BU Recruiting Update, Part 4

[Rogie21]

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It's official.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Honored to announce my commitment to play college hockey at Boston University. Thank you to everyone who has helped me along the way. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Terriers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Terriers</a></p>— Dom Fensore (@DomFensore) <a href="https://twitter.com/DomFensore/status/1022982515328528384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Rogie21]

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Both Heisenberg and Cawlidge Hawkey Insider list Fensore as a 2020 recruit.
https://twitter.com/CHInsider/status/1023304913382768642

 

[Rogie21]

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Both Heisenberg and Cawlidge Hawkey Insider list Fensore as a 2020 recruit.
https://twitter.com/CHInsider/status/1023304913382768642

Correction: Heisenberg has Fensore as a 2019 recruit, Cawlidge Hawkey lists him as 2020.

 

[joecct]

Correction: Heisenberg has Fensore as a 2019 recruit, Cawlidge Hawkey lists him as 2020.

The uncertainty principle.

 

[Rogie21]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">4.25️ D is a dynamic skater. Puck mover gets flying quickly and is shifty. Trusts his feet to defend and holds tight gaps in the NZ. Undersized but rugged in the DZ. Former Qunnipiac commit. See all Dom’s reports and stats on his profile.<br><br>Profile <a href="https://t.co/xby6NBUhYV">https://t.co/xby6NBUhYV</a> <a href="https://t.co/ysZfB67rRo">https://t.co/ysZfB67rRo</a></p>— Neutral Zone (@_Neutral_Zone) <a href="https://twitter.com/_Neutral_Zone/status/1023536450481147904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Agganis]

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Sebrango replacement?

I think it is probably a combination of Sebrango and O'Connell decommitting, and the new rule increasing the dressing skaters from 18 to 19. This rule will probably result in most teams dressing 7 defensemen a game, and up the ideal minimum defensemen on a roster going from 8 to 9.

 

[defkit]

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Correction: Heisenberg has Fensore as a 2019 recruit, Cawlidge Hawkey lists him as 2020.

I have to think it is 2019. Other than Nik Olsson, has anyone come to BU from USNDTP that did a year of juniors after their U-18 year?

 

[Rogie21]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BU lands a commitment from ‘03 left-shot forward Danny Zhilkin. Toronto Marlboros product was MVP of Jr. Chowder Cup for Maroon Hockey.</p>— Jeff Cox (@JeffCoxSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffCoxSports/status/1025070931620896768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2018</a></blockquote>
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6'1" center from Missassauga is BU's third '03, joining Jeremy Wilmer and Tyler Boucher

I have to think it is 2019. Other than Nik Olsson, has anyone come to BU from USNDTP that did a year of juniors after their U-18 year?

Fensore arrives in 2019, along with Case McCarthy and Alex Vlasic.

 

[Rogie21]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Roman Schmidt (03) commits to Boston University. CAN/USA dual citizen w/ Don Mills Flyers Minor Midget, USA Select 15s, OJHL Aurora AP. NHL sized Dman, physical, mean, talented. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhosNext?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhosNext</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NTDPwatch?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NTDPwatch</a></p>— Matt Grainda (@graindaiv) <a href="https://twitter.com/graindaiv/status/1025070296162873344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2018</a></blockquote>
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6'4", 210 RD was also All-Tournament at the Jr. Chowder Cup and a teammate to fellow commit Danny Zhilkin.

 

[defkit]

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Wow, busy time on the recruiting front. I guess this is always a busy time of year - when all the summer tournaments take place.

 

[defkit]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Roman Schmidt (03) commits to Boston University. CAN/USA dual citizen w/ Don Mills Flyers Minor Midget, USA Select 15s, OJHL Aurora AP. NHL sized Dman, physical, mean, talented. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhosNext?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhosNext</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NTDPwatch?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NTDPwatch</a></p>— Matt Grainda (@graindaiv) <a href="https://twitter.com/graindaiv/status/1025070296162873344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2018</a></blockquote>
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6'4", 210 RD was also All-Tournament at the Jr. Chowder Cup and a teammate to fellow commit Danny Zhilkin.

NeutralZone gave Schmidt a 4.75 ranking (out of 5). Given that 5s are very rare, that is an impressive number. Of course, it doesn't mean much this early, but I guess this guy is a high-end recruit.

 

[Rogie21]

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2019 recruit Robert Mastrosimone (Chicago Steel) scored the first two goals for the US U18 Selects in a 6-0 win over the Czechs in Hlinka-Gretzky Cup opener.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great start for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamUSA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamUSA</a> at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HlinkaGretzkyCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HlinkaGretzkyCup</a> → <a href="https://t.co/EluL1JxmRV">https://t.co/EluL1JxmRV</a><br><br> Highlights <a href="https://t.co/nB69fwiTXN">pic.twitter.com/nB69fwiTXN</a></p>— USA Hockey (@usahockey) <a href="https://twitter.com/usahockey/status/1026690105577066496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[defkit]

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2019 recruit Robert Mastrosimone (Chicago Steel) scored the first two goals for the US U18 Selects in a 6-0 win over the Czechs in Hlinka-Gretzky Cup opener.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great start for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamUSA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamUSA</a> at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HlinkaGretzkyCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HlinkaGretzkyCup</a> → <a href="https://t.co/EluL1JxmRV">https://t.co/EluL1JxmRV</a><br><br> Highlights <a href="https://t.co/nB69fwiTXN">pic.twitter.com/nB69fwiTXN</a></p>— USA Hockey (@usahockey) <a href="https://twitter.com/usahockey/status/1026690105577066496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Rogie - since he will be on the Steel again this coming season, is he the type of player that could get added to the USNDTP U18s at some point late in the year, if he does very well in the USHL? I think O'Regan was added for a few games his last year at St. Sebs, I feel like there have been others. Would he be able to age-wise?

 

[Rogie21]

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Rogie - since he will be on the Steel again this coming season, is he the type of player that could get added to the USNDTP U18s at some point late in the year, if he does very well in the USHL? I think O'Regan was added for a few games his last year at St. Sebs, I feel like there have been others. Would he be able to age-wise?

The U18s add have added players from the USHL when needed to skate a full complement in the case of injuries. If Mastrosimone has another strong season, he'd be a candidate. Last year after a slow start he put up 45 points and was named to the USHL All-Rookie team despite being one of the youngest players in the league. USA Hockey might want to give him a look since he came close to making last year's U17 team. NHL Prospects posted some of his highlights from last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=gVhKnl1HseM

 

[Ralph Baer]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Colorado Avalanche 3rd rounder Sampo Ranta rumored to have hit an admissions snag at Wisconsin. Wouldn't be shocked if he lands at BU, which now has some cap room</p>— Mark Divver (@MarkDivver) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkDivver/status/1028321492642279424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[brassbonanza]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Colorado Avalanche 3rd rounder Sampo Ranta rumored to have hit an admissions snag at Wisconsin. Wouldn't be shocked if he lands at BU, which now has some cap room</p>— Mark Divver (@MarkDivver) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkDivver/status/1028321492642279424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

BU's recent history with guys who have "admissions snags" doesn't suggest they'd go after a guy with academic issues that would prevent him from getting in - if that's the actual snag. Letunov comes to mind first, as well as BU passing on Tolvanen.

 

[Rogie21]

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BU's recent history with guys who have "admissions snags" doesn't suggest they'd go after a guy with academic issues that would prevent him from getting in - if that's the actual snag. Letunov comes to mind first, as well as BU passing on Tolvanen.

The can be all sorts of admission snags, so we don't have enough information to judge. Letunov reportedly failed to meet a deadline for an admissions requirement. Virtually everyone passed on Tolvanen because it was obvious he would not graduate high school in time to begin the 17-18 season.

 

[mookie1995]

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If we get a kid through admissions who could be a Bucky, brownie needs to start polishing up his resume.

 

[J.D.]

BU's recent history with guys who have "admissions snags" doesn't suggest they'd go after a guy with academic issues that would prevent him from getting in - if that's the actual snag. Letunov comes to mind first, as well as BU passing on Tolvanen.

I see Rogie got to you with his Tolvanen spin

 

[Ralph Baer]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Colorado Avalanche 3rd rounder Sampo Ranta rumored to have hit an admissions snag at Wisconsin. Wouldn't be shocked if he lands at BU, which now has some cap room</p>— Mark Divver (@MarkDivver) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkDivver/status/1028321492642279424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BU is one of several big time programs involved. The admissions snag out at UW is his TOEFL score and not credits or grade related. <a href="https://t.co/qBhhHVjfRg">https://t.co/qBhhHVjfRg</a></p>— Jeff Cox (@JeffCoxSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffCoxSports/status/1029386955174367237?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He should go to BC. I doubt that York would score well on a TOEFL.