Non-UND College Hockey 2025-26

[scpa0305]

1 hour ago, brianvf said:

It was mentioned on here last week about how Neutral Zone ranked BGSU the #1 recruiting class for next year.
Schloss did an article on that today:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/schlossman-does-bowling-green-have-the-nations-top-recruiting-class

 

Let’s go! Go get a big fish 

[.357]

4 hours ago, brianvf said:

It was mentioned on here last week about how Neutral Zone ranked BGSU the #1 recruiting class for next year.
Schloss did an article on that today:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/schlossman-does-bowling-green-have-the-nations-top-recruiting-class

 

"North Dakota has gotten a depth player in winger Josh Zakreski and will now start taking swings at top prospects."

Doesn't sound like if UND will get a biggie, but when. May have to wait until after the draft to find out whom.

 

[beastandco]

11 minutes ago, .357 said:

"North Dakota has gotten a depth player in winger Josh Zakreski and will now start taking swings at top prospects."

Doesn't sound like if UND will get a biggie, but when. May have to wait until after the draft to find out whom.

 

McMahon said today that a few teams are intentionally leaving a spot or two open until after the draft for these players. Given what Schloss has said and what our depth chart looks like, UND is obviously one of those teams.

It’s also worth noting that UND will have three forwards drafted and worst case scenario they’ll have Schultz or Simpson come in early. I would like those guys play high minutes in the USHL though. 
 

I predict they land a CHL 2005 center and one draft eligible player in the first two rounds.

[NoDak Hockey Nation]

13 hours ago, beastandco said:

McMahon said today that a few teams are intentionally leaving a spot or two open until after the draft for these players. Given what Schloss has said and what our depth chart looks like, UND is obviously one of those teams.

It’s also worth noting that UND will have three forwards drafted and worst case scenario they’ll have Schultz or Simpson come in early. I would like those guys play high minutes in the USHL though. 
 

I predict they land a CHL 2005 center and one draft eligible player in the first two rounds.

Simpson isn’t coming next year. Schultz is really the only option. I’m guessing they nag a WHL guy who is a mid round pick (2nd-4th) and a depth older transfer. Maybe they nab a guy from a USports school that has a year or 2 left? I’m guessing Komzak withdraws from the portal and they add a 1 year depth D for insurance.

[beastandco]

12 minutes ago, NoDak Hockey Nation said:

Simpson isn’t coming next year. Schultz is really the only option. I’m guessing they nag a WHL guy who is a mid round pick (2nd-4th) and a depth older transfer. Maybe they nab a guy from a USports school that has a year or 2 left? I’m guessing Komzak withdraws from the portal and they add a 1 year depth D for insurance.

Last time I checked, I think our 4 guys likely getting drafted (Schultz, Simpson, Laurila, and O’Niel) were in the mid 3rd to 5th round range. It probably would take a player drafted in the first two rounds to make the team next year. If there is a lot of guys coming over to the NCAA, I am sure UND will be able to snag one or two. 

[fightingsioux4life]

25 minutes ago, beastandco said:

Last time I checked, I think our 4 guys likely getting drafted (Schultz, Simpson, Laurila, and O’Niel) were in the mid 3rd to 5th round range. It probably would take a player drafted in the first two rounds to make the team next year. If there is a lot of guys coming over to the NCAA, I am sure UND will be able to snag one or two. 

I certainly hope so. I don't want our CHL players to be guys who always finish their checks, but can't do much of anything else.

[NoDak Hockey Nation]

2 hours ago, beastandco said:

Last time I checked, I think our 4 guys likely getting drafted (Schultz, Simpson, Laurila, and O’Niel) were in the mid 3rd to 5th round range. It probably would take a player drafted in the first two rounds to make the team next year. If there is a lot of guys coming over to the NCAA, I am sure UND will be able to snag one or two. 

Idk if any of those guys are locks to be picked besides Laurila…

[siouxczech29]

I assume Simpson will be picked. 

[scpa0305]

19 hours ago, beastandco said:

Last time I checked, I think our 4 guys likely getting drafted (Schultz, Simpson, Laurila, and O’Niel) were in the mid 3rd to 5th round range. It probably would take a player drafted in the first two rounds to make the team next year. If there is a lot of guys coming over to the NCAA, I am sure UND will be able to snag one or two. 

3rd or 4th would be good to make the team….anything later you play juniors if there’s no obvious spots on the team. The only one of those players maybe cracking the 3rd round is Laurila. I’m not sure Schultz’s year was strong enough. I am high on him for next year though. I think he’ll go, at the earliest, late 4th or most likely 5th. Simpson needs a year in juniors for sure.