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Wisconsin Recruiting Vol. XXX: 1 All American at a Time

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solovsfett said:
I agree with your position here. One would think Don Granato's resume would get Matthew's to look at UW...Of course Don couldn't come out and advocate for UW I don't think w/out risking being fired...

that said...I wonder if Don would consider coming Madison to coach? I think he'd be a kick *** replacement for Eaves.
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I can't say for certain one way or another how hard UW even tried to go after Auston Matthews. At the end of the day it all comes down to scholarship availability. What I do know is they graduate 3 forwards and already had four pretty darn good forwards lined up with Seamus Malone, Luke Kunin, Brock Boeser and Matthew Freytag. That's at minimum three full rides and probably another half. Maybe if they could have landed him they they push Freytag back another year. That said, how much time do you want to put in recruiting a kid that's going to be on campus for one season who just as easily could end up picking any of the other elite schools already mentioned? So, I'm not sure it would have mattered even if Don tried pushing him towards UW. I never really heard UW as a player for him anywhere along the line.
 
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Chuck Schwartz said:
I'm assuming you're referring to this article I wrote?
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Very likely (very good article, btw) as your article wouldn't have been copied by another source without attribution. That sort of thing never happens.

Most places credit you with breaking the Brock Boesser story, though. Good work there.



solovsfett said:
I agree with your position here. One would think Don Granato's resume would get Matthew's to look at UW...Of course Don couldn't come out and advocate for UW I don't think w/out risking being fired...

that said...I wonder if Don would consider coming Madison to coach? I think he'd be a kick *** replacement for Eaves.
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Of course don Granato can't steer kids. And for the record I'm not suggesting anyone at UW has ever at anytime offered to exchange cash for this type of service. That would be against the rules. I am simply suggesting, if the UW program is flush, why shouldn't don Granato be allowed to wet his beak? We should come to an understanding, an accommodation, you know, pay our respect to the don. And if, for example, if one day a particular young man should come to don Granato in search of guidance, and mind you, this day may never come... but should it, he would of course provide it. Out of respect.

Also, I think there's a thread somewhere for the latter discussion.

Chuck Schwartz said:
That said, how much time do you want to put in recruiting a kid that's going to be on campus for one season who just as easily could end up picking any of the other elite schools already mentioned? So, I'm not sure it would have mattered even if Don tried pushing him towards UW. I never really heard UW as a player for him anywhere along the line.
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He's not a fit. Oh it would be fine and probably fun if he came, the kid's apparently the second coming, but the timing isn't right. If we were to add a one and done star (if there is one out there) it should be the following year when our current crop has matured, when that type of kid may push us over the top. Then it might make sense to me. Next year isn't the time, if it ever is. Reasonable chance he goes North anyway. I'd just rather be on the list than not. (which I realize makes no sense.)
 
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solovsfett said:
that said...I wonder if Don would consider coming Madison to coach? I think he'd be a kick *** replacement for Eaves.
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Yes, he would be at the top of my list too. Fairly young, winner everywhere he has been, former player, etc.
 
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bucky15 said:
What is the count?
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In case you're wondering, this is what I'm seeing:
UMN: 16 players (8F, 8D since I believe Bickel played F in his game) - 217 GP - 39-69-108 (.498 PPG)

uw: 17 players (8F, 8D, 1G) - 222 GP - 29-58-87 (.392 PPG) - Elliott 7-4-1 .928 1.89
 
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My son's team (Verona) scrimmages Wausau West tonight, so I should get a chance to see Parcells (sp?) in person.

6'5" and 190? Yikes.

:eek:
 
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Gurtholfin said:
My son's team (Verona) scrimmages Wausau West tonight, so I should get a chance to see Parcells (sp?) in person.

6'5" and 190? Yikes.

:eek:
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He's a good player but he's not without flaws. I'll be curious to hear your thoughts. I see him play all the time so I'm curious to hear other views on him.
 
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Chuck Schwartz said:
He's a good player but he's not without flaws. I'll be curious to hear your thoughts. I see him play all the time so I'm curious to hear other views on him.
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First off, I'm no scout or expert on talent. I do however believe in my ability to assess the eye test. Take my comments though for what they're worth - not much.

When we played GB Notre Dame last season, Stillwell jumped off the ice. Smooth and effortless is how I remember his play. Very noticeable and obvious as to why he was chosen to play D-1.

I didn't think that Parcells stood out. He was solid and quite tall (which you can't coach), but Wausau West has a pretty solid d core including two younger guys who played for TW and another senior captain (along with Parcells). He was in that mix - maybe slightly better, but not obviously so.

He made good decisions with the puck. At first he wasn't very physical, but picked it up as the night went on.

But to be honest, if I didn't know he was a Badger recruit, he wouldn't have caught my eye any more than a lot of other guys on the ice tonight - other than his height. Maybe he's a bit of a project?

Now I realize that this was a scrimmage, so it's possible that I didn't see his absolute a-game, but the action was pretty intense, so it's not like guys were just floating around.
 
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1999-born Brock Caufield (Stevens Point) committed to Ohio State today. I know someone had asked me about him earlier in this thread. I know UW had some interest in him but I don't think it progressed to an offer. He's got some skills and I don't doubt he'll be a Division I player some day. I would not have made an offer at this point if I were the UW staff.

Also an interesting thing to note is the fact Matthew Tkachuk decommitted from Notre Dame this week. He grew up with Luke Opilka and Luke Kunin in St. Louis and all three are currently at the NTDP together. He'll likely end up in London in the OHL, but it's an interesting thing to watch.
 
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1)Brock Boeser potentially opens up a roster spot at UW

2) Matthew Tkachuk decommits from Notre Dame shortly thereafter.

Those are facts. Nobody needs a grand jury investigation to know what's going on.
 
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Wisko McBadgerton said:
1)Brock Boeser potentially opens up a roster spot at UW

2) Matthew Tkachuk decommits from Notre Dame shortly thereafter.

Those are facts. Nobody needs a grand jury investigation to know what's going on.
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To be honest I'm not 100 percent sure which one actually came first. Regardless, I know you're probably kidding, but they aren't related
 
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Blow it up. Outside of Malone, there is not one legit prospect in the group of recruits for next year. Back to the drawing board.
 
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ExileOnDaytonStreet said:
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Exactly. I'm beginning to seriously question if our Chuck and Andy Johnson from the media are even the same person? I fear Chuck is totally failing at his job...

As I correctly spelled 'Tkachuk', I more than qualify as a "credible source with knowledge of the situation". The media's role here is to report my facts as facts! And Bonin's facts as denials of the facts! Then to just call up ND Rudy and Ron Dayne and print their complete denials of "having any knowledge of the situation."

This stuff isn't that hard. Especially when it involves kids from the Greater St. Louis Area! (sorry... too soon?)
 
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Wisko McBadgerton said:
Exactly. I'm beginning to seriously question if our Chuck and Andy Johnson from the media are even the same person? I fear Chuck is totally failing at his job...

As I correctly spelled 'Tkachuk', I more than qualify as a "credible source with knowledge of the situation". The media's role here is to report my facts as facts! And Bonin's facts as denials of the facts! Then to just call up ND Rudy and Ron Dayne and print their complete denials of "having any knowledge of the situation."

This stuff isn't that hard. Especially when it involves kids from the Greater St. Louis Area! (sorry... too soon?)
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ExileOnDaytonStreet said:
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I want a media frenzy, a real firestorm over this kid. Then we get Jesse Jackson or someone similar to wade in there with a NLI in hand and sign him up. But it ain't happening without 24 hour coverage...

Also Chuck just announced a contest for preposterous statements of the year. Don't you follow him?
 
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Wrote a little bit more about the Boeser situation today if anyone is interested. Nothing earth shattering, but it gives a little outlook at what's ahead. LINK
 
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Nice article as per usual Andy. You should be paid for this quality of work!
 
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