Wisconsin Recruiting: What are you going to do, when NHL-U, comes calling for you?

[Slap Shot]

Take my comments on Schultz, and add them to Craig Smith. I know Chris hates Eaves and Wisconsin but my goodness. Yeah...76 point USHL seasons are good enough for the #26 spot. I really hope Craig and Justin see those rankings.

Your recruits are better than Michigan's and their halos are even bigger than those in Grand Forks.

[Dirty]

Re: Wisconsin Recruiting: What are you going to do, when NHL-U, comes calling for you?

Your recruits are better than Michigan's and their halos are even bigger than those in Grand Forks.

They only wish.

[DPlaya]

Re: Wisconsin Recruiting: What are you going to do, when NHL-U, comes calling for you?

I learned today that UW forward recruit Mike Mersch is accelerating his schooling and will move from the recruiting class of 2011 to the recruiting class of 2010. It sounds as if the staff, at this time, is projecting him to be around 2-3 seasons before turning pro.

There are now 7 forward recruits for 2010....Lapic, Barnes, Dahl, Little, Zengerle, Hartzog and Mersch. Paape and Strang are for 2010 or 2011.

[Chuck Schwartz]

Re: Wisconsin Recruiting: What are you going to do, when NHL-U, comes calling for you?

I learned today that UW forward recruit Mike Mersch is accelerating his schooling and will move from the recruiting class of 2011 to the recruiting class of 2010. It sounds as if the staff, at this time, is projecting him to be around 2-3 seasons before turning pro.

There are now 7 forward recruits for 2010....Lapic, Barnes, Dahl, Little, Zengerle, Hartzog and Mersch. Paape and Strang are for 2010 or 2011.

Good stuff. That's an impressive forward class.

[solovsfett]

Re: Wisconsin Recruiting: What are you going to do, when NHL-U, comes calling for you?

I learned today that UW forward recruit Mike Mersch is accelerating his schooling and will move from the recruiting class of 2011 to the recruiting class of 2010. It sounds as if the staff, at this time, is projecting him to be around 2-3 seasons before turning pro.

There are now 7 forward recruits for 2010....Lapic, Barnes, Dahl, Little, Zengerle, Hartzog and Mersch. Paape and Strang are for 2010 or 2011.

Has his play improved markedly? I don't know much about this kid. Is he a sniper, playmaker, or grinder?

[brianvf]

Re: Wisconsin Recruiting: What are you going to do, when NHL-U, comes calling for you?

I really hope Craig and Justin see those rankings.

Are you really taking the WCH "rankings" this seriously?

There are now 7 forward recruits for 2010....Lapic, Barnes, Dahl, Little, Zengerle, Hartzog and Mersch.

Wow, how many of those are projected to be starters their first year? Probably not the best thing to have half of your starting forwards be freshmen...

[Chuck Schwartz]

Re: Wisconsin Recruiting: What are you going to do, when NHL-U, comes calling for you?

Are you really taking the WCH "rankings" this seriously?



Wow, how many of those are projected to be starters their first year? Probably not the best thing to have half of your starting forwards be freshmen...

We have a HUGE senior forward class. We have 7 senior forwards plus Stepan is a threat to leave at any moment.

[Chuck Schwartz]

Re: Wisconsin Recruiting: What are you going to do, when NHL-U, comes calling for you?

Has his play improved markedly? I don't know much about this kid. Is he a sniper, playmaker, or grinder?

POWER forward.

[DPlaya]

Re: Wisconsin Recruiting: What are you going to do, when NHL-U, comes calling for you?

Has his play improved markedly? I don't know much about this kid. Is he a sniper, playmaker, or grinder?

I have not had the chance to see him play, but he may be a little bit of all three. He is 6'1" and 198 pounds, so he should be able to hold his own in the corners. He was third in penalties (58 minutes) on the USNTDP U-17 team, so I would think it likely he has a physical aspect to his game.

He tied for the lead in goals with 27 in 65 games, 5 of which came on the powerplay and he lead the team with 7 game winners. He also had 19 assists, which put him in 4th place on the team for total points with 46. His average points per game was .71 overall and in international play.

At the beginning of last season I believe he was on the third line, but that may have changed based on how high his point totals ended up being.

[Chuck Schwartz]

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I have not had the chance to see him play, but he may be a little bit of all three. He is 6'1" and 198 pounds, so he should be able to hold his own in the corners. He was third in penalties (58 minutes) on the USNTDP U-17 team, so I would think it likely he has a physical aspect to his game.

He tied for the lead in goals with 27 in 65 games, 5 of which came on the powerplay and he lead the team with 7 game winners. He also had 19 assists, which put him in 4th place on the team for total points with 46. His average points per game was .71 overall and in international play.

At the beginning of last season I believe he was on the third line, but that may have changed based on how high his point totals ended up being.

He's up to 6'2, 200 this season. I saw him last year at the start of the season and fell in love. He was all over the ice making plays, throwing his body around. He obviously finds his name in the score sheet. He's going to be a good one. If he improves his skating, he could be a really good player.

[solovsfett]

Re: Wisconsin Recruiting: What are you going to do, when NHL-U, comes calling for you?

I have not had the chance to see him play, but he may be a little bit of all three. He is 6'1" and 198 pounds, so he should be able to hold his own in the corners. He was third in penalties (58 minutes) on the USNTDP U-17 team, so I would think it likely he has a physical aspect to his game.

He tied for the lead in goals with 27 in 65 games, 5 of which came on the powerplay and he lead the team with 7 game winners. He also had 19 assists, which put him in 4th place on the team for total points with 46. His average points per game was .71 overall and in international play.

At the beginning of last season I believe he was on the third line, but that may have changed based on how high his point totals ended up being.

nice! thanks. I'm looking forward to seeing this kid lace em up next year, and Zengerle!

[Chuck Schwartz]

Re: Wisconsin Recruiting: What are you going to do, when NHL-U, comes calling for you?

I've update the recruit stat sheet website to reflect the current changes for the season. I've also added some potential prospects.

We've got a lot of work to do for the 2011 recruiting season.

[SCSU Euro]

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Love the title!

I like the title too... but its awful caucasian. Shouldn't it be "Whatcha gonna do"? and not "What... are... you... going.... to... do"?

IMO Drew Shore is probably DU's 4th best recruit behind Donovan, Wrenn, Ostrow in that order.

Ostrow > Shore.... I'm holding you accountable to this quote years from now.

The same way guys like Garrett Raboin and Kurt Davis make all-conference teams even though you could probably come up with 30 other players in the league with more talent than them.

Ummm... what does that have to do with all-conference teams? The All-Conference team isn't the "Most Talented Team." Raboin isn't in the top 50 in talent in the WCHA; he made the team because he plays smart, fundamental hockey, doesn't make many mistakes, doesn't take stupid penalties, and is the heart of soul of SCSU's defense, power play and penalty kill. I realize that you were standing up for Raboin and Davis, but of course they aren't the most talented people in the league, but nobody said that.

[dggoddard]

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Ostrow > Shore.... I'm holding you accountable to this quote years from now.

Is Shawn Ostrow on your fantasy team? If so, nice sleeper pick.

Smaller players generally adapt to college hockey quicker than bigger players. Faster players get more opportunities on Special Teams than slower players. Players who contribute for four years are more valuable than two year players who leave college hockey early.

Case in point, DU's three speedy little forwards chewed Wisconsin up last season. K. Ostrow (3g, 3a), Maiani (2g,3a) & Salazar (2g,3a) in five games against Wisconsin.

[MadCityRich]

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We've got a lot of work to do for the 2011 recruiting season.

As usual, thanks for the info. With that somewhat big 2010 class maybe we'll have a little wiggle room. It is early, but the way things are going those 10 year olds are not far away.