fightingsioux4life Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, scpa0305 said: We’re all fans of the program (obviously)…but looking at the folks that are attempting to spin this all in a positive light is hilarious. I wear green coated glasses but this is something entirely different hahaha I agree with you. However, it is early in the portal vetting process and we don't know which players the coaches are pursuing. The sausage-making process never looks pretty, but the end product is far from being determined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingSU Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 5 hours ago, Kevin G said: Sioux hockey historians, has a UND team ever turned over its entire d-core* in an offseason before? *let alone entire d-core plus starting goalie plus primary backup goalie Is hellsten gone too??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboys5xsbs Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Just now, FightingSU said: Is hellsten gone too??? Yep went to the portal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingSU Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 5 hours ago, MafiaMan said: “OUR DEFENSE WAS TERRIBLE ALL SEASON!” [same posters a week later] ”WTF IS GOING ON? ALL OF OUR DEFENSEMEN ARE LEAVING!” Just because they weren’t good doesn’t mean it isn’t odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingSU Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, cowboys5xsbs said: Yep went to the portal Wow man. Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingSU Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Okay. Maybe I’m dumb. What if no team takes or wants/needs a player that is “in the portal” does entering immediately sever scholarships/relationships with UND? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 8 minutes ago, FightingSU said: Okay. Maybe I’m dumb. What if no team takes or wants/needs a player that is “in the portal” does entering immediately sever scholarships/relationships with UND? No there have been players not selected in the portal that have gone back to their original schools. It’s rare, but has happened. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey23 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 19 minutes ago, brianvf said: No there have been players not selected in the portal that have gone back to their original schools. It’s rare, but has happened. In hockey 10-15% of players who enter the portal will not play another game of Division 1 Hockey. Football and Basketball is around 40-45% of the players not finding a new Division 1 team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godsmack Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 19 minutes ago, brianvf said: No there have been players not selected in the portal that have gone back to their original schools. It’s rare, but has happened. I heard Connor Mayer of CC just did that. Entered the portal a week or two ago but today announced he’s returning to CC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey23 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Godsmack said: I heard Connor Mayer of CC just did that. Entered the portal a week or two ago but today announced he’s returning to CC. All depends on the conversations they have with the coaching staff. Not all decisions to enter the portal are initiated by the player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 12 minutes ago, petey23 said: All depends on the conversations they have with the coaching staff. Not all decisions to enter the portal are initiated by the player. Right? I did my part to persuade @Godsmack that his, ahem, talent on the ice, is probably better suited for someone other than Train Wreck. It’s up to him to get the hint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, fightingsioux4life said: I agree with you. However, it is early in the portal vetting process and we don't know which players the coaches are pursuing. The sausage-making process never looks pretty, but the end product is far from being determined. The fact the portal has to be our savior is embarrassing at this point. We either aren’t giving our recruits a fair shot…or we’re recruiting the wrong kids. What is it? The “miss” rate is clicking a bit high from what I’m used to. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGsioux Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 But the whining about everything on this board is clicking at an all time high rate. Relax and enjoy the journey , it will work out just fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 12 hours ago, brianvf said: I guarantee that none of the d-corps or goalies from last season will get any playing time next season. Given the way last season went and this season could go, Cheese would like a word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 12 hours ago, Oxbow6 said: He's lactose intolerant. After Kristo's adventures in snow, Dave Hakstol was black toes intolerant. Not the same I'm guessing, but close. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJS Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 @scpa0305 I agree with almost everything you're saying. The feel that some high-end recruits have gotten honestly is warranted and is concerning. There's no spin there. Why the flip of the switch for me? I explained the Portz move was significant. 13 leaving would also be big and what I would call a true offensive reset. As far as a recruiting standpoint. Last year's Freshman class was very good. I really like the incoming Freshman class as well. We'll see how this goes, but there appears to be a real path where next year the roster is constructed in a way where talent plays. Where you'll see the Freshman and Sophomore forwards in the lineup every night. Minimum of 3 of the 5 Freshman defenseman will be in the lineup every night. If the roster is constructed correctly (which I do think it's headed that way) and talent plays, we will not see what is happening this year happen next year. Here's to watching the reset and this program going back to recruiting talent, developing talent, playing talent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJS Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Now that they need three, Noah Ellis immediately becomes a crucial piece. RH shot. VGK draft pick. Sophomore. Someone who you would feel great bringing in as more of a 3rd pair guy (maybe 2nd) next year. High upside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 6 hours ago, MGsioux said: But the whining about everything on this board is clicking at an all time high rate. Relax and enjoy the journey , it will work out just fine Great point......cause it was a blast to go to Scheels and watch three MN schools duke it out in a regional UND was hosting. Plus next years top D pairing is looking more and more like @Godsmack and @MafiaMan with @Wilbur between the pipes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 20 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said: Plus next years top D pairing is looking more and more like @Godsmack and @MafiaMan with @Wilbur between the pipes. Against those two? @Blackheartand I will be top pair by start of second period game one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, The Sicatoka said: Against those two? @Blackheartand I will be top pair by start of second period game one. Skating backwards required? Might need to up my game a little in that area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, Blackheart said: Skating backwards required? Might need to up my game a little in that area. No worries. I already assumed you'd be "Paul Coffey" to my "Charlie Huddy". But I ain't singing. All you get is a "Go!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 17 hours ago, sioux24/7 said: 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. There is some appearance to your analogy. Which corporate entity is buying BB a moped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Bubs as Bullwinkle: "Nothin' up my sleeve . . ." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxkid12 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 There is a lot to read, and I honestly do not want to go back and read it all, so if this has been covered, I apologize. What if most of these players that are entering the transfer portal have been told by the staff that they should enter it? Let's be honest most of these players that are entering it didn't play or were not overly exciting as players and Berry think's that they aren't going to get better. The portal has been a detriment to college sports, but it also is a good way to clean house from players that aren't cutting it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Just now, burd said: Bubs as Bullwinkle: "Nothin' up my sleeve . . ." KG is Rocky the Flying Squirrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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