Instead of a big program having a scheduled down year because they have an incomplete roster, leaving another tournament slot for a smaller program, they can fill it and remain strong for another season.

The net talent movement of this is relatively marginal.

However, the big programs who incorrectly predict how many players turn pro and have a couple holes in their roster can now adequately fill them way better than they could before.

For next fall I have 5 flight risks at forward, but I am not expecting everyone of them to sign.

At defense I think good chance Willander signs, but of the 4 frosh I could see any besides Trethewey sliding back to 2026.

That probably fills both positions on the roster, as we sit today.

Watching BU win the shootout, then Maine immediately announce the game was a tie is what really broke them.

Agreed, and you didn't even mention Stevens.