A lot of moving parts to this...... how much goalie competition was there before OS arrived?? UML brought him in for one reason, and that was to create an intense competition. To this point it has not worked out for him. OS rolled the dice, can't imagine he has not wondered "what if I stayed?". He has proven to be a solid goalie at RPI, hope he can find his groove.
He had it good, very good at RPI. He had yet to be the #1 guy for an entire season his first two years, that opportunity was in front of him the next two seasons. He was essentially an unknown and was given the opportunity to earn his ice. He did that. If he felt he needed to play this year to progress and enhance his pro aspirations, then good on him. My opinion he was given bad advice and he chose to leave. Too many goalies at all levels not playing this year, so he would not have been left behind or forgotten about. Scouts are fully aware of the situation around the country. At this point, his results are on him, not anything related to SAJ or what RPI did or didn't do.
Have to wonder did he adjust/ be accepted to the new team/culture coming in at semester? A lot of hype for OS with his numbers last year. Also, ECAC noted for a defense first league, HEast a bit more wide open. That may have something to do with things as well. With RPI's returning dcore next couple of years, pretty solid group to help out a goaltender.
At this point all we can hope for is there are no more players who leave, the school can commit at some point (hopefully sooner than later) for a season in the Fall and we can move on with life and RPI hockey.......