Mike Mcmahon

1 week ago | collegehockeyinsider.com | Mike McMahon |Mike Mcmahon

The NCAA had to revise its position on roster caps, or the House settlement was in jeopardy of going up in flames. Last night, the NCAA filed its revisions with Judge Claudia Wilken, who is presiding over the case, on Wednesday night. I have a breakdown of the proposed changes. Also in this newsletter:President Donald Trump is going to announce a commission on college athletics. What does that mean? And what will they be tasked with doing? Isaac Howard is unlikely to sign with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

1 week ago | themackreport.com | Mike McMahon |Mike Mcmahon

Bryan Etumnu has been named the 2025 TMR Men's Basketball Best Defensive Player. Etumnu, who won the TMR Award for Most Improved Player last season, was named the MAAC Defensive Player of the Year. He ranked No. 33 in the country in block percentage and was No. 16 in total blocks. In the MAAC, he was ranked No. 1 in block percentage and No. 9 in defensive rebounds. The 6-foot-7 junior entered the transfer portal at the end of the season and will play his senior season at Wright State.

1 week ago | collegehockeyinsider.com | Mike McMahon |Mike Mcmahon

NCAA coaches across all divisions are meeting in Florida this week at the annual American Hockey Coaches Association convention. The official meetings wrapped up this afternoon (Tuesday). One of the most significant parts of the three-day conference was a meeting between NCAA coaches and NCAA president Charlie Baker. It's believed to be the first time that a sitting NCAA president met with coaches (virtual or in-person) as part of the convention.

1 week ago | collegehockeyinsider.com | Mike McMahon |Mike Mcmahon

The five independent programs in college hockey announced that they will play an end-of-season tournament. Today's newsletter (#561) has all the details on the new tournament, including the location, format, and more. Also in this newsletter:David Carle is staying at Denver. He has signed a new contract extension and is committing a major gift to the Denver hockey program. The transfer portal has officially hit the 300-player mark. There have been 23 portal commitments since the end of last week.

2 weeks ago | collegehockeyinsider.com | Mike McMahon |Mike Mcmahon

David Carle reportedly pulled himself out of consideration for the Chicago Blackhawks job over the weekend. What are the chances he could be a fit with the other remaining NHL openings? In the transfer portal, Long Island made five additions. Players also committed to Alaska, Northern Michigan, and Robert Morris. In our notebook, Arizona State will fund all 26 scholarships (if the House settlement is approved).