Class of 26 Graduates Thread

[stereax]

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. 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 - Transfer portal
DeSantis - Greensboro Gargoyles [ECHL]
Keopple

Early Departure - Happened:
Castagna - CGY (Wranglers ATO -> ELC)
Stanley - OTT (Belleville ATO -> ELC)

Godspeed, boys. Make us proud.

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

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.

[fastforward]

Slightly off topic but any rumblings about the date for the annual banquet?

[andyw2100]

Slightly 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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[fastforward]

Slightly 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!

[ACM]

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. 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.

[stereax]

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. 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.

[stereax]

Senators posted a fun Stanley article! Not sure where to throw this but I'm putting it here, since it seems to point to him coming back for senior year.

[stereax]

Senators posted a fun Stanley article! 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. Stanley signed.

Once again, a reminder that I know absolutely nothing 😂

[BearLover]

Y'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

[Iceberg]

Senators posted a fun Stanley article! 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. 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

[adamw]

Y'all thought this year was the rebuilding year?

EVERY year is a rebuilding year. Get used to it - or drive yourself insane.

[adamw]

Senators posted a fun Stanley article! 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. 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.

[BearLover]

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.

[BearLover]

Y'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.

[adamw]

Y'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.