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Minnesota Gophers Off Season thread - 2016
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Hard to figure why Pitlick is leaning so heavily to playing another year at Muskegon. If he does, but for whatever reason doesn't at least match the spectacular season he just had, what would that do for him? Is this a case of there's not as much to gain as there is to lose? You could probably make a better case for Mittelstadt playing one year of juniors than Pitlick playing a second year.
And SteveO, thanks for starting the "official" off-season thread on a positive note!Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
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Originally posted by D2D View PostAssuming he's accelerated his studies enough to graduate this Spring what would be the point of him returning to EP for his senior season? Certainly no point from a pure academic standpoint. So you would think his decision will come down to the Gamblers or the Gophers, and I'd give a slight edge to him wearing the Maroon and Gold next season.
Hard to figure why Pitlick is leaning so heavily to playing another year at Muskegon. If he does, but for whatever reason doesn't at least match the spectacular season he just had, what would that do for him? Is this a case of there's not as much to gain as there is to lose? You could probably make a better case for Mittelstadt playing one year of juniors than Pitlick playing a second year.
And SteveO, thanks for starting the "official" off-season thread on a positive note!
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Originally posted by SteveO View PostAfter I watched the interview with Pitlick I thought, ok I guess it's his call. But after thinking about it a bit, I agree it is a puzzling move on his part. He reached a personal milestone as the scoring leader in the USHL by a wide margin leaving little left to prove. I could be wrong here, but I also didn't get the impression from the interview that he had an overwhelming affinity for the Lumberjacks either. My 2 cents is he's 19 years old (April 2) and if he wants to really elevate his game, this is a good time for him to make the move to D1.
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Originally posted by Koho View PostOne speculation on GPL is he is hoping for a coach change at MN. I'm not saying I buy that, just reporting it. He's still pretty young and just put on 20 pounds in a year. Could be he just wants another year so he comes in as good as possible. Conner had pretty big numbers for 2 years before he went to Michigan.
I'd rather Rem and Casey come in this year. The way I see it...if it gives a bit of a chance that Casey stays an extra year, I'll take it. And in both case, I expect we'll have some good recruits lined up for when either is ready to leave. In other words, a next year without either of these guys is worse than 3-4 years from now adding a new set of what should be pretty good recruits. I have faith in our ability to fill the pipeline with quality kids by then.
Also, having a Rem and Casey on the ice this year should help the team look better in terms of both Ws and star power...which can't hurt future recruiting. Many selfish reasons to hope they're on board this year.Last edited by 5mn_Major; 04-13-2016, 10:09 AM.Go Gophers!
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Several Minnesotans, Gophers recruits rated NHL draft's top prospects
http://www.startribune.com/several-m...cts/375423721/Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
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Originally posted by D2D View PostSeveral Minnesotans, Gophers recruits rated NHL draft's top prospects
http://www.startribune.com/several-m...cts/375423721/
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Love how in the article they define "top" as top 100 so they could include Gophers in the headline.
BU may have four first round picks (Krys has fallen). If they win it all next year and all leave, as a fan I'd be fine with that. If they don't win it all it sucks but they are set to reload basically every year.
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Can't wait to see it in person when it's all done!
Gophers unveil new renderings of Mariucci Arena renovations
http://www.startribune.com/gophers-u...ons/375738321/Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
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Re: Minnesota Gophers Off Season thread - 2016
Originally posted by D2D View PostSeveral Minnesotans, Gophers recruits rated NHL draft's top prospects
http://www.startribune.com/several-m...cts/375423721/
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Originally posted by SteveO View PostSurprised at the low ranking for Schierhorn. I thought he had a good not great, FR season. Jurusik (Badgers) > Schierhorn.Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
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Originally posted by D2D View PostYes, hard to believe there are 25 goalies in this draft year who are ranked higher.
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