NCAA / CHL Lawsuit

[dm8895]

If the NCAA is successful in luring the McKenna’s and Martone’s of the world…all of the predictions and speculation we’ve discussed so far go right out the window IMO. I’m not sure if anyone in this thread had suggested that was even a possibility. It would hurt the CHL obviously, but might be good for U SPORTS as NCAA teams would be focused on luring guys who were never coming here anyways (which the bigger programs might be doing anyways).

Yeah I know some Q fans who are all pumped up that some BCHL guys have bailed for the CHL and are acting like this is a huge win for them but that remains to be seen.
I’m really curious to see what the big programs do if anything in terms of CHL overage guys , it’s hard to tell on tv and I could be way off but I can only think of a handful of UNB guys who could have dressed for Michigan the last handful of years let alone made any impact .

 

[AUS Fan]

If the NCAA is successful in luring the McKenna’s and Martone’s of the world…all of the predictions and speculation we’ve discussed so far go right out the window IMO. I’m not sure if anyone in this thread had suggested that was even a possibility. It would hurt the CHL obviously, but might be good for U SPORTS as NCAA teams would be focused on luring guys who were never coming here anyways (which the bigger programs might be doing anyways).

I'm not sure how much this will hurt the CHL. Previous to this, some top end guys were playing Junior A. For example, Celebrini played 1 year Jr A, 1 year NCAA. Fantilli was 2 years Jr A and 1 year NCAA. If these guys go to the CHL and do the same, it will attract fans. After they leave for NCAA another one will come along.

Of the guys who have committed to NCAA, I don't know how many would have been "recruited" because the ruling is new. I don't know, but I think that when the rule changed, some guys decided to go NCAA as opposed to CIS.

 

[AUS Fan]

Yeah I know some Q fans who are all pumped up that some BCHL guys have bailed for the CHL and are acting like this is a huge win for them but that remains to be seen.
I’m really curious to see what the big programs do if anything in terms of CHL overage guys , it’s hard to tell on tv and I could be way off but I can only think of a handful of UNB guys who could have dressed for Michigan the last handful of years let alone made any impact .

A quick look at the CHL guys who have committed, most are going to decent schools for a degree (Clarkson, Princeton, RIT, UNH and others). None of these schools are ever mentioned as possible National Champions. Not saying it won't happen, but unlikely.

 

[AUS Fan]

I was talking with someone tonight saying how I figured that in the future CIS teams will have to try and load up at Xmas on guys from the Coast but the more I think of it I don’t even know how many of those guys will be around … if you are a player and your options are “ECHL or CIS” , I can see some of the appeal of the coast , get paid even if it’s not a ton of money, play in pro rinks with pro facilities but if the choice is “ECHL or NCAA” the NCAA all of a sudden becomes a much “sexier” .
It’s insane how many levels this has to it . Really will affect hockey all the way from Midget C right to the NHL .

I've been to the rink in Wheeling. It's not a "pro" rink.

 

[dm8895]

A quick look at the CHL guys who have committed, most are going to decent schools for a degree (Clarkson, Princeton, RIT, UNH and others). None of these schools are ever mentioned as possible National Champions. Not saying it won't happen, but unlikely.

I’m not specifically referencing these guys , I guess I say that assuming that the knife cuts pretty deep … The deeper it cuts education becomes your main selling point and the value of a Canadian degree while working in Canada.

 

[dm8895]

I've been to the rink in Wheeling. It's not a "pro" rink.

You also have a team like Orlando who’s setup is amazing .

 

[AUS Fan]

A couple of "rumors" to add:

Hearing that some 1st year AUS guys may be in NCAA next year. Very much a rumor at this stage but was told that NCAA is scouting and some players have asked their agents to look at NCAA schools.

A more firm rumor is that CIS will allow 1 year Pro players without having to sit out a year. Possibly 2 year guys but pretty firm on 1 year. Supposed to be passed in the New Year. Will wait and see.

 

[MiamiHockeyII]

A couple of "rumors" to add:

Hearing that some 1st year AUS guys may be in NCAA next year. Very much a rumor at this stage but was told that NCAA is scouting and some players have asked their agents to look at NCAA schools.

A more firm rumor is that CIS will allow 1 year Pro players without having to sit out a year. Possibly 2 year guys but pretty firm on 1 year. Supposed to be passed in the New Year. Will wait and see.

That is a sensible response from USports.

 

[dm8895]

A couple of "rumors" to add:

Hearing that some 1st year AUS guys may be in NCAA next year. Very much a rumor at this stage but was told that NCAA is scouting and some players have asked their agents to look at NCAA schools.

A more firm rumor is that CIS will allow 1 year Pro players without having to sit out a year. Possibly 2 year guys but pretty firm on 1 year. Supposed to be passed in the New Year. Will wait and see.

Really like this , I personally wish they’d just open the floodgates and if Joe Pavelski decided he wanted to play in the AUS next year , be my guest… I obviously get that’s not happening, but the larger you can make your player pool who are ineligible to play NCAA the better .