early departures

[cbrooks]

Its happening already

Jaden Scharwtz signs with the Blues

[Bear55]

I wonder if Schultz is far behind.

[fishing tech]

Rumor that TB wants to sign Bugstad but he wants to stay 1 more year. I sure hope he stays.

[scsavre]

I wonder fla panthers would think about TB trying to sign their player.

I'm being a smart azz, I know u just mixed it up

[YiGGiN4SLoBS]

My favorite early departure memory was when the new york islanders had like two or three gophers a couple years back. They kept basically forcing them to sign early, i think okposo was one, and their reasoning was "Don Lucia doesnt know how to develop players." I think one of their players or management people had that actual quote! Which I found absolutely laughable, especially coming from the New York Islanders! I felt like writing them and saying-First of all, quit drafting gophers then! And speaking of development, who are u to say someone cant develop players? The Islanders have been pure garbage as long as I can remember! YOU GUYS are the ones that cant develop anybody!

Sorry, off topic a little. I just always love that story...

Bjugstad looks like he could play in the NHL right now.... Unfortunantly, i would be surprised if this isnt his last year. Its bound to happen, the gophs lose everyone early

[Bear55]

For now I will just assume Bjugstad is gone, if he decides to come back for one more year I will be one happy camper.

[yakfisher]

My favorite early departure memory was when the new york islanders had like two or three gophers a couple years back. They kept basically forcing them to sign early, i think okposo was one, and their reasoning was "Don Lucia doesnt know how to develop players." I think one of their players or management people had that actual quote! Which I found absolutely laughable, especially coming from the New York Islanders! I felt like writing them and saying-First of all, quit drafting gophers then! And speaking of development, who are u to say someone cant develop players? The Islanders have been pure garbage as long as I can remember! YOU GUYS are the ones that cant develop anybody!

Sorry, off topic a little. I just always love that story...

Bjugstad looks like he could play in the NHL right now.... Unfortunantly, i would be surprised if this isnt his last year. Its bound to happen, the gophs lose everyone early

It was Garth Snow talking about Okposo. And I agree Snow, a U Maine goalie, is an I-diot and one of the worst GM's in the NHL. Just look at the Rick "Glass Jaw" DiPietro deal Snow signed.

[OnAFly]

No kidding. How many years in a row do the Islanders have to finish in the bottom 6 of the NHL before Snow gets fired?

[cbrooks]

Islanders has Brock nelson draft rights. I hope they don't put the pressure on him to go pro early.

[Bear55]

Nelson is having a nice year, you guys better say goodbye now before him and Kristo are kidnapped in the middle of the night by the NHL.

[Bear55]

Come to think of it, Knight is having a nice year, he will probably sign with Florida before that ND frostbite catches up with him. Rowney is undrafted and having a big year too, someone will sign him. Forberts development has stalled, probably going to the AHL or Jrs to get back on track. You guys are screwed.

[fishing tech]

]I wonder fla panthers would think about TB trying to sign their player.

I'm being a smart azz, I know u just mixed it up

Pain pills are killing me. My short term memory is none existent.

Bugstad is only or about to be 19, has a pretty good head on his shoulder, plus a good support staff close to him.(Family)

From what I have heard he is leaning more towards school then money. I hope he stays.

[cbrooks]

UNO Jr Terry Broadhurst Jr signs with the Blackhawks. He was the second leading scorer on the team.

[scsavre]

Last year USCHO had a link in their title banner for early departures. i couldnt find it yesterday. Hopefully they put that back on there.

[archerystud]

I heard reports that David Eddy is leaving SCSU. Pretty surprising as I thought he would be a solid player for them next year but IMO is not ready to step up to the big leagues.

[Bear55]

Very few of them are ready, sometimes you just get too good of an offer to pass up or you have had enough of school and want to take a shot at the pros.

[cbrooks]

Surprised that Justin Schultz hasn't departed. I think the Ducks has his rights. He'll be a Jr next year.

I think UND has 4 early flight risk one more than likely with Danny Kristo. The others being Brock nelson, Corbin Knight, and Andrew MacWilliams. I think Denver's Jason Zucker is a probable departure also.

[solbes]

I'm also surprised Schultz hasn't left. He still has an outside shot at the Hobey, but I don't think turning pro changes that.

For Duluth, the only flight risk this year is sophomore JT Brown as an unsigned free agent (Flying Hakstols - bam bam bam). Would love to see him play the Blaiser again.

[cbrooks]

JT Brown was never drafted? He really flu under the radar. He's been good since day one of his freshman year.

[cbrooks]

Stud your like a psychic. SCSU Jr forward David Eddy signed with calgary. He was the sixth leading scorer.

[archerystud]

Pretty much expected him back and I liked his work ethic. Not one I expected to leave, now I'm concerned about others.

[fishing tech]

I was supprised about JT when I heard that on the fan last week. He is friends with my daughter and she says he is a very nice person. Heck maybe the wild get him. The have used everybody else this year.

[Bear55]

I'd be happy if the Wild picked up Brown, can't have enough goal scorers.

[archerystud]

I agree with Bear, I'd like to see him in a Wild uniform.

[Bear55]

Might as well pick up Connolly and Oleksuk while we are at it too, both undrafted. At the very least add some depth to our AHL team and see if any of them have what it takes for the NHL.