jk Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 They've had to make hard decisions every off-season, always in the interest of improving the team, but some disagree with their choices. Quote
BusinessSoot Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 6:06 PM, AJS said: @brianvf nailed it. Making hard decisions that will improve the team. Expand Fair enough. I have don't necessarily see it that way, due to the fact his "hard decisions" failed in every way last year. The 10 and 19 5th year failed venture, cost ice time/development of others, as one example. Two freshmen of class of '21 left, that in itself is concerning, considering those whom are leaving were contributors to a Penrose team a year ago. (Portz played every game as a freshman). 5x5 scoring from forwards has been clearly an issue the past two years and the list could go on. Hopefully the business model Berry is trying to instill/get corrected gets sailing in the right direction. He had a pre season ranked #4 team on paper last year............ My two cents. 1 1 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 6:21 PM, jk said: They've had to make hard decisions every off-season, always in the interest of improving the team, but some disagree with their choices. Expand Some disagreed with their choices because they backfired big time in 2022-23. 1 Quote
brianvf Posted March 29, 2023 Author Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 7:20 PM, BusinessSoot said: Fair enough. I have don't necessarily see it that way, due to the fact his "hard decisions" failed in every way last year. Expand I viewed it as last year he didn't make enough hard decisions. Having both 10 & 19 stay messed with the development of younger "higher ceiling" players. IMO, the hard decision would have been telling 10 & 19 to move on and to keep Calder another year. That said, of the four similar players listed previously, Portz is one that I would have rather kept since he was still younger and maybe could have progressed even further. But I trust the coaches and players to do what is best for the team and hopefully learn from the mistakes of last year. 1 Quote
brianvf Posted March 29, 2023 Author Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 7:31 PM, Lobo said: Expand Nice. Him or Haider would be a welcome addition to the roster next season. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 7:38 PM, brianvf said: Nice. Him or Haider would be a welcome addition to the roster next season. Expand Can I be greedy? Quote
siouxforce19 Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 7:31 PM, Lobo said: Expand Guess I don’t need to pretend I didn’t know this was happening anymore… Quote
Popular Post scpa0305 Posted March 29, 2023 Popular Post Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 7:03 PM, ChadR said: This is a fair question here..... Expand 100% 2 4 Quote
AJS Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 Based on the last few goalies, this might sound backwards, but what I find exciting about Persson is I hope we know what his floor is. .925 (FR) is obviously outstanding, but .894 / .891 on terrible Miami teams is hopefully his floor. Quote
scpa0305 Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 6:06 PM, AJS said: @brianvf nailed it. Making hard decisions that will improve the team. Expand Don’t take this as “coming after you or anything” but from the past few days you were def in the camp of using the portal could be a negative long term, now you are fine with an underclassmen (portz) taking off. Reason? 1 Quote
brianvf Posted March 29, 2023 Author Posted March 29, 2023 Wow, Moore in the portal? That one is unexpected. Time to start nailing down some defensemen. Quote
AJS Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 8:20 PM, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said: Moore in the portal... Expand Yikes. Don't like that one at all. Quote
brianvf Posted March 29, 2023 Author Posted March 29, 2023 https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-to-turn-over-its-entire-defensive-unit?fbclid=IwAR3oFQlU3r9vny_GrptCIxoTpZB__C1G5g_wy0dvR5Jqiy6_GDidT515U3U Quote Moore, a fifth-round pick of the Detroit Red Wings, played in 31 of 39 games this season for the Fighting Hawks. He tallied three goals and 13 points. Moore was a consistent presence on the back end for most of the season, but was scratched in three of UND's final six games. He often ran the second power-play unit from the top. Expand Quote The Fighting Hawks have been recruiting defensemen in the NCAA transfer portal, but have yet to get any commitments. They'll need to grab at least three in order to give the group experience. UND also will be grabbing a goaltender and a forward out of the transfer portal. It's possible UND could grab two forwards if UND senior forward Carson Albrecht does not return. Expand The question is...was he told that he would need to improve for next season (as we all know, he struggled at times, for sure) or is this his own decision? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 I told @stoneySIOUXthere was about a 1% chance of needing eight defensemen. I should've bought a PowerBall ticket. 4 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 8:25 PM, cowboys5xsbs said: Not good losing Moore Expand Makes not hanging onto Frisch sting all over again. 1 Quote
sioux24/7 Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 This is wild. I really don’t want to he a transfer portal team but it feels like that’s the only way we will be able to field a competitive team. Feel like we are Bobby Petrino and Missouri State right now. Quote
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 8:30 PM, sioux24/7 said: I really don’t want to he a transfer portal team but it feels like that’s the only way we will be able to field a competitive team. Expand FYP Quote
brianvf Posted March 29, 2023 Author Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 8:29 PM, The Sicatoka said: Makes not hanging onto Frisch sting all over again. Expand Yeah, Frisch staying for a 5th year...that would have made all the portal entries a-ok. Quote
Mhockey Posted March 29, 2023 Posted March 29, 2023 I can't imagine the coaching staff wanted to be in this situation. Having to get a completely new defensive squad might be tricky. Being able to potentially grab some experienced players from the portal will help but still. Quote
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