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Title: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on March 29, 2026, 01:03:38 PM
Feels wrong not to make one, so. Yes, even if the grad class is small. Yes, even if likely only the minority will continue with hockey. I think all of them except DeSantis should be eligible for fifth-year transfer if they so choose. Maybe some of them take that path?

If you'd like to cry a little bit today. (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWeY4PNDj9A/) Did you know Donaldson's a lefty?

Anyways.

Seniors:
O'Brien
Donaldson - As per Arthur on Senior Night, he'll be doing "...real estate private credit at Peakhill Capital in Toronto, Ontario." Best of luck, Sean!
Wallace - St Thomas [CCHA - Transfer Portal]
DeSantis - Greensboro Gargoyles [ECHL]
Keopple

Early Pro Departures:
Castagna - CGY [Wranglers ATO -> ELC]
Stanley - OTT [Belleville ATO -> ELC]

Godspeed, boys. Make us proud.

Non-Graduate Transfers:
Cournoyer - Transfer Portal

Early Departure - Strong Possibility:
Walsh - if it's happening, will probably be in the summer, as I outlined in the Worry Zone thread. [BOS]

Early Departure - Low Possibility:
Fegaras - [DAL]

I don't see any of the sophomores or freshmen leaving; the rest of the juniors should almost certainly stay.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: fastforward on March 29, 2026, 01:49:38 PM
Slightly off topic but any rumblings about the date for the annual banquet?
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: andyw2100 on March 29, 2026, 02:19:48 PM
Quote from: fastforward on March 29, 2026, 01:49:38 PMSlightly off topic but any rumblings about the date for the annual banquet?

From the Hockey Association website:

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Save the Dates
Men's Ice Hockey Awards Banquet | Friday, April 17th | RaNic Golf Club (formerly Ithaca CC) | reception and dinner time TBA ... stay tuned
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Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: fastforward on March 29, 2026, 03:01:15 PM
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 29, 2026, 02:19:48 PM
Quote from: fastforward on March 29, 2026, 01:49:38 PMSlightly off topic but any rumblings about the date for the annual banquet?

From the Hockey Association website:

--
Save the Dates
Men's Ice Hockey Awards Banquet | Friday, April 17th | RaNic Golf Club (formerly Ithaca CC) | reception and dinner time TBA ... stay tuned
--
Thank you!
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: ACM on March 29, 2026, 05:28:57 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 29, 2026, 01:03:38 PMFeels wrong not to make one, so. Yes, even if the grad class is small. Yes, even if likely only the minority will continue with hockey. I think all of them except DeSantis should be eligible for fifth-year transfer if they so choose. Maybe some of them take that path?

If you'd like to cry a little bit today. (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWeY4PNDj9A/) Did you know Donaldson's a lefty?

Anyways.

Seniors:
O'Brien
Donaldson - pretty sure Arthur said during Senior Night he's going to be working in communications in British Columbia. Best of luck, Sean!
Wallace
DeSantis
Keopple

Early Departure - Strong Possibility:
Castagna - all but confirmed he'll be signing with Calgary. (Godspeed, Casty, make us proud!)
Walsh - if it's happening, will probably be in the summer, as I outlined in the Worry Zone thread.

Early Departure - Low Possibility:
Stanley - [OTT]
Fegaras - [DAL]

I don't see any of the sophomores or freshmen leaving; the rest of the juniors should almost certainly stay.

"...real estate private credit at Peakhill Capital in Toronto, Ontario."

Always good to get feedback about the sound system.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on March 29, 2026, 07:12:16 PM
Quote from: ACM on March 29, 2026, 05:28:57 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 29, 2026, 01:03:38 PMFeels wrong not to make one, so. Yes, even if the grad class is small. Yes, even if likely only the minority will continue with hockey. I think all of them except DeSantis should be eligible for fifth-year transfer if they so choose. Maybe some of them take that path?

If you'd like to cry a little bit today. (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWeY4PNDj9A/) Did you know Donaldson's a lefty?

Anyways.

Seniors:
O'Brien
Donaldson - pretty sure Arthur said during Senior Night he's going to be working in communications in British Columbia. Best of luck, Sean!
Wallace
DeSantis
Keopple

Early Departure - Strong Possibility:
Castagna - all but confirmed he'll be signing with Calgary. (Godspeed, Casty, make us proud!)
Walsh - if it's happening, will probably be in the summer, as I outlined in the Worry Zone thread.

Early Departure - Low Possibility:
Stanley - [OTT]
Fegaras - [DAL]

I don't see any of the sophomores or freshmen leaving; the rest of the juniors should almost certainly stay.

"...real estate private credit at Peakhill Capital in Toronto, Ontario."

Always good to get feedback about the sound system.
I could have sworn...

Maybe my hearing is just terrible.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on March 30, 2026, 11:12:10 AM
Senators posted a fun Stanley article! (https://www.nhl.com/senators/news/hoyt-stanley-s-successful-transition) Not sure where to throw this but I'm putting it here, since it seems to point to him coming back for senior year.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on March 30, 2026, 05:14:12 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 11:12:10 AMSenators posted a fun Stanley article! (https://www.nhl.com/senators/news/hoyt-stanley-s-successful-transition) Not sure where to throw this but I'm putting it here, since it seems to point to him coming back for senior year.
I lied. (https://x.com/i/status/2038722363693351247) Stanley signed.

Once again, a reminder that I know absolutely nothing 😂
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PM
Y'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Iceberg on March 30, 2026, 06:06:33 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 05:14:12 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 11:12:10 AMSenators posted a fun Stanley article! (https://www.nhl.com/senators/news/hoyt-stanley-s-successful-transition) Not sure where to throw this but I'm putting it here, since it seems to point to him coming back for senior year.
I lied. (https://x.com/i/status/2038722363693351247) Stanley signed.

Once again, a reminder that I know absolutely nothing 😂

This is very surprising to me. I would've thought they'd let him develop for another year in college but maybe they thought otherwise
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:07:03 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

EVERY year is a rebuilding year. Get used to it - or drive yourself insane.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:07:45 PM
Quote from: Iceberg on March 30, 2026, 06:06:33 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 05:14:12 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 11:12:10 AMSenators posted a fun Stanley article! (https://www.nhl.com/senators/news/hoyt-stanley-s-successful-transition) Not sure where to throw this but I'm putting it here, since it seems to point to him coming back for senior year.
I lied. (https://x.com/i/status/2038722363693351247) Stanley signed.

Once again, a reminder that I know absolutely nothing 😂

This is very surprising for me. I would've thought they'd let him develop for another year in college but maybe they thought otherwise

No team who actually wants that player, wants them to stay for their senior year. If a drafted player stays for their senior year, it's because the NHL team doesn't really care.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:08:02 PM
This is really bad...
I was hopeful we'd retain everyone except Castagna, but feels like the junior class is collectively deciding to jump? Bearish indicator for Walsh too (and I assume Castagna is a lost cause). Fegaras will probably sign as well unless Dallas doesn't want to give him a contract.

Sad, sad, sad. Losing to Denver in 2024 and BU in 2025 regional finals loom large. Those were the opportunity.

If Cornell wants to break through to the Frozen Four, it needs to retain its best players four years.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:09:29 PM
Quote from: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:07:03 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

EVERY year is a rebuilding year. Get used to it - or drive yourself insane.
This is not remotely true in recent Cornell history. For example, going into 2024-25 we lost one player who was in the lineup (to graduation). No one left early, no one transferred.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:16:42 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:09:29 PM
Quote from: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:07:03 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

EVERY year is a rebuilding year. Get used to it - or drive yourself insane.
This is not remotely true in recent Cornell history. For example, going into 2024-25 we lost one player who was in the lineup (to graduation). No one left early, no one transferred.

That team had exactly 1 drafted player that wasn't a Freshman ... Hank Kempf, a 7th rounder. This year's team has 7 drafted players that aren't freshman, and 2 that are.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:19:47 PM
Quote from: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:16:42 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:09:29 PM
Quote from: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:07:03 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

EVERY year is a rebuilding year. Get used to it - or drive yourself insane.
This is not remotely true in recent Cornell history. For example, going into 2024-25 we lost one player who was in the lineup (to graduation). No one left early, no one transferred.

That team had exactly 1 drafted player that wasn't a Freshman ... Hank Kempf, a 7th rounder. This year's team has 7 drafted players that aren't freshman, and 2 that are.
OK, but my point is that not every year need be a rebuilding year. In recent Cornell history, most years have not been. 22-23 another good example. Stienburg (third round pick, over a point per game) returned, and so did everyone else. We've had very few early departures over the years. Until now, I guess.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: underskill on March 30, 2026, 06:28:32 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:19:47 PM
Quote from: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:16:42 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:09:29 PM
Quote from: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:07:03 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

EVERY year is a rebuilding year. Get used to it - or drive yourself insane.
This is not remotely true in recent Cornell history. For example, going into 2024-25 we lost one player who was in the lineup (to graduation). No one left early, no one transferred.

That team had exactly 1 drafted player that wasn't a Freshman ... Hank Kempf, a 7th rounder. This year's team has 7 drafted players that aren't freshman, and 2 that are.
OK, but my point is that not every year need be a rebuilding year. In recent Cornell history, most years have not been. 22-23 another good example. Stienburg (third round pick, over a point per game) returned, and so did everyone else. We've had very few early departures over the years. Until now, I guess.

That's not true at all. Dating back to Hynes Pokulok O'Byrne etc.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Cornell troll on March 30, 2026, 06:32:30 PM
Probably not too healthy to be too emotionally invested in the success of the team
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:34:24 PM
Quote from: underskill on March 30, 2026, 06:28:32 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:19:47 PM
Quote from: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:16:42 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:09:29 PM
Quote from: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:07:03 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

EVERY year is a rebuilding year. Get used to it - or drive yourself insane.
This is not remotely true in recent Cornell history. For example, going into 2024-25 we lost one player who was in the lineup (to graduation). No one left early, no one transferred.

That team had exactly 1 drafted player that wasn't a Freshman ... Hank Kempf, a 7th rounder. This year's team has 7 drafted players that aren't freshman, and 2 that are.
OK, but my point is that not every year need be a rebuilding year. In recent Cornell history, most years have not been. 22-23 another good example. Stienburg (third round pick, over a point per game) returned, and so did everyone else. We've had very few early departures over the years. Until now, I guess.

That's not true at all. Dating back to Hynes Pokulok O'Byrne etc.
I said very few, I didn't say none. Look back the last 30 years, you'll see just how few guys left early and how many great players we retained four years. Baby, Murray, Greening, Ryan, Stienburg, many other draft picks could have left after phenomenal junior seasons.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:34:47 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

We lost more than half our active roster last offseason.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Beeeej on March 30, 2026, 06:35:10 PM
Quote from: underskill on March 30, 2026, 06:28:32 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:19:47 PM
Quote from: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:16:42 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:09:29 PM
Quote from: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:07:03 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

EVERY year is a rebuilding year. Get used to it - or drive yourself insane.
This is not remotely true in recent Cornell history. For example, going into 2024-25 we lost one player who was in the lineup (to graduation). No one left early, no one transferred.

That team had exactly 1 drafted player that wasn't a Freshman ... Hank Kempf, a 7th rounder. This year's team has 7 drafted players that aren't freshman, and 2 that are.
OK, but my point is that not every year need be a rebuilding year. In recent Cornell history, most years have not been. 22-23 another good example. Stienburg (third round pick, over a point per game) returned, and so did everyone else. We've had very few early departures over the years. Until now, I guess.

That's not true at all. Dating back to Hynes Pokulok O'Byrne etc.

R. Nash Barron Manderville Nieuwendyk Dadswell Pelletier Ratushny Angello
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:35:24 PM
Quote from: Cornell troll on March 30, 2026, 06:32:30 PMProbably not too healthy to be too emotionally invested in the success of the team
Correct
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:37:39 PM
Quote from: underskill on March 30, 2026, 06:28:32 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:19:47 PM
Quote from: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:16:42 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:09:29 PM
Quote from: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:07:03 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

EVERY year is a rebuilding year. Get used to it - or drive yourself insane.
This is not remotely true in recent Cornell history. For example, going into 2024-25 we lost one player who was in the lineup (to graduation). No one left early, no one transferred.

That team had exactly 1 drafted player that wasn't a Freshman ... Hank Kempf, a 7th rounder. This year's team has 7 drafted players that aren't freshman, and 2 that are.
OK, but my point is that not every year need be a rebuilding year. In recent Cornell history, most years have not been. 22-23 another good example. Stienburg (third round pick, over a point per game) returned, and so did everyone else. We've had very few early departures over the years. Until now, I guess.

That's not true at all. Dating back to Hynes Pokulok O'Byrne etc.

I will forever cite Pokulok to argue that draft position isn't everything.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:34:47 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

We lost more than half our active roster last offseason.
Yes, meaning that next year an overwhelming majority of our team is going to be underclassmen.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on March 30, 2026, 06:40:11 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:34:47 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

We lost more than half our active roster last offseason.
Yes, meaning that next year an overwhelming majority of our team is going to be underclassmen.
It do be like that. Aren't the blueblood programs the same way?
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Chris '03 on March 30, 2026, 06:44:42 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:34:47 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

We lost more than half our active roster last offseason.
Yes, meaning that next year an overwhelming majority of our team is going to be underclassmen.

If you want a team of draft picks, you have a team with a lot of early departures. The CBA sets that up. Now more than ever.

So either we lament not enough picks but have a lot of four year guys or we celebrate better perceived talent and know that the best guys are three year deals. Frustrating but reality.

Good luck to the guys leaving. I hope they represent Cornell well and are good examples of the program developing pros so more high level talent continues choosing Cornell.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:46:25 PM
Quote from: Chris '03 on March 30, 2026, 06:44:42 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:34:47 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

We lost more than half our active roster last offseason.
Yes, meaning that next year an overwhelming majority of our team is going to be underclassmen.

If you want a team of draft picks, you have a team with a lot of early departures. The CBA sets that up. Now more than ever.

So either we lament not enough picks but have a lot of four year guys or we celebrate better perceived talent and know that the best guys are three year deals. Frustrating but reality.

Good luck to the guys leaving. I hope they represent Cornell well and are good examples of the program developing pros so more high level talent continues choosing Cornell.
Asking earnestly: what changed under the CBA recently such that more players would leave early? It has been true for many years that a team has four years to sign a player after they matriculate, no?
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:46:55 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:34:47 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

We lost more than half our active roster last offseason.
Yes, meaning that next year an overwhelming majority of our team is going to be underclassmen.

Maybe we're working with different definitions of rebuilding? I think replacing all those players from last year to this year was tougher than replacing a few top players from this year to the next. Especially given how good our freshman class looked this season.

Now, if you're looking for pessimism, I don't think there's been enough talk about the possibility that some players leave unexpectedly via transfer portal.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on March 30, 2026, 06:53:36 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:46:25 PM
Quote from: Chris '03 on March 30, 2026, 06:44:42 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:34:47 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

We lost more than half our active roster last offseason.
Yes, meaning that next year an overwhelming majority of our team is going to be underclassmen.

If you want a team of draft picks, you have a team with a lot of early departures. The CBA sets that up. Now more than ever.

So either we lament not enough picks but have a lot of four year guys or we celebrate better perceived talent and know that the best guys are three year deals. Frustrating but reality.

Good luck to the guys leaving. I hope they represent Cornell well and are good examples of the program developing pros so more high level talent continues choosing Cornell.
Asking earnestly: what changed under the CBA recently such that more players would leave early? It has been true for many years that a team has four years to sign a player after they matriculate, no?
Yep. The new CBA rules say you have 30 days of exclusive negotiation after the completion of either the degree or 4 years of study, whichever comes first. Before, it was a flat 4 years iirc, which really sucked when you drafted an 18 year old, he played in the USHL for a bit, and then you either had to sign him after his sophomore year or lose him.

That being said, if guys WANT to do 4 years and then sign with their draft team, they're still very much able to. Teams don't want that though because of the worry of draft dodging once you finish year 4. Unless they're pretty ambivalent about the guy as a whole and think he caps out as an AHLer you can call up occasionally, they're gonna push to sign after 3, which sucks, but it is what it is.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:54:05 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:46:55 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:34:47 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

We lost more than half our active roster last offseason.
Yes, meaning that next year an overwhelming majority of our team is going to be underclassmen.

Maybe we're working with different definitions of rebuilding? I think replacing all those players from last year to this year was tougher than replacing a few top players from this year to the next. Especially given how good our freshman class looked this season.

Now, if you're looking for pessimism, I don't think there's been enough talk about the possibility that some players leave unexpectedly via transfer portal.
Fair enough - I guess I'm using "rebuilding year" as a euphemism for "down year," which I expect next year to be even more so than I did this past season.

As for possible transfers, well, yeah, that's always been a possibility. Given no one has transferred other than Robertson I'd think it's unlikely we lose any impact players that way, but obviously no one can say.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:56:04 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 06:53:36 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:46:25 PM
Quote from: Chris '03 on March 30, 2026, 06:44:42 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:34:47 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

We lost more than half our active roster last offseason.
Yes, meaning that next year an overwhelming majority of our team is going to be underclassmen.

If you want a team of draft picks, you have a team with a lot of early departures. The CBA sets that up. Now more than ever.

So either we lament not enough picks but have a lot of four year guys or we celebrate better perceived talent and know that the best guys are three year deals. Frustrating but reality.

Good luck to the guys leaving. I hope they represent Cornell well and are good examples of the program developing pros so more high level talent continues choosing Cornell.
Asking earnestly: what changed under the CBA recently such that more players would leave early? It has been true for many years that a team has four years to sign a player after they matriculate, no?
Yep. The new CBA rules say you have 30 days of exclusive negotiation after the completion of either the degree or 4 years of study, whichever comes first. Before, it was a flat 4 years iirc, which really sucked when you drafted an 18 year old, he played in the USHL for a bit, and then you either had to sign him after his sophomore year or lose him.

That being said, if guys WANT to do 4 years and then sign with their draft team, they're still very much able to. Teams don't want that though because of the worry of draft dodging once you finish year 4. Unless they're pretty ambivalent about the guy as a whole and think he caps out as an AHLer you can call up occasionally, they're gonna push to sign after 3, which sucks, but it is what it is.
Right, but that means the latest CBA is no worse (and actually slightly better) for retaining players than it's been in the past. Which is why I'm surprised Stanley is leaving given that traditionally this type of player has stayed four years.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on March 30, 2026, 06:59:29 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:56:04 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 06:53:36 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:46:25 PM
Quote from: Chris '03 on March 30, 2026, 06:44:42 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:34:47 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

We lost more than half our active roster last offseason.
Yes, meaning that next year an overwhelming majority of our team is going to be underclassmen.

If you want a team of draft picks, you have a team with a lot of early departures. The CBA sets that up. Now more than ever.

So either we lament not enough picks but have a lot of four year guys or we celebrate better perceived talent and know that the best guys are three year deals. Frustrating but reality.

Good luck to the guys leaving. I hope they represent Cornell well and are good examples of the program developing pros so more high level talent continues choosing Cornell.
Asking earnestly: what changed under the CBA recently such that more players would leave early? It has been true for many years that a team has four years to sign a player after they matriculate, no?
Yep. The new CBA rules say you have 30 days of exclusive negotiation after the completion of either the degree or 4 years of study, whichever comes first. Before, it was a flat 4 years iirc, which really sucked when you drafted an 18 year old, he played in the USHL for a bit, and then you either had to sign him after his sophomore year or lose him.

That being said, if guys WANT to do 4 years and then sign with their draft team, they're still very much able to. Teams don't want that though because of the worry of draft dodging once you finish year 4. Unless they're pretty ambivalent about the guy as a whole and think he caps out as an AHLer you can call up occasionally, they're gonna push to sign after 3, which sucks, but it is what it is.
Right, but that means the latest CBA is no worse (and actually slightly better) for retaining players than it's been in the past. Which is why I'm surprised Stanley is leaving given that traditionally this type of player has stayed four years.
Yeah, when the NCAA-CHL agreement went through, they had to change the rules on draft right length because then you'd have CHL guys entering the NCAA and the like.

Honestly, I wasn't expecting Stanley to leave - if you told me a dman was signing I'd guess Fegaras if only because Dallas perennially needs right-shot defensemen. But, I mean, Casey's been bringing in more dmen for this year too. So we get into chicken-egging whether Stanley saw the writing on the wall or if he wrote it himself, lol.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: adamw on March 30, 2026, 06:59:36 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:46:25 PM
Quote from: Chris '03 on March 30, 2026, 06:44:42 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:34:47 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

We lost more than half our active roster last offseason.
Yes, meaning that next year an overwhelming majority of our team is going to be underclassmen.

If you want a team of draft picks, you have a team with a lot of early departures. The CBA sets that up. Now more than ever.

So either we lament not enough picks but have a lot of four year guys or we celebrate better perceived talent and know that the best guys are three year deals. Frustrating but reality.

Good luck to the guys leaving. I hope they represent Cornell well and are good examples of the program developing pros so more high level talent continues choosing Cornell.
Asking earnestly: what changed under the CBA recently such that more players would leave early? It has been true for many years that a team has four years to sign a player after they matriculate, no?

That, in particular, hasn't changed in a while.  My point is just that everything is more fluid now. Expect a lot more turnover each year. Now, this is all relative. I'd expect Cornell to be relatively insulated from transfers as compared to many other schools (not entirely immune, but OK shape). But still, players are changing teams faster than underwear right now. If Casey and the staff want to keep up, they need to constantly be on the lookout for new players to bring in. And rightfully so, you've even said it yourself.  So that may squeeze players out - and it's just a mindset that 4 years is kinda like, a lost thing. The coaching staff has to be perpetually prepared to lose players, and that mindset just seeps in and becomes like a self-fulfilling prophecy, in a sense. Again, relatively, maybe not so much at Cornell. But it's pervasive and so it would stand to reason there will be a trickle down effect on Cornell.

By the same token - as I've said before the start of each of the last few years when there's been doom and gloom about the upcoming season's prognosis - this is so commonplace in college hockey now, that I wouldn't expect Cornell to be any worse off (and maybe better) than most other teams in this regard. Players will come and go more frequently, but they also have a lot of avenues to replace them.  This is happening everywhere. Half of the teams in college hockey must have had 10 new players on their roster - some as many as 17 - this season. That would be ridiculously unheard of even 6-7 years ago.

And if by some miracle, you can keep that to 5 or 6, regardless of who it is, you're in great shape.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 07:01:34 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:54:05 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:46:55 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:34:47 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

We lost more than half our active roster last offseason.
Yes, meaning that next year an overwhelming majority of our team is going to be underclassmen.

Maybe we're working with different definitions of rebuilding? I think replacing all those players from last year to this year was tougher than replacing a few top players from this year to the next. Especially given how good our freshman class looked this season.

Now, if you're looking for pessimism, I don't think there's been enough talk about the possibility that some players leave unexpectedly via transfer portal.
Fair enough - I guess I'm using "rebuilding year" as a euphemism for "down year," which I expect next year to be even more so than I did this past season.

As for possible transfers, well, yeah, that's always been a possibility. Given no one has transferred other than Robertson I'd think it's unlikely we lose any impact players that way, but obviously no one can say.

I'm more optimistic about next year than I was this year. Fewer guys to replace, and Casey is less of a question mark in my mind (if he ever was one).
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 07:03:38 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 06:59:29 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:56:04 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 06:53:36 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:46:25 PM
Quote from: Chris '03 on March 30, 2026, 06:44:42 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:34:47 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

We lost more than half our active roster last offseason.
Yes, meaning that next year an overwhelming majority of our team is going to be underclassmen.

If you want a team of draft picks, you have a team with a lot of early departures. The CBA sets that up. Now more than ever.

So either we lament not enough picks but have a lot of four year guys or we celebrate better perceived talent and know that the best guys are three year deals. Frustrating but reality.

Good luck to the guys leaving. I hope they represent Cornell well and are good examples of the program developing pros so more high level talent continues choosing Cornell.
Asking earnestly: what changed under the CBA recently such that more players would leave early? It has been true for many years that a team has four years to sign a player after they matriculate, no?
Yep. The new CBA rules say you have 30 days of exclusive negotiation after the completion of either the degree or 4 years of study, whichever comes first. Before, it was a flat 4 years iirc, which really sucked when you drafted an 18 year old, he played in the USHL for a bit, and then you either had to sign him after his sophomore year or lose him.

That being said, if guys WANT to do 4 years and then sign with their draft team, they're still very much able to. Teams don't want that though because of the worry of draft dodging once you finish year 4. Unless they're pretty ambivalent about the guy as a whole and think he caps out as an AHLer you can call up occasionally, they're gonna push to sign after 3, which sucks, but it is what it is.
Right, but that means the latest CBA is no worse (and actually slightly better) for retaining players than it's been in the past. Which is why I'm surprised Stanley is leaving given that traditionally this type of player has stayed four years.
Yeah, when the NCAA-CHL agreement went through, they had to change the rules on draft right length because then you'd have CHL guys entering the NCAA and the like.

Honestly, I wasn't expecting Stanley to leave - if you told me a dman was signing I'd guess Fegaras if only because Dallas perennially needs right-shot defensemen. But, I mean, Casey's been bringing in more dmen for this year too. So we get into chicken-egging whether Stanley saw the writing on the wall or if he wrote it himself, lol.
Oh I think it's very unlikely Stanley left because he was worried about losing his spot on PP1 haha. It's certainly the reverse - Casey recruited in an extra D because he knew of likely early departures. 
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:03:51 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 07:01:34 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:54:05 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:46:55 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:34:47 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

We lost more than half our active roster last offseason.
Yes, meaning that next year an overwhelming majority of our team is going to be underclassmen.

Maybe we're working with different definitions of rebuilding? I think replacing all those players from last year to this year was tougher than replacing a few top players from this year to the next. Especially given how good our freshman class looked this season.

Now, if you're looking for pessimism, I don't think there's been enough talk about the possibility that some players leave unexpectedly via transfer portal.
Fair enough - I guess I'm using "rebuilding year" as a euphemism for "down year," which I expect next year to be even more so than I did this past season.

As for possible transfers, well, yeah, that's always been a possibility. Given no one has transferred other than Robertson I'd think it's unlikely we lose any impact players that way, but obviously no one can say.

I'm more optimistic about next year than I was this year. Fewer guys to replace, and Casey is less of a question mark in my mind (if he ever was one).
Plus, our freshman (gah, I hate first-year, can't we say freshperson or something else instead?) class is now a sophomore class. Which is pretty important too, since now they know how shit works.

Now I'm wondering who gets the captaincy and alternates, especially if Walsh signs.

I think few things would terrify me as much as Fegaras with a letter 😂
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: ugarte on March 30, 2026, 07:09:41 PM
the good news about bringing in drafted guys is that someone else has evaluated them positively. the bad news about bringing in drafted guys is that someone with deep pockets is watching their progress closely. you have to accept that these things are a tandem deal. if you want to compare recruiting classes based on number of draft picks you are also accepting a higher than normal attrition. it's not good news that our best players are leaving but it's not surprising so i'm not going to crash out over it.

next year is whatever next year is. it sure as hell won't be the first year i've been invested in a frustrating team in this sport or any other.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:10:58 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:03:51 PMI think few things would terrify me as much as Fegaras with a letter 😂

Well, that would mean he could argue with the ref on his inevitable way to the box.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:13:02 PM
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:10:58 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:03:51 PMI think few things would terrify me as much as Fegaras with a letter 😂

Well, that would mean he could argue with the ref on his inevitable way to the box.
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711RKzTjXGL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg)
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:26:22 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:13:02 PM
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:10:58 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:03:51 PMI think few things would terrify me as much as Fegaras with a letter 😂

Well, that would mean he could argue with the ref on his inevitable way to the box.
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711RKzTjXGL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg)


Sick.   :D
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Snowball on March 30, 2026, 07:33:07 PM
Very funny.

I don't think we should panic. If Fegaras leaves, I'm confident Casey can recruit another elite talent capable of logging one penalty minute per game.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:34:42 PM
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:26:22 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:13:02 PM
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:10:58 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:03:51 PMI think few things would terrify me as much as Fegaras with a letter 😂

Well, that would mean he could argue with the ref on his inevitable way to the box.
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711RKzTjXGL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg)


Sick.  :D
Fixed it. Please laugh.
(https://i.ibb.co/60g3RWYK/Screenshot-2026-03-30-19-33-52-28-cbf47468f7ecfbd8ebcc46bf9cc626da.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RTzxpD2X)
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:38:01 PM

Quote from: Snowball on March 30, 2026, 07:33:07 PMVery funny.

I don't think we should panic. If Fegaras leaves, I'm confident Casey can recruit another elite talent capable of logging one penalty minute per game.
(https://i.ibb.co/qYgPjjz9/Screenshot-2026-03-30-19-36-30-96-cbf47468f7ecfbd8ebcc46bf9cc626da.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tp2WKKSc)
I got a list.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:44:16 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:34:42 PM
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:26:22 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:13:02 PM
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:10:58 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:03:51 PMI think few things would terrify me as much as Fegaras with a letter 😂

Well, that would mean he could argue with the ref on his inevitable way to the box.
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711RKzTjXGL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg)


Sick.  :D
Fixed it. Please laugh.
(https://i.ibb.co/60g3RWYK/Screenshot-2026-03-30-19-33-52-28-cbf47468f7ecfbd8ebcc46bf9cc626da.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RTzxpD2X)

Wow, you truly are a lemur on coke.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Snowball on March 30, 2026, 07:44:49 PM
I did laugh

HOW do u do all that so quickly? Do you have a whole staff behind you?
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on March 30, 2026, 08:07:27 PM
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:44:16 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:34:42 PM
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:26:22 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:13:02 PM
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:10:58 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:03:51 PMI think few things would terrify me as much as Fegaras with a letter 😂

Well, that would mean he could argue with the ref on his inevitable way to the box.
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711RKzTjXGL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg)


Sick.  :D
Fixed it. Please laugh.
(https://i.ibb.co/60g3RWYK/Screenshot-2026-03-30-19-33-52-28-cbf47468f7ecfbd8ebcc46bf9cc626da.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RTzxpD2X)

Wow, you truly are a lemur on coke.
Lemur noises. (https://m.youtube.com/shorts/_PPfZm2WdzI)
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 08:11:55 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 08:07:27 PM
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:44:16 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:34:42 PM
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:26:22 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:13:02 PM
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:10:58 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:03:51 PMI think few things would terrify me as much as Fegaras with a letter 😂

Well, that would mean he could argue with the ref on his inevitable way to the box.
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711RKzTjXGL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg)


Sick.  :D
Fixed it. Please laugh.
(https://i.ibb.co/60g3RWYK/Screenshot-2026-03-30-19-33-52-28-cbf47468f7ecfbd8ebcc46bf9cc626da.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RTzxpD2X)

Wow, you truly are a lemur on coke.
Lemur noises. (https://m.youtube.com/shorts/_PPfZm2WdzI)

You're a star!
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on March 30, 2026, 08:12:06 PM
Quote from: Snowball on March 30, 2026, 07:44:49 PMI did laugh

HOW do u do all that so quickly? Do you have a whole staff behind you?
Screenshot and doodle over it with my finger. If I had a staff I'd be making Cornell hockey cards.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: abmarks on March 30, 2026, 08:42:51 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:03:51 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 07:01:34 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:54:05 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:46:55 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Dafatone on March 30, 2026, 06:34:47 PM
Quote from: BearLover on March 30, 2026, 05:58:55 PMY'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

We lost more than half our active roster last offseason.
Yes, meaning that next year an overwhelming majority of our team is going to be underclassmen.

Maybe we're working with different definitions of rebuilding? I think replacing all those players from last year to this year was tougher than replacing a few top players from this year to the next. Especially given how good our freshman class looked this season.

Now, if you're looking for pessimism, I don't think there's been enough talk about the possibility that some players leave unexpectedly via transfer portal.
Fair enough - I guess I'm using "rebuilding year" as a euphemism for "down year," which I expect next year to be even more so than I did this past season.

As for possible transfers, well, yeah, that's always been a possibility. Given no one has transferred other than Robertson I'd think it's unlikely we lose any impact players that way, but obviously no one can say.

I'm more optimistic about next year than I was this year. Fewer guys to replace, and Casey is less of a question mark in my mind (if he ever was one).
Plus, our freshman (gah, I hate first-year, can't we say freshperson or something else instead?) class is now a sophomore class. Which is pretty important too, since now they know how shit works.

Now I'm wondering who gets the captaincy and alternates, especially if Walsh signs.

I think few things would terrify me as much as Fegaras with a letter 😂

Just give him the P already.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Weder on April 06, 2026, 12:55:55 PM
I missed this from the other day, but looks like Winter Wallace is in the transfer portal to use his last year of eligibility.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on April 06, 2026, 01:20:11 PM
Quote from: Weder on April 06, 2026, 12:55:55 PMI missed this from the other day, but looks like Winter Wallace is in the transfer portal to use his last year of eligibility.
Good for him. Hope someone picks him up :)

Updated thread starter with that!
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: ugarte on April 06, 2026, 02:03:36 PM
Surprised DeSantis isn't in the portal unless he's ready to move on too.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: BearLover on April 06, 2026, 02:05:58 PM
Quote from: ugarte on April 06, 2026, 02:03:36 PMSurprised DeSantis isn't in the portal unless he's ready to move on too.
DeSantis is out of eligibility. Wallace missed a season due to injury so he can play a fifth year as a grad student.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on April 06, 2026, 03:32:57 PM
Quote from: BearLover on April 06, 2026, 02:05:58 PM
Quote from: ugarte on April 06, 2026, 02:03:36 PMSurprised DeSantis isn't in the portal unless he's ready to move on too.
DeSantis is out of eligibility. Wallace missed a season due to injury so he can play a fifth year as a grad student.
Yep. I think Keopple and O'Brien (and Donaldson too but he's moving into a post-hockey career) are also eligible as they didn't play more than whatever amount of games in a season - both only had 2 games one of their years.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Give My Regards on April 06, 2026, 05:12:37 PM
Quote from: stereax on April 06, 2026, 03:32:57 PM
Quote from: BearLover on April 06, 2026, 02:05:58 PM
Quote from: ugarte on April 06, 2026, 02:03:36 PMSurprised DeSantis isn't in the portal unless he's ready to move on too.
DeSantis is out of eligibility. Wallace missed a season due to injury so he can play a fifth year as a grad student.
Yep. I think Keopple and O'Brien (and Donaldson too but he's moving into a post-hockey career) are also eligible as they didn't play more than whatever amount of games in a season - both only had 2 games one of their years.
I'm pretty sure Keopple is out of eligibility.  It's not just "games played" -- he suited up and was on the bench for pretty much every game of his career that he didn't play in.

As for O'Brien, he was injured at some point and did only play one game as a freshman, but I'm thinking he didn't miss the entire rest of that season due to injury.  I'm pretty sure he was on the roster and "available" but didn't crack the starting lineup.  Besides that, the one game he did play that year was on Feb. 4, about 3/4 of the way into the season.  IIRC, if you played any games during a season you're claiming as a medical redshirt due to injury, you have to have played less than some small number of games, and they also have to have been during the first some-percentage-of-the-season (50%, maybe?)
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on April 06, 2026, 06:49:22 PM
Quote from: Give My Regards on April 06, 2026, 05:12:37 PM
Quote from: stereax on April 06, 2026, 03:32:57 PM
Quote from: BearLover on April 06, 2026, 02:05:58 PM
Quote from: ugarte on April 06, 2026, 02:03:36 PMSurprised DeSantis isn't in the portal unless he's ready to move on too.
DeSantis is out of eligibility. Wallace missed a season due to injury so he can play a fifth year as a grad student.
Yep. I think Keopple and O'Brien (and Donaldson too but he's moving into a post-hockey career) are also eligible as they didn't play more than whatever amount of games in a season - both only had 2 games one of their years.
I'm pretty sure Keopple is out of eligibility.  It's not just "games played" -- he suited up and was on the bench for pretty much every game of his career that he didn't play in.

As for O'Brien, he was injured at some point and did only play one game as a freshman, but I'm thinking he didn't miss the entire rest of that season due to injury.  I'm pretty sure he was on the roster and "available" but didn't crack the starting lineup.  Besides that, the one game he did play that year was on Feb. 4, about 3/4 of the way into the season.  IIRC, if you played any games during a season you're claiming as a medical redshirt due to injury, you have to have played less than some small number of games, and they also have to have been during the first some-percentage-of-the-season (50%, maybe?)
I mean, did Rayhill ever get injured? Because I recall him trying to transfer...

That does make sense for Keopple as a backup, though. I think it was you were supposed to play less than like, 30% of the season? But I might be wrong here.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on April 09, 2026, 01:58:25 PM
DeSantis signing with the Greensboro Gargoyles (ECHL). (https://x.com/i/status/2042296823046435248) Best of luck!
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Trotsky on April 09, 2026, 03:46:50 PM
Good for him!

What is it with these cringe poses?  They look like models in a shower gel ad covering their tits.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Trotsky on April 09, 2026, 03:52:33 PM
Quote from: Chris '03 on March 30, 2026, 06:44:42 PMIf you want a team of draft picks, you have a team with a lot of early departures. The CBA sets that up. Now more than ever.

So either we lament not enough picks but have a lot of four year guys or we celebrate better perceived talent and know that the best guys are three year deals. Frustrating but reality.

Good luck to the guys leaving. I hope they represent Cornell well and are good examples of the program developing pros so more high level talent continues choosing Cornell.

This is the only post in that entire sequence that contributed anything of value.  Thank you, Chris.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: ER on April 09, 2026, 07:38:21 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:34:42 PM
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:26:22 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:13:02 PM
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 30, 2026, 07:10:58 PM
Quote from: stereax on March 30, 2026, 07:03:51 PMI think few things would terrify me as much as Fegaras with a letter 😂


what did you change?

Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on April 09, 2026, 08:32:59 PM
Quote from: ER on April 09, 2026, 07:38:21 PMwhat did you change?


I doodled the jersey over his chest, gave him a Greek flag, and also wrote over the text on the box lol
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Will on April 13, 2026, 12:20:36 PM
Quote from: Weder on April 06, 2026, 12:55:55 PMI missed this from the other day, but looks like Winter Wallace is in the transfer portal to use his last year of eligibility.
Looks like Winter Wallace is headed to St. Thomas: https://x.com/JaneMcNally_/status/2043708520760029492
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on April 13, 2026, 12:34:53 PM
Quote from: Will on April 13, 2026, 12:20:36 PM
Quote from: Weder on April 06, 2026, 12:55:55 PMI missed this from the other day, but looks like Winter Wallace is in the transfer portal to use his last year of eligibility.
Looks like Winter Wallace is headed to St. Thomas: https://x.com/JaneMcNally_/status/2043708520760029492
Best of luck to him. I was thinking maybe he'd go to SCSU, pretty sure his brother is there.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on April 14, 2026, 11:07:16 AM
Hmmm. (https://x.com/i/status/2044066051244122460)

(https://i.ibb.co/kghVNHN7/20260414-110630.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yn8mHfH9)
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: fastforward on April 14, 2026, 11:15:26 AM
Quote from: stereax on April 14, 2026, 11:07:16 AMHmmm. (https://x.com/i/status/2044066051244122460)

(https://i.ibb.co/kghVNHN7/20260414-110630.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yn8mHfH9)
Guess that leaves him out 🤪
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on April 14, 2026, 01:20:09 PM
Quote from: stereax on April 14, 2026, 11:07:16 AMHmmm. (https://x.com/i/status/2044066051244122460)

(https://i.ibb.co/kghVNHN7/20260414-110630.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yn8mHfH9)
HOLY SHIT (https://x.com/i/status/2044100891410661856)

Neumeier (Colgate) to WMU
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: adamw on April 14, 2026, 04:09:52 PM
And Muthersbaugh to Arizona State

Cornell next?
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: sezenack on April 14, 2026, 04:16:18 PM
Quote from: adamw on April 14, 2026, 04:09:52 PMAnd Muthersbaugh to Arizona State

Cornell next?

Cournoyer going into the portal
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on April 14, 2026, 04:19:57 PM
Quote from: sezenack on April 14, 2026, 04:16:18 PM
Quote from: adamw on April 14, 2026, 04:09:52 PMAnd Muthersbaugh to Arizona State

Cornell next?

Cournoyer going into the portal
What
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Will on April 14, 2026, 04:33:42 PM
Quote from: stereax on April 14, 2026, 04:19:57 PM
Quote from: sezenack on April 14, 2026, 04:16:18 PM
Quote from: adamw on April 14, 2026, 04:09:52 PMAnd Muthersbaugh to Arizona State

Cornell next?

Cournoyer going into the portal
What
A joke, I imagine.  Not a particularly funny one, mind you.

Wallace is the only Cornellian currently in the transfer portal, as far as I know.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Will on April 14, 2026, 04:34:19 PM
Quote from: stereax on April 14, 2026, 04:19:57 PM
Quote from: sezenack on April 14, 2026, 04:16:18 PM
Quote from: adamw on April 14, 2026, 04:09:52 PMAnd Muthersbaugh to Arizona State

Cornell next?

Cournoyer going into the portal
What
A joke, I imagine.  Not a particularly funny one, mind you.

Wallace is the only Cornellian currently in the transfer portal, as far as I know.

EDIT: Well, guess I was wrong about that. D'oh.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on April 14, 2026, 04:35:07 PM
Quote from: Will on April 14, 2026, 04:33:42 PM
Quote from: stereax on April 14, 2026, 04:19:57 PM
Quote from: sezenack on April 14, 2026, 04:16:18 PM
Quote from: adamw on April 14, 2026, 04:09:52 PMAnd Muthersbaugh to Arizona State

Cornell next?

Cournoyer going into the portal
What
A joke, I imagine.  Not a particularly funny one, mind you.

Wallace is the only Cornellian currently in the transfer portal, as far as I know.
McMahon reported it, McNally reposted it, Adam's told us he has a sense of where Courns is going...
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on April 14, 2026, 04:35:32 PM
Quote from: stereax on April 14, 2026, 11:07:16 AMHmmm. (https://x.com/i/status/2044066051244122460)

(https://i.ibb.co/kghVNHN7/20260414-110630.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yn8mHfH9)
Donaldson when I find you
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: ER on April 20, 2026, 07:30:32 PM
Quote from: stereax on April 09, 2026, 08:32:59 PM
Quote from: ER on April 09, 2026, 07:38:21 PMwhat did you change?


I doodled the jersey over his chest, gave him a Greek flag, and also wrote over the text on the box lol

Weird. Couldn't see it on my phone.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on April 27, 2026, 10:00:05 PM
The Casty article by Jane, published today. (https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/04/jonathan-castagna-development-cornell-sac-feature)

God, I might cry.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on May 12, 2026, 01:55:22 PM
I'm gonna take a wild guess and say Walsh is staying for his senior year. (https://www.instagram.com/p/DYPyhXkDgfC/)

Could always still be wrong, but caption + comments makes me think he's made his decision to come back.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: scoop85 on May 12, 2026, 02:01:49 PM
Quote from: stereax on May 12, 2026, 01:55:22 PMI'm gonna take a wild guess and say Walsh is staying for his senior year. (https://www.instagram.com/p/DYPyhXkDgfC/)

Could always still be wrong, but caption + comments makes me think he's made his decision to come back.

Did you notice that Robertson posted a comment?
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Trotsky on May 12, 2026, 02:05:34 PM
Great news!
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: BearLover on May 12, 2026, 02:31:36 PM
Big if true. Maybe he talked to Bancroft and didn't want to make the same mistake. I will always value those who stay four years well above those who leave early. Criticize the lack of loyalty of those who ditch, celebrate the loyalty of those who stay. The BearLover way. Walsh will go down as one of the great Cornell captains.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on May 12, 2026, 02:39:12 PM
Quote from: BearLover on May 12, 2026, 02:31:36 PMBig if true. Maybe he talked to Bancroft and didn't want to make the same mistake. I will always value those who stay four years well above those who leave early. Criticize the lack of loyalty of those who ditch, celebrate the loyalty of those who stay. The BearLover way. Walsh will go down as one of the great Cornell captains.
now watch as he signs his ELC within the week, just because I said it looks like he's staying 😂
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on May 12, 2026, 02:39:22 PM
Quote from: scoop85 on May 12, 2026, 02:01:49 PM
Quote from: stereax on May 12, 2026, 01:55:22 PMI'm gonna take a wild guess and say Walsh is staying for his senior year. (https://www.instagram.com/p/DYPyhXkDgfC/)

Could always still be wrong, but caption + comments makes me think he's made his decision to come back.

Did you notice that Robertson posted a comment?
Yep!
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on May 12, 2026, 02:53:03 PM
I wonder if Jane has a burner here... (https://x.com/i/status/2054272032347406824)
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: ugarte on May 12, 2026, 06:00:06 PM
Quote from: stereax on May 12, 2026, 02:53:03 PMI wonder if Jane has a burner here... (https://x.com/i/status/2054272032347406824)
wouldn't surprise me but i think it's more likely that she follows walsh.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on May 12, 2026, 06:07:57 PM
Quote from: ugarte on May 12, 2026, 06:00:06 PM
Quote from: stereax on May 12, 2026, 02:53:03 PMI wonder if Jane has a burner here... (https://x.com/i/status/2054272032347406824)
wouldn't surprise me but i think it's more likely that she follows walsh.
Oh no, for sure. I just find it intriguing that this is probably like, the third or fourth time I've posted something here and then Jane picked up on it within an hour or so. But probably half coincidence, half she probably keeps an eye on this place 😂
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: BearLover on May 12, 2026, 06:11:48 PM
Quote from: stereax on May 12, 2026, 06:07:57 PM
Quote from: ugarte on May 12, 2026, 06:00:06 PM
Quote from: stereax on May 12, 2026, 02:53:03 PMI wonder if Jane has a burner here... (https://x.com/i/status/2054272032347406824)
wouldn't surprise me but i think it's more likely that she follows walsh.
Oh no, for sure. I just find it intriguing that this is probably like, the third or fourth time I've posted something here and then Jane picked up on it within an hour or so. But probably half coincidence, half she probably keeps an eye on this place 😂
She's posted here before (asking what people would like to see in the Sun's hockey coverage) so I would bet she checks the forum.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on May 12, 2026, 06:13:31 PM
Quote from: BearLover on May 12, 2026, 06:11:48 PM
Quote from: stereax on May 12, 2026, 06:07:57 PM
Quote from: ugarte on May 12, 2026, 06:00:06 PM
Quote from: stereax on May 12, 2026, 02:53:03 PMI wonder if Jane has a burner here... (https://x.com/i/status/2054272032347406824)
wouldn't surprise me but i think it's more likely that she follows walsh.
Oh no, for sure. I just find it intriguing that this is probably like, the third or fourth time I've posted something here and then Jane picked up on it within an hour or so. But probably half coincidence, half she probably keeps an eye on this place 😂
She's posted here before (asking what people would like to see in the Sun's hockey coverage) so I would bet she checks the forum.
Has she??? Probably before my time then.

Hi, Jane 👋
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: David Harding on May 13, 2026, 12:01:10 AM
Quote from: stereax on May 12, 2026, 06:07:57 PM
Quote from: ugarte on May 12, 2026, 06:00:06 PM
Quote from: stereax on May 12, 2026, 02:53:03 PMI wonder if Jane has a burner here... (https://x.com/i/status/2054272032347406824)
wouldn't surprise me but i think it's more likely that she follows walsh.
Oh no, for sure. I just find it intriguing that this is probably like, the third or fourth time I've posted something here and then Jane picked up on it within an hour or so. But probably half coincidence, half she probably keeps an eye on this place 😂
Or she keeps an eye on the same places you keep your eyes on. 
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: Old Red on May 13, 2026, 12:20:27 AM
Quote from: stereax on May 12, 2026, 01:55:22 PMI'm gonna take a wild guess and say Walsh is staying for his senior year. (https://www.instagram.com/p/DYPyhXkDgfC/)

Could always still be wrong, but caption + comments makes me think he's made his decision to come back.

Does Coach know?
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on May 13, 2026, 07:55:27 AM
Quote from: David Harding on May 13, 2026, 12:01:10 AM
Quote from: stereax on May 12, 2026, 06:07:57 PM
Quote from: ugarte on May 12, 2026, 06:00:06 PM
Quote from: stereax on May 12, 2026, 02:53:03 PMI wonder if Jane has a burner here... (https://x.com/i/status/2054272032347406824)
wouldn't surprise me but i think it's more likely that she follows walsh.
Oh no, for sure. I just find it intriguing that this is probably like, the third or fourth time I've posted something here and then Jane picked up on it within an hour or so. But probably half coincidence, half she probably keeps an eye on this place 😂
Or she keeps an eye on the same places you keep your eyes on. 
I'm sure she's got a friend in Indiana who freaks out whenever a Cornell player posts anything... 😅
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on May 13, 2026, 07:55:40 AM
Quote from: Old Red on May 13, 2026, 12:20:27 AM
Quote from: stereax on May 12, 2026, 01:55:22 PMI'm gonna take a wild guess and say Walsh is staying for his senior year. (https://www.instagram.com/p/DYPyhXkDgfC/)

Could always still be wrong, but caption + comments makes me think he's made his decision to come back.

Does Coach know?
You'd have to think.
Title: Re: Class of 26 Graduates Thread
Post by: stereax on May 20, 2026, 12:12:37 AM
News that absolutely nobody asked for: looks like part of the team is doing their biannual Dominican Republic service trip. McInchak, Castagna, Stanley all part of it despite being graduates. Also featuring Walsh, Kraft, Catalano, Fegaras, Devlin, Wolfenberg, I think that's Parker Murray in a few of the photos. Pretty sure Schafer is also there? But my facial recognition is pretty shot. They tagged most of 'em in their stories though.