The Sicatoka Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 1 minute ago, jk said: Not that this year's forwards will compare to 2005-06. Zajac, Oshie, Spirko and Stafford, Toews, Duncan. Ridiculous, even if young. Don't forget that 7 and 9 make 16. Period. DOT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb1 Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 20 hours ago, Green Banner said: This blizzard could be detrimental to UND picking up portal players. I hear you but there is a little thing called Zoom. Would a campus visit be great, yes of course, but sometimes that can't always happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, jk said: I have thought of that team when looking ahead to the upcoming year, in this unfortunate way. That team probably had the best top 6 UND has seen since the early 80s, but the young defense was not ready and as a result they fell short of a title. This year should have a very good forward group, but will history repeat itself on the back end? Not that this year's forwards will compare to 2005-06. Zajac, Oshie, Spirko and Stafford, Toews, Duncan. Ridiculous, even if young. The only Toews-type college players I recall watching play were Thomas Vanek and Dany Heatley. And neither of them played D like he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey23 Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, burd said: The only Toews-type college players I recall watching play were Thomas Vanek and Dany Heatley. And neither of them played D. FYP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 49 minutes ago, Stack said: Well let's see in 2005 North Dakota brought in 13 freshmen. They were: Joe Finley (D) Taylor Chorney (D) Todd Alexander (D) Zach Jones (D) TK Oshie (F) Ryan Martens (F) Jonathon Toews (F) Andrew Kozek (F) Brad Miller (F and then played D later) Ryan Duncan (F) Matt Watkins (F) Brain Lee (D) Aaron Walski (G) That team had 6 sophomores, 6 juniors, and 2 seniors. They went to 4 Frozen Fours in a row even though a number of players turned pro early. Not sure if this is even possible now with the transfer portal but we can hope? It ain’t 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 25 minutes ago, crb1 said: I hear you but there is a little thing called Zoom. Don't you use Teams to build teams? OK. Weak attempt. Moving snow has me off my game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Banner Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 58 minutes ago, crb1 said: I hear you but there is a little thing called Zoom. Would a campus visit be great, yes of course, but sometimes that can't always happen. It was meant to be a joke, il insert emojis next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N of GF Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 1 hour ago, crb1 said: I hear you but there is a little thing called Zoom. Would a campus visit be great, yes of course, but sometimes that can't always happen. sounds weird, but young adults seem to be open to this. In the last few years, I've hired people in their twenty's that didn't set foot in the office until their first day of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 < checks watch > No Albrecht news? No news on a Caulfield replacement? And don't we still need two defensemen? Are we 100% that Hedquist is coming in as well as Persson? < checks watch > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Ranger Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: < checks watch > No Albrecht news? No news on a Caulfield replacement? And don't we still need two defensemen? Are we 100% that Hedquist is coming in as well as Persson? < checks watch > I'm with you the longer we hear crickets the more worried I'm getting and potentially with the Strathman rumors we might need 3 more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 2 hours ago, burd said: The only Toews-type college players I recall watching play were Thomas Vanek and Dany Heatley. And neither of them played D like he did. Yeah, Vanek was a pretty fast skater...as long as he had the puck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 40 minutes ago, I Ranger said: I'm with you the longer we hear crickets the more worried I'm getting and potentially with the Strathman rumors we might need 3 more. Perhaps the shakeup in Mankato has Berry making a few calls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 1 hour ago, I Ranger said: I'm with you the longer we hear crickets the more worried I'm getting and potentially with the Strathman rumors we might need 3 more. What Strathmann rumors? I think Schlossman was talking juniors as in USHL, not OHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, tnt said: What Strathmann rumors? I think Schlossman was talking juniors as in USHL, not OHL. It was discussed in the Committed Recruits thread yesterday. Schlossman hinted at this development with Strathmann weeks ago also but I think everyone missed it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 He'd be a one-year guy, but why not go after Ryan Siedem of Harvard. He spent a season with the Fargo Force. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXELEVENS Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 21 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: He'd be a one-year guy, but why not go after Ryan Siedem of Harvard. He spent a season with the Fargo Force. He looks very solid, sign him up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 1 hour ago, tnt said: What Strathmann rumors? I think Schlossman was talking juniors as in USHL, not OHL. 1 hour ago, siouxforce19 said: It was discussed in the Committed Recruits thread yesterday. Schlossman hinted at this development with Strathmann weeks ago also but I think everyone missed it. Going back to the USHL, not bolting to the OHL. Definitely still possible he could come in this season, but he's not against staying another year in the USHL. I've been told consistently that he absolutely has all the offensive tools, but does not yet know how to defend. Had one buddy refer to him as BJ 2.0. Would be good for all parties to see him take one more year of development, methinks. But, not the worst things to bring him in and get him ice time, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 1 hour ago, SIOUXELEVENS said: He looks very solid, sign him up. Sounds like Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustnyou Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 7 hours ago, Blackheart said: Yeah, Vanek was a pretty fast skater...as long as he had the puck. Easy to look fast when you only skate from the blue line to the hash marks as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 17 minutes ago, dustnyou said: Easy to look fast when you only skate from the blue line to the hash marks as well. What you would call a floater... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan512 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 12 hours ago, Stack said: Well let's see in 2005 North Dakota brought in 13 freshmen. They were: Joe Finley (D) Taylor Chorney (D) Todd Alexander (D) Zach Jones (D) TK Oshie (F) Ryan Martens (F) Jonathon Toews (F) Andrew Kozek (F) Brad Miller (F and then played D later) Ryan Duncan (F) Matt Watkins (F) Brain Lee (D) Aaron Walski (G) That team had 6 sophomores, 6 juniors, and 2 seniors. They went to 4 Frozen Fours in a row even though a number of players turned pro early. Not sure if this is even possible now with the transfer portal but we can hope? who the F is Todd Alexander? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJS Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 18 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: < checks watch > No Albrecht news? No news on a Caulfield replacement? And don't we still need two defensemen? Are we 100% that Hedquist is coming in as well as Persson? < checks watch > I'm not pushing the panic button yet. All important questions. I'm break them down by position. Forward: It'll be a talented group next year. That won't change regardless of the Albrecht news or Caulfield's replacement. Now, I'll say this, Caulfield signing and if that's parlayed into Albrecht staying, that is a relatively major blow to the talent level. Again, it'll still be a talented group, but if we were to grade the group on paper, it can go anywhere from a A to a B. Goalie: I hope Hedquist is coming in, he's put in his time in Juniors, good stats. I think we can assume he's in. Defense: This is where I'm getting close to pushing the panic button. We're confident with 5 guys (one of which is assumed "8th guy"). Pyke was a monster add no doubt. I do not like that Strathmann might go back to Juniors. Sounds like everyone is on the same page, so I don't get a decommitment feel, but still. Numbers wise this could work out great, BUT, now they need 3 more from the Portal. Good news, there's definitely 3 high enders. Bad news, what are the chances they get them? Just a lot of uncertainty. Things can absolutely turn out incredible. There's also a chance that this goes sideways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFan100 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Any defense high Enders left in the portal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 16 minutes ago, AJS said: I'm not pushing the panic button yet. All important questions. I'm break them down by position. Forward: It'll be a talented group next year. That won't change regardless of the Albrecht news or Caulfield's replacement. Now, I'll say this, Caulfield signing and if that's parlayed into Albrecht staying, that is a relatively major blow to the talent level. Again, it'll still be a talented group, but if we were to grade the group on paper, it can go anywhere from a A to a B. Goalie: I hope Hedquist is coming in, he's put in his time in Juniors, good stats. I think we can assume he's in. Defense: This is where I'm getting close to pushing the panic button. We're confident with 5 guys (one of which is assumed "8th guy"). Pyke was a monster add no doubt. I do not like that Strathmann might go back to Juniors. Sounds like everyone is on the same page, so I don't get a decommitment feel, but still. Numbers wise this could work out great, BUT, now they need 3 more from the Portal. Good news, there's definitely 3 high enders. Bad news, what are the chances they get them? Just a lot of uncertainty. Things can absolutely turn out incredible. There's also a chance that this goes sideways. Yeah, even if Strathmann is on the same page now, you never know who (Major Juniors or other college teams) will be bending his ear next year in Juniors, especially if we struggled again next year. I.E., does another school look more attractive with a better chance at a Championship. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 How did Perbix look on Western last year? He's back in the portal again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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