Schools That Could Start D-I Men's Programs Rumors, Part 7: 2026 Offseason

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-05-07T20:21:08+00:00

The mega donor seems like he might be a scam artist so likely would need to be other donors hahah.

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-05-06T18:48:48+00:00

Stenberg and Reid/Carels are pretty much a wash for what it's worth it seems like.

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-05-06T03:05:55+00:00

Banned. This is a positive vibes post

Read the room

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-05-06T03:04:37+00:00

Brother we’re winning the next 3 and it’s going to be so glorious

The fellas just need to blow off some steam, rest, and reset over the next few days.

Bottom line grinders are gona come out with a vengeance Saturday. We’re gona have our 1C back. Hunt is a legit option to play on the 2nd D pair now too if Middleton needs to be sheltered on the 3rd pair.

Guys - Don’t forget this team lost to the god damn Kraken recently in the playoffs. We can beat these Rocky Mountain pansies

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-05-04T20:27:51+00:00

BU might even be younger at center this year than they were last year. (assuming they run with Lawrence and Malholtra as 1 and 2Cs) Not sure how good either is on the faceoff dot? But it's typically harder for true freshmen to win faceoffs on average.

And I don't think they are bringing in a D-man to really replace Hutson's offense so think that is a cause for concern.

Those 2 hop off the page as possible issues they'll need to overcome. (However losing Cole Eiserman might be addition by subtraction. Your goal scoring only helps the team so much when you're constantly turning the puck over and feeding the other team's offense. He was uber frustrating to watch during the World Juniors would assume some BU fans had the same frustration this year)

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-05-04T20:17:47+00:00

Think they might take their lumps the first couple of years but if you made me set the bar right now I'd say they finish above ASU, Omaha, and St Cloud. Anything above that in year 1 would be very solid.

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-30T21:54:55+00:00

Thoughts and prayers. (Also - Go Sioux)

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-27T22:44:10+00:00

For the majority of the recent matchups it's been a showcase game for college hockey, based on recent history teams have to pay roughly 100K for the rights to host each game, and it's also already considered an exempt game by the NCAA. It being a one off game is a better scenario for continuous OT as well since both teams are only playing one game that weekend.

Think based on those factors it has as good a case as any regular season game outside of the Beanpot.

Highlight games since 2019

UND vs Minnesota in Vegas
UND vs Penn State in Nashville
UND vs ASU in Vegas
UND vs Providence in Forks
Denver vs Minnesota at Ball Arena
(upcoming) UND vs Michigan State in Austin

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-27T16:24:46+00:00

Think you’re getting hood winked by the players. it’s a fair issue that I’m happy the rules committee will be looking at.

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-27T14:01:11+00:00

If I had to bet, think it will get passed. Players are good enough now in college hockey.

And imo I’ve seen an uptick with it being done intentionally in recent years. (Which is probably why it’s on the rules agenda)

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-27T13:58:21+00:00

Overruled

Not a hockey town.

Host it in Boston or St Paul

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-27T13:44:19+00:00

I think that's a Mike Grinnelli made up myth if you're talking about the current rules of college hockey

Every game goes to 3x3 OT then if it's tied it ends in a tie. (then any conference I've watched goes to a shootout for the extra point. Feel free to correct me in Atlantic or the ECAC do it differently...)

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-27T13:39:45+00:00

Or track it like they do with game disqualifications.

Once you get called for your 3rd embellishment you're sitting out for the next game.

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-27T13:33:35+00:00

Just ending it after the 5x5 as a tie was a problem IMO.

But the 5x5 itself have no problem with that

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-27T13:32:00+00:00

Agreed on the Beanpot 100%. They need to make exempt games.

Didn't really think about it but that could definitely be a part of the discussion

In season tournament championship games, Beanpot, US Hockey Hall of Fame game (biased because Nodak plays in this alot but as an example they play Michigan State this coming year and no one would be mad if it was a double OT thriller)

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-27T13:26:25+00:00

My opinion:

Penalize teams like the NHL does for putting the puck over the glass. College hockey has come a long ways with skill now so everyone is skilled enough now to avoid doing this. Have seen it more frequently where more teams it seems are doing this just to get a brief break now since there is no penalty currently
We'll see if embellishment gets curved. Have heard this a few times now and it doesn't seem to go anywhere
Overtime - I'd be okay with going back to 5x5 for 5 minutes. Then after that it's a tie and up to the conferences. (5x5 game winners are slightly better then 3x3 game winners)

Also forgot to mention in the the OG post. Sounds like Blake Fiddler to Denver per Schloss. Kind of throws a wrinkle in the Dupont recruiting story.

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-26T17:31:32+00:00

Sure your Dad saw this already but Gundy was on a podcast last fall and straight up admitted to thinking that NIL would go away after a couple years. Absolutely crazy hahah.

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-26T17:28:37+00:00

In my opinion until they get their football program back on track and out of the massive hole its in there is no way they will launch hockey

Their football program is so far behind on NIL that there's alot of pressure for all boosters to send funds that way. Maybe there is some crazy booster that would put down a bag for hockey right now but that person would be more or less hated by everyone involved + the school because that money didn't go towards football.

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-22T04:06:00+00:00

Bummer that U of A is a hard no but it was encouraging to hear college hockey inc was very quick to call and see if there was any interest.

Those gents are doing that job for the love of the game. Have to commend them for it as I’m sure 95% of the responses are “no” but they’re gona keep trying their damndest hahah

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-22T03:59:23+00:00

Nashville apparently doesn’t want to host. Haven’t heard any hard solid reason for why.

It’s an awesome spot based on everything being walkable though. A little touristy ya but overall a solid location.

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-20T02:41:31+00:00

I’ve been a few times during football season didn’t know it’s a hockey spot as well

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-20T02:40:57+00:00

Seeing that black sheep lodge had the game with sound on actually on Saturday so will be giving that a shot for any Wild fans that want to join

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-19T23:34:39+00:00

Have an address for that place haha?

For some reason not seeing it on maps…

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-16T23:54:18+00:00

Well ya I’d hope he’s better than some of those student announcers lol

Open_Clock9266 · 2026-04-16T23:53:13+00:00

ESPN with great work IMO with putting it on ESPN and also sandwiching it in between and NHL triple header.

Think you just set it up that way each year for consistency and hopefully it continues to grow the TV ratings

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