[Brock Boeser | #6 | RW]

49 minutes ago, BoDangles said:

Hey all, UND fan/grad that has been perusing around the forum to see what Canuck fans have been thinking about Boeser over the past month or two.  I've read a lot of misinformation about Brock's decision to come back to school and thought I could give a little bit of background into how this works since I've seen this song and dance play out numerous times over the years in Grand Forks.

 

First, regarding Boeser as a player.  He is not Toews and if people are thinking that's the case they will be sorely disappointed.  His absolute ceiling is going to be Parise but its much more likely he ends up as a more offensive, less physical version of Oshie.  His shot is obviously NHL ready right now but it was only in the playoffs that he really started to use his body consistently.  His skating has improved but still needs some work.  He will stay in Grand Forks over the summer and come back even better next year.  Easily projects as a top 6 but has a very good chance to be a top 3 guy with all star potential.  For relatively recent UND players I would rank them as follows:

1. Toews

2. Parise

3. Boeser

4. Oshie

5. Nelson

 

As far as going back to school hurting his development, in my opinion, that's compete garbage.  UND is arguable the best non professional development program in the world (including any MJ programs).  Look at what Boeser's line might look like next year, as it sounds like Schmaltz might come back for a 3rd year.  Boeser-Schmaltz-Jost.  That's (3) 1st round draft picks on one line.  Is there any other team in the world that can say that?  Boeser is getting trained in NHL level facilities by NHL level trainers and is surrounded by both future and former NHL players/coaches.  Toews, Parise and Nelson all played 2 years at UND.  Oshie played 3.  Boeser is in a perfect place to continue to develop his skills but is now going to be put into a leadership position.  

 

Lastly, there is ZERO chance that Boeser stays 4 years and becomes a free agent.  Boeser will be gone after next season and might not see a day in the AHL.  On a side note, it sounds like Stecher announces that he goes pro tomorrow and will sign with either Vancouver or Edmonton.  Also, if you want a sleeper to keep an eye out for then I would keep my eyes on UND freshman Rhet Gardner. Big bodied center at 6'2 215.  Tough, physical, skilled.  Was very impressive in his first season and was undrafted.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for an informative outlook on the Boeser situation!

 

 

[Brock Boeser | #6 | RW]

24 minutes ago, J.R. said:

 

Most of the loud fans either panicking or ranting don't represent the majority FWIW

 

Welcome to the board, appreciate the input  

Oh has CDC changed? I stopped posting a long time ago because of the way it got.

 

I figured BoDangles post was worthy of an up-vote though so I made the effort to login and do so....

 

edit: apparently my post count was reset at some point