scpa0305 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 24 minutes ago, brianvf said: Projection based on current info: Forward (15): GR - Jamernik SR - Berg, Kunz, Schmaltz, Montgomery JR - McLaughlin, James, Strinden SO - Perron FR - Swanson, Boisvert, Croal, Littler 2X - Portal Defense (8): JR - Zmolek SO - Livanavage, Wiebe, Komzak, MacDonald FR - Jubenvill, Strathmann, Emery Goalie (3): SR - Semptimphelter JR - Johnson SO - Hedquist Sounds like the Blake news is imminent and potentially already done. With that news, we're looking like we might need 1-3 forwards to add (depends on if Littler, Klee, or both/neither are ready). I'd guess that one of those two will come this fall and we'd grab two out of the portal. Hopefully Wilkie or another faceoff specialist can be added, which would allow Berry to put OMac on the wing. Losing Blake will be tough, as it seemed like so much of the offense went thru him at times this year. He'll need to clean up his giveaways/turnovers and add some strength to succeed at the next level. I expect big jumps from a few forwards...guys like James, OMac, and Perron have the skill...another year will be huge. Steady progression from guys like Jammer, Berg, Kunz, and Strinden as well. With Wilkie added, and another coming I would think, I actually like this roster. We’ll be good next year. D core is young but I like it. Many of those skill guys will make a jump…especially Perron. Swanson/Boisvert will be nice. BTW, Blake will be just fine. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Projection based on current info: Forward (15): GR - Jamernik SR - Berg, Kunz, Schmaltz, Wilkie JR - McLaughlin, James, Strinden, Montgomery SO - Perron FR - Swanson, Boisvert, Croal, Littler X - Portal Defense (8): JR - Zmolek SO - Livanavage, Wiebe, Komzak, MacDonald FR - Jubenvill, Strathmann, Emery Goalie (3): SR - Semptimphelter JR - Johnson SO - Hedquist Wilkie added, huge news with Blake news coming soon. Makes for a lot of experience up front. Six players will use up their eligibility next season. But our D-corps is very talented and young...should be set on the back end for a few seasons now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforce19 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 2 minutes ago, brianvf said: Projection based on current info: Forward (15): GR - Jamernik SR - Berg, Kunz, Schmaltz, Montgomery, Wilkie JR - McLaughlin, James, Strinden SO - Perron FR - Swanson, Boisvert, Croal, Littler X - Portal Defense (8): JR - Zmolek SO - Livanavage, Wiebe, Komzak, MacDonald FR - Jubenvill, Strathmann, Emery Goalie (3): SR - Semptimphelter JR - Johnson SO - Hedquist Wilkie added, huge news with Blake news coming soon. Makes for a lot of experience up front. Seven players will use up their eligibility next season. But our D-corps is very talented and young...should be set on the back end for a few seasons now. Sorry to nitpick… But I think Montgomery should be listed with the juniors. He’s currently listed as a redshirt sophomore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 1 minute ago, siouxforce19 said: Sorry to nitpick… But I think Montgomery should be listed with the juniors. He’s currently listed as a redshirt sophomore. Ah good call, forgot he redshirted last season with his injury. I blame CHN which has him listed as a junior this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I Ranger Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 9 hours ago, scpa0305 said: With Wilkie added, and another coming I would think, I actually like this roster. We’ll be good next year. D core is young but I like it. Many of those skill guys will make a jump…especially Perron. Swanson/Boisvert will be nice. BTW, Blake will be just fine. As has been mentioned in another thread, if we could get Whitelaw to kind of even out our forward classes I'd really like the forward group. He would be a nice replacement for Blake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Assume Blake gone, and I'm not 100% sold on both Croal and Littler coming ... I see 12 for sure forwards: Jamernik, Berg, Kunz, Schmaltz, Wilkie McLaughlin, James, Strinden, Montgomery Perron Swanson, Boisvert Likely options? Yes, Croal, Littler. Nicety? Someone of Perron's class to flatten the rotation But I see needing three forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJS Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 2 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Assume Blake gone, and I'm not 100% sold on both Croal and Littler coming ... I see 12 for sure forwards: Jamernik, Berg, Kunz, Schmaltz, Wilkie McLaughlin, James, Strinden, Montgomery Perron Swanson, Boisvert Likely options? Yes, Croal, Littler. Nicety? Someone of Perron's class to flatten the rotation But I see needing three forwards. Croal is a for sure forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 4 minutes ago, AJS said: Croal is a for sure forward. Under the assumptions of Croal and no Blake, that's 13 F. Still need 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJS Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 8 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Under the assumptions of Croal and no Blake, that's 13 F. Still need 2. Ideally for me, you get two very different types of players. One being a true depth guy, the other being as high-end as you can get. Neither being a SR. Ideally, the depth guy would be a SO, the high-end either a SO or JR. Why I emphasis true depth guy. Someone that will not be taking minutes from a more talented (high upside) FR. That gives you two (14F / 15F) depth forwards. Let the other 13 battle it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Croal ages out, Littler does not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 On faceoffs... Last season, the four main FO guys for UND were, in descending order by frequency: Cam Berg: 394-310 (56.0%). 704 total draws. Owen McLaughlin: 194-255 (43.2%). 449 total draws. Louis Jamernik: 249-181 (57.9%). 430 total draws. Jake Schmaltz: 144-157 (47.8%). 301 total draws. For RIT last season, Carter Wilkie was 566-478 (54.2%) for 1,044 total draws. That's about equal to UND's top two FO guys combined. In 2022-23, Wilkie took 858 draws (53.3%); and in 2021-22, 639 draws (54.1%). That's 2,541 career draws. So, if nothing else, Wilkie has a lot of practice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 If Berg, Louis V, and Wilkie can hold those win percentages it'd keep OMac and Jake off the dot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Does anyone know if Boisvert or Croal typically play center or wing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 8 minutes ago, Kevin G said: Does anyone know if Boisvert or Croal typically play center or wing? NHL scouting reports call Boisvert a "centre". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Berg signing? I would have some thoughts there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 3 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: NHL scouting reports call Boisvert a "centre". Those reports coming out of Quebec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 2 minutes ago, Blackheart said: Those reports coming out of Quebec? Oui. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, scpa0305 said: Berg signing? I would have some thoughts there IABS until The Schloss weighs in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 31 minutes ago, SiouxFanSince1990 said: Would be the biggest mistake of his life. I just don’t see his game translating well to the NHL. Has a year to prove me wrong. So if another year isn’t going to make a difference in development, why not start getting paid in the AHL or another league before deciding if you would want to go to Europe or something. Even those scenarios pay pretty well compared to what the average guy makes. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeytherapy13 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 2 hours ago, SiouxFanSince1990 said: Would be the biggest mistake of his life. I just don’t see his game translating well to the NHL. Has a year to prove me wrong. I actually think he may be a better fit for pro hockey than Blake is at this current point due to his physical capabilities 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 1 minute ago, hockeytherapy13 said: I actually think he may be a better fit for pro hockey than Blake is at this current point due to his physical capabilities He doesn’t play with pace at the college level…pro hockey will be tough for him currently. Had a nice shot though. To me, I can see why Blake would sign. I can rationalize it. If Berg signs, that would make absolutely zero sense. Basically means he doesn’t want to do school anymore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 For those who want Berry gone. John Calipari has a blueprint of how this can happen. After feeling not appreciated leave for a lesser job(Calipari going to Arkansas, Berry goes to Bemidji to coach their women's program? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 6 minutes ago, siouxweet said: For those who want Berry gone. John Calipari has a blueprint of how this can happen. After feeling not appreciated leave for a lesser job(Calipari going to Arkansas, Berry goes to Bemidji to coach their women's program? ) Calipari has his buddy the CEO of Tyson lined up to fund NIL. Calipari is going for (I'd love to say chicken feed given the Tyson tie in but) greener like money pastures. Not the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 13 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Calipari has his buddy the CEO of Tyson lined up to fund NIL. Calipari is going for (I'd love to say chicken feed given the Tyson tie in but) greener like money pastures. Not the same. I was being facetious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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