UNH Sr captain who is from Elk River. He plays defense.
[media] https://twitter.com/UNHHockeyBlog/status/1381767399549104134 [/media]
5th year player who will be the youngest guy on the team. 
CHASE GRESOCK Merrimack College
PHILIP ALFTBERG St. Lawrence University
STEPHEN MUNDINGER Long Island University
JOSHUA GROLL University of Michigan
LUKAS KAELBLE Lake Superior State University
SHAY DONOVAN University of Wisconsin-Madison
I think we might see 1 more forward entering portal...
Earlier this year I guessed maybe 22 would enter the portal because it appeared that he and tBob were not on the same page. But others pointed out, his family loves tBob and he seemed to turn the corner the 2nd half. That then leaves 11, 18, & 21. 18 isn't a Motzko recruit, but his dad has ties to the U. Both 11 and 21 were Motzko recruits, and maybe 21 would want to go back to Az to play. Don't we all love speculation?
I think 21
I think we might see 1 more forward entering portal...
Earlier this year I guessed maybe 22 would enter the portal because it appeared that he and tBob were not on the same page. But others pointed out, his family loves tBob and he seemed to turn the corner the 2nd half. That then leaves 11, 18, & 21. 18 isn't a Motzko recruit, but his dad has ties to the U. Both 11 and 21 were Motzko recruits, and maybe 21 would want to go back to Az to play. Don't we all love speculation?
I think 21
You are correct
[media] https://twitter.com/JessRMyers/status/1382346245704912896 [/media]
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He really was borderline Gopher material after the injury.
Best case: Replaced by Cruikshank
Most likely case: Replaced by fellow Arizonian the older Knies
He really was borderline Gopher material after the injury.
Best case: Replaced by Cruikshank
Most likely case: Replaced by fellow Arizonian the older Knies
I love rumors... so.. When Bucci incorrectly said Cruikshank was going to BC, and Cruikshank replied that nothing is set yet, a current Gopher liked his response... It may be that a player is friends with him or that player knows something or it is probably nothing.. One can wish...
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I love rumors... so.. When Bucci incorrectly said Cruikshank was going to BC, and Cruikshank replied that nothing is set yet, a current Gopher liked his response... It may be that a player is friends with him or that player knows something or it is probably nothing.. One can wish...
I see two Gophers liked it, both of whom are transfering out.
Was it Lacombe? I think his dad advises Cruikshank. A handful of schools are in the mix for him, I think we are one. His shot would be a nice addition.
I love rumors... so.. When Bucci incorrectly said Cruikshank was going to BC, and Cruikshank replied that nothing is set yet, a current Gopher liked his response... It may be that a player is friends with him or that player knows something or it is probably nothing.. One can wish...
I see two Gophers liked it, both of whom are transfering out.
And at least 1 that isn't
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His speed would be the most welcomed addition for sure. Also a two year captain at an NCHC school. Knies was a captain at Miami.
I love rumors... so.. When Bucci incorrectly said Cruikshank was going to BC, and Cruikshank replied that nothing is set yet, a current Gopher liked his response... It may be that a player is friends with him or that player knows something or it is probably nothing.. One can wish...
I see two Gophers liked it, both of whom are transfering out.
And at least 1 that isn't
Scrolled through the likes twice and only see Weber and Rossini.
I love rumors... so.. When Bucci incorrectly said Cruikshank was going to BC, and Cruikshank replied that nothing is set yet, a current Gopher liked his response... It may be that a player is friends with him or that player knows something or it is probably nothing.. One can wish...
I see two Gophers liked it, both of whom are transfering out.
And at least 1 that isn't
Scrolled through the likes twice and only see Weber and Rossini.
Just went to a player who I follow, and hit his likes and it was there.
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Might be that the twitter app only displays so many accounts per tweet then but I see it now. The Whioux swarm to that tweet is crazy.
KEVIN OBSSUTH Canisius College
NATHANIEL BURKE University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
JACK AGNEW Boston College
PHILIP LAGUNOV University of Massachusetts, Amherst
TYLER HEIDT Merrimack College
JOHN STAMPOHAR Canisius College
MACGREGOR SINCLAIR Canisius College
They need Cruikshank if for no other reason but the name.
They need Cruikshank if for no other reason but the name.
I bet he skates like an Olympic speed skater too 
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They need Cruikshank if for no other reason but the name.
I bet he skates like an Olympic speed skater too
I was thinking bull in a china shop.
They need Cruikshank if for no other reason but the name.
Would have been a wonderful one for Sid back in the day: "Today's sports hero: Great Crankshaft".
They need Cruikshank if for no other reason but the name.
Would have been a wonderful one for Sid back in the day: "Today's sports hero: Great Crankshaft".
Could only imagine what McLeod would have called him...
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The 1 free move will continue.
[media] https://twitter.com/NicoleAuerbach/status/1382423180250390529 [/media]
[media] https://twitter.com/NicoleAuerbach/status/1382430916644077571 [/media]
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Then free agency is now officially a part of building championship caliber teams. The rich will get richer, and thankfully we're one of the schools that will net out positive.
The extra year to play applies for anyone enrolled Fall 2020, right?
The Gophers will be in the free agency market for defensemen next summer.
CHRISTIAN SIMEONE Merrimack College
JAKOB LEE Merrimack College
They need Cruikshank if for no other reason but the name.
I bet he skates like an Olympic speed skater too
Seems weird to me that the Gophers would be interested in any forwards... why not just keep McManus?
They need Cruikshank if for no other reason but the name.
I bet he skates like an Olympic speed skater too
Seems weird to me that the Gophers would be interested in any forwards... why not just keep McManus?
That decision was likely mutual.
They need Cruikshank if for no other reason but the name.
I bet he skates like an Olympic speed skater too
Seems weird to me that the Gophers would be interested in any forwards... why not just keep McManus?
That decision was likely mutual.
I would think this process is in flux as well. If the Gophers think they can move in a young player who can perform at or close to a one-year guy like McManus, I'd say bring him in. McManus would help this team, no doubt, but he's nowhere near the level of a Pitlick, for example. The team is losing experience more than skill.
McManus would help this team, no doubt, but he's nowhere near the level of a Pitlick, for example.
You think Pitlick is going to put up more points next year than McManus would have? I doubt that.
McManus would help this team, no doubt, but he's nowhere near the level of a Pitlick, for example.
You think Pitlick is going to put up more points next year than McManus would have? I doubt that.
I was referring to Rem. Losing McManus is not on the same scale as losing a player like Rem. McManus is more replaceable.
I was referring to Rem. Losing McManus is not on the same scale as losing a player like Rem. McManus is more replaceable.
Oh, well ya.
Not a fan of the portal. Just feels like a lack of commitment all around.
Going to have to get used to it. Also, the NCAA talking about shutting down non coaches having access... So stupid. It's good for fan engagement to know who is in there.
Yeah I don't really have a problem with players finding better situations and having more leverage to do so.
Going to have to get used to it. Also, the NCAA talking about shutting down non coaches having access... So stupid. It's good for fan engagement to know who is in there.
I don't know how they think they're going to be able to do that. There are so many people who need to have access to it that its hard to keep the ones out that don't. I don't see the point of reforming it and don't know how they would. If they want to keep the Media from posting it, then they should make it public for themselves to get the credit.
ADAM STACHO American International College
OLIVER CHAU University of Massachusetts, Amherst
OLIVER CHAU University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Pretty big name from the champs
NCAA officially announces college athletes will be allowed a one-time transfer without having to sit out a year.
https://twitter.com/InsidetheNCAA/status/1382796790404091905
Yeah I don't really have a problem with players finding better situations and having more leverage to do so.
Seems like it should only benefit a team like Minnesota. Late bloomers have a chance to latch on here.
Yeah I don't really have a problem with players finding better situations and having more leverage to do so.
Seems like it should only benefit a team like Minnesota. Late bloomers have a chance to latch on here.
It will be interesting how it will shake out. I don't think MN use the portal as heavily as teams that don't have a strong recruiting pipeline. I could see the Gophers adding a player or 2 every year at most. For Mn, goalie may be the most logical position to use the portal. The fear of pushing recruits back and losing them may be more powerful than the temptation to grab a portal player. Teams that are 2nd tier teams may benefit the most, and will help them close the gap. The clear losers will be lower tier teams that will lose their best players after taking a chance on them.
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Yeah I don't really have a problem with players finding better situations and having more leverage to do so.
Seems like it should only benefit a team like Minnesota. Late bloomers have a chance to latch on here.
It will be interesting how it will shake out. I don't think MN use the portal as heavily as teams that don't have a strong recruiting pipeline. I could see the Gophers adding a player or 2 every year at most. For Mn, goalie may be the most logical position to use the portal. The fear of pushing recruits back and losing them may be more powerful than the temptation to grab a portal player. Teams that are 2nd tier teams may benefit the most, and will help them close the gap. The clear losers will be lower tier teams that will lose their best players after taking a chance on them.
Yep. If a guy blossoms at Huntsville, he's apt to move on to a higher profile team.
Yeah I don't really have a problem with players finding better situations and having more leverage to do so.
Seems like it should only benefit a team like Minnesota. Late bloomers have a chance to latch on here.
It will be interesting how it will shake out. I don't think MN use the portal as heavily as teams that don't have a strong recruiting pipeline. I could see the Gophers adding a player or 2 every year at most. For Mn, goalie may be the most logical position to use the portal. The fear of pushing recruits back and losing them may be more powerful than the temptation to grab a portal player. Teams that are 2nd tier teams may benefit the most, and will help them close the gap. The clear losers will be lower tier teams that will lose their best players after taking a chance on them.
Yep. If a guy blossoms at Huntsville, he's apt to move on to a higher profile team.
Speaking in generalities, is that something that we, as college hockey fans, are comfortable with?
Yes. Because we will get the good players. I disagree that the Gophers won't use it heavily. If it's the best strategy to win titles it needs to be used, even if that means delaying some recruits and ultimately cutting ties with them.
As of right now... Minnesota is VERY THIN on defense recruits. They had 10 D-Men on the roster this year. Denman is the only one that didn't play. As of right this moment, they have 8 on the roster. I can see them easily picking up a D-Man out of the portal this summer to fill some spots.
Next years roster as it looks right now.
https://gopherpucklive.com/roster/
Currently only 3 D-Men committed to be Gophers right now. None for this fall.
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If they don't pick up any D this summer they're going to need multiple next summer. We'll lose 5 of our 8 D, and there aren't many uncommitted D out there.
I'm just wondering how many smokey, backroom deals are going to be made out there with some of the coaches who like to push the rules to the limit. I can see somewhere a coach tells a player that he doesn't have room for him this year, but if you go play for team x for a year or two we "might" have an opening in the future. I can see some potential landmines and some bitter feelings between coaches who try to do it the right way and those who push the envelope. Most likely is that the coaches will use players as recruiters to put out feelers to see if there is any interest.
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ASHTON CALDER Lake Superior State University
ASHTON CALDER Lake Superior State University
Someone could reload with a package of Veillette and Calder. Might be the Bulldogs.
As of right now... Minnesota is
Next years roster as it looks right now.
https://gopherpucklive.com/roster/
Currently only 3 D-Men committed to be Gophers right now. None for this fall.
Not a lot of great D options in portal. LIttle crazy at forward you have multiple guys that wore letters, led team in scoring, and an all NCHC caliber player. Then on D you have guys like Griffin Mendel. Might have to try to flip a guy that's gets pushed to USHL next year. Maybe Henry Nelson if Notre Dame doesn't bring him in??
I agree you have to use the portal, but can't overuse it. Both teams that played in championship game had contributions from transfers. Recruting from portal has to be interesting. For Juniors and HS you can talk to players coaches to get insight....don't think many college coaches will be eager to provide anyting other than smoke signals.
Maybe there's a reverse-Holl in their future.
Sure there will be, but we'll take our chances with that...
Top 5 in the portal:
Ashton Calder, jr, Lake Superior State, 16-13--29
Cameron Wright, sr, Bowling Green, 13-16--29
Pierre-Luc (Pete) Veillette, jr, Lake Superior State, 13-14--27
Oliver Chau, sr, UMass, 5-22--27
Grant Cruikshank, jr, Colorado College, 8-2--10