CHL Can Now Play NCAA - Changes Everything

[Corso]

Other than a couple markets in Maine, I can’t see the Q having success in any other markets in New England. NE is a very saturated hockey market. CHL would be 3rd fiddle after the Bruins and the countless amount of D1 teams across the region. Its a main reason the NAHL expansion east ultimately failed

Interesting that the article mentioned Portland and Manchester. Manchester no longer has a team and perhaps a Q team would work there. Portland has an ECHL team but maybe ownership wants to flip to the Q? I certainly can see Lewiston taking another stab at it but I think the league is looking for bigger markets.

 

[Bonin21]

Cooper Williams, 2008, is about to commit to UND

 

[Corso]

Cooper Williams, 2008, is about to commit to UND

He doesn't mention any names but he would fit....

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Looks like Cameron MacDonald (2003, USports, Acadia University, formerly QMJHL, Tampa 2021 5th rounder) commits to New Hampshire.

 

[Blue and Green]

Interesting that the article mentioned Portland and Manchester. Manchester no longer has a team and perhaps a Q team would work there. Portland has an ECHL team but maybe ownership wants to flip to the Q? I certainly can see Lewiston taking another stab at it but I think the league is looking for bigger markets.

I thought that Friedman had reported a couple of months ago that NHL had told CHL to put the kibosh on US expansion. Maybe it was just OHL? QMJHL wouldn't be going into the area where USHL teams are located so maybe it's not a big deal.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Cooper Williams (2008, WHL, Saskatoon Blades, projected 2026 1st rounder) commits to North Dakota!

 

[Corso]

I thought that Friedman had reported a couple of months ago that NHL had told CHL to put the kibosh on US expansion. Maybe it was just OHL? QMJHL wouldn't be going into the area where USHL teams are located so maybe it's not a big deal.

I believe that had more to do with USA Hockey refusing USHL teams flipping to the OHL. Apparently a meeting was held, not sure of what exactly was discussed but expect movement (expansion) in the near future.

 

[Kingpin794]

I thought that Friedman had reported a couple of months ago that NHL had told CHL to put the kibosh on US expansion. Maybe it was just OHL? QMJHL wouldn't be going into the area where USHL teams are located so maybe it's not a big deal.

I think the USHL was more caught off guard how quickly Muskegon/Youngstown/OHL moved on a league change. Now they’ve had a year to figure out what NAHL/new cities could be there to replace those 2. Might be more open to letting them leave.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Cooper Williams (2008, WHL, Saskatoon Blades, projected 2026 1st rounder) commits to North Dakota!

He is staying in the WHL for next season, I would assume the year after depending on how his draft year goes.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

He is staying in the WHL for next season, I would assume the year after depending on how his draft year goes.

If he pops off in 2025-26, then he'll be in Grand Forks in 2026-27

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Kristian Epperson (2006, OHL, Saginaw Spirit, one time Michigan commit) commits to Denver.

 

[BKarchitect]

Kristian Epperson (2006, OHL, Saginaw Spirit, one time Michigan commit) commits to Denver.

Huge, huge get. He's going to absolutely pop for the Pios and I think this raises my confidence in his draft stock, to be honest. Denver absolutely gets the most out of his ilk - unspectacular physical specimens with huge motors and big playmaking. That he's 6' and lacks explosive skating just means he fits right in with a lot of the guys they develop. He will be a great Devine replacement.

Feels like only a matter of time before Misa announces for the NCAA, if it was already a forgone conclusion, no? Saginaw is probably losing Parekh to the NHL (maybe I am optimistic here but when I see that Flames blueline, I think there is a spot for the taking), Epperson to DU, Chernyshov almost certainly to the AHL, Mangone and Oke aging out/to LSSU.

 

[jtechkid68]

Huge, huge get. He's going to absolutely pop for the Pios and I think this raises my confidence in his draft stock, to be honest. Denver absolutely gets the most out of his ilk - unspectacular physical specimens with huge motors and big playmaking. That he's 6' and lacks explosive skating just means he fits right in with a lot of the guys they develop. He will be a great Devine replacement.

Feels like only a matter of time before Misa announces for the NCAA, if it was already a forgone conclusion, no? Saginaw is probably losing Parekh to the NHL (maybe I am optimistic here but when I see that Flames blueline, I think there is a spot for the taking), Epperson to DU, Chernyshov almost certainly to the AHL, Mangone and Oke aging out/to LSSU.

Saginaw will be brutal next year in the ohl - its all fun and games until every good player leaves chl either pre -draft or their draft year . I remember CHL guys were saying their would be a lot of loyalty for the development of players and most would stay in the CHL - that was funny . Only big winner will be USA college . Oh yea, it’s great in the CHL watching really young great players but it’s okay they leave right at their peak year for NCAA college - in the future every stud will leave draft year for College

 

[Ferguson Jenkins]

USA truly is #1. Even with a wannabe dictator running the country, you can’t bet against them. Most Americans couldn’t care less about hockey yet they’re now consolidating the Canadian competition. Hope the CHL survives, but massive changes will have to occur (contraction). Congratulations, USA!

 

[Hockeyville USA]

USA truly is #1. Even with a wannabe dictator running the country, you can’t bet against them. Most Americans couldn’t care less about hockey yet they’re now consolidating the Canadian competition. Hope the CHL survives, but massive changes will have to occur (contraction). Congratulations, USA!

Idk if you're serious, but Canadians will be taking over the NCAA now again

 

[Kingpin794]

as has been mentioned before, it’s going to be a few years before things settle. Some of these guys that are headed to the NCAA next season are going to hit a wall. Some of them will see that they need another year or two of junior. Others will thrive. It’s going to be a mixed bag.

 

[Boonk]

USA truly is #1. Even with a wannabe dictator running the country, you can’t bet against them. Most Americans couldn’t care less about hockey yet they’re now consolidating the Canadian competition. Hope the CHL survives, but massive changes will have to occur (contraction). Congratulations, USA!

Ah yes, USA wins because more Canadians will be playing and taking up D1 spots over Americans from US junior leagues...? What logic to bet against for sure.