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On 9/29/2021 at 2:06 PM, tnt said:

So who are the next targets?  Grayden Slipec?  Gracyn Sawchyn?

Got one, not sure if they’re interested in the other.

Posted
27 minutes ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

Was Siebell good enough to consider as a transfer down the road? Oddly that's a question to consider with the new transfer rule. USA hockey goalie of the year is no easy feat.

Headed to Michigan next year.  ;) 

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On 10/10/2021 at 9:25 PM, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

.... .... good enough to consider as a transfer down the road? Oddly that's a question to consider with the new transfer rule.

This. Is key. This is the future of college hockey. Good or bad, it is.

FCA&NIL will be a big part in landing players in the portal.

Posted
5 hours ago, Frozen4sioux said:

This. Is key. This is the future of college hockey. Good or bad, it is.

FCA&NIL will be a big part in landing players in the portal.

We arguably did the best of any team in year one of instant eligibility in the portal, hopefully we keep it up. ND, BC and Quinny are the only others that did as well.

Posted
12 hours ago, Frozen4sioux said:

This. Is key. This is the future of college hockey. Good or bad, it is.

FCA&NIL will be a big part in landing players in the portal.

Landing players in the portal will be important for filling in gaps, not only landing players, but making sure they will fit in with your team and not create any divisions, or jealousies.  A lot of times when you get guys moving on it is all about improving their stock for the next level which could lead to a selfish attitude, but for the most part it should be common sense that NHL teams can spot that kind of attitude easily which wouldn't improve their stock.  Some guys move on because they just want to win, which is common for any athlete, but you need to be leery that they will fit your culture on how to go about winning.  Can you imagine how much more Jasper Weatherby would have been ripped if he went into the transfer portal to find a team that had a better chance on winning the NCAA title after all our losses to the pro ranks?  Berry has said that they had to move fast to do their due diligence once players entered the portal, so I trust they know that players with a one and done scenario can just as easily rip apart a team as add value if they don't come with the right motives and attitude. 

Posted
13 hours ago, SiouxScore said:

Listened to the latest YHH podcast and they mentioned he has visited UND, Minnesota, and Duluth.

Also touched a little on a couple of former Gopher commits back on the market in Joe Miller and Jake Braccini. I'd definitely have some interest in Miller.

https://www.youthhockeyhub.com/news_article/show/1188340

I'd pass on Miller, hasn't really looked the part in juniors. I'm guessing the gophers pulled his scholly.

 

I doubt Bubs would ever take their left overs.

Posted
1 hour ago, scpa0305 said:

I'd pass on Miller, hasn't really looked the part in juniors. I'm guessing the gophers pulled his scholly.

 

I doubt Bubs would ever take their left overs.

For a fanbase that talks about how bad early recruiting is, and overrecruiting, they sure have a bunch of guys that have decommitted.  Sounds like Miller, Braccini, Warner, and possibly a Mittlestadt as well are guys that may not be in the plans anymore, and there were others that decommitted because they were pushed off, would imagine Boltmann and Jensen were in that category.  I know I am missing some as well.  I think that is going to be as common as the transfer portal, and even moreso because of the transfer portal and the Covid extra year.  

Posted
10 hours ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

We arguably did the best of any team in year one of instant eligibility in the portal, hopefully we keep it up. ND, BC and Quinny are the only others that did as well.

Would have to think that UND will always be in the mix to land the high end portal guys, given the winning history, facilities and pedigree for sending guys to the NHL

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1 hour ago, tnt said:

For a fanbase that talks about how bad early recruiting is, and overrecruiting, they sure have a bunch of guys that have decommitted.  Sounds like Miller, Braccini, Warner, and possibly a Mittlestadt as well are guys that may not be in the plans anymore, and there were others that decommitted because they were pushed off, would imagine Boltmann and Jensen were in that category.  I know I am missing some as well.  I think that is going to be as common as the transfer portal, and even moreso because of the transfer portal and the Covid extra year.  

Like they mentioned on that podcast...if you have a difference maker that can come in and help Day 1, they have to bring in those kids. Sometimes kids have to be bumped or pushed back a year.  Once you commit....the player has some responsibility as well to continue to develop. Definitely interesting situations.  

Posted
39 minutes ago, scpa0305 said:

Like they mentioned on that podcast...if you have a difference maker that can come in and help Day 1, they have to bring in those kids. Sometimes kids have to be bumped or pushed back a year.  Once you commit....the player has some responsibility as well to continue to develop. Definitely interesting situations.  

Oh, definitely.  If you take on a bunch of guys that haven't developed, you are basically signing your own pink slip.  

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Posted
12 hours ago, tnt said:

For a fanbase that talks about how bad early recruiting is, and overrecruiting, they sure have a bunch of guys that have decommitted.  Sounds like Miller, Braccini, Warner, and possibly a Mittlestadt as well are guys that may not be in the plans anymore, and there were others that decommitted because they were pushed off, would imagine Boltmann and Jensen were in that category.  I know I am missing some as well.  I think that is going to be as common as the transfer portal, and even moreso because of the transfer portal and the Covid extra year.  

http://www.collegehockeyinc.com/commitments.php

Now it looks like Braccini committed to Minnesota again.  Seems strange.

Posted
3 minutes ago, Berrybro7 said:

Per The Rink Live, Cal Thomas has committed to Minnesota after visiting UND, Minnesota, and UMD (according to the YHH podcast). 

I'll get this out of the way....

Per GF: "Herd we dint want hm" "Our recrayuting is way down" "Where have r blu chippaz been?"

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Posted
4 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:

I'll get this out of the way....

Per GF: "Herd we dint want hm" "Our recrayuting is way down" "Where have r blu chippaz been?"

No, he wouldn't want a measly 6th round draft pick.  

Posted
1 hour ago, Berrybro7 said:

Per The Rink Live, Cal Thomas has committed to Minnesota after visiting UND, Minnesota, and UMD (according to the YHH podcast). 

Wow....heard from a pretty good source he was leaning UND. I really havent seen him play...name just came up in a random conversation. Really interesting watching the recruiting landscape right now. Berry is definitely going to have to hammer the transfer portal as well as the later bloomers.

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