Laila Edwards had NIL deals with Biosteel, Red Bull and some others yet she needed help to get her family over to see her play in the Olympics. There are no hockey players in the top 100 women's NIL deal tracker.My read on it is NIL money is not prevalent or it would have moved big time players or up and comers. The players are happy and committed to their teams and coaches. I like that. I value loyalty above almost all else. The NEWHA always has a ton of players in the portal.
On the WCHA side, Kato lost practically nothing, while St. Cloud, UMD and Tommies lost quite a bit. Kato may be poised to solidify 5th place and challenge UMD and UM for 3rd.