Prospect Info: Will Borgen (2015, 92nd) – '17-18: Signed ELC, Reporting To Rochester

[Chainshot]

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I hesitate to even get excited about this kid. Trying to find reasons why he should join such a dysfunctional org and can't come up with many reasons.

We have space for him, so we've got that going for us. But we did last year too and Butcher chose to go elsewhere -- looks like a very smart decision in retrospect. Can't imagine Borgen looking at Butcher's path and saying "what a mistake."

 

[Chainshot]

I hesitate to even get excited about this kid. Trying to find reasons why he should join such a dysfunctional org and can't come up with many reasons.

We have space for him, so we've got that going for us. But we did last year too and Butcher chose to go elsewhere -- looks like a very smart decision in retrospect. Can't imagine Borgen looking at Butcher's path and saying "what a mistake."

Look at their depth chart. Look at the pathway to NHL games -- it's pretty short.

 

[Chainshot]

If we look at past winners of best defenseman in the NCHA, it's a short list -- Poolman, Prow, and rover Joey LaLeggia. But if we look at WCHA winners from St. Cloud's old conference... Colton Parayko, Justin Schultz, Alex Goligoski, Brendan Smith, and yes, Casey Nelson.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Look at their depth chart. Look at the pathway to NHL games -- it's pretty short.

It was even shorter when Butcher was deciding where to go.

 

[Chainshot]

It was even shorter when Butcher was deciding where to go.

I'll take being in the conversation and coming down to the final cut than not being in the conversation at all.

 

[dotcommunism]

It was even shorter when Butcher was deciding where to go.

Butcher had already decided to forgo signing with Colorado which wasn't really a longer path than Buffalo.

Besides, if Borgen decides he wants to go pro this year, Buffalo is his only NHL choice.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Besides, if Borgen decides he wants to go pro this year, Buffalo is his only NHL choice.

Yes, but in the other hand - as soon as he starts his senior year, should he go that route, he’s a FA for all intents and purposes.

 

[Chainshot]

Denver up 2-0 after 1 in the NCHC final.

 

[cybresabre]

Denver up 2-0 after 1 in the NCHC final.

4-1 Denver in the last minute.

 

[Chainshot]

4-1 Denver in the last minute.

Yep, I have it on one laptop and had OSU-ND on the other.

What I liked about Borgen tonight was his ability to make smart pinches and us his mobility to go to where he needed to be when they started to press. He's more than just a defensive defenseman. There is offense there to tap into.

 

[LaxSabre]

 

[MayDay]

Yes, but in the other hand - as soon as he starts his senior year, should he go that route, he’s a FA for all intents and purposes.

Yeah, if the Sabres let him start his Senior year this fall, if he is not under contract by that point, then I’d say the odds are >75% that he’s as good as gone.

Why woudn’t he just wait for free agency at that point? He’d be foolish not to.

 

[LaxSabre]

LaxSabre - Borgen (and Peterson) and St. Cloud State start their run to national title against Air Force on Friday, March 23 - 4:00 pm ET - ESPNU. Should the Huskies defeat the Falcons, they will play the winner of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs - Minnesota State Mavericks (Friday, March 23 - 7:30 pm ET - ESPN3) on Saturday, March 24 - 9:00 pm ET - ESPN2.

 

[LaxSabre]

 

[joshjull]

Yeah, if the Sabres let him start his Senior year this fall, if he is not under contract by that point, then I’d say the odds are >75% that he’s as good as gone.

Why woudn’t he just wait for free agency at that point? He’d be foolish not to.

Thats the sex panther rule I believe

 

[MayDay]

Thats the sex panther rule I believe

College free agency is pungent.

It stings the nostrils.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

There are holes up and down this defensive group. Unlike Petersen who felt it was more likely that he'd have a stronger future, it may not be the case for Borgen. It all depends on how early in the process Botterill will be. I imagine he's going to do everything he can to get him signed as early as possible if Borgen wants to sign.

 

[Chainshot]

There are holes up and down this defensive group. Unlike Petersen who felt it was more likely that he'd have a stronger future, it may not be the case for Borgen. It all depends on how early in the process Botterill will be. I imagine he's going to do everything he can to get him signed as early as possible if Borgen wants to sign.

I still don't buy that explanation from Petersen's camp. Who's going to be easier to beat out as a starter, Quick or Lehner?

 

[sabresfan129103]

I've had an inkling for about a year that he'll play out his senior year and sign somewhere else. I hope I'm wrong.

 

[LaxSabre]

 

[toomuchsauce]

For the hashtag Borgenwatch folks, Air Force is about the toughest out in the NCAA hockey tournament. They're never a "skilled team," (as you might guess) but they might accidentally shut out your skilled team 2-0, because that's just how they play, and have played, for the last 15 years. And, even assuming SCST moves on (which they should, as the #1 overall seed playing the #16 seed), it will be worthwhile watching how Borgen handles the absolutely relentless forecheck of Air Force.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[sincerity0]

Get it done.

 

[Ethan Edwards]

For the hashtag Borgenwatch folks, Air Force is about the toughest out in the NCAA hockey tournament. They're never a "skilled team," (as you might guess) but they might accidentally shut out your skilled team 2-0, because that's just how they play, and have played, for the last 15 years. And, even assuming SCST moves on (which they should, as the #1 overall seed playing the #16 seed), it will be worthwhile watching how Borgen handles the absolutely relentless forecheck of Air Force.

I’m just now reading this. That’s really a great analysis/write-up, having nothing to do with the upset. Nice job!