commitment”. I'm all for some sort of commitment!!! Not a fan of NIL or transfer portal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakvindy Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 4 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: The evil of the portal is going on full display for all to see. Wisconsin will pluck MSU-Mankato of recruits and select players via the portal. And the rest of us can only watch in amazed horror. I wonder if a school could put escalators in a contract buyout tied to existing/committed players leaving to the same school as the coach within say 90 days. At least make it hurt a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux rube Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 All things portal https://www.therinklive.com/mens-college/2023-mens-college-hockey-transfer-portal?mibextid=Zxz2cZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 Matt Staudacher, Dman from UMN, entered the portal. He's a leftie, but he does have two years of eligibility left. Maybe someone for Berry to check out...although he's a MI native so UM or MSU wouldn't be a surprise destination for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Ideal use of the portal would be to get a D with one year left (Pyke), with two, and maybe even with three, to balance out the classes a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 Perets, QU goalie, has signed as well. That means that all starting goalies from the Frozen Four have signed now except for UMN goalie (so) Close. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 20 minutes ago, brianvf said: Perets, QU goalie, has signed as well. That means that all starting goalies from the Frozen Four have signed now except for UMN goalie (so) Close. IALTO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 1 hour ago, brianvf said: Matt Staudacher, Dman from UMN, entered the portal. He's a leftie, but he does have two years of eligibility left. Maybe someone for Berry to check out...although he's a MI native so UM or MSU wouldn't be a surprise destination for him. GPL was talking about he red shirted and he was coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/defenseman-bennett-zmolek-commits-to-und Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, siouxforce19 said: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/defenseman-bennett-zmolek-commits-to-und NICE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 And...a RH shot. And...he has THREE years left of eligibility. Awesome, great get for Berry and staff. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 44 minutes ago, cberkas said: GPL was talking about he red shirted and he was coming back. He did redshirt, but he just entered the portal today so looks like he's going elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Thought Zmolek was a good possibility just from the podcast last week and he definitely fits a lot of our needs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianvf Posted April 12, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2023 Quote He sat out last season recovering from hip surgery, which was completed Nov. 3. "Everything is going well," said Zmolek, who started skating again in February. "So far, so good with everything on the ice." Zmolek will have three years of college eligibility remaining at UND. The Fighting Hawks appear to have six of eight spots solidified on the defense. Alaska captain Garrett Pyke, a senior, and Zmolek are coming in as transfers. Four rookies are expected to come — Vegas Golden Knights draft pick Abram Wiebe of the Chilliwack Chiefs, Minnesota Wild draft pick Nate Benoit of the Waterloo Black Hawks, draft-eligible Jake Livanavage of the Chicago Steel and right-handed Tanner Komzak of the Whitecourt Wolverines. Draft-eligible Andrew Strathmann of the Youngstown Phantoms is a possibility. The Fighting Hawks will target one more veteran defenseman in the transfer portal, too. Getting closer on defense. Just need to nail down if Strathmann is coming or not and grab one or two more portals depending on that decision. IMO, they've snagged some excellent portal guys...Persson, Berg, Zmolek, Pyke, Johannes...all should be able to contribute nicely next season. 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 27 minutes ago, siouxforce19 said: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/defenseman-bennett-zmolek-commits-to-und Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I have to say that I really like the addition of size to our line up. I don't know enough about Pyke but I like that both Zmolek and Johannes seem to be physical players. I'm not for gooning it up or playing cheap, but player hard and physical and making opponents actually think about going into the corners with you is a good thing. Hard not to be a bit skeptical after the way this year ended (though there was plenty of promise at the end with the way they were playing), but I do like the potential in some of these transfers. Who knows, maybe some of them click right away and become a solid unit. Hopefully a few of the freshman can understand what will be needed of them and step right into their roles. I never considered Moore to be dominant, but I wish we could have kept him around. That being said, maybe getting a whole new unit that can grow together won't be a bad thing. Hopefully they can gel quickly. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Added a need. Has some years left…we don’t need a PP guy so at worst a depth add. If he can turn into his brothers…solid defensive defensemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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