Walsh and Castagna nominated for Hobey Baker

[stereax]

HELL yeah!

Ryan Walsh and Jonathan Castagna have been nominated for the 2026 Hobey Baker Memorial Award!

Text 844-623-9688 to vote:
26089 for Walsh
26090 for Castagna

Caton Ryan snubbed?

[Trotsky]

Nice, although:

A total of 87 NCAA men's hockey players have been nominated for the 2026 Hobey Baker Award.

[stereax]

Nice, although:

A total of 87 NCAA men's hockey players have been nominated for the 2026 Hobey Baker Award.

It's still an achievement. And nice to see them get the recognition.

[fastforward]

Nice, although:

A total of 87 NCAA men's hockey players have been nominated for the 2026 Hobey Baker Award.

It's still an achievement. And nice to see them get the recognition.

Just my sole opinion
Castagna is more of a standout so far this year

[Trotsky]

Nice, although:

A total of 87 NCAA men's hockey players have been nominated for the 2026 Hobey Baker Award.

It's still an achievement. And nice to see them get the recognition.

Certainly.

[Trotsky]

Nice, although:

A total of 87 NCAA men's hockey players have been nominated for the 2026 Hobey Baker Award.

It's still an achievement. And nice to see them get the recognition.

Just my sole opinion
Castagna is more of a standout so far this year

Walsh does a lot of quiet stuff effectively.  I think he may still be under the radar as to true value.  When I isolate on him on shifts I am impressed by him (and by Ryan for that matter).

[stereax]

I think the difference is Castagna tends to be involved in the game-winning plays. Like that late goal against whatsitsface out of the penalty box. Things that you don't forget easily. Walsh is a little quieter when it comes to the "clutch moments", plus some of his best games were earlier in the year. (Didn't he have like 5 assists in the RPI game?)

Ultimately though, I doubt either would be as effective without the other.

[stereax]

Walsh does a lot of quiet stuff effectively.  I think he may still be under the radar as to true value.  When I isolate on him on shifts I am impressed by him (and by Ryan for that matter).

I'm going to make this a thing, mark my words.

[Snowball]

Great to see both of them nominated—well deserved.

Many people may not realize that Ryan Walsh is a Type 1 diabetic, which makes his ability to manage his diet and compete at such a high level even more impressive. This isn't confidential information—he shared it publicly last year when he, Hank Kemp, and Jack O'Brien fundraised for Big Red Blocks for Healing, with Ryan specifically supporting Kids With Courage, a charity that supports children with Type 1 diabetes.

Which finally solves the great "why is Walsh eating a banana on the bench in the first period?" mystery from last season. 🍌

[Snowball]

I'm going to make this a thing, mark my words.


Nice work.

He damn well is!!!

[stereax]

Which finally solves the great "why is Walsh eating a banana on the bench in the first period?" mystery from last season. 🍌

HOLY CRAP I LITERALLY PULLED UP MY PHOTOS OF THAT THE OTHER DAY AND WONDERED TO MYSELF AGAIN.

That explains it! Did not know that. Hella impressive - joins a group of hockey players like Kaapo Kakko, Riley Tufte, and Max Domi who are also T1D.

For the curious - here it is in Ryan Walsh's own words.

[stereax]

Which finally solves the great "why is Walsh eating a banana on the bench in the first period?" mystery from last season. 🍌

HOLY CRAP I LITERALLY PULLED UP MY PHOTOS OF THAT THE OTHER DAY AND WONDERED TO MYSELF AGAIN.

That explains it! Did not know that. Hella impressive - joins a group of hockey players like Kaapo Kakko, Riley Tufte, and Max Domi who are also T1D.

For the curious - here it is in Ryan Walsh's own words.

Speaking of, if you sit behind the bench, there's a water bottle with tape going around the top half that has 14 14 14 on it. I'm gonna hazard a guess that it might have sugar in it.

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Currently both our boys are in the top 15. Casty 15, Walshy 9. Top 10 are finalists. VOTE VOTE VOTE!