Fire Berry Please!

[siouxkid12]

31 minutes ago, SIOUXpucks said:

Not from any players directly but from someone who has discussions with players.  I won't share any names because who knows absolutely how serious any comments might be, but a couple of the names I've heard are people we don't want leaving.  Heard some other things about player dissatisfaction that paint a pretty unpleasant picture, which is pretty depressing if there's that much angst. 

 

I wouldn't be surprised if what you are saying is true. 
My guess (again, just a guess) for departing players:
Hobie

Strathman

Croal

Emery 

Boisvert

[stoneySIOUX]

1 minute ago, siouxkid12 said:

I wouldn't be surprised if what you are saying is true. 
My guess (again, just a guess) for departing players:
Hobie

Strathman

Croal

Emery 

Boisvert

LOL can we not do this? It's pure speculation. 

[siouxkid12]

26 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:

I'm defending Berry in many situations, but I'll NEVER understand this. Why does criticism make someone not a fan? Such a stupid premise.

It is such a stupid statement to make. Criticism isn't a bad thing, and it can be taken any way you perceive it. The people that say they are "true fans" are probably the same ones who whined and complained because they didn't get a trophy for coming in last place.

[Oxbow6]

Which players have bolted to the portal on their own vs being pushed out the door for a shiny new object??

[SIOUXELEVENS]

If we can bring a new coach on and keep players and recruits this team can be very good , lots of talent but we need a leader to put it together. Swanson. Perron , Boisvert, James, McLaughlin , Strinden would all benefit from a change. The defense can do nothing but get better. 

[siouxkid12]

2 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:

LOL can we not do this? It's pure speculation. 

I know, I probably shouldn't have started that conversation, but I just had to.

[siouxkid12]

1 minute ago, SIOUXELEVENS said:

If we can bring a new coach on and keep players and recruits this team can be very good , lots of talent but we need a leader to put it together. Swanson. Perron , Boisvert, James, McLaughlin , Strinden would all benefit from a change. The defense can do nothing but get better. 

My personal opinion is that the "C" goes on Zmolek next year.

[RhettRingers]

Perron will be wearing the maize and blue, Emery will be at Mich St, Boisvert will be at BU, Omac is also gone.

[sioux24/7]

3 minutes ago, siouxkid12 said:

My personal opinion is that the "C" goes on Zmolek next year.

Even if he’s not playing?

[stoneySIOUX]

3 minutes ago, siouxkid12 said:

My personal opinion is that the "C" goes on Zmolek next year.

Big Z is the obvious choice. 

Strinden, James, and Liver get the As. 

[stoneySIOUX]

1 minute ago, RhettRingers said:

Perron will be wearing the maize and blue, Emery will be at Mich St, Boisvert will be at BU, Omac is also gone.

Care to wager?

[cberkas]

2 minutes ago, siouxkid12 said:

My personal opinion is that the "C" goes on Zmolek next year.

I’m going with he doesn’t play again. Hate to see it but the injuries end his career. 

[brianvf]

50 minutes ago, SIOUXpucks said:

Not from any players directly but from someone who has discussions with players.  I won't share any names because who knows absolutely how serious any comments might be, but a couple of the names I've heard are people we don't want leaving.  Heard some other things about player dissatisfaction that paint a pretty unpleasant picture, which is pretty depressing if there's that much angst. 

 

This could be a rough off-season for the team unless something changes.
Like SIOUXELEVENS mentions above, the team next year could be very good with Swanson Perron Boisvert James McLaughlin Strinden Livanavage Emery etc and add in Zellers & Laurila.  But if some of those key pieces depart, it could take a couple years to rebound again. 
Something needs to change...it just has to.

2 minutes ago, siouxkid12 said:

My personal opinion is that the "C" goes on Zmolek next year.

I'm just hoping that he's able to play again...

[stoneySIOUX]

Just now, cberkas said:

I’m going with he doesn’t play again. Hate to see it but the injuries end his career. 

Just talked to two people about this this past week. Sounds like everything is currently on track for him to play next year. I will remain hopeful.

[RhettRingers]

1 minute ago, stoneySIOUX said:

Care to wager?

Perron has been turning down 6 figures the last two years, money talks.

[brianvf]

6 minutes ago, RhettRingers said:

Perron will be wearing the maize and blue, Emery will be at Mich St, Boisvert will be at BU, Omac is also gone.

If all that happens, then we'd be fighting with Miami for that cellar spot.

[brianvf]

6 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:

Just talked to two people about this this past week. Sounds like everything is currently on track for him to play next year. I will remain hopeful.

That's be huge news if he's able to go again next season.

[RhettRingers]

2 minutes ago, brianvf said:

If all that happens, then we'd be fighting with Miami for that cellar spot.

Let's face it, these guys aren't developing the way they should, at what point do their advisors/agents say time for a change. 

[siouxkid12]

3 minutes ago, RhettRingers said:

Let's face it, these guys aren't developing the way they should, at what point do their advisors/agents say time for a change. 

I wouldn't be surprised if players advisors/agents are talking to NHL clubs who want to get them in their system soon.

[stoneySIOUX]

6 minutes ago, RhettRingers said:

Let's face it, these guys aren't developing the way they should, at what point does their advisors/agents say time for a change. 

1 minute ago, siouxkid12 said:

I wouldn't be surprised if players advisors/agents are talking to NHL clubs who want to get them in their system soon.

Guys, I hate to break it to you, but NHL scouts love UND. We're still very much appreciated as a program that develops players into pros. 

I have no doubt that that image will diminish if things don't improve, but as of right now, the NHL loves how UND develops players.

[AJS]

1 minute ago, stoneySIOUX said:

Guys, I hate to break it to you, but NHL scouts love UND. We're still very much appreciated as a program that develops players into pros. 

I have no doubt that that image will diminish if things don't improve, but as of right now, the NHL loves how UND develops players.

You really don't think that we'll lose key players this off-season if Berry is retained? Just to be clear, what I think will happen this off-season (losing multiple key players to the transfer portal) I never thought was possible for UND prior to this year. 

[tnt]

19 minutes ago, cberkas said:

I’m going with he doesn’t play again. Hate to see it but the injuries end his career. 

Regardless if he can come back, I think they need to carry an extra defenseman.  

[skateshattrick]

32 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:

LOL can we not do this? It's pure speculation. 

Beat me to it. I don't understand why anyone would post speculation like this on a message board read by players, coaches and family. 

[stoneySIOUX]

1 minute ago, AJS said:

You really don't think that we'll lose key players this off-season if Berry is retained? Just to be clear, what I think will happen this off-season (losing multiple key players to the transfer portal) I never thought was possible for UND prior to this year. 

Simply because Berry comes back? No. This isn't just my opinion, it's of what I've heard. 

[cberkas]

1 minute ago, tnt said:

Regardless if he can come back, I think they need to carry an extra defenseman.  

I see 2 defensemen coming in next year, if any leaves early then there will be more.