Recruits 2026 and Beyond

[underskill]

Can't wait till he transfers to an NCHC team, next year. 

[stereax]

Can't wait till he transfers to an NCHC team, next year. 

You hush. XD

[chimpfood]

Our recruit Louis Wehmann can also fight like a motherfucker. He Armstrong and Catalano are gonna make for a hell of a fourth line next year

[stereax]

Our recruit Louis Wehmann can also fight like a motherfucker. He Armstrong and Catalano are gonna make for a hell of a fourth line next year

Fighting is still banned in the NCAA... but it would be fun as hell...

[BearLover]

Armstrong is turning 20 soon. Physical player with solid numbers, seems like a decent recruit. It's concerning that we're bringing in another forward - perhaps Walsh is gone. Honestly though I'm mostly worried about goaltending at this point. If Cournoyer blindsided the coaches with his decision then we're pretty fucked.

[stereax]

Armstrong is turning 20 soon. Physical player with solid numbers, seems like a decent recruit. It's concerning that we're bringing in another forward - perhaps Walsh is gone. Honestly though I'm mostly worried about goaltending at this point. If Cournoyer blindsided the coaches with his decision then we're pretty fucked.

I mean, if Walsh signs, power to him. I'm not as pressed about it simply because I know the Bruins wanted him last year and they'll probably want him this year too. The cost of having good players is they can turn pro after three. (And the kid's got a good head on his shoulders. He'll do well wherever he ends up.)

We also tend to carry a good amount of extra guys. Plus, Armstrong is RW. Walsh is C.

I don't think us landing him means Walsh goes or anything like that.

I'm excited for Armstrong though. Seems like a fun player. I'll see if I can't get a Chiefs game on demand on Victory+ to watch him in depth a little.

[BearLover]

Armstrong is turning 20 soon. Physical player with solid numbers, seems like a decent recruit. It's concerning that we're bringing in another forward - perhaps Walsh is gone. Honestly though I'm mostly worried about goaltending at this point. If Cournoyer blindsided the coaches with his decision then we're pretty fucked.

We also tend to carry a good amount of extra guys. Plus, Armstrong is RW. Walsh is C.

In that case, I have to imagine Dec is going back to juniors for another year. Another Pelletier situation waiting to happen?

[stereax]

Armstrong is turning 20 soon. Physical player with solid numbers, seems like a decent recruit. It's concerning that we're bringing in another forward - perhaps Walsh is gone. Honestly though I'm mostly worried about goaltending at this point. If Cournoyer blindsided the coaches with his decision then we're pretty fucked.

We also tend to carry a good amount of extra guys. Plus, Armstrong is RW. Walsh is C.

In that case, I have to imagine Dec is going back to juniors for another year. Another Pelletier situation waiting to happen?

[Trotsky]

Armstrong is third in scoring (25-24-49 in 67) on Spokane, but that's like 50th in league. Top end WHL forward talent is elite.  {e.g., Tij Iginla (as in yeah) of Kelowna is 41-49-90 in 48 and was #6 overall (Utah) in the '24 draft.}  The WHL is also an intimidating fighting league not for the faint of heart, so this guy is nails.

"Coco" Cohen (that'll play in Ithaca) is praised everywhere as having a high hockey IQ while also playing an effective physical game.  Having a scorer on the checking line is going to help us roll 4 lines.  Too bad Gaudet's not still around.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLIyrx_NcHQ

[ursusminor]

The WHL is also an intimidating fighting league not for the faint of heart, so this guy is nails.

RPI's incoming goalie Ethan McCallum getting killed in a fight with Josh Ravensbergen (1st round NHL, going to MSU).  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8myAhnEEZDI They do pat each other on the back at the end. Weird.

[marty]

The WHL is also an intimidating fighting league not for the faint of heart, so this guy is nails.

RPI's incoming goalie Ethan McCallum getting killed in a fight with Josh Ravensbergen (1st round NHL, going to MSU).  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8myAhnEEZDI They do pat each other on the back at the end. Weird.

Puppies play fighting. Looks like fun.  Wish I were young again.

[stereax]

The WHL is also an intimidating fighting league not for the faint of heart, so this guy is nails.

RPI's incoming goalie Ethan McCallum getting killed in a fight with Josh Ravensbergen (1st round NHL, going to MSU).  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8myAhnEEZDI They do pat each other on the back at the end. Weird.

Puppies play fighting. Looks like fun.  Wish I were young again.

Yeah, the goalies were just fucking around for fun lol

[The Rancor]

Coco Armstrong January highlight reel:

Ironworker OTM

That first goal off the steal is glorious.

[Beeeej]

Coco Armstrong January highlight reel:

Ironworker OTM

That first goal off the steal is glorious.

Love this kid's style and his obvious joy.

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

Armstrong is turning 20 soon. Physical player with solid numbers, seems like a decent recruit. It's concerning that we're bringing in another forward - perhaps Walsh is gone. Honestly though I'm mostly worried about goaltending at this point. If Cournoyer blindsided the coaches with his decision then we're pretty fucked.

We also tend to carry a good amount of extra guys. Plus, Armstrong is RW. Walsh is C.

In that case, I have to imagine Dec is going back to juniors for another year. Another Pelletier situation waiting to happen?

Coulda been worse.  Robertson is every 1/2 day (or less).