Non-UND College Hockey 2025-26

[cberkas]

ASU's first ever 1st rounder

 

[nascar99]

8 minutes ago, cberkas said:

ASU's first ever 1st rounder

 

They're on the verge of landing high end guys more consistently. Sleeping giant, like Penn State was.

[sioux rube]

 

[cberkas]

3 minutes ago, sioux rube said:

 

West at 29 🤨 

He might be a steal, a lot higher then I thought he’d go.

[nascar99]

Considering how good of a job Nightingale has done, the fact that Augustine is back in net, plus the recruits coming in like Lindstrom, Lee, Romani, Nilson, & potentially more, I think Michigan State is the 2026 National Championship favorite. I'm not convinced that Howard is 100% back for State next year, I still think his rights get dealt and he signs pro this summer.

A lot can change between now and the start of the season, but man, they're gonna be a wagon again.

[cberkas]

2 minutes ago, nascar99 said:

Considering how good of a job Nightingale has done, the fact that Augustine is back in net, plus the recruits coming in like Lindstrom, Lee, Romani, Nilson, & potentially more, I think Michigan State is the 2026 National Championship favorite. I'm not convinced that Howard is 100% back for State next year, I still think his rights get dealt and he signs pro this summer.

A lot can change between now and the start of the season, but man, they're gonna be a wagon again.

If Tampa Bay would have said you'll play in the playoffs he would have signed already

[cberkas]

Vig a 7th rounder

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

1 minute ago, cberkas said:

Vig a 7th rounder

Snatch him out of the portal! 

[nascar99]

Honestly won't be a quiet summer in the NCAA world with all of the recruiting news, whether it be the current eligible uncommitted CHLers or the August 1 first time eligible recruiting that consists of 2009 born Canadians and many late 2008 and normal 2009 Americans.

[nascar99]

 

[tnt]

31 minutes ago, nascar99 said:

 

Hopefully there are two more for UND once some CHL players decide on the college route.

[nascar99]

 

[nascar99]

4 minutes ago, tnt said:

Hopefully there are two more for UND once some CHL players decide on the college route.

I would expect at least 10-15, but probably closer to 20 uncommitted, unsigned CHLers from this draft go to the NCAA before turning pro.

[siouxfaninseattle]

2 hours ago, nascar99 said:

 

I would have expected more at BC.

[nascar99]

10 hours ago, siouxfaninseattle said:

I would have expected more at BC.

They had a bit of an underwhelming recruiting cycle (for blueblood standards) since getting Hagens. William Moore was a nice addition of course, surprised Luka Radivojevic and Gavin Cornforth didn't get picked. Boston College is in the process of trying to get St Louis Blues 1st rounder Justin Carbonneau committed, they know they have go after elite Canadians/CHLers again to keep up.

[cberkas]

B1G hangs the draft banner

B1G: "We have the most draft picks"

NCHC: Thats ok, we like to win National Titles more"

[Und Princess]

Just now, cberkas said:

B1G hangs the draft banner

B1G: "We have the most draft picks"

NCHC: Thats ok, we like to win National Titles more"

I agree with you @cberkas!!!

[nascar99]

McKenna down to Michigan State and Penn State

 

[brianvf]

I still can’t believe that PSU is even in the top 15 for his choice, unless all he cares about is NIL. 

[Und Princess]

Just now, brianvf said:

I still can’t believe that PSU is even in the top 15 for his choice, unless all he cares about is NIL. 

That could be. NIL is big there!!! We got get UND to be big with NIL!!! 

[nascar99]

29 minutes ago, brianvf said:

I still can’t believe that PSU is even in the top 15 for his choice, unless all he cares about is NIL. 

NIL, 2025 Frozen Four appearance, and I'd guess that Gadowsky is one helluva car salesmen with whatever pitch he's given some of their recent recruits

[NDinCO]

2 hours ago, Und Princess said:

That could be. NIL is big there!!! We got get UND to be big with NIL!!! 

I guess I'm just naive, but is NIL that big of a deal for him? He's gonna be a gazillionaire in a year or so.

Wouldn't he want just one memorable, entertaining college year in front of the best fans in the best rink, before he hits the 'big time'? 

Just wishful thinking I suppose. 

 

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

41 minutes ago, NDinCO said:

I guess I'm just naive, but is NIL that big of a deal for him? He's gonna be a gazillionaire in a year or so.

Wouldn't he want just one memorable, entertaining college year in front of the best fans in the best rink, before he hits the 'big time'? 

Just wishful thinking I suppose. 

 

More NIL money allows him to buy a bigger insurance policy hedging future earnings against any potential career ending injuries between now and his ELC expiring. Just a thought. Nolan Patrick hopefully had a policy.

[Und Princess]

1 minute ago, NDinCO said:

I guess I'm just naive, but is NIL that big of a deal for him? He's gonna be a gazillionaire in a year or so.

Wouldn't he want just one memorable, entertaining college year in front of the best fans in the best rink, before he hits the 'big time'? 

Just wishful thinking I suppose. 

 

I'm not sure. But if I were him I would want one memorable year in the BEST fans in college hockey along with BEST rink in the world!!!

[brianvf]