nascar99 Posted April 10 Posted April 10 3 minutes ago, Speed_Kills said: My predictions with no formal insight… Definite early departures: Liv and Wiebe. Homer (could go portal). Poss early departures: Emery and Spunar. I think Spunar more likely to sign than EJ. Portal: Jubenvil, D Andrew. Rangers aren't urgent to sign Emery, although that is subject to change with how much that organization overreacts/overcorrects every year Quote
Frozen4sioux Posted April 10 Author Posted April 10 15 minutes ago, cberkas said: Also with Wiebe Calgary would lose him if he doesn't sign and Blue Jackets either would lose Strathmann this year or next Calgary is eliminated and has 3 home games next week... Im predicting Wiebe will make his NHL debut as a bonus to sign. 1 Quote
nascar99 Posted April 10 Posted April 10 18 minutes ago, cberkas said: Also with Wiebe Calgary would lose him if he doesn't sign and Blue Jackets either would lose Strathmann this year or next Blue Jackets have until at least August 15 2027 to sign Strathmann Quote
brianvf Posted April 10 Posted April 10 13 minutes ago, cberkas said: The only portal players I want to see them get are JJ or a Potter if he leaves. Other than that, CHL or bust. If another Rickwood type shows up in the portal, I’d take him in a heartbeat 3 Quote
Godsmack Posted April 10 Posted April 10 2 minutes ago, brianvf said: If another Rickwood type shows up in the portal, I’d take him in a heartbeat And Tyler Young as well. 2 Quote
Popular Post cberkas Posted April 10 Popular Post Posted April 10 This game also showed that playing a B1G or Hockey East team would better prepare them for the NCAAs than playing Bemidji every year 2 6 Quote
nascar99 Posted April 10 Posted April 10 15 minutes ago, cberkas said: This game also showed that playing a B1G or Hockey East team would better prepare them for the NCAAs than playing Bemidji every year Should be playing any/all of Michigan, Wisconsin, Boston University, Boston College, Michigan State every year IMHO. Providence College & Northeastern would be interesting too EDIT: Should play Minnesota every year but that goes without saying 2 Quote
Oxbow6 Posted April 10 Posted April 10 You have 5 solid centermen that should return..... Reschney, Ollie, Kernan, Klee and Littler. Rickeood was an assist machine but these 5 for 4 lines is not too bad. 1 Quote
Oxbow6 Posted April 10 Posted April 10 4 minutes ago, SiouxFan100 said: Too soon Something every husband hears..... 1 1 Quote
tnt Posted April 10 Posted April 10 58 minutes ago, nascar99 said: Should be playing any/all of Michigan, Wisconsin, Boston University, Boston College, Michigan State every year IMHO. Providence College & Northeastern would be interesting too EDIT: Should play Minnesota every year but that goes without saying Get swept by any on top of the NCHC schedule, and tournament chances could take a huge hit. Quote
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted April 10 Posted April 10 21 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said: Something every husband hears..... 2 Quote
nascar99 Posted April 10 Posted April 10 19 minutes ago, tnt said: Get swept by any on top of the NCHC schedule, and tournament chances could take a huge hit. Win your games, I'd rather play tougher teams than cupcakes. Quote
cberkas Posted April 10 Posted April 10 25 minutes ago, tnt said: Get swept by any on top of the NCHC schedule, and tournament chances could take a huge hit. These colors don't run I'd rather play harder teams then a cupcake, get fat on cupcakes ask Penn State Quote
Nodak1883 Posted April 10 Posted April 10 28 minutes ago, tnt said: Get swept by any on top of the NCHC schedule, and tournament chances could take a huge hit. Not with NPI now. Wins against bad teams that drag down the NPI would hurt us until it's eventually dropped more than say splitting a series against Michigan. And I think fans would want to see tougher teams and not just the same group of non-conference opponents. I would love to see more season openers against a CCHA team like the Mavs or Augustana over a 7-1 tilt with Manitoba for the 10th year in a row. Quote
rochsioux Posted April 10 Posted April 10 23 minutes ago, tnt said: Get swept by any on top of the NCHC schedule, and tournament chances could take a huge hit. Don’t need to play all tough non-conference. There are 10 non- conference games each year (unless you have exempt games). Out of those 10 you need a series against a good Big10 team, another against a good hockey east team, one (&only one) series against the CCHA, one against either the ECAC or Atlantic hockey. That’s 8 games, the final 2 should be an additional series with the Big10 or hockey east. Finally, please stop scheduling Bemidji every stinking year. Thank you. Quote
Fratt Mattin Posted April 10 Posted April 10 3 hours ago, Oxbow6 said: You have 5 solid centermen that should return..... Reschney, Ollie, Kernan, Klee and Littler. Rickeood was an assist machine but these 5 for 4 lines is not too bad. Not saying it’s likely, but I don’t think we can assume Reschny is back. I personally don’t think he’s ready, but he plays a very pro style game and who knows what he/Calgary think would be best for him Quote
nascar99 Posted April 10 Posted April 10 10 minutes ago, Fratt Mattin said: Not saying it’s likely, but I don’t think we can assume Reschny is back. I personally don’t think he’s ready, but he plays a very pro style game and who knows what he/Calgary think would be best for him I think he needs to improve his acceleration. Whether Calgary feels they can do that with him or they're fine letting him stay in Grand Forks another year, we'll see. But Flames GM Craig Conroy (Clarkson) really likes the NCAA route for prospects so I wouldn't expect Conroy to rush to sign Reschny. I certainly think another year in the weight room at North Dakota would help Reschny. 1 Quote
nascar99 Posted April 10 Posted April 10 Chyzyk/Jackson had 4.5 months to fill ~12-15 spots and put together a roster that got to the Frozen Four in Year 1 of the era. Very intrigued to see what they do moving forward. 3 Quote
Fratt Mattin Posted April 10 Posted April 10 10 minutes ago, nascar99 said: I think he needs to improve his acceleration. Whether Calgary feels they can do that with him or they're fine letting him stay in Grand Forks another year, we'll see. But Flames GM Craig Conroy (Clarkson) really likes the NCAA route for prospects so I wouldn't expect Conroy to rush to sign Reschny. I certainly think another year in the weight room at North Dakota would help Reschny. Totally agree that he needs another year for the same reasons you say. Glad to hear that about Conroy 2 Quote
Popular Post MoSiouxFan Posted April 10 Popular Post Posted April 10 4 hours ago, Dustin said: Any early signees? I just don't see too many. I think Reschny and Verhoff are back. Zellers? Probably not after Freshman year. Got a good goalie. Defensemen will be a year older. Should be in good shape. Things can always change, but what Zellers said after the game was encouraging: "We'll be back. We'll for sure be back with this core group." I hope that he DOES come back. I love his play and his attitude. 1 6 Quote
brianvf Posted April 10 Posted April 10 12 minutes ago, Fratt Mattin said: Totally agree that he needs another year for the same reasons you say. Glad to hear that about Conroy I’m sure he’d like to work on his finishing as well. He has great vision and a strong 200ft game. Getting double the goals he got this year would be fantastic. Quote
brianvf Posted April 10 Posted April 10 Wiebe to sign: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/unds-abram-wiebe-to-sign-with-calgary-flames Quote Wiebe is not expected to be UND's lone early signing. Junior defenseman Jake Livanavage has generated significant interest as an undrafted free agent. Quote
brianvf Posted April 10 Posted April 10 Next season roster so far. Probably a couple of signings...probably a couple of portal entrants...hopefully the core group is back to make another run + with some excellent new additions: Forwards (14 of 15): SR - Menghini JR - Andrew, Croal, Littler, Swanson SO - Josephson, Kernan, Klee, Reschny, Zakreski, Zellers FR - A.Schultz, B.Schultz, Simpson Defense (8 of 9): SR - JR - Emery, Jubenvill, Strathmann SO - Engel, Laurila, Verhoeff FR - Lindberg, MacKenzie Goalies (3 of 3): SR - Sandy JR - SO - Spunar FR - Heil 2 Quote
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