It depends on who you ask and how you look at it. There is legitimacy to the idea that they need another D since they're are only set to have seven on the roster.
However it is offensively where they can still grab significant and meaningful upgrades in terms of the actual lineup they put on the ice. And that is where I would prefer they look. They really should be making a meaningful play for Weiss above all right now...
All that said - there is still a lot of work to do (as you noted) so they're probably best suited to be taking best player available for the present and the future. The most talented kids that want to come to UNH should be their main targets. At the same time, I would hate to see them waste money on mediocre kids who don't upgrade the roster significantly. If that's all they're finding, then save that money for the future...
Potential true freshmen they could target early remain on D in DJ King and Ferrandino. Stephenson is a nice older defender in the BCHL. Offensively, the aforementioned BU decommit Weiss, Valach (USHL), Glassman (BCHL) and Brar (BCHL - another DU decommit) are among the names available still. There are also going to be new coaches at DU* and BU (come home JF and DC!) and there is certainly plenty of talent in those classes worth contacting/keeping an eye on in case of new direction by coaches to be...
* Further recruiting upheaval at DU would be unlikely if they end up hiring Carle...
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️ prospect has accelleration, pace & agility to fit the big sheet in Durham. Elusive on the rush & makes D miss in space with speed or slick stick. Energy, compete and skill."
