Chuck Schwartz
New member
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
Cameron Hughes is a Badger.
Cameron Hughes is a Badger.
USCHO Fan Forum
This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
-
The USCHO Fan Forum has migrated to a new plaform, xenForo. Most of the function of the forum should work in familiar ways. Please note that you can switch between light and dark modes by clicking on the gear icon in the upper right of the main menu bar. We are hoping that this new platform will prove to be faster and more reliable. Please feel free to explore its features.
Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
- Thread starter Chuck Schwartz
- Start date
- Status
G
Gurtholfin
Guest
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
Excellent
Excellent
Wisko McBadgerton
Teaching you how to Bucky.
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
Can he play Thursday in Barnes's spot?
Can he play Thursday in Barnes's spot?
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
While I was a little less nervous then some, I must confess I was really worried. Hughes and Rockwood are about as good a combo as the staff could have landed given the situation. I'm greedy and still would love to find a way to land MacTavish...almost 20 year old with a dad that can pay most of the tuition bill. Otherwise we are at the point of seeing what 2 partial scholarship role players we fill out the lineup with and cross our fingers on Kerdelies and LaBate returning for the fall.
While I was a little less nervous then some, I must confess I was really worried. Hughes and Rockwood are about as good a combo as the staff could have landed given the situation. I'm greedy and still would love to find a way to land MacTavish...almost 20 year old with a dad that can pay most of the tuition bill. Otherwise we are at the point of seeing what 2 partial scholarship role players we fill out the lineup with and cross our fingers on Kerdelies and LaBate returning for the fall.
Wisko McBadgerton
Teaching you how to Bucky.
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
It is big news for the Badgers and if we were to assume at this point there were no early departures, next year's team will look pretty good.
Plus the Canadian Club back in Madtown. The Best in the House!
It is big news for the Badgers and if we were to assume at this point there were no early departures, next year's team will look pretty good.
Plus the Canadian Club back in Madtown. The Best in the House!
Almington
Blood Boiling with Rage and Hate
Every year is tough, just the way things are. Hopefully, OSU, PSU, and MSU can step it up and make things even tougher.
ExileOnDaytonStreet
Drunkard
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5T96LHnEWw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4qJ1XbkUV8&feature=youtu.be&t=1m4s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5T96LHnEWw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4qJ1XbkUV8&feature=youtu.be&t=1m4s
Last edited:
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
But, you know, extra super duper tough, partly depending on early departures.
But, you know, extra super duper tough, partly depending on early departures.
Wisko McBadgerton
Teaching you how to Bucky.
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
Should be noted that it appears Hughes arrival is open ended as to whether he'll come in next year or the year following. Presumably depending on early departures.
Should be noted that it appears Hughes arrival is open ended as to whether he'll come in next year or the year following. Presumably depending on early departures.
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
Even without early departures, shouldn't he come in next year?
Even without early departures, shouldn't he come in next year?
Wisko McBadgerton
Teaching you how to Bucky.
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
This is according to Baggot. He could but keep in mind he's not 18 until next October.
The interesting thing to me then is that presumably he is offered Kerdiles or Labates scholarship. Where's markwojo? I can't keep track of all our speculations about scholarships. Would we be guessing that we still have some $$ in our pocket?
Maybe Rockwood isn't player X and we're still after someone else?
This is according to Baggot. He could but keep in mind he's not 18 until next October.
The interesting thing to me then is that presumably he is offered Kerdiles or Labates scholarship. Where's markwojo? I can't keep track of all our speculations about scholarships. Would we be guessing that we still have some $$ in our pocket?
Maybe Rockwood isn't player X and we're still after someone else?
Wisko McBadgerton
Teaching you how to Bucky.
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
There seems to be some confusion floating around about when Hughes will come in. I have no idea but here's the link to Baggot's article where he mentions an open ended offer.
There seems to be some confusion floating around about when Hughes will come in. I have no idea but here's the link to Baggot's article where he mentions an open ended offer.
Chuck Schwartz
New member
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
I spoke with Hughes tonight. He said it will be a mutual decision between the Wisconsin coaching staff and him after the season. He's undecided whether he wants to go to school next season yet or not, and didn't want to make that decision before committing to a school. He basically wanted to get the school choice out of the way first, and then decide whether or not he needs another year of junior later in the season.
I spoke with Hughes tonight. He said it will be a mutual decision between the Wisconsin coaching staff and him after the season. He's undecided whether he wants to go to school next season yet or not, and didn't want to make that decision before committing to a school. He basically wanted to get the school choice out of the way first, and then decide whether or not he needs another year of junior later in the season.
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
This open ended thing seems to leave at least a portion of the decision up to Hughes. I do like the potential flexibility to have Hughes in your back pocket in case LaBate or Kerdelies leave in the Spring/Summer and be able to spend the scholarship money on someone(s) else in the interum. Yes there are other kids out there that can help in the BCHL/AJHL....MacTavish sure looks like he fills that description.
This open ended thing seems to leave at least a portion of the decision up to Hughes. I do like the potential flexibility to have Hughes in your back pocket in case LaBate or Kerdelies leave in the Spring/Summer and be able to spend the scholarship money on someone(s) else in the interum. Yes there are other kids out there that can help in the BCHL/AJHL....MacTavish sure looks like he fills that description.
MadCityRich
20 Years and Counting
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
Currently we have 3 Western Canadians on the team. 10 'sconnies. Obviously times have changed and Wisconsin youth hockey improved in the past, but where are the Ontarians and Québécois?
Last edited:
Wisko McBadgerton
Teaching you how to Bucky.
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
True, the ol' Badger Bob pipeline into eastern Canada has sadly withered away over time. I would assume it is Edmontonion and 1990 WCHA Player of the Year, Gary Shuchuck that has been the key to extending our reach into western Canada. Personally, I'm pretty pleased with that.
Remember when we first hired Eaves and we were all excited about him bringing along his strong connection to the NTDP? Obviously we are still getting some kids, but probably not the way we were thinking it would work out back then.Recruiting just keeps getting tougher for everyone.
True, the ol' Badger Bob pipeline into eastern Canada has sadly withered away over time. I would assume it is Edmontonion and 1990 WCHA Player of the Year, Gary Shuchuck that has been the key to extending our reach into western Canada. Personally, I'm pretty pleased with that.
Remember when we first hired Eaves and we were all excited about him bringing along his strong connection to the NTDP? Obviously we are still getting some kids, but probably not the way we were thinking it would work out back then.Recruiting just keeps getting tougher for everyone.
ExileOnDaytonStreet
Drunkard
Re: Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXVI: Make him an offer he can't refuse
Well, there's the fact that it's tougher, but I also had to figure his NTDP influence would wane over time. It starts becoming less relevant to a guy that Eaves headed the NTDP program in the early 2000s when it's 2014 than it was in 2005.
Well, there's the fact that it's tougher, but I also had to figure his NTDP influence would wane over time. It starts becoming less relevant to a guy that Eaves headed the NTDP program in the early 2000s when it's 2014 than it was in 2005.
- Status