Gophers In The Pros

[IMGopher]

Thought we could use a general thread for tracking how gophers are doing in the pros… my question that brought this up, does Walker look a bit lost on every shift or am I just not used to the style of pro hockey (I only watch college)?

 

[GopherPete]

I didn't watch tonight's game, but in previous games I have thought he looks like he fits really well with Boldy and Freddy. His speed is still above average, he is controlling the puck and driving play, and seems to be playing quite confident.

 

[From the Parkinglot]

 

[From the Parkinglot]

ENG for Sammy walker.

 

[From the Parkinglot]

Former gopher with a goalie fight.

 

[WayOfTheGopher]

You take a look at the list of Gopher D-men dating back to Jordan Leopold with Calgary and now with guys like Justin Holl and Brady Skjei. Also what are the chances Blake Wheeler finishes his career in Winnipeg?

 

[bonin21]

Also what are the chances Blake Wheeler finishes his career in Winnipeg?

Doubtful IMO

 

[bonin21]

Shockingly similar stats for these two early 2010s Gopher stars:
Haula: 574 GP - 114-144-258 - 245PIM
Bjugstad: 579 GP - 120-134-254 - 276PIM

 

[bonin21]

I pulled the top 50 cap hits (for next season) for former college players. Michigan and the Boston schools are dominating in pumping out high impact/big money NHL players. When the Michigan kids from last year get past their entry level deals they'll probably jump BC. Not included in these counts would be big money UFA/RFAs like Larkin, Zegras, Terry, Caufield, K'Andre Miller, etc.

The three biggest Gophers' contracts end in 2024 (Wheeler and Skjei) and 2025 (Schmidt).

By school:

BC	9​
UM	7​
BU	6​
UND	4​
ND	4​
MIAMI	3​
UMN	3​
UMD	2​
MSU	2​
CC	2​

 

[bonin21]

Gostisbehere to Carolina to join Skjei for the playoff run. May not want to talk to him at first after what he did to the Gophers in 2014.

 

[NorthernLakesGopher]

Wheeler with 1100 games played. What a legend.

 

[IMGopher]

Walker getting minutes today, I still have the feeling that he seems lost on every shift.