Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Sounds awesome. They need a guy who ends up being dangerous every shift. Lucius was like that last year.
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Wisconsin Recruiting V - Does it even matter?
- Thread starter gwhinwi
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Sounds awesome. They need a guy who ends up being dangerous every shift. Lucius was like that last year.
puckembucky
Registered User
was just told by the salmon arm silverbacks that tanner walos decommitted from us last summer
solovsfett
Registered User
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
His USHL and BCHL numbers are very, very underwhelming.
Is this the same group that had Wisconsin's class this year as number one in B1G and 7 overall?
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
I have no idea.
You posted this on the other thread so I thought you might. I don't take much stock in these rankings as meaning much.
Timothy A
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Cool tx.
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Heading to UAA
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Bruno Idzan has committed for 26-27, a 19 yr old Forward from Croatia. He is plus 14 and has 29 pts in 21 games for the Lincoln Stars this season in his first season in North America. He'll a 20 when he gets to UW presumably a well rounded and experienced player who could contribute sooner than later.
solovsfett
Registered User
Good pick-up!
Croatian sharpshooter Bruno Idžan commits to Badgers
Wisconsin adds a much-needed scoring threat with a big commitment.
www.buckys5thquarter.com
The article in the post by solo, says he will be an immediate boost going into next season.
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Todd D. M. Of the The Wisconsin State journal/capital times says it's to be determined whether or not he will be there next year or the year after.
WiscTJK
Well-known member
I wonder if it depends if people leave on their own and there is a roster spot open?
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Could be. I'd make a spot for him from the bottom 3. I feel bad being to be cut-throat, but Hastings has said they are in the business to win and loyalty is out the door, so let's go full pro-style operation of the team.
cinnamoroll
baby sharks enthusiast
Can confirm that Winnipeg team was much better than anything Wenatchee has had, they went to the WHL championship finals. It was a weird transition–team moved and inherited a BCHL team setup, coach got fired before the season got started, just not a great first season. Probably expected to get Zach Benson back and the Sabres had him in the NHL all season.
Big update in Daniel Hauser's season since he committed: on New Year's Day, he was traded to the Calgary Hitmen, joining fellow commit Oliver Tulk. The Hitmen bought aggressively at the deadline, and that included filling a massive hole in veteran goaltending with Hauser. They've already clinched playoffs and are in a good spot to potentially take over top spot in their division. Since joining the Hitmen, Hauser is 14-3-0, 1.96 GAA, .922 SV%. Leads the league in GAA at 2.69 (included Wenatchee numbers), tied for league lead in shutouts with 4, all with Calgary. Notably, he is on a blistering 3 game shutout streak. Hasn't been scored on in over 183 minutes of TOI. He has had a few stinky outings, but that just kind of happens with this level of play. The WHL is generally higher scoring than the OHL (still less than the Q).
Tulk has also continued his strong play, up to 36-57-93 in 58 games, 1.6 PPG. Also 64.9% on faceoffs, which is obscene. Really great pickup. Only 3 players with more points than Tulk are NHL draft picks from the 2023 2nd and 2024 1st round, and the projected 1st overall pick in 2026. I watch a lot of Hitmen games since their captain is a Sharks pick, and both have impressed me consistently. The Hitmen seem primed for a deep playoff run and are tons of fun to watch (also have impeccable branding).
Also, Blake Montgomery on the London Knights has been absolutely wonderful. London is stacked and the cream of the crop in terms of CHL teams preparing their players for higher levels. For 13 straight weeks, they've been first in the entire CHL power rankings and going for a repeat of the OHL championships. He's done great since joining after the rule change, especially while the Knights had multiple key pieces of their roster at WJC. 21-24-45 in 39 games. London Knights games are a blast to watch, highly recommend.
UW student and hockey fan
New member
I agree that it's too bad that certain players may be left behind, but it is probably necessary. One of my largest (and only) issues with Hastings and coaching staff is that it feels they've brought in some forwards who really just can't contribute offensively at the B10 level of play. I'm hoping, however, that Hastings has realized the recruiting standard is higher here than at Mankato, and he can't just recruit the same tier of players to come play here.