The Sicatoka Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 I'm guessing that the source is either Hakstol, Barry or Eades, but I could be wrong. Whew! I'm glad you posted that. I was about to bet $5 that it was Gene Roebuck. Quote
dagies Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 I'm guessing that the source is either Hakstol, Barry or Eades, but I could be wrong. You are. It was Koberinski. Quote
buckysieve Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Very good news if true! Having both Oshie and Toews back will be huge. If they both return, the Sioux will have two of the best forwards in the nation. Probably the two best in the nation. I predict one of those two will win the Hobey. When Kessel signs the Gophers won't have a single forward on the same level of those two. Quote
Sterling Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 I don't think he is going to out his sources.................................... just as long as it wasn't Sid Hartman Quote
PCM Posted July 25, 2006 Author Posted July 25, 2006 You are. It was Koberinski. I stand by my guess! Quote
Sterling Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Probably the two best in the nation. I predict one of those two will win the Hobey. When Kessel signs the Gophers won't have a single forward on the same level of those two. Mn has quality prospects coming in so they'll be sufficiently reloaded even if PK signs. Okposo poses the skills to have a similar freshman year to Oshie, Toews, or Kessel. I still think they'll be the front-runner and team to beat at the start of the season. Quote
Archibald Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 I don't think he is going to out his sources.................................... It wasn't Hak but he is a former Sioux player. does that help??? ................ Quote
PCM Posted July 25, 2006 Author Posted July 25, 2006 It wasn't Hak but he is a former Sioux player. does that help??? ................ I knew it! Quote
The Sicatoka Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 It wasn't Hak but he is a former Sioux player. does that help??? ................ Whew! Now I'm really glad I didn't put the 5-spot down on Roebuck. Quote
DAR Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Mn has quality prospects coming in so they'll be sufficiently reloaded even if PK signs. Okposo poses the skills to have a similar freshman year to Oshie, Toews, or Kessel. I still think they'll be the front-runner and team to beat at the start of the season. Hopefully Okposo will have a season more similar to the one Wheeler had as a freshman. Although I do think in reality he will be much better than Wheeler as a freshman. Especially as well as he played in the USHL. Quote
dagies Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Okposo is a recruit I will admit to being jealous about. Just from what you read about his game he sounds like a stud. His stock seemed to rise at a rapid clip this past year. Quote
buckysieve Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Okposo is a recruit I will admit to being jealous about. Just from what you read about his game he sounds like a stud. His stock seemed to rise at a rapid clip this past year. He sounds a lot like Oshie. A tireless worker who is physical, strong with the puck with great offensive skills. Quote
Sterling Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Hopefully Okposo will have a season more similar to the one Wheeler had as a freshman. Although I do think in reality he will be much better than Wheeler as a freshman. Especially as well as he played in the USHL. Agreed. Crossing my fingers that Wheeler remains a bust this year. Nice first rounder Wayne.... Quote
Sioux_Hab-it Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 It is going to be a blast watching Toews go around the pylons (insert your favorite WCHA team's name here) and Oshie through them. Quote
DMT Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Okposo is a recruit I will admit to being jealous about. Just from what you read about his game he sounds like a stud. His stock seemed to rise at a rapid clip this past year. Okposo will be the WCHA rookie of the year. I saw him play a couple of times with Shattuck. I thought he was the best player on the ice during the couple of games I saw. That team included Toews. Quote
Sioux_Hab-it Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Okposo is a recruit I will admit to being jealous about. Just from what you read about his game he sounds like a stud. His stock seemed to rise at a rapid clip this past year. I agree, per this link Ogopogo is a real MONSTER. But when did the Gophers start going into British Columbia to recruit. http://www.vtours.com/kelowna/ogopogo.htm Quote
redwing77 Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Okposo will be the WCHA rookie of the year. I saw him play a couple of times with Shattuck. I thought he was the best player on the ice during the couple of games I saw. That team included Toews. I think Okposo's rookie year will be comparable to either Oshie (which will get Kyle the rookie of the year) or Cogliano (which will open all sorts of threads on how overrated he is) of UMich. If he has a rookie season like Wheeler, then we can start talking about potential busts. Quote
Trunk Monkey Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 I was at the championship USHL game 7 where Okposo was by far the best player on the ice. He is the real deal and will be a thorn in the Sioux's side for a year or so. I think it is a testament to the quality of the WCHA in getting the very best talent and being the best conference in the country. Quote
Sioux Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 I was at the championship USHL game 7 where Okposo was by far the best player on the ice. He is the real deal and will be a thorn in the Sioux's side for a year or so. I think it is a testament to the quality of the WCHA in getting the very best talent and being the best conference in the country. yeah, but with another year under his belt now...he is going to be a real tree in their side(i couldnt think of anything but tree ) edit: sorry i forgot to add finley...jeez Quote
morley Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Looks like Toews got an assist last night in the Canada white vs red intersquad game last night. White wins 3-2. No mention of him in the game summary though. http://www.hockeycanada.ca/2/2/1/1/4/index1.shtml Quote
PhillySioux Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 http://www.insidecollegehockey.com/newsstand/ a source tells Inside College Hockey that the Chicago Blackhawks -- who have offered Toews a contract -- would like to know the North Dakota's forward's intentions for the upcoming season by the end of the week. Quote
Slap Shot Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 http://www.insidecollegehockey.com/newsstand/ I thought it was a done deal? Quote
sioux7>5 Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 I thought it was a done deal? Done deal that he signs or that he is coming back? He better come back. Quote
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