yzerman19 Posted February 18 Posted February 18 at the same time that pressure is going to trickle to High School....kids are going to need to go to junior at 17 1 Quote
I Ranger Posted February 18 Posted February 18 20 hours ago, beastandco said: Everything up to this point on DuPont is conjecture. His recruiting process will look similar to McKennas with less hype. I expect UND to be in his top 3/4 but on the outside looking in when it comes down to his final decision. Side note, the McKenna/Penn State saga has definitely made Verhoeff’s decision look better and potentially benefits UND in future recruiting battles for similar talents. I just don’t see that player being DuPont next year for UND. So I guess that confirms it's not DuPont. Is it a forward or a D? Can you provide that info? I think it's safe to say we all are hoping for an elite forward! Quote
Sioux90 Posted February 19 Posted February 19 On 2/17/2026 at 2:19 PM, ChadR said: Landon Dupont. Don’t be a tease. Quote
beastandco Posted February 19 Posted February 19 17 minutes ago, I Ranger said: So I guess that confirms it's not DuPont. Is it a forward or a D? Can you provide that info? I think it's safe to say we all are hoping for an elite forward! Others have stated that Carson Carels is silently committed. From what I know, there is some level of truth to that. I do not know if he is silently committed or not, but I can confirm that UND would be the destination if he leaves the CHL as of now. I do not want to be reckless on here with what I say. I am just building off of what others have said as well. I do not know anything about other targets, like DuPont, outside of what is public knowledge. 1 Quote
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted February 19 Posted February 19 Klimpke's brother wears a C at Robert Morris and puts up solid numbers as a forward. Could be a good portal grab for leadership. We won't need him to skate top 6 like Carter Wilkie. Quote
brianvf Posted February 19 Posted February 19 Carels is such a smooth quick skater. Nice vision on his backhand here too for the goal. Williams also has a nice assist as well in the WHL Prospects game. 3 1 Quote
I Ranger Posted February 19 Posted February 19 Anyone know if we are in on Fitzhenry? I'm sure Bryn has put in the work but just wondering if he is considering UND? I know Western Canada/CHL is going to be our main recruiting ground but sure would love to be in on the top US players/NTDP as well. As has been mentioned on here, there are some studs coming up in the next few recruiting cycles specifically with Minnesota ties. Quote
Fratt Mattin Posted February 19 Posted February 19 23 minutes ago, I Ranger said: Anyone know if we are in on Fitzhenry? I'm sure Bryn has put in the work but just wondering if he is considering UND? I know Western Canada/CHL is going to be our main recruiting ground but sure would love to be in on the top US players/NTDP as well. As has been mentioned on here, there are some studs coming up in the next few recruiting cycles specifically with Minnesota ties. Not the most scientific approach, but it appears he follows Minnesota and Michigan on Instagram and not us. Can't say I'm surprised. We don't tend to get players with his profile much anymore 1 Quote
nascar99 Posted February 19 Posted February 19 22 minutes ago, I Ranger said: Anyone know if we are in on Fitzhenry? I'm sure Bryn has put in the work but just wondering if he is considering UND? I know Western Canada/CHL is going to be our main recruiting ground but sure would love to be in on the top US players/NTDP as well. As has been mentioned on here, there are some studs coming up in the next few recruiting cycles specifically with Minnesota ties. I would guess Chyzyk/Jackson have made contact, but there's no indication that North Dakota is or isn't one of the favorites for Fitzhenry. All insinuations have been that the recruiting strategy would be 60% CHL (most of which would be in the Dub due to Western Canada proximity and historical ties to the program, and 40% US (most of which would be Minnesota, North Dakota/Upper Midwest). A large majority of the current commits are from the States, although many of them committed before the rules change in November 2024. Quote
atxsioux Posted February 19 Posted February 19 2 hours ago, Fratt Mattin said: Not the most scientific approach, but it appears he follows Minnesota and Michigan on Instagram and not us. Can't say I'm surprised. We don't tend to get players with his profile much anymore Saw him and Dane Jackson both follow each other though for what it's worth 1 Quote
yzerman19 Posted February 19 Posted February 19 Fitzy is a great kid and an unbelievable hockey player. I gotta believe the ball is in his court for wherever he wants to play. 1 Quote
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted February 19 Posted February 19 13 minutes ago, atxsioux said: Saw him and Dane Jackson both follow each other though for what it's worth What about Bryn? He's probably the best barometer on the staff. Quote
Fratt Mattin Posted February 19 Posted February 19 38 minutes ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said: What about Bryn? He's probably the best barometer on the staff. Bryn follows him, but he does not follow Bryn Quote
nascar99 Posted Friday at 01:11 AM Posted Friday at 01:11 AM 5 hours ago, yzerman19 said: Fitzy is a great kid and an unbelievable hockey player. I gotta believe the ball is in his court for wherever he wants to play. Some GPLers were speculating (or have inside info) that Fitzhenry & Schneider's advisors have told them to delay committing to wait and see what the landscape will look like. Would assume this means regarding potential NIL opportunities as well as the direction of Minnesota's program, assuming they're pretty interested in the Gophers Quote
atxsioux Posted Friday at 01:22 AM Posted Friday at 01:22 AM I’m going to blindly assume they’re waiting for Bob to get let go. 1 Quote
yzerman19 Posted Friday at 02:24 PM Posted Friday at 02:24 PM 13 hours ago, nascar99 said: Some GPLers were speculating (or have inside info) that Fitzhenry & Schneider's advisors have told them to delay committing to wait and see what the landscape will look like. Would assume this means regarding potential NIL opportunities as well as the direction of Minnesota's program, assuming they're pretty interested in the Gophers well its no secret that Bob might be at the end of his tenure...so it seems reasonable that prospects that are in that 2009 birth year will wait to see what happens there. 1 Quote
scpa0305 Posted yesterday at 04:10 PM Posted yesterday at 04:10 PM On 2/18/2026 at 3:57 PM, yzerman19 said: Man, anything lower than the USHL is now a death sentence...CHL and NTDP will dominate chippah's...CHL and USHL will dominate age out depth and role players...going to be very, very hard to work your way to the NCAA if you aren't elite at 16 and it already wasn't easy... Agreed on your first comment 100%. As to your second point, there will always be late blooming athletes….and at the end of the day, the athletes will always win out and find a way. A kid could go bonkers in MN HS hockey at 17-18 do very well in juniors the next year and end up on a good ncaa team. You’re probably correct as far as blue chip prospects go though…much easier for early blooming 16 year olds to be propped up. 1 Quote
yzerman19 Posted yesterday at 05:41 PM Posted yesterday at 05:41 PM 1 hour ago, scpa0305 said: Agreed on your first comment 100%. As to your second point, there will always be late blooming athletes….and at the end of the day, the athletes will always win out and find a way. A kid could go bonkers in MN HS hockey at 17-18 do very well in juniors the next year and end up on a good ncaa team. You’re probably correct as far as blue chip prospects go though…much easier for early blooming 16 year olds to be propped up. this is not a pointed retort, so said with earnestness. When you say "do very well in juniors" that is a bit ambiguous in the discussion around levels of junior hockey. Are you speaking to the traditional get 30-40 points as a senior and then get on with a USHL team? Because I am not discounting that for role players and depth guys. My point is mostly around things like the NAHL and the BC league and the MJHL SJHL AJHL levels Quote
scpa0305 Posted yesterday at 07:58 PM Posted yesterday at 07:58 PM 1 hour ago, yzerman19 said: this is not a pointed retort, so said with earnestness. When you say "do very well in juniors" that is a bit ambiguous in the discussion around levels of junior hockey. Are you speaking to the traditional get 30-40 points as a senior and then get on with a USHL team? Because I am not discounting that for role players and depth guys. My point is mostly around things like the NAHL and the BC league and the MJHL SJHL AJHL levels No, I was agreeing with your first point…if you’re not in the ushl or CHL leagues it will be extremely tough to even be rostered on an ncaa team let alone play for a blue blood. My comment was on your second point, I don’t think you have to be all world at 16 to play ncaa hockey. 17-18-19 years olds will still pop if they’re athletes/good players. Some just need some time to grow into their bodies. Quote
yzerman19 Posted 8 hours ago Posted 8 hours ago gotcha...I figured that is what you meant, it is in alignment with my thinking as well...as my grandpa used to say "who told you it was going to be easy?" Quote
yzerman19 Posted 5 hours ago Posted 5 hours ago anybody hear anything on the NTDP 40 man list? I see social media is speculating, but I haven't seen nor heard anything legit. Quote
cberkas Posted 5 hours ago Posted 5 hours ago 10 minutes ago, yzerman19 said: anybody hear anything on the NTDP 40 man list? I see social media is speculating, but I haven't seen nor heard anything legit. I’ve been seeing college puck nxt speculating on who makes U17 for about about a month Quote
yzerman19 Posted 5 hours ago Posted 5 hours ago yeah...the 16 year olds running social media sites probably ain't the best sources. I'm not saying they are wrong, but not definitive. Quote
Fratt Mattin Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago 53 minutes ago, yzerman19 said: anybody hear anything on the NTDP 40 man list? I see social media is speculating, but I haven't seen nor heard anything legit. Elite Prospects tweeted out a projected roster with some honorable mentions about a week ago. Looked about right to me. A few of the names they had that I'm sure we are after were RJ Thompson, Henry Buttweiler, Drew Daley, and Ayven Hontvet (HM). No clue what are chances are with any of those guys, I'm just guessing they are all targets Quote
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