The Sicatoka Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, franchise said: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/alaska-defenseman-caleb-macdonald-to-transfer-to-und So who made the "must have former Nanook defender" rule? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, franchise said: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/alaska-defenseman-caleb-macdonald-to-transfer-to-und Looks like a solid addition for 2024-2025. If our portal additions are as good as they were in 2023-2024, we'll be in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 7 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said: Looks like a solid addition for 2024-2025. If our portal additions are as good as they were in 2023-2024, we'll be in good shape. If Blake signs as has been mentioned, would be great to land one/both of the Wilkie/Wood combo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Ranger Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 2 minutes ago, brianvf said: If Blake signs as has been mentioned, would be great to land one/both of the Wilkie/Wood combo. Definitely but I would also like to be after Whitelaw to replace Blake if he signs. Think he could be a good replacement only if Blake leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 3 minutes ago, brianvf said: If Blake signs as has been mentioned, would be great to land one/both of the Wilkie/Wood combo. I know ALL of the smoke has been on Wood to Minny, but I think the kid must be really considering his options because he's still unsigned. Would be lovely, but I know we're strongly in contention for Wilkie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 minute ago, stoneySIOUX said: I know ALL of the smoke has been on Wood to Minny, but I think the kid must be really considering his options because he's still unsigned. Would be lovely, but I know we're strongly in contention for Wilkie. Well, if Carle got Pohlkamp because he is an American, then Berry should be able to pull Wood away from the Canadian-hating Minnesota crowd. (...and yes, despite Close, there are still a few of them.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 6 minutes ago, tnt said: Well, if Carle got Pohlkamp because he is an American, then Berry should be able to pull Wood away from the Canadian-hating Minnesota crowd. (...and yes, despite Close, there are still a few of them.) Oh man, I hear the "Canadian argument" from Minny fans still today, all the time. It's the dumbest thing ever to argue why one team is better than the other. Your logic is undeniable. Consider Wood a new add 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 18 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said: Oh man, I hear the "Canadian argument" from Minny fans still today, all the time. It's the dumbest thing ever to argue why one team is better than the other. Your logic is undeniable. Consider Wood a new add Did they forget that one of their icons, Lou Nanne, is from the great white North? Hosers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyklown Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Uh oh, MacDonald has been talking to Blake?... Will he wear No. 7 at UND like Jandric and Pyke? "I'm not too sure yet," said MacDonald, who wore No. 9 at Alaska. "I'll have to talk to the coaches and see what's available." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, SuhakiYeahYeah said: Source? Rhymes with shmafiaman… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 4 minutes ago, krustyklown said: Uh oh, MacDonald has been talking to Blake?... Will he wear No. 7 at UND like Jandric and Pyke? "I'm not too sure yet," said MacDonald, who wore No. 9 at Alaska. "I'll have to talk to the coaches and see what's available." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 My best estimate is there are two or three (Blake) forward slots to fill and it's a roster. Littler? Klee? Portal Wilkie? Portal Wood? Total surprise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFanatic Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Benoit enters the portal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Replaceable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted April 5 Popular Post Share Posted April 5 Didn't think he'd make it to campus in the first place. Gotta get used to this kind of turnover; best of luck to him, and thank you for finishing the year with the team. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Add MacDonald, subtract Benoit. Nothing against Benoit, I wish him the best, but I think we got better today. Both Sophomores. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 4 hours ago, nodakvindy said: Have him watch the Bryan Bros on youtube. Wedgeley is a short game maestro. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFanSince1990 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 2 hours ago, stoneySIOUX said: Add MacDonald, subtract Benoit. Nothing against Benoit, I wish him the best, but I think we got better today. Both Sophomores. What’s the scouting report on MacDonald? For those of us unwilling to watch game highlights of other teams… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 3 minutes ago, SiouxFanSince1990 said: What’s the scouting report on MacDonald? For those of us unwilling to watch game highlights of other teams… He scored a sweet goal against us either this year, nice toe drag around a UND defender then sniped it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakvindy Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, fightingsioux4life said: And which team is in the Frozen Four? That's one indicator, I gave another. One that is an actual comparison between the two teams. I'd love to hang banner #9, but the NCAA is a small sample size. The Phillies have beaten the Braves in the playoffs the past two years, but you'd be hard pressed to find many people who would say the Phillies are killing the Braves. As much as people want to think you can time when a team gets hot, there is a degree of luck involved, be it play itself, status of injuries, any number of factors. Not having Sanderson available in 2022 or Pyke this year wasn't a bad coaching decision, just a reality of the game. You can talk about "next man up" all you want, but subtracting key players is going to hurt, just the way things are. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakvindy Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, Wilbur said: Thank you! They recently had some super fun to watch matches with Jon Rahm, but Wes has also posted some great short game tutorials. They have 2 channels Bryan Brothers Golf and Bryan Brothers TV, so you might have to check them both. Grant Horvat teaches is another good channel, he's done several chipping videos on his teaching channel and I think he might have done a short game video with Colin Morikawa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 5 hours ago, tnt said: Well, if Carle got Pohlkamp because he is an American, then Berry should be able to pull Wood away from the Canadian-hating Minnesota crowd. (...and yes, despite Close, there are still a few of them.) Carle got Pohlkamp because he’s a great recruiter that has a great thing going right now. He also plays a more free still of play, especially with his dmen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneySIOUX Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Just now, scpa0305 said: Carle got Pohlkamp because he’s a great recruiter that has a great thing going right now. He also plays a more free still of play, especially with his dmen. Good clarification, @scpa0305. I said it as gospel that Carle got Pohlkamp because he coached him in the WJC. That made it seem like I think that's the only reason. Absolutely not the case. Carle is definitely in a groove right now in all things. Certainly didn't hurt to have the comfortability, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 1 hour ago, nodakvindy said: That's one indicator, I gave another. One that is an actual comparison between the two teams. I'd love to hang banner #9, but the NCAA is a small sample size. The Phillies have beaten the Braves in the playoffs the past two years, but you'd be hard pressed to find many people who would say the Phillies are killing the Braves. As much as people want to think you can time when a team gets hot, there is a degree of luck involved, be it play itself, status of injuries, any number of factors. Not having Sanderson available in 2022 or Pyke this year wasn't a bad coaching decision, just a reality of the game. You can talk about "next man up" all you want, but subtracting key players is going to hurt, just the way things are. The "reality of the game" hasn't stopped Denver from going to 4 Frozen Fours since 2016 and winning two titles with the chance to win a third next week. Meanwhile, our favorite team has one NCAA tournament win during that entire time (vs. an Alphabet Soup school from the AHA). Those are clear trends over 7 seasons (not counting the 2020 Pandemic shortened season). That is "just the way things are" and it cannot be explained away by the usual alibis posted here constantly. The problem with this team isn't lack of physical talent (you don't win 26 games without talent). The problem is from the neck up, the lack of mental focus after clinching the Penrose at home. That is the biggest task facing this coaching staff for next year. And whether it's fair or not, lack of national success will negatively affect recruiting if it continues. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn-O Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 46 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said: The "reality of the game" hasn't stopped Denver from going to 4 Frozen Fours since 2016 and winning two titles with the chance to win a third next week. Meanwhile, our favorite team has one NCAA tournament win during that entire time (vs. an Alphabet Soup school from the AHA). Those are clear trends over 7 seasons (not counting the 2020 Pandemic shortened season). That is "just the way things are" and it cannot be explained away by the usual alibis posted here constantly. The problem with this team isn't lack of physical talent (you don't win 26 games without talent). The problem is from the neck up, the lack of mental focus after clinching the Penrose at home. That is the biggest task facing this coaching staff for next year. And whether it's fair or not, lack of national success will negatively affect recruiting if it continues. Maybe trade in a zero-gravity bed and a red light bed for a sports psychologist? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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