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  On 3/28/2025 at 1:46 PM, Speed_Kills said:

To my knowledge, Grant was not offered a scholarship and was simply expected to walk-on. Was not even recruited until he committed to Minnesota.  Sioux fan growing up.  Pretty poor foresight* as it cost UND G Potulny, R Potulny and D Irmen. Similarly, Michigan St locking up the oldest Cullen was masterclass as it likely means they get the family (with the younger ones being even better and that's no knock on Brooks who is a really solid hockey player). 

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One of my favorites- when they played UND a student had a sign that said - Ryan and Danny - it’s not too late to transfer. Tutors are standing by. 

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  On 3/28/2025 at 4:12 PM, dagies said:

IF, and I say IF because I don't know anything...., Jackson is going to be named coach, going thru the motions of a national search is the best service the program can do for him.   Had they just elevated Jackson without a search it would have opened up more negativity from many fans.   At least this way UND can say they evaluated the available and interested candidates and have determined Jackson is the best choice. 

Now, that won't eliminate negative feedback, but it will help minimize it, and it's the right thing for the University to do for Jackson.

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I was lead on hiring a new CEO a year or so ago. 

I was pretty sure we had the guy internally, but I demanded we spent the time, money, and effort for a national search. Why? As I told the (internal candidate) new CEO, "If we just hired you there'd be skeptics. I, and you, can say you didn't "get" the job but that you won it." 

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  On 3/28/2025 at 6:12 PM, Siouxperman8 said:

One of my favorites- when they played UND a student had a sign that said - Ryan and Danny - it’s not too late to transfer. Tutors are standing by. 

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Danny & our son were HS opponents. Son was about to check him & got the worst from that tough little $#|+. Missed the rest of season & career

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  On 3/28/2025 at 1:46 PM, Speed_Kills said:

To my knowledge, Grant was not offered a scholarship and was simply expected to walk-on. Was not even recruited until he committed to Minnesota.  Sioux fan growing up.  Pretty poor foresight* as it cost UND G Potulny, R Potulny and D Irmen. Similarly, Michigan St locking up the oldest Cullen was masterclass as it likely means they get the family (with the younger ones being even better and that's no knock on Brooks who is a really solid hockey player). 

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Was it poor foresight to not get those three? I would say no because Blais and Hak foresight were to bring on Parise, Stafford, Murray, Porter, Zajac, Spirko, etc.

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  On 3/28/2025 at 3:59 PM, RhettRingers said:

For the record Dane's going to be a hell of a coach. Most of you will bitch and moan about it but give the guy a chance. He's paid his dues, could've left multiple times.

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Why isn’t he a hell of a coach right now?  Or the last several years?

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  On 3/28/2025 at 6:18 PM, thUNDer said:

Danny & our son were HS opponents. Son was about to check him & got the worst from that tough little $#|+. Missed the rest of season & career

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Oops, his HS hockey career. Little traitor got his undergrad from Duhloot & is fine

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  On 3/28/2025 at 6:06 PM, The Sicatoka said:

Big heart and soft nature was believe it or not HAK when he was assistant and early as HC. 

Then came "Judy's" and Hak became Head Coach Dave Hakstol. 

Bubs never had that epiphany moment. 

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Hak knew he had to change his way of coaching so he could get 110% out of everyone. Bubs didn't and I believe his players took advantage of him for it.

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  On 3/28/2025 at 6:06 PM, The Sicatoka said:

Big heart and soft nature was believe it or not HAK when he was assistant and early as HC. 

Then came "Judy's" and Hak became Head Coach Dave Hakstol. 

Bubs never had that epiphany moment. 

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As was Blais back in the Hrkac days as an assistant.   Some interesting stories there...

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  On 3/28/2025 at 6:48 PM, Walsh Hall said:

As was Blais back in the Hrkac days as an assistant.   Some interesting stories there...

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Oh, well aware. ;) 

The most important part of becoming head coach is becoming a Head Coach. 

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  On 3/28/2025 at 6:54 PM, NoDak Hockey Nation said:

Interesting flight from Plattsmouth, NE to GFK. Mike Gabinet?

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In the hierarchy of programs that don't belong in the conversation with UND hockey...Nebraska Omaha would be on my list.

I get that people are scouring the coaching ranks for talent, but a lot of names that have popped up are with programs that should not be uttered in the same sentence as Fighting Sioux.

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  On 3/28/2025 at 7:33 PM, yzerman19 said:

In the hierarchy of programs that don't belong in the conversation with UND hockey...Nebraska Omaha would be on my list.

I get that people are scouring the coaching ranks for talent, but a lot of names that have popped up are with programs that should not be uttered in the same sentence as Fighting Sioux.

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Generally agree with you, except I think you’re off base on Raboin.  

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  On 3/28/2025 at 7:34 PM, Shawn-O said:

Generally agree with you, except I think you’re off base on Raboin.  

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I'm open minded enough to accept that.  He could be the greatest guy and Dean Blais, Herb Brooks, Jack Parker and Mother Theresa incarnate as a coach and human.   I just have little to no respect for SCSU and Augustana as either hockey programs or institutions of higher learning.  Not trying to poke any bears.  Just saying.  

I have no hate for the man, I have respect for what he's accomplished.  I just don't really respect those schools.

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