The Sicatoka Posted April 12, 2023 Posted April 12, 2023 Zmolek? Go to hockeydb.com and look up the 1993-94 Dallas Stars roster. Recognize any names? Quote
bale31 Posted April 12, 2023 Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 5:20 PM, Kevin G said: Too late. I've already penciled him in as "Cale Makar 2.0." Expand You can blame me when he underperforms. I can take it. Quote
Kevin G Posted April 12, 2023 Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 5:47 PM, bale31 said: You can blame me when he underperforms. I can take it. Expand Ha! That's exactly what I was going to say, then remembered that humor/sarcasm often doesn't come across on an internet forum (or email, or text...). (My wife would say, "Well, if you want your humor to come across, first you've got to be funny.") But yes, I will blame you if he falls short of my irrational and unrealistic expectations! In all seriousness, I'm pumped Zmolek is joining UND and saddened by what's transpiring in Mankato. 2 Quote
bale31 Posted April 12, 2023 Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 5:57 PM, Kevin G said: Ha! That's exactly what I was going to say, then remembered that humor/sarcasm often doesn't come across on an internet forum (or email, or text...). (My wife would say, "Well, if you want your humor to come across, first you've got to be funny.") But yes, I will blame you if he falls short of my irrational and unrealistic expectations! In all seriousness, I'm pumped Zmolek is joining UND and saddened by what's transpiring in Mankato. Expand He will also be a team leader at some point if his brothers are any indication Quote
brianvf Posted April 12, 2023 Author Posted April 12, 2023 Another MSUM portal transfer to UW, Simon Tassy, a freshman. Seems weird to bring over so many players and leave MSUM so depleted. And what about the existing UW players and incoming recruits? Are we going to see a massive influx of UW players leave now too? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted April 12, 2023 Posted April 12, 2023 Not a surprise, but UND makes Persson official. 3 Quote
Popular Post burd Posted April 12, 2023 Popular Post Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 5:57 PM, Kevin G said: Ha! That's exactly what I was going to say, then remembered that humor/sarcasm often doesn't come across on an internet forum (or email, or text...). (My wife would say, "Well, if you want your humor to come across, first you've got to be funny.") But yes, I will blame you if he falls short of my irrational and unrealistic expectations! In all seriousness, I'm pumped Zmolek is joining UND and saddened by what's transpiring in Mankato. Expand I think we need more irony/humor/sarcasm on the net. It's embarrassingly literal and encourages people to take themselves far too seriously. 2 3 Quote
nodakvindy Posted April 12, 2023 Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 9:18 PM, brianvf said: Another MSUM portal transfer to UW, Simon Tassy, a freshman. Seems weird to bring over so many players and leave MSUM so depleted. And what about the existing UW players and incoming recruits? Are we going to see a massive influx of UW players leave now too? Expand Probably. Circle of Life, baby. Quote
Blackheart Posted April 12, 2023 Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 11:08 PM, burd said: I think we need more irony/humor/sarcasm on the net. It's embarrassingly literal and encourages people to take themselves far too seriously. Expand That NEVER happens on SiouxSports... Quote
burd Posted April 12, 2023 Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 11:38 PM, Blackheart said: That NEVER happens on SiouxSports... Expand It's a little different for us Sioux fans, us being brilliant and all. Quote
01grad Posted April 13, 2023 Posted April 13, 2023 Anybody else not like this non loyalty and transferring so easily? I know you need to play the game to keep up, but I feel like there isn’t as much heart in coming to the place you first wanted and they wanted you playing with that purpose. When I was a student getting to know the players for the 4 years they were there made you want it so much more for them. Gone are those days I guess and maybe because I am getting older and further away from the game but it is just very different now when I took my 4 yr old to that St Cloud game at the X. Haven’t been to GF for about 15 yrs so maybe that might bring back more passion but I just don’t connect with the stories of these players anymore though Schloss does a great job trying to get us all to connect somehow. I know people say the name change and logos have nothing to do with lack of success lately but I beg to differ because we aren’t as intimating with that image and history on our side because we don’t know who we are and are reaching for pieces just like others. 1 Quote
brianvf Posted April 13, 2023 Author Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 2:38 AM, 01grad said: Anybody else not like this non loyalty and transferring so easily? I know you need to play the game to keep up, but I feel like there isn’t as much heart in coming to the place you first wanted and they wanted you playing with that purpose. When I was a student getting to know the players for the 4 years they were there made you want it so much more for them. Gone are those days I guess and maybe because I am getting older and further away from the game but it is just very different now when I took my 4 yr old to that St Cloud game at the X. Expand Agreed completely. This portal certainly changed that dynamic. It's part of the game now I guess, so we have to get used to it. But I agree...it's harder to get really "connected" to the players when they might only be around for a year or two and then transfer out. You have to respect the players that stick with the program for their entire collegiate careers...it seems in this new landscape, those players will definitely be far fewer than before. Quote
Sodbuster Posted April 13, 2023 Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 2:38 AM, 01grad said: Anybody else not like this non loyalty and transferring so easily? I know you need to play the game to keep up, but I feel like there isn’t as much heart in coming to the place you first wanted and they wanted you playing with that purpose. When I was a student getting to know the players for the 4 years they were there made you want it so much more for them. Gone are those days I guess and maybe because I am getting older and further away from the game but it is just very different now when I took my 4 yr old to that St Cloud game at the X. Haven’t been to GF for about 15 yrs so maybe that might bring back more passion but I just don’t connect with the stories of these players anymore though Schloss does a great job trying to get us all to connect somehow. I know people say the name change and logos have nothing to do with lack of success lately but I beg to differ because we aren’t as intimating with that image and history on our side because we don’t know who we are and are reaching for pieces just like others. Expand I am an older fan also (have been to games in all 3 arenas at UND). And I totally agree with your statement. 2 1 Quote
BusinessSiouxt Posted April 13, 2023 Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 1:35 PM, Sodbuster said: I am an older fan also (have been to games in all 3 arenas at UND). And I totally agree with your statement. Expand I believe that a player should get 1 move, completely unencumbered, to any school - as long as it takes place prior to the junior year. The ONLY exceptions to this would be a change of coaching or a personal matter that can not be resolved any other way. 2 1 Quote
Walsh Hall Posted April 13, 2023 Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 2:38 AM, 01grad said: Anybody else not like this non loyalty and transferring so easily? I know you need to play the game to keep up, but I feel like there isn’t as much heart in coming to the place you first wanted and they wanted you playing with that purpose. When I was a student getting to know the players for the 4 years they were there made you want it so much more for them. Gone are those days I guess and maybe because I am getting older and further away from the game but it is just very different now when I took my 4 yr old to that St Cloud game at the X. Haven’t been to GF for about 15 yrs so maybe that might bring back more passion but I just don’t connect with the stories of these players anymore though Schloss does a great job trying to get us all to connect somehow. I know people say the name change and logos have nothing to do with lack of success lately but I beg to differ because we aren’t as intimating with that image and history on our side because we don’t know who we are and are reaching for pieces just like others. Expand I completely agree, and it's much worse for lesser programs. I suspect the number of 4 year players at programs will significantly decrease. The guys that aren't getting the playing time at top schools, or didn't pan out like anticipated, will portal out to lesser schools. The guys that exceed expectations at lesser schools will portal out to the better programs. At least UND is a net winner in the shuffle, but I still hate it. I liked the old days when you had to sit a year. I remember the buzz of anticipation hearing that Jason Blake or Lee Goren (different sit out situation...) were dominate in practice and waiting for them to suit up... The players had to be committed to transfer. Now it's generally the opposite. 2 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted April 13, 2023 Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 3:33 PM, Walsh Hall said: I liked the old days when you had to sit a year. Expand But we live in an "immediate gratification takes too long" world. 1 Quote
Blackheart Posted April 13, 2023 Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 3:58 PM, The Sicatoka said: But we live in an "immediate gratification takes too long" world. Expand Kind of like when Homer went to buy a handgun... 1 Quote
Frozen4sioux Posted April 13, 2023 Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 3:33 PM, Walsh Hall said: At least UND is a net winner in the shuffle, but I still hate it. Expand Ahhh....... Debatable. Me thinks the jury may still be out as of now. 2 Quote
Goon Posted April 13, 2023 Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 3:58 PM, The Sicatoka said: But we live in an "immediate gratification takes too long" world. Expand Back in our day, if you weren't getting enough playing time, you may have a conversation with the coach. The conversation would go something like this: coach, "I'd like more playing time." Coach: "okay, practice better and work harder in the weight room and on the ice." You didn't transfer. 1 Quote
Walsh Hall Posted April 13, 2023 Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 4:28 PM, Frozen4sioux said: Ahhh....... Debatable. Me thinks the jury may still be out as of now. Expand just as some folks believe it's debatable whether the earth is round or flat... Quote
Kevin G Posted April 13, 2023 Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 6:34 PM, Walsh Hall said: just as some folks believe it's debatable whether the earth is round or flat... Expand As someone born and raised in the Red River Valley, I can assure you that the earth is flat. 1 Quote
MoSiouxFan Posted April 13, 2023 Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 7:38 PM, Kevin G said: As someone born and raised in the Red River Valley, I can assure you that the earth is flat. Expand Ha! Good one! Quote
Sodbuster Posted April 13, 2023 Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 7:38 PM, Kevin G said: As someone born and raised in the Red River Valley, I can assure you that the earth is flat. Expand Yeah......you can watch your dog run away for 3 days. 3 Quote
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