It's expected that Heisten will exit Orono after only one year.  He'll
either sign with Seattle or with the NHL team that drafts him.  I doubt
both will be first round picks, despite where they are currently ranked.
Heisten may have some academic issues to resolve as well.
 
I would be surprised to see Janik leave, but I don't think he's a four
year player either.  Personally I think the Maine blueline could absorb
the loss of Janik, a lot more so than Peter Metcalf.
 
Oh, and all those Black Bear fans looking for the end of the BU
program...think again.  BU has a great group coming in this fall.  The
Terriers won't be down long.
 
Geoff
USHR.com
 
On Wed, 2 Jun 1999, Jason Clark wrote:
 
> I hope the same doesn't happen to Maine next year.  The NHL draft preview has
> Janik and Heisten going in the first round.  I may be wrong, but I believe the
> last time Maine had a first round draft pick, he left after one season (and a
> few extra games), a scoring record, and a Hobey Baker and went on to a pretty
> good NHL career.  To my eyes, freshmen Janik and Heisten were the keys to the
> success of last years team.  Say what you want about the first line and the
> seniors.  They wouldn't have been there if their freshmen weren't so good.
> Let's all pray for another good recruiting season by Walsh and Co........
>