Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

[UWisco]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Here is my projected line- up for next year. Feel free to comment (don't be cruel) and feel free to tell all what you think line-up will be next year.

If all stay:
Murray—Smith—Zengerle
Mersch-Barnes-Clark
R. Little-Strang-Lee
Meuer/Hartzog-Dahl-S. Little

Schultz-Gardiner
Ramage-Simonelli
McCabe-Drake/Daly/Springer/Faust


If projected leave:
Clark-Smith-Zengerle
Mersch-Barnes-Lee
R. Little-Strang-Woods
Meuer/Hartzog-Dahl-S. Little

Ramage-Simonelli
Faust-McCabe
Daly-Drake

Goaltending:
Rumpel
Thompson
Walk-on

[Chuck Schwartz]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Thought about this last week and including departures came up with this.


Mersch-Zengerle-Barnes
Lee-Smith-Clark
R. Little-Dahl-Strang
S. Little-Meuer-Hartzog

Schultz-Ramage
Simonelli-McCabe
Springer-Faust

Rumpel
Thompson

[UWisco]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

So Chuck you believe Schultz will stay interesting.

[Chuck Schwartz]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

So Chuck you believe Schultz will stay interesting.

I reserve the right to change my opinion but as of right now I think he comes back.

[UWisco]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Yeah I wasn't sure as of right now hard to think about it, maybe someone should ask him on Twitter where his head is right now.

[Chuck Schwartz]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Word has broke today that University of Wisconsin defenseman Jake Gardiner, who was recently traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs from the Anaheim Ducks has informed the coaching staff at Wisconsin that he intends to sign a pro contract at the end of the Badgers season.

According to Ryan Cardinal, a writer for the Gopher Puck Live website, Toronto general manager Brian Burke was on the Toronto radio station the FAN 590 today and said that Gardiner has told the coaching staff that he won't be back.

The news is hardly shocking to anyone who has followed the program. Gardiner has had 2 solid seasons in cardinal and white and is having an All-American type season in his junior campaign.

It's also rare that a first round draft pick, and a player of Gardiners caliber use all four years of eligibility. Gardiner will fall in line with what has seemed to be a trend for high end Wisconsin defenseman signing after their junior seasons. Jamie McBain (Carolina Hurricanes), Brendan Smith (Grand Rapids Griffins, AHL), Cody Goloubef (Springfield Falcons, AHL), and Ryan McDonagh (New York Rangers) all singed pro contracts with a year of eligibility remaining.

Regardless of how far the Badgers go in the NCAA tournament, it's expected that Gardiner will turn pro immediately at the end of the season to get in some pro games with either Toronto's AHL team, the Toronto Marlies or even possibly with the big club.

A native of Minnetonaka, Minnesota, Gardiner is having his best statistical season as a Badger. The former 17th overall pick has 8 goals and 24 assists for 32 points in 32 games for Wisconsin. Gardiner's brother Max, who plays for Minnesota will be in town this weekend to take on his brother.

[GoBucky36]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Word has broke today that University of Wisconsin defenseman Jake Gardiner, who was recently traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs from the Anaheim Ducks has informed the coaching staff at Wisconsin that he intends to sign a pro contract at the end of the Badgers season.

According to Ryan Cardinal, a writer for the Gopher Puck Live website, Toronto general manager Brian Burke was on the Toronto radio station the FAN 590 today and said that Gardiner has told the coaching staff that he won't be back.

The news is hardly shocking to anyone who has followed the program. Gardiner has had 2 solid seasons in cardinal and white and is having an All-American type season in his junior campaign.

It's also rare that a first round draft pick, and a player of Gardiners caliber use all four years of eligibility. Gardiner will fall in line with what has seemed to be a trend for high end Wisconsin defenseman signing after their junior seasons. Jamie McBain (Carolina Hurricanes), Brendan Smith (Grand Rapids Griffins, AHL), Cody Goloubef (Springfield Falcons, AHL), and Ryan McDonagh (New York Rangers) all singed pro contracts with a year of eligibility remaining.

Regardless of how far the Badgers go in the NCAA tournament, it's expected that Gardiner will turn pro immediately at the end of the season to get in some pro games with either Toronto's AHL team, the Toronto Marlies or even possibly with the big club.

A native of Minnetonaka, Minnesota, Gardiner is having his best statistical season as a Badger. The former 17th overall pick has 8 goals and 24 assists for 32 points in 32 games for Wisconsin. Gardiner's brother Max, who plays for Minnesota will be in town this weekend to take on his brother.

Even though THN claims that he is, "no longer of first-round pedigree".
http://www.thehockeynews.com/article...-pedigree.html

[UWisco]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Chuck, are you going to host any live blogs this weekend.

[Chuck Schwartz]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Chuck, are you going to host any live blogs this weekend.

No, since I will be watching the games on tape delay this weekend.

[UWisco]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

K, thought i'd ask.

[Chuck Schwartz]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Go right ahead and post it. Thanks Chuck.

How is your neice doing?

[UWisco]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Eric Springer now on Twitter, eSprings4.

[badgerhawk]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

How is your neice doing?

She is doing very well. She has been back home for about a three weeks now. She is back in school but is very limited in her activities (no running, jumping or other physical activities) due to the head injuries she suffered. She is suffering from some short term memory loss but they say that will get better in time. Thanks for asking Chuck.

[aktick]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Elliott traded to Colorado...I'm sure he won't be disappointed to leave that mess in Ottawa.

[GoBucky]

Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011, The next generation.

Kirk Daubenspeck was on his way to Madison for the series this weekend and was in an accident.

Daubenspeck critically injured in car crash
http://host.madison.com/sports/colle...cc4c002e0.html