Prospective Recruits

[beastandco]

3 minutes ago, brianvf said:

I like both Jubenvill and Strathmann's games...if both came back for their JR seasons, I could a real progression from both of them.
Plus increased playing time if Liv/Wiebe both depart.

There is also a short list of uncommitted CHL players that would take ice time from Strathmann or Laurila next season. They were both really good players in the USHL and 2-3 years older than the draft eligible CHL guys. That’s not even mentioning taking ice time from Ethan MacKenzie, who has been one of the best defensemen in the CHL this year. 

[tnt]

17 minutes ago, brianvf said:

I like both Jubenvill and Strathmann's games...if both came back for their JR seasons, I could a real progression from both of them.
Plus increased playing time if Liv/Wiebe both depart.

Strathmann is 3rd on the team in +/-,  behind Strinden and Croal, so he seems more focused on his defense so far.

[Fratt Mattin]

11 minutes ago, beastandco said:

There is also a short list of uncommitted CHL players that would take ice time from Strathmann or Laurila next season. They were both really good players in the USHL and 2-3 years older than the draft eligible CHL guys. That’s not even mentioning taking ice time from Ethan MacKenzie, who has been one of the best defensemen in the CHL this year. 

If the rumors about Carels being a near lock to commit are true, then we could have a real logjam at LD. That would be Laurila, Strathmann, Jubenvill, MacKenzie, and Carels all vying for time there. Even if Jubenvill transfers, I wonder if we see Laurila play his offside. I know he did that a lot in Fargo

[atxsioux]

2 hours ago, Fratt Mattin said:

I think Wiebe is probably the most likely departure, followed by Livanavage. Verhoeff will depend a lot on who drafts him and how pro ready he looks in the second half. Right now he looks like he needs another year, but that could change fast. I imagine Emery will play one more year to keep rounding out his offensive game, but you never know. Jubenvill is probably gone to the portal unless he starts seeing more playing time.

Let's just assume Wiebe and Livanavage go pro and Jubenvill hits the portal. Then your d-core for next year looks like this right now:

Laurila-Verhoeff

MacKenzie-Emery

Strathmann-Lindberg

Extras: Engel, ?, ?

If they added two of the names mentioned above, it would be a very talented group, but also a pretty young and inexperienced one. I wonder if they would look at adding only one more freshman recruit and then getting a vet out of the portal to balance things out.

Technically they'd be young class wise but present day based on the current players you projected, the only 18 year old they would have on the blueline is Verhoeff. (And fortunately he's got the poise of a Senior/JR + as we all know likely a top 5 draft pick)

20 yo Soph  - 18 yo Soph

20 yo Fresh - JR

JR - 19 yo Fresh

I think that mix makes it acceptable to possibly bring in 2 new CHL recruits on the backend if they want to.

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

[beastandco]

The official UND hockey account has followed Lars Steiner on instagram. He is a projected mid-late first round pick in 2026. He is a winger in the QMJHL.

Something to definitely watch…

[brianvf]

55 minutes ago, beastandco said:

The official UND hockey account has followed Lars Steiner on instagram. He is a projected mid-late first round pick in 2026. He is a winger in the QMJHL.

Something to definitely watch…

Nice catch!

The last time they did that with Ollie and then it was announced a couple days later.
Looks like a solid Swiss winger.  We'll see what happens.

[scpa0305]

10 hours ago, beastandco said:

Schloss mentions Ryan Lin, Carson Carels, Landon DuPont, Daxon Rudolph, and Peyton Kettles as potential adds for next year in today’s podcast depending on who signs this offseason.

He also stated that Brock Schultz is the only recruit that has to come next year. Lots of flexibility moving forward.

That’s a fairly heavy listing he’s got there 

[scpa0305]

7 hours ago, brianvf said:

I like both Jubenvill and Strathmann's games...if both came back for their JR seasons, I could a real progression from both of them.
Plus increased playing time if Liv/Wiebe both depart.

I could def see Jubenvill leaving, probably should if he wants to see a lot more playing time. He’s pretty good. I sure hope Strathmann stays. He’s had flashes, he just needs to be patient.

[tnt]

1 hour ago, scpa0305 said:

That’s a fairly heavy listing he’s got there 

Wondering if he knows there has been contact with some of these guys, or just throwing out names that most elite programs will be focusing on.

[atxsioux]

6 hours ago, brianvf said:

Nice catch!

The last time they did that with Ollie and then it was announced a couple days later.
Looks like a solid Swiss winger.  We'll see what happens.

Based on the scouting write ups and highlights he seems to have some Caggiula qualities to his game. Sign me up all day for a player like that.

[cberkas]

7 hours ago, beastandco said:

The official UND hockey account has followed Lars Steiner on instagram. He is a projected mid-late first round pick in 2026. He is a winger in the QMJHL.

Something to definitely watch…

He also follows them

[gfhockey]

13 hours ago, beastandco said:

The official UND hockey account has followed Lars Steiner on instagram. He is a projected mid-late first round pick in 2026. He is a winger in the QMJHL.

Something to definitely watch…

Do we want him 

[nascar99]

35 minutes ago, gfhockey said:

Do we want him 

Yes. Over point per game in the Q as a 17 year old last season. He's going to have a bit of an adjustment period when he makes the jump up a level (whether that be to the NCAA or pro), but the skill is definitely there for him to be a solid contributor.

Steiner follows 2 programs on Instagram: North Dakota and Boston College. With UND now following him, there's a very good chance steam is picking up.

[nascar99]

 

[beastandco]

14 minutes ago, nascar99 said:

Yes. Over point per game in the Q as a 17 year old last season. He's going to have a bit of an adjustment period when he makes the jump up a level (whether that be to the NCAA or pro), but the skill is definitely there for him to be a solid contributor.

Steiner follows 2 programs on Instagram: North Dakota and Boston College. With UND now following him, there's a very good chance steam is picking up.

Steiner is the only account that UND follows that is not currently committed. Typically they follow players after they officially commit. I do remember them following Ollie a day or two before he announced his commitment. I do not remember them following a player that did not commit.

Steiner is not as flashy as a Belchetz, Roobroeck, or Preston, but he still would be a great pick up for next year. 

[nascar99]

On 11/15/2025 at 5:04 PM, cberkas said:

Masun Fleece is now not committed to Penn State

 

[ChadR]

31 minutes ago, nascar99 said:

 

Way to narrow it down Mark....

[nascar99]

14 minutes ago, ChadR said:

Way to narrow it down Mark....

Classic problem of the hockey world being too small & close that reporters don't like outing people/teams because those people would get mad & stop giving them info.

Insiders in other sports where that sport's world is so big & wide, they don't worry as much about stepping on each other's feet

[beastandco]

2 minutes ago, ChadR said:

Way to narrow it down Mark....

He did the same thing with Roger McQueen. Somehow this is even broader. 

[yzerman19]

My brother's best friend's girlfriend's cousin said she heard him commit at 69 flavors...

[beastandco]

14 hours ago, tnt said:

Wondering if he knows there has been contact with some of these guys, or just throwing out names that most elite programs will be focusing on.

He was essentially saying that if UND loses a lot of defensemen this offseason, these guys would be the first calls for Bryn. At the very least, UND has contacted a lot of these guys. Like you said, most elite programs are doing the same. 
 

There are too many good players available for UND to be left empty handed, but that’s just my opinion. 

[atxsioux]

7 hours ago, beastandco said:

Steiner is the only account that UND follows that is not currently committed. Typically they follow players after they officially commit. I do remember them following Ollie a day or two before he announced his commitment. I do not remember them following a player that did not commit.

Steiner is not as flashy as a Belchetz, Roobroeck, or Preston, but he still would be a great pick up for next year. 

I've heard some pretty legit criticisms of Roobroeck's compete level so far this year so UND may have strayed away from him. Think it was Pronman with the Athletic that had mentioned if he doesn't kick it up he could fall out the first round completely.