Disappointed to read that Jaroslav Chmelar has signed with the NYR and leaving after only 2 years at PC. I suppose his decision was influenced by the accidental skate blade cut that occurred at U. Mass Amherst in November. At that point he was leading the team in scoring and looked ready to achieve his potential as a very good power forward. He didn't come back as soon as expected though, since he needed surgery, but after he finally resumed a starting role his productivity was minimal. So while the player, (and his agent) might reason that the risk of playing another year in college isn't worth it when an NHL team is willing to sign him now, my question is why are the NYR signing him now? Perhaps it's because while the initial announced dollar value of these contracts sounds great, to my knowledge you don't earn nearly that unless you play in NHL games because the pay while you are assigned to minor league teams is substantially less. What the NYR did here is alarming and will make it that much more difficult to replace the occasional elite players you have, particularly when you are not one of the handful of top tier programs with the recruiting advantages of a BC or BU. In the past I have felt that players that have done very well at PC benefited more when they stayed to graduation and that it would be wise to develop here, (there are still a good number of 4 year players from the 2016 PC team that are still playing in the NHL). Those days may be over, but the new normal is not good for D1 college hockey and in the long run may not work out well for the NHL either.
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Friars Hockey 23-24: Season-Long Thread of Pain
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Speaking of now-former Friars, Brett is having himself a very strong rookie season in the AHL. I wasn't sure how he would adapt to the game, thought he might struggle a bit a first full season there but he fits right in. I know the Rangers are a very strong roster up and down the lines but hope Brett can find a place in the next year or two with them. Especially with how a couple of their high draft picks (Lafreniere and Kakko) have struggled to really excel, relative to where they were drafted (1 and 2 in their respective years).
The Zlax45
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Speaking of now-former Friars, Brett is having himself a very strong rookie season in the AHL. I wasn't sure how he would adapt to the game, thought he might struggle a bit a first full season there but he fits right in. I know the Rangers are a very strong roster up and down the lines but hope Brett can find a place in the next year or two with them. Especially with how a couple of their high draft picks (Lafreniere and Kakko) have struggled to really excel, relative to where they were drafted (1 and 2 in their respective years).
Speaking of Brett, his brother just entered the portal yesterday with Valente and Hubbarde. That must had been a very interesting office right now at PC with his father on the administration.
The Zlax45
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It's rumored that his father could be the next coach at Stonehill. Added to PC through the portal has been Ryan O'Reilly from Arizona State.
Not a rumor as he is going there. It isn't a good look that they lose a kid of two PC alums to Stonehill.
Not a rumor as he is going there. It isn't a good look that they lose a kid of two PC alums to Stonehill.
Welcome to the time of announcement coming after I posted this yesterday.
Welcome to the time of announcement coming after I posted this yesterday.
I did notice that, great scoop PK!
What a challenging rebuilding job for David Berard, but he seems to be a true gentleman and will probably do as well as anyone could in such a difficult spot. While I am guessing he would be glad to have his son on his new team, I am not sure that is what Brady will want, (however, he might look better there than most of the other players they can get so that would be a plus for him). The timing of his entry into the portal and his Dad's new job may have been related, but we might be surprised where he ends up, so it will be interesting to see.
Not what I thought at all. My guess of the sequence was the opposite. That Dad was getting the job and wanted the dream opportunity to coach his son. But Brady is not nearly as good as Brett was so he might find that getting an offer from a higher end program is not going to happen. Could end up at Stonehill - all speculation on my part, but that would be an OK result if that is how it works out.
Not what I thought at all. My guess of the sequence was the opposite. That Dad was getting the job and wanted the dream opportunity to coach his son. But Brady is not nearly as good as Brett was so he might find that getting an offer from a higher end program is not going to happen. Could end up at Stonehill - all speculation on my part, but that would be an OK result if that is how it works out.
I didn't mean you but good points. I could see Stonehill ending up in the Atlantic conference at some point. Seems like that would be a best fit for any kind of success in building the program. Same like the improvements St. Thomas made this season, too, always like to see new programs succeed. Dave has a lot of work ahead of him, looked like quite a few players hit the portal, wonder if he'll be able to get some to return.
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Mustard is a great hockey name, that's all I got
The Zlax45
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Kelley, Yoder & Poisson back for year 5, Connelly and Mustard arriving next season per Divver.
Both Schimek's have hit the portal. Bennett finished fifth in goals in 2023-2024 and was second on the team in 2022-2023. Not a good look at all to lose him. Players getting plenty of ice time are leaving this program which isn't a good sign for the culture being built.
CharltonChu
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Both Schimek's have hit the portal. Bennett finished fifth in goals in 2023-2024 and was second on the team in 2022-2023. Not a good look at all to lose him. Players getting plenty of ice time are leaving this program which isn't a good sign for the culture being built.
It feels like you left something out that's pretty important. My understanding is this is the last year for players to utilize the transfer portal, and if you can post here you can find the numbers of players already in the portal itself which is sure to grow too. Speaking like this is a program problem and not at all about kids taking advantage of something allowed (in its final year at that) is a pretty uneducated take on things.
It feels like you left something out that's pretty important. My understanding is this is the last year for players to utilize the transfer portal, and if you can post here you can find the numbers of players already in the portal itself which is sure to grow too. Speaking like this is a program problem and not at all about kids taking advantage of something allowed (in its final year at that) is a pretty uneducated take on things.
no last year of Covid 5th year. Portal was result of court case
CharltonChu
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My mistake then, but the rest of the comment stands. I'm not taking it back, I guess that now makes me and him two uneducated posters here.
My mistake then, but the rest of the comment stands. I'm not taking it back, I guess that now makes me and him two uneducated posters here.
Just what he needs is an ally so nobody is laughing at just him. I kid. Enjoy the offseason chatter.
Both Schimek's have hit the portal. Bennett finished fifth in goals in 2023-2024 and was second on the team in 2022-2023. Not a good look at all to lose him. Players getting plenty of ice time are leaving this program which isn't a good sign for the culture being built.
Actually Bennett Schimek was 6th in scoring, the top 5 are returning per the announcement earlier today. Once I saw Will Schimek in the portal I assumed his brother might join him, that's a pretty big factor conveniently left out by Zlax. Will was one of the few players with virtually no playing time this season, so I suspect he may not have other D1 hockey options - we'll see, but I think Bennett is a very good player so he may be stuck if they need to stay together and Will finds no place to go. Too bad. Odd as well that Zlax seemingly got what he wanted after criticizing Brady Berard for getting more ice time than he thought he deserved, then using that excess playing time to dump on the program when he joins the portal. In both cases the family connection very likely explains why they went the portal route. As always, Zlax is the model of hypocrisy. What is really not a good look for the program is that we are stuck with Zlax on this board.
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The Zlax45
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Actually Bennett Schimek was 6th in scoring, the top 5 are returning per the announcement earlier today. Once I saw Will Schimek in the portal I assumed his brother might join him, that's a pretty big factor conveniently left out by Zlax. Will was one of the few players with virtually no playing time this season, so I suspect he may not have other D1 hockey options - we'll see, but I think Bennett is a very good player so he may be stuck if they need to stay together and Will finds no place to go. Too bad. Odd that Zlax seemingly got what he wanted after criticizing Brady Berard for getting more ice time than he thought he deserved, then using that excess playing time to dump on the program when he joins the portal as he is the only other player besides Bennett to enter the portal despite plenty of playing time. In both cases the family connection very likely explains why they went the portal route. As always, Zlax is the model of hypocrisy. What is really not a good look for the program is that we are stuck with Zlax on this board.
Valente has played in 59 games including 29
games last season so I would consider him an everyday player. He is also in the portal.