2024-25 Players Graduating

[Trotsky]

Who is our starting goalie for next season? Can we get that whole no grad-players rule changed?

Keoppel or Roest.

It won't change, as dumb as it is.

Is Shane staying for grad?

Ivy rules don't allow grads, as far as I recall.

I know. I was asking if he was staying for grad school

Does he qualify?  I thought the 5-year plan was a one-off for guys who played in 20-21.  Shane's entire tenure came after Dump's Dysmenorrhea.

[stereax]

Who is our starting goalie for next season? Can we get that whole no grad-players rule changed?

Keoppel or Roest.

It won't change, as dumb as it is.

Is Shane staying for grad?

Ivy rules don't allow grads, as far as I recall.

I know. I was asking if he was staying for grad school

Does he qualify?  I thought the 5-year plan was a one-off for guys who played in 20-21.  Shane's entire tenure came after Dump's Dysmenorrhea.

I think, if I understand correctly, ER's asking if Shane won't stay at Cornell as a grad student, not as a grad student hockey player. The answer to which is, we'll have to see.

[ER]

Who is our starting goalie for next season? Can we get that whole no grad-players rule changed?

Keoppel or Roest.

It won't change, as dumb as it is.

Is Shane staying for grad?

Ivy rules don't allow grads, as far as I recall.

I know. I was asking if he was staying for grad school

Does he qualify?  I thought the 5-year plan was a one-off for guys who played in 20-21.  Shane's entire tenure came after Dump's Dysmenorrhea.

FFS I'm
Not asking about hockey, just if he's staying for grad school.

[VIEWfromK]

If Bancroft wants to leave the team after what happened today then he can screw off.

Even if it isn't the most traditional route, this is still a development league.  We shouldn't begrudge a guy for taking his chance to turn pro, especially after a run like this.  His game has been pretty consistent in his three years.  I hope he comes back too but he doesn't really have anything left to prove at Cornell from a personal or developmental standpoint.

[scoop85]

If Bancroft wants to leave the team after what happened today then he can screw off.

Even if it isn't the most traditional route, this is still a development league.  We shouldn't begrudge a guy for taking his chance to turn pro, especially after a run like this.  His game has been pretty consistent in his three years.  I hope he comes back too but he doesn't really have anything left to prove at Cornell from a personal or developmental standpoint.

While I certainly want him back, the fact he's 24 makes me think we may have seen the last of him in a Cornell uniform. And as you said, I wouldn't begrudge him if he makes the move.

[Trotsky]

I'm Not asking about hockey, just if he's staying for grad school.

Ah.  I assume he will pursue a pro career for a few more years before sliding down the razorblade of Real Life.

[Scersk '97]

Even if it isn't the most traditional route, this is still a development league.  We shouldn't begrudge a guy for taking his chance to turn pro, especially after a run like this.  His game has been pretty consistent in his three years.  I hope he comes back too but he doesn't really have anything left to prove at Cornell from a personal or developmental standpoint.

In my completely unscientific opinion, I don't think Bancroft is ready. His way to the NHL, as it often is with our forwards, is as a defensive forward with offensive upside. He still needs to show far more discipline on the defensive end, particularly in how and when he chooses to clear the puck, and a senior year in Ithaca would do him good.

There were more than a few times this season that I was left yelling "Dalton!" at the screen in the way the guy in front of us in C when I was a kid used to yell at Chris Norton.

[scoop85]

Even if it isn't the most traditional route, this is still a development league.  We shouldn't begrudge a guy for taking his chance to turn pro, especially after a run like this.  His game has been pretty consistent in his three years.  I hope he comes back too but he doesn't really have anything left to prove at Cornell from a personal or developmental standpoint.

In my completely unscientific opinion, I don't think Bancroft is ready. His way to the NHL, as it often is with our forwards, is as a defensive forward with offensive upside. He still needs to show far more discipline on the defensive end, particularly in how and when he chooses to clear the puck, and a senior year in Ithaca would do him good.

There were more than a few times this season that I was left yelling "Dalton!" at the screen in the way the guy in front of us in C when I was a kid used to yell at Chris Norton.

You may well be right, but many guys sign before they are "ready" for a variety of reasons, and Dalton would be heading to a minor league in any event for further development. But if comes back I'll be more than pleased.

[Dafatone]

Important to remember that hockey has a viable career path without making the NHL. European league players can make good money. Even the AHL (minor league just below the NHL) has a minimum salary of (I think) $75k.

[Scersk '97]

You may well be right, but many guys sign before they are "ready" for a variety of reasons, and Dalton would be heading to a minor league in any event for further development. But if comes back I'll be more than pleased.

Oh sure! Same. I just hope someone is whispering "Shane Hynes" in his ear.

[Trotsky]

Bancroft is nowhere near ready.  He has the makings of a solid two-way like Manderville if he stays and keeps learning the game, but you can see for instance in comparison with Castagna he lacks elite skill, and in comparison with Major -- a freshman! -- he lacks vision of the ice.

I love him as a college player, but he would get eaten for lunch even in the AHL.  Now add in that he has a mouth and a bit of a wandering stick and in a fighting league somebody is going to pile drive him.

He needs to stay.  I am much more worried about Castagna as a flight risk, and really hope he and fam are committed to Cornell.

[stereax]

As per BU friend, Rayhill and Kovich are in the transfer portal. Going to shake him for a verification.

[Trotsky]

I hope Jimmy goes to Niagara and scores 10 goals next year!

[BearLover]

Bancroft is nowhere near ready.  He has the makings of a solid two-way like Manderville if he stays and keeps learning the game, but you can see for instance in comparison with Castagna he lacks elite skill, and in comparison with Major -- a freshman! -- he lacks vision of the ice.

I love him as a college player, but he would get eaten for lunch even in the AHL.  Now add in that he has a mouth and a bit of a wandering stick and in a fighting league somebody is going to pile drive him.

He needs to stay.  I am much more worried about Castagna as a flight risk, and really hope he and fam are committed to Cornell.

Castagna is not leaving.

Walsh is 5x more likely to leave.

[stereax]

I hope Jimmy goes to Niagara and scores 10 goals next year!

Same!! Is it okay if I (selfishly?) hope his new team plays at Lynah next year?