Opponent and other news and results 2025-2026

[BearLover]

A few weeks ago it was claimed that early departures are up, and that players like Hoyt Stanley leaving early is the norm. I'm not sure this is true. On his podcast this week, Brad Schlossman said early departures are down this season. Anecdotally, I'm seeing a lot of posts like this one:
https://x.com/DanielVConnolly/status/2046966239986163836?s=20

I am skeptical that it you looked at early departures on the aggregate, the number is higher than 5 or 10 years ago.

Didn't Isaac Howard make a big deal about returning to MSU last year before he signed over the summer? Feels early to draw any conclusions.

IIRC that was something the best player in all of college hockey did as leverage to force the team that drafted him to trade him. That's not the norm.

[adamw]

A few weeks ago it was claimed that early departures are up, and that players like Hoyt Stanley leaving early is the norm. I'm not sure this is true. On his podcast this week, Brad Schlossman said early departures are down this season. Anecdotally, I'm seeing a lot of posts like this one:
https://x.com/DanielVConnolly/status/2046966239986163836?s=20

I am skeptical that it you looked at early departures on the aggregate, the number is higher than 5 or 10 years ago.

For schools with money, you are starting to see their ability to pay some $$ causes players to pause about going to the AHL for $80k. This is of course very new - and too early to make widespread conclusions - but pretty sure that is the case with the UConn players and Michael Hage at Michigan. As with everything, there are many factors at play, and individual preferences.  Stanley was a full tuition student - no grants, academic aid, etc... - so no one has any issue with him signing a pro deal when Cornell isn't even allowed to give him squat.

[abmarks]

A few weeks ago it was claimed that early departures are up, and that players like Hoyt Stanley leaving early is the norm. I'm not sure this is true. On his podcast this week, Brad Schlossman said early departures are down this season. Anecdotally, I'm seeing a lot of posts like this one:
https://x.com/DanielVConnolly/status/2046966239986163836?s=20

I am skeptical that it you looked at early departures on the aggregate, the number is higher than 5 or 10 years ago.

For schools with money, you are starting to see their ability to pay some $$ causes players to pause about going to the AHL for $80k. This is of course very new - and too early to make widespread conclusions - but pretty sure that is the case with the UConn players and Michael Hage at Michigan. As with everything, there are many factors at play, and individual preferences.  Stanley was a full tuition student - no grants, academic aid, etc... - so no one has any issue with him signing a pro deal when Cornell isn't even allowed to give him squat.

Because nothing better than proving bearlover wrong. BL NOT vindicated. Early departures are down - very slightly this year vs last. But compared to 2020-2024?

(Data from CHN player tracker via internet archive. 2022 wasn't there.

[BearLover]

A few weeks ago it was claimed that early departures are up, and that players like Hoyt Stanley leaving early is the norm. I'm not sure this is true. On his podcast this week, Brad Schlossman said early departures are down this season. Anecdotally, I'm seeing a lot of posts like this one:
https://x.com/DanielVConnolly/status/2046966239986163836?s=20

I am skeptical that it you looked at early departures on the aggregate, the number is higher than 5 or 10 years ago.

For schools with money, you are starting to see their ability to pay some $$ causes players to pause about going to the AHL for $80k. This is of course very new - and too early to make widespread conclusions - but pretty sure that is the case with the UConn players and Michael Hage at Michigan. As with everything, there are many factors at play, and individual preferences.  Stanley was a full tuition student - no grants, academic aid, etc... - so no one has any issue with him signing a pro deal when Cornell isn't even allowed to give him squat.

Because nothing better than proving bearlover wrong. BL NOT vindicated. Early departures are down - very slightly this year vs last. But compared to 2020-2024?

(Data from CHN player tracker via internet archive. 2022 wasn't there.

Can you post links to the data? I spot-checked one of your inputs (2024) and it was very wrong. I have no idea if this one is complete either, but the USCHO page for 2024 early departures lists 37 players: https://www.uscho.com/pro-signings-by-ncaa-hockey-players-2024-offseason

EDIT: I also checked 2023 on USCHO and that listed 39 players, so once again your number is wrong.

[Trotsky]

For schools with money, you are starting to see their ability to pay some $$ causes players to pause about going to the AHL for $80k.

When a player jumps to the pros, does he sign a guaranteed contract for the full season?  Pro-rated for the games remaining?  Do they get dental?  Are playoffs extra money?  I assume players are not ICs like golfers -- they don't have to pay for their own transportation, lodging, equipment, etc.  Do they get a per diem for food?

[adamw]

For schools with money, you are starting to see their ability to pay some $$ causes players to pause about going to the AHL for $80k.

When a player jumps to the pros, does he sign a guaranteed contract for the full season?  Pro-rated for the games remaining?  Do they get dental?  Are playoffs extra money?  I assume players are not ICs like golfers -- they don't have to pay for their own transportation, lodging, equipment, etc.  Do they get a per diem for food?

they get all of the above

[marty]

For schools with money, you are starting to see their ability to pay some $$ causes players to pause about going to the AHL for $80k.

When a player jumps to the pros, does he sign a guaranteed contract for the full season?  Pro-rated for the games remaining?  Do they get dental?  Are playoffs extra money?  I assume players are not ICs like golfers -- they don't have to pay for their own transportation, lodging, equipment, etc.  Do they get a per diem for food?

they get all of the above

How good is the dental? 

[stereax]

For schools with money, you are starting to see their ability to pay some $$ causes players to pause about going to the AHL for $80k.

When a player jumps to the pros, does he sign a guaranteed contract for the full season?  Pro-rated for the games remaining?  Do they get dental?  Are playoffs extra money?  I assume players are not ICs like golfers -- they don't have to pay for their own transportation, lodging, equipment, etc.  Do they get a per diem for food?

they get all of the above

playoffs aren't paid for under the contract's money but there's a playoff "pool" that pays out for playoffs. also, pretty sure a lot of nhl teams pay under the table for it anyway.

if you sign an ELC starting this year, the SB is paid in full, the money of the general contract i think is prorated though.

and yeah, as adam said, you get your stuff paid for and a per diem to graze with.

[The Rancor]

USNDP is at the World U-18 Championships right now, sitting at 2-0-0-1 in group play. There are two additional Junior players on the roster.

IIHF U-18 World Championships

To the best of my knowledge there are no Cornell commits, or ECAC commits on the teams. They are on NHL Network or TSN.

[ugarte]

USNDP is at the World U-18 Championships right now, sitting at 2-0-0-1 in group play. There are two additional Junior players on the roster.

IIHF U-18 World Championships

To the best of my knowledge there are no Cornell commits, or ECAC commits on the teams. They are on NHL Network or TSN.

they are not going to get any ice time at TSN but could be a good fit for WVBR next year

[The Rancor]

USNDP is at the World U-18 Championships right now, sitting at 2-0-0-1 in group play. There are two additional Junior players on the roster.

IIHF U-18 World Championships

To the best of my knowledge there are no Cornell commits, or ECAC commits on the teams. They are on NHL Network or TSN.

they are not going to get any ice time at TSN but could be a good fit for WVBR next year

Not sure what you meant, but streaming is on NHL Network and TSN, according to their website.

[stereax]

Are my eyes deceiving me or does this read that Donato got canned?

[stereax]

Are my eyes deceiving me or does this read that Donato got canned?

Holy shit

[dbilmes]

Are my eyes deceiving me or does this read that Donato got canned?

Holy shit

Apparently losing to Cornell four times in one season was too much to bear.

[RichH]

Are my eyes deceiving me or does this read that Donato got canned?

Holy shit

Apparently losing to Cornell four times in one season was too much to bear.

It all reads like it was his decision.

https://gocrimson.com/news/2026/5/7/mens-ice-hockey-ted-donato-91-to-step-away-from-the-harvard-mens-ice-hockey-program.aspx

Under Donato, the Crimson was known for having tremendous special teams, including an extremely efficient power play throughout its run of dominance.

"run of dominance." Laying it on thick.