UNH 2025 Offseason: Where in the World is MS7?

[Potluck]

UNH opting in!

UNH Athletics Opts In To House V. NCAA Settlement - University of New Hampshire Athletics

DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire Department of Athletics has notified the NCAA that it will opt in to the House v. NCAA settlement for the 2025...

unhwildcats.com

At least for the time being UNH seems to see a future in Hockey East. Huge changes coming though. NIL and scholarship increases only will widen the gap between the haves and have-nots. UNH is already behind in amenities and budgeting. If its burdened with fewer scholarships (likely) and little or no NIL money (almost a certainty), it will not be able to compete in the same conference with most of the current HE teams.

In 7-10 years, college hockey will look much different. I think UNH will still have division 1 hockey but in a less competitive conference. Bentley, Holy Cross, Sacred Heart, UVM, Merrimack, UNH, RPI, St Lawrence, RIT and Colgate makes sense. No plane travel to save on money.

 

[whoop87]

In unrelated news, JvR signed a 1 year deal worth $1 million with the Detroit Red Wings today. He's currently sitting at 665 career regular season points in the NHL, one behind Reggie Leach. Reggie played one year with the Red Wings ... his final NHL season. At 36 years of age, will this be JvR's last season?

 

[Sparkee]

UNH opting in!

UNH Athletics Opts In To House V. NCAA Settlement - University of New Hampshire Athletics

DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire Department of Athletics has notified the NCAA that it will opt in to the House v. NCAA settlement for the 2025...

unhwildcats.com

That is good news for UNH.

I think the only hockey east team to not opt in is Vermont.

 

[Snively65]

In unrelated news, JvR signed a 1 year deal worth $1 million with the Detroit Red Wings today. He's currently sitting at 665 career regular season points in the NHL, one behind Reggie Leach. Reggie played one year with the Red Wings ... his final NHL season. At 36 years of age, will this be JvR's last season?

I love that JvR got the one-year deal with Chuck’s beloved Dead Wings. Call JvR what you want, but he has been durable. And this coming season will be JvR’s third consecutive one-year contract for about $1 mil per. He certainly loves the game.

 

[Chuck Murray]

In unrelated news, JvR signed a 1 year deal worth $1 million with the Detroit Red Wings today. He's currently sitting at 665 career regular season points in the NHL, one behind Reggie Leach. Reggie played one year with the Red Wings ... his final NHL season. At 36 years of age, will this be JvR's last season?

I'm frankly surprised he's landed another one year deal. After Philly passed on him in his final season on his last long-term deal, the Bruins and Jackets have kicked the tires, and passed on a second year. His average ice time has steadily been decreasing over the last 5 years, to where he's now playing 4th line (12) minutes. He scored 16 goals last year, largely on a career high 18.8% shooting percentage. I'd selfishly love for it to work out for DRW, but I suspect he's gonna be just like good ol' Reggie Leach with a one-and-out in Detroit. Kind of a head-scratcher, but there have been a few of those moves lately in Yzer-World.

On a separate note ... DRW legend and Hockey HoF'er Alex DelVecchio - the last of the greats to play with Gordie Howe in his prime - passed away today.

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He was apparently the 3rd NHL player at the time to reach 1,000 career points, behind only Gordie and Jean Beliveau, and just a year before Bobby Hull.

3-time Stanley Cup winner, 3-time Lady Byng winner, and team captain for 12 years in a stretch where Gordie and Ted Lindsay were his teammates.

Answer to a great trivia question - who was the 4th member of the Production Line? Gordie, Ted Lindsay, Sid Abel ... and then DelVecchio after Abel.

 

[Chuck Murray]

At least for the time being UNH seems to see a future in Hockey East. Huge changes coming though. NIL and scholarship increases only will widen the gap between the haves and have-nots. UNH is already behind in amenities and budgeting. If its burdened with fewer scholarships (likely) and little or no NIL money (almost a certainty), it will not be able to compete in the same conference with most of the current HE teams.

In 7-10 years, college hockey will look much different. I think UNH will still have division 1 hockey but in a less competitive conference. Bentley, Holy Cross, Sacred Heart, UVM, Merrimack, UNH, RPI, St Lawrence, RIT and Colgate makes sense. No plane travel to save on money.

Don't you ever get tired of being wrong, potty? You're like the Bullwinkle cartoon character, trying to pull a rabbit out of a hat, and always failing (badly).

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Try as you may to bury UNH Hockey in irrelevance, you continue to fail. I have no doubt BTW there is likely going to be a reckoning in D-1 hockey, and UNH (like many other HEA teams) will have big decisions to make, but the idea that UMaine, UMass, UMass Lowell and ... (lol) UConn are somehow in a different reality is downright laughable. Ditto Providence and possibly even Northeastern. Heck, if your beloved BC follows past form from Football and Hoops (ACC) ... it's only a matter of time before BC throws in with the Big Ten hockey conference. Whether BU sticks around to prop up Hockey East would be an interesting proposition.

 

[bakchk20]

UNH opting in!

UNH Athletics Opts In To House V. NCAA Settlement - University of New Hampshire Athletics

DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire Department of Athletics has notified the NCAA that it will opt in to the House v. NCAA settlement for the 2025...

unhwildcats.com

Well, lost that bet. Still betting the red Sox finish last in AL East.

 

[Robert Balin]

Angus Crookshank Joins Devils:“two-way contract..first year worth $775,000 at the NHL level & $425,000 ($475,000 guaranteed) at the American Hockey League level; the second year of the deal is a one-way contract worth $775,000.” ⁦
@Angusshanks8
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[Potluck]

Try as you may to bury UNH Hockey in irrelevance, you continue to fail. I have no doubt BTW there is likely going to be a reckoning in D-1 hockey, and UNH (like many other HEA teams) will have big decisions to make, but the idea that UMaine, UMass, UMass Lowell and ... (lol) UConn are somehow in a different reality is downright laughable. Ditto Providence and possibly even Northeastern. Heck, if your beloved BC follows past form from Football and Hoops (ACC) ... it's only a matter of time before BC throws in with the Big Ten hockey conference. Whether BU sticks around to prop up Hockey East would be an interesting proposition.

Buford, you don't understand NIL. I've explained it before. UConn has hoop and D1 football. Big revenue. UMass has hoop and D1 football (however laughably bad). UMass already revealed it's going to offer big money to hockey players. UConn will too. Providence has hoop. BC hoop and fball. Mass Legislature won't let UMass Lowell hockey slip away while UMass thrives. BU is a wealthy school and hockey is its flagship sport. Ditto Northeastern (the wealth part continues to climb as NU prestige increases). UMaine has Alfond Foundation. UNH has a proud history of underfunding it's flagship institution so the never dentist visiting hillbillys like you and Elwood can hold onto "your way of life".

 

[Red Hockey]

I saw a guy wearing a UNH hockey shirt biking through central Oaxaca last week, so you guys still have fans in far flung places at least

 

[HockeyRef]

Hey gang, in the midst of all of this convo is there anything worthwhile to report on UNH hockey these days? And, hope to see you if you're coming to the
barbecue July 20th.
I'm thrilled that UNH found the funds to get the project underway, even if it's not the original plan. Considering what's going on with NH's financial game plan (I'm not
going to comment on just how terrible I think it is so don't bother trying to bait me on it...) this is a big plus.

Who knows? Maybe we do something special this season...

 

[Chuck Murray]

Buford, you don't understand NIL. I've explained it before. UConn has hoop and D1 football. Big revenue. UMass has hoop and D1 football (however laughably bad). UMass already revealed it's going to offer big money to hockey players. UConn will too. Providence has hoop. BC hoop and fball. Mass Legislature won't let UMass Lowell hockey slip away while UMass thrives. BU is a wealthy school and hockey is its flagship sport. Ditto Northeastern (the wealth part continues to climb as NU prestige increases). UMaine has Alfond Foundation. UNH has a proud history of underfunding it's flagship institution so the never dentist visiting hillbillys like you and Elwood can hold onto "your way of life".

Does UConn (the definitive Hoops school) REALLY have football?!? They're independents, in an "Island of the Misfit Toys" way. Checked out their schedule, and BC may be as "big" as they get. I doubt they're adding anything, plus their field is substandard by true D-1 measures. Does that translate into "Hoops is gonna make it rain for all of the non-revenue sports, including Hockey (which plays in a Bentley-level facility)?" How much does UConn Archery & Golf get via NIL??

UMass Amherst is another whole rung (at least) below UConn, on both Hoops and Football. UMass Lowell, lower still in comparison with UMass Amherst. But the magical MA State Legislature is gonna keep 'em all afloat, and at the same level(s)??? That's some fantastical thinking there, Daddy Warbucks lol. Maybe the shuttering of those palatial "Healy Hotels" will plow some money back into the Commonwealth's dire financial outlook ...

... but at least with the two UMass entities, Hockey is their most competitive sport. But neither is generating a whole lot of dough for NIL purposes.

Providence Hoop may be the most comparable to UNH Hockey, BMOC programs in a state where past national relevance helps, but doesn't solve problems.

UMaine's resources are apparently one-stop shopping with the Alfond Foundation. UNH is now drawing from a wider pool of private donors. These will be closer than you think, especially where UMaine's facility upgrades are coming from a place further behind UNH's facilities, at least until completed.

You've had the wrong read (and definitively so BTW) on UNH up to this point, potty. Keep up the good work, bozo ...

 

[umhockey91]

Does UConn (the definitive Hoops school) REALLY have football?!? They're independents, in an "Island of the Misfit Toys" way. Checked out their schedule, and BC may be as "big" as they get. I doubt they're adding anything, plus their field is substandard by true D-1 measures. Does that translate into "Hoops is gonna make it rain for all of the non-revenue sports, including Hockey (which plays in a Bentley-level facility)?" How much does UConn Archery & Golf get via NIL??

UMass Amherst is another whole rung (at least) below UConn, on both Hoops and Football. UMass Lowell, lower still in comparison with UMass Amherst. But the magical MA State Legislature is gonna keep 'em all afloat, and at the same level(s)??? That's some fantastical thinking there, Daddy Warbucks lol. Maybe the shuttering of those palatial "Healy Hotels" will plow some money back into the Commonwealth's dire financial outlook ...

... but at least with the two UMass entities, Hockey is their most competitive sport. But neither is generating a whole lot of dough for NIL purposes.

Providence Hoop may be the most comparable to UNH Hockey, BMOC programs in a state where past national relevance helps, but doesn't solve problems.

UMaine's resources are apparently one-stop shopping with the Alfond Foundation. UNH is now drawing from a wider pool of private donors. These will be closer than you think, especially where UMaine's facility upgrades are coming from a place further behind UNH's facilities, at least until completed.

You've had the wrong read (and definitively so BTW) on UNH up to this point, potty. Keep up the good work, bozo ...

I would agree on some of your points.

Regarding Maine vs. UNH donor resources.....my feeling is that UNH has a deeper and wider business community to draw from (Manchester/Nashua/Seacoast/No.MA) but Maine has more "old money" and more historically 'loyal" program supporters. Yes the Alfond Foundation is the REALLY BIG fish.....probably the biggest one among mid-majors nationwide. But during this recent influx of $$$ into the UMaine athletic dept. they have also received $16 million from the Labat Family Trust, $10 million from the Morse family & $7 million from New Balance......plus a handful of other $1 millionish donations.

I don't think that any of us know where college athletics ends up in 5 or 10 years.....but I'm happy that UMaine is in as good as a position that any Maine fan could have hoped for in their wildest dreams, College hockey isn't going to change much other than some programs rising and some falling.....but football and basketball might be another story.

 

[Snively65]

Hey gang, in the midst of all of this convo is there anything worthwhile to report on UNH hockey these days? And, hope to see you if you're coming to the
barbecue July 20th.
I'm thrilled that UNH found the funds to get the project underway, even if it's not the original plan. Considering what's going on with NH's financial game plan (I'm not
going to comment on just how terrible I think it is so don't bother trying to bait me on it...) this is a big plus.

Who knows? Maybe we do something special this season...

“….. something special this season ……” like get to the Gahden or a NCAA regional?

 

[HockeyRef]

I love that JvR got the one-year deal with Chuck’s beloved Dead Wings. Call JvR what you want, but he has been durable. And this coming season will be JvR’s third consecutive one-year contract for about $1 mil per. He certainly loves the game.

Good for JvR! He keeps plugging. Don't know if you know this but he and his brothers have created a company called vRHockey. Not sure what that will entail but
guess they are looking for something to do post play. TvR has 1 more year on his Caps contract (according to Chuck). At least JvR is still skating and provides
something to the teams he plays for...good for him!!! Hope you are well Snively!

 

[HockeyRef]

Angus Crookshank Joins Devils:“two-way contract..first year worth $775,000 at the NHL level & $425,000 ($475,000 guaranteed) at the American Hockey League level; the second year of the deal is a one-way contract worth $775,000.” ⁦
@Angusshanks8
⁩

You always beat me to the punch haha

 

[Snively65]

Angus Crookshank Joins Devils:“two-way contract..first year worth $775,000 at the NHL level & $425,000 ($475,000 guaranteed) at the American Hockey League level; the second year of the deal is a one-way contract worth $775,000.” ⁦
@Angusshanks8
⁩

And Brett Pesce has five more years on his guaranteed $33 mil six-year contract with the Devils.

 

[Snively65]

I was for the Jumbotron before I was against the Jumbotron, but in this story I make an exception.

He Thought He Was Going to a Hockey Game with His Granddaughter. Then He Got a Surprise that Had Him in Tears (Exclusive)

Kailey Cullen tells PEOPLE how she and her family are extremely close to their 88-year-old grandpa, John “Bozo” Kennedy, and how they pulled off a big surprise for him.

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[Potluck]

Providence Hoop may be the most comparable to UNH Hockey, BMOC programs in a state where past national relevance helps, but doesn't solve problems.

Buford, it really is amazing how little you know about college sports. Read this, and, yes, you are allowed to move your lips while doing so:

Friar Athletics Reaches New Heights In Fundraising And Ticket Sales Results - Providence College Athletics

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College Vice President and Athletics Director Steve Napolillo announced today (Aug. 5) that, through the help of so many genero...

friars.com

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Providence has tons of NIL money. It's been phenomenally successful at NIL fundraising. BTW, the attached story doesn't include TV revenue.

in prior posts I've attached a story confirming that Umass will be aggressive with hockey NIL spending. Here's a story detailing tehj $2-$3 million per year UMass will spend on football alone. In a prior story i posted, UMass will spend $400k-$600k nil money on hockey players for 2026-27. It expects to have one of the top 5 payrolls in college hockey.

UMass Well-Positioned For New NIL Era

NIL has changed College Football & as those changes continue, UMass should benefit.

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UConn will have much more dough available than Umass.

Just take the L and focus on your fried squirrel appetizer for dinner.

 

[Chuck Murray]

Buford, it really is amazing how little you know about college sports. Read this, and, yes, you are allowed to move your lips while doing so:

Friar Athletics Reaches New Heights In Fundraising And Ticket Sales Results - Providence College Athletics

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College Vice President and Athletics Director Steve Napolillo announced today (Aug. 5) that, through the help of so many genero...

friars.com

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Providence has tons of NIL money. It's been phenomenally successful at NIL fundraising. BTW, the attached story doesn't include TV revenue.

in prior posts I've attached a story confirming that Umass will be aggressive with hockey NIL spending. Here's a story detailing tehj $2-$3 million per year UMass will spend on football alone. In a prior story i posted, UMass will spend $400k-$600k nil money on hockey players for 2026-27. It expects to have one of the top 5 payrolls in college hockey.

UMass Well-Positioned For New NIL Era

NIL has changed College Football & as those changes continue, UMass should benefit.

www.minutemancommand.com

UConn will have much more dough available than Umass.

Just take the L and focus on your fried squirrel appetizer for dinner.

You are truly something else, potty. Quoting from puff pieces generated in-house by folks whose job it is to get folks excited to donate more money. We used to crucify folks like you back in the day for offering stuff like "Eagle Action" or Father Monan's (RIP) press officer as reliable source materials. Still at it, I see, LOFL!!

Let's take Providence for example. I'd be worried about UNH Hockey if we were facing the PC Friars hoops program ... but we're not. PC Hoops draws five (5) times the attendance as PC Hockey, and probably generates exponentially more via local revenues. Let's look at the respective HC salaries ... Leaman is still in high six figures, while his Hoops counterpart left a job at George Mason already making more than Leaman,, and took a position where his predecessor was making approx. $4.0M annually. Again, there's that factor of five (5) times larger. Do you think that split of resources is happening by accident, potty??

So when it comes to allotting the NIL, I wonder which program will get the lion's share, and which one(s) will feed on the remaining table scraps? After all, the Dominicans hardly have a history of promoting socialism, as shown by the wide chasm between the funding provided to support PC Hoops vs. PC Hockey.

Ditto for UConn Hoops (both genders) and UConn Hockey (home rink the size of Bentley's new on-campus rink). You think Geno, Dan Hurley and Jim Mora Jr. are gonna be splitting up their revenues with a guy who struggles to fill a high school rink, and doesn't even have the best program in his (small) state?? LOFL!! again.

For what it's worth, UNH just finished funding a $20.0M project where approx. a quarter of those funds (give or take) come from the USNH. Do the math, it means they raised close to $15.0M privately, and there's no reason not to think that backing could continue in light of the transformative new world of NIL.

We'll see how things play out, sport. No one really has the answers on where this is all going, but it's fun watching you be habitually wrong on everything so far!