Prospective Recruits

[as15]

2 minutes ago, RhettRingers said:

Just hoping Vancouver doesn't draft him.

I'd put money on them taking Malhotra (or another forward if McKenna or Stenberg fall).  Definitely have a headstart on the back end with Buium and Willander in terms of their rebuild.

[beastandco]

Just now, as15 said:

I'd put money on them taking Malhotra (or another forward if McKenna or Stenberg fall).  Definitely have a headstart on the back end with Buium and Willander in terms of their rebuild.

For what it’s worth, Ryan Johnson is a UND alum and was just announced as Vancouvers new GM.

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

Could Lin or Fiddler decommit if Carle goes to the NHL? Toronto might finally have the offer he can't refuse.

[gfhockey]

If we want them we get them

we wanted carels we got our guy!

[scpa0305]

26 minutes ago, RhettRingers said:

Just hoping Vancouver doesn't draft him.

True…but man, that franchise is in a rough spot. They may want to delay a year (maybe two) to continue to stack high enders. Would be a tough slot to be a dman next year. He’d be going for the green jacket for sure.

[beastandco]

54 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

I agree with you. I had heard from an unreal source about 2 weeks ago that he was coming here…however that same source also noted that he’s the one def in this draft that could log some nhl games next year.

I too think he would have delayed this announcement if he was heavily leaning towards signing. 

I would be slightly nervous if the chatter of him signing right away continued after his commitment. As of today, he has decided to hold off until next spring to turn pro. I think he was weighing his options, including pro, over the last month or so and this was his decision. I think a lot changed once he actually got on campus. 

[siouxweet]

48 minutes ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

Could Lin or Fiddler decommit if Carle goes to the NHL? Toronto might finally have the offer he can't refuse.

Carle to the NHL??

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

7 minutes ago, siouxweet said:

Carle to the NHL??

Every off-season it is discussed, with teams knowing they need to offer more than was offered before.

[SJHovey]

A lot of chatter about the Rangers taking Carels. I would think that would be good for us.

[powerplay]

6 minutes ago, SJHovey said:

A lot of chatter about the Rangers taking Carels. I would think that would be good for us.

I think so too. Maybe it's time I get over the JT Miller situation with them.

[SJHovey]

Drury is a college guy. Chance to see what Carels can do against a step up in competition, for free. I could see the staff pairing him with Emery, which would be fun for the Rangers.

[SKondrashkin]

2 hours ago, Walsh Hall said:

With the talent on the blue line, I think MacKenzie is really flying under the radar.  I won't be terribly surprised if he's the best college D-man on the team next year.  He does have close to 2 years on CC and KV.

 

 

 

Agree.  MacKenzie is a wildcard in this lineup.   But don't undersell Laurila either.   He was looking really good by season's end last year.    Given he has a year of NCAA experience under his belt, it wouldn't surprise me if he was paired with. say, Verhoeff to start the season.

Verhoeff-Laurila

Carels-Emery

MacKenzie-Boser

Lindberg

[scpa0305]

16 hours ago, SKondrashkin said:

 

 

 

Agree.  MacKenzie is a wildcard in this lineup.   But don't undersell Laurila either.   He was looking really good by season's end last year.    Given he has a year of NCAA experience under his belt, it wouldn't surprise me if he was paired with. say, Verhoeff to start the season.

Verhoeff-Laurila

Carels-Emery

MacKenzie-Boser

Lindberg

Completely agree on Laurila. By the end of the season he was looking pretty dynamic. 

[beastandco]

On 5/17/2026 at 6:12 PM, beastandco said:

Carels and Bauer Dumanski would make a lot of sense.

✅✅

[brianvf]

3 hours ago, beastandco said:

✅✅

Done deal?

[Fratt Mattin]

4 minutes ago, brianvf said:

Done deal?

I have no insider info, but the official hockey account is following him. Now that didn't mean anything when it was true for Lars Steiner, but it usually at least means we are recruiting someone pretty seriously

[brianvf]

I'm interested to see how Jonas Woo does at ASU this season.  He had a great season for Medicine Hat.
Being that he's from Winnipeg and we'll be short on RHD in a season or two, if he progresses maybe he's one that we can snag in the portal.    

[beastandco]

1 hour ago, brianvf said:

Done deal?

Yes

[TwamleyShuffle]

They announced Bauer has signed on the social media platforms

[The Sicatoka]

 

[scpa0305]

22 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

 

Saw this on social media…Bauer should push for some ice time. Nice depth add for sure. If we weren’t getting another blue chip this is a nice fall back. 

[brianvf]

4 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

Saw this on social media…Bauer should push for some ice time. Nice depth add for sure. If we weren’t getting another blue chip this is a nice fall back. 

Agreed!
Plus a guy that should be here for a few years, as we'll lose a few next offseason.

Now I wonder where DuPont and Rudolph end up?  

[beastandco]

7 minutes ago, brianvf said:

Agreed!
Plus a guy that should be here for a few years, as we'll lose a few next offseason.

Now I wonder where DuPont and Rudolph end up?  

Denver and Michigan would be my guess. 

[scpa0305]

55 minutes ago, brianvf said:

Agreed!
Plus a guy that should be here for a few years, as we'll lose a few next offseason.

Now I wonder where DuPont and Rudolph end up?  

DuPont Mich or maybe MN like other noted, that makes sense. No idea on Rudolph but again, probably Big10. They’ll get some $

[Brett0909]

36 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

DuPont Mich or maybe MN like other noted, that makes sense. No idea on Rudolph but again, probably Big10. They’ll get some $

Would make sense. Wherever it is, I enjoyed the subtle call out from Bryn that out of the four WHL D chippers, they honed in on Carels as the one they wanted most. Got their guy.