I’m told the Sens are disappointed JBD opted for UND this year. There is some simmering concern about his intentions. Nothing major at this point but the window to sign him will be down to next offseason only and there is awareness it might become a problem. I’m not saying he will get traded but if he is included in a deal for a young controllable player it won’t be a huge shock. He is one of my favourite prospects so I am worried.
Interesting for sure. I really don't think it's a huge issue, we've known for a while now that he and Pinto decided to go back to UND after they felt they had some unfinished business with the season cut short. He's a Canadian kid from Alberta, I don't see why he wouldn't want to come over and have a fairly big role with the team and getting paired with some good defensemen. He's a good fit here and the team reached to grab him where they did, I would assume there is some mutual respect between both sides.
If I was a betting man I'd say he signs and potentially comes straight to the NHL next season. His decision wss basically either going to Belleville or staying at UND. UND will have a strong team and they'll be pushing hard for a title, I can understand his rationale for wanting to stay there as it seems like a tight knit group and he'll be able to stay there with his friends.
They'll have conversations with him, I assume it's more of a "There's more risk now" type of situation and the team wants to make sure their bet in taking him pays off down the line. Even though it might be a nothing situation it can raise some red flags.
