Prospective Recruits

[brianvf]

3 hours ago, beastandco said:

JR Perdion, a freshman transfer from Long Island, follows UND hockey on instagram. He is the top forward on Schloss’ board. Something to watch.

He was mentioned really early on in the transfer portal as someone that was a possibility at UND.
Wouldn't be surprised if he got added, especially if we don't land one of the few CHL blue chippers remaining.

[scpa0305]

1 hour ago, brianvf said:

He was mentioned really early on in the transfer portal as someone that was a possibility at UND.
Wouldn't be surprised if he got added, especially if we don't land one of the few CHL blue chippers remaining.

I’m hoping they go in a different direction  for their last spot. We could use one more offensive player.

[brianvf]

6 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

I’m hoping they go in a different direction  for their last spot. We could use one more offensive player.

Yes now that Young committed, that’s my thought/hope as well. 

[Fratt Mattin]

20 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

I’m hoping they go in a different direction  for their last spot. We could use one more offensive player.

Really need a right wing for the top 6. Not sure who is left out there that fits that description. Gordon wasn’t necessarily exciting, but at least he could’ve filled that role.

[beastandco]

17 minutes ago, Fratt Mattin said:

Really need a right wing for the top 6. Not sure who is left out there that fits that description. Gordon wasn’t necessarily exciting, but at least he could’ve filled that role.

I agree. I’m not sure how many players out there would be able to take ice from Ben Strinden, Menghini, or others for top 6 minutes for next season. It is also hard to recruit a kid when he knows he won’t get those minutes. Those guys aren’t the best players, but they were good juniors players and have 2-3 years of college training and experience.

I think bringing in a center and moving Littler to wing (full time) is a more realistic option. 

[Blackheart]

5 hours ago, gfhockey said:

Aka we didn’t want him

Source?

[cberkas]

1 minute ago, Blackheart said:

Source?

I thought Mr W2 was going to be the leader in NIL

[tnt]

2 hours ago, scpa0305 said:

I’m hoping they go in a different direction  for their last spot. We could use one more offensive player.

Yeah, don’t settle for a back up plan to the elite guys who still has 3 years left.  Keep options open for future CHL elites after Reschny and Verhoff can get the word out.

[nascar99]

On 7/16/2025 at 2:16 PM, ChadR said:

Per Schlossman: 2008 Canadian Recruiting Targets:

forward Mathis Preston of the Spokane Chiefs

defenseman Carson Carels of the Prince George Cougars

defenseman Daxon Rudolph of the Prince Albert Raiders

defenseman Ryan Lin of the Vancouver Giants.

Carels Instagram follows: North Dakota, Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, & St Cloud State

Certainly a solid chance to get him. I know Verhoeff's final 2 were North Dakota & Michigan, so we'll see what happens here with Carels.

[AJS]

34 minutes ago, nascar99 said:

Carels Instagram follows: North Dakota, Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, & St Cloud State

Certainly a solid chance to get him. I know Verhoeff's final 2 were North Dakota & Michigan, so we'll see what happens here with Carels.

His hometown is 3 hours from Grand Forks. You’d think that’ll help.

[atxsioux]

Armstrong definitely seems to be a pretty big fan of the NCAA route. Based on his comments it appears he is leaning towards not rushing Desnoyers development and having him put on some weight.

[brianvf]

1 minute ago, atxsioux said:

Armstrong definitely seems to be a pretty big fan of the NCAA route. Based on his comments it appears he is leaning towards not rushing Desnoyers development and having him put on some weight.

Desnoyers definitely has a better chance of playing 2 years at NCAA level than Martone. Just need to land the big fish. 

[cberkas]

18 minutes ago, atxsioux said:

Armstrong definitely seems to be a pretty big fan of the NCAA route. Based on his comments it appears he is leaning towards not rushing Desnoyers development and having him put on some weight.

If you've followed him since when he took over the coyotes, they haven't rushed players to the NHL

[beastandco]

In my opinion, UND should absolutely wait out any top guy that could come to college for this last forward spot. Desnoyers is the main guy, but I would even wait out Roobroeck or someone else in the weeds. 
 

If they are unable to land someone of that caliber, I would suggest adding a player from the portal with expiring eligibility. It’s not flashy or fun, but it gives Bryn flexibility for future years. That gives Bryn a full year to scout and recruit another guy that he is absolutely sold on. It also gets them flexibility in the portal next spring as well. I think bringing in a mid tier CHL player or sophomore/junior from the portal would handcuff us in future years.

[scpa0305]

7 hours ago, brianvf said:

Desnoyers definitely has a better chance of playing 2 years at NCAA level than Martone. Just need to land the big fish. 

Agreed. Although very high end…he seems to be more of a late bloomer (if that’s what you want to call it ) as compared to a guy like Mortone. Played on all the same all star teams, but was more buried in the lineup. I’m guessing he shot up in height the last 1-2 years. 6’2” 179 is really slight. Might get to 6’3” and def needs to put on weight.

As it relates to us..curious how good his English is? That could factor into things. I can’t remember him talking during the draft. In this day and age they usually all speak English good.

[nascar99]

2 hours ago, scpa0305 said:

Agreed. Although very high end…he seems to be more of a late bloomer (if that’s what you want to call it ) as compared to a guy like Mortone. Played on all the same all star teams, but was more buried in the lineup. I’m guessing he shot up in height the last 1-2 years. 6’2” 179 is really slight. Might get to 6’3” and def needs to put on weight.

As it relates to us..curious how good his English is? That could factor into things. I can’t remember him talking during the draft. In this day and age they usually all speak English good.

He's been playing junior in Moncton, would assume his English is pretty solid by now.

Anyone (including North Dakota) getting Desnoyers out of the Northeast to play in the NCAA would be the biggest coup since Cooley committed to Minnesota IMHO

[tnt]

9 hours ago, beastandco said:

In my opinion, UND should absolutely wait out any top guy that could come to college for this last forward spot. Desnoyers is the main guy, but I would even wait out Roobroeck or someone else in the weeds. 
 

If they are unable to land someone of that caliber, I would suggest adding a player from the portal with expiring eligibility. It’s not flashy or fun, but it gives Bryn flexibility for future years. That gives Bryn a full year to scout and recruit another guy that he is absolutely sold on. It also gets them flexibility in the portal next spring as well. I think bringing in a mid tier CHL player or sophomore/junior from the portal would handcuff us in future years.

Agree, it’s not like we haven’t made due with depth players in the past if we run into injury problems.  Remember needing to move Dan “Jim” Senkbeil to forward when we ran into injury issues?  Not ideal, but it beats hamstringing yourself for the possibility of landing future elite talent.

[beastandco]

2 hours ago, tnt said:

Agree, it’s not like we haven’t made due with depth players in the past if we run into injury problems.  Remember needing to move Dan “Jim” Senkbeil to forward when we ran into injury issues?  Not ideal, but it beats hamstringing yourself for the possibility of landing future elite talent.

I’m sure Bryn wants flexibility to get “his” guys for future years. I believe Cooper Williams is the only committed recruit that is Bryn’s work. It’ll be interesting to see how many guys do not make it to campus because the new staff wants to go in a different direction.

We will need one or two more freshmen forwards for 26/27. We will probably also lose a player or two early, whether that is in the portal or pro. I think the portal window will be very active next spring. Having flexibility will be very important.

[nascar99]

6 minutes ago, beastandco said:

I’m sure Bryn wants flexibility to get “his” guys for future years. I believe Cooper Williams is the only committed recruit that is Bryn’s work. It’ll be interesting to see how many guys do not make it to campus because the new staff wants to go in a different direction.

We will need one or two more freshmen forwards for 26/27. We will probably also lose a player or two early, whether that is in the portal or pro. I think the portal window will be very active next spring. Having flexibility will be very important.

Really interested to see how many of the CHL 2008s (those who went major junior before the rule change) commit to the NCAA. We've seen Keaton Verhoeff (North Dakota) Cooper Williams (North Dakota), Pierce Mbuyi (Penn State), Braidy Wassilyn (Boston University), Ty Meunier (Nebraska Omaha), and maybe a couple others commit.

There are tons of big name 2008s still in play. Carson Carels (follows North Dakota, Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, & St Cloud State), Beckham Edwards (follows Boston University, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Penn State, Notre Dame, North Dakota, Ohio State, Providence College, Denver, Michigan, & Boston College), Mathis Preston (follows Boston College & Penn State), Daxon Rudolph (follows Michigan), Ethan Belchetz (follows Michigan). Some others who are private & I don't follow yet so I don't know, and others like Brooks Rogowski who don't follow any NCAA teams, but that doesn't mean they'll never play in the NCAA.

Obviously, follows aren't everything, but they're a decent indicator of current/recent past interest. Of course, those who follow Penn State might only be doing so as a result of Gavin McKenna committing there. I'm in the process of gathering a list of 2009s & late 2008s (US) & their leanings as we approach August 1.

[beastandco]

35 minutes ago, nascar99 said:

Really interested to see how many of the CHL 2008s (those who went major junior before the rule change) commit to the NCAA. We've seen Keaton Verhoeff (North Dakota) Cooper Williams (North Dakota), Pierce Mbuyi (Penn State), Braidy Wassilyn (Boston University), Ty Meunier (Nebraska Omaha), and maybe a couple others commit.

There are tons of big name 2008s still in play. Carson Carels (follows North Dakota, Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, & St Cloud State), Beckham Edwards (follows Boston University, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Penn State, Notre Dame, North Dakota, Ohio State, Providence College, Denver, Michigan, & Boston College), Mathis Preston (follows Boston College & Penn State), Daxon Rudolph (follows Michigan), Ethan Belchetz (follows Michigan). Some others who are private & I don't follow yet so I don't know, and others like Brooks Rogowski who don't follow any NCAA teams, but that doesn't mean they'll never play in the NCAA.

Obviously, follows aren't everything, but they're a decent indicator of current/recent past interest. Of course, those who follow Penn State might only be doing so as a result of Gavin McKenna committing there. I'm in the process of gathering a list of 2009s & late 2008s (US) & their leanings as we approach August 1.

I would be surprised if a lot of those guys do not come over to NCAA. What is going to be interesting is when they commit. Carson Carels, for example, is looking like he has a ton of NCAA interest. Does he wait until after the season to commit? I think enough players are playing in the CHL with NCAA commitments for it not matter as much. 

[atxsioux]

 

Optimistic that Bryn is teasing an upcoming recruit tour in the next day or so…

[beastandco]

18 minutes ago, atxsioux said:

 

Optimistic that Bryn is teasing an upcoming recruit tour in the next day or so…

Definitely a tour of some sort that occurred today. That’s definitely something you would put on the scoreboard during a visit. Most likely an August 1st recruit(s) taking a visit before next week.

If Desnoyers were to take a visit, it would be one of these days before the showcase in Minneapolis on Friday. 

[ChadR]

Wonder about Jack Pridham or Ethan Procyszyn for the last fwd spot

[beastandco]

3 minutes ago, ChadR said:

Wonder about Jack Pridham or Ethan Procyszyn for the last fwd spot

Pridham recently decommitted from BU and returned to the OHL. I saw today that Bryn follows him and he follows Bryn. I’m pretty sure that is recent, but I could be wrong. Doubtful on Pridham though.

[nascar99]

6 hours ago, beastandco said:

I would be surprised if a lot of those guys do not come over to NCAA. What is going to be interesting is when they commit. Carson Carels, for example, is looking like he has a ton of NCAA interest. Does he wait until after the season to commit? I think enough players are playing in the CHL with NCAA commitments for it not matter as much. 

That will be interesting. I think the rule change allowing CHLers into the NCAA means that there will be very few completely dead periods in the NCAA Hockey world (& hockey world in general for that matter). August 1 recruiting, recruiting throughout the calendar year, NCAA season, various junior seasons, tournament, playoffs, pro signings, draft, international tournaments, etc.