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Sam Reinhart leading WJHC in scoring, 8 points in 4 games.
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Duffer trying to backtrack on his meaningless WJC Canada-US game comment. Two points: Bragging rights and crossover opponent. Canada to face Denmark. US to face Russia.
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Domi gets player of the game for Canada but his two goals were just as much of Sam's doing. The setups were nicer than the goals. Sam got an empty netter for good measure. Haven,t done the math but Sam may be leading the tournament in scoring. Larkin looked really good again, Fasching was a force too. Compher was shadowing McDavid in the first but didn't see much of him later in the game. The McEichel buildup was too much, these guys were almost invisible. A lot of pressure on them. There is a lot of talent out there other than those two. Some were saying it was not an important game but Canada now plays Denmark while the U.S. plays Russia. I would prefer the win on that fact alone.
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Good comparison. I've seen play quite a bit and he takes a lot of cheap shots and stupid penalties. He can score but doesn't bring it every night. I don't respect big tough guys that resort to cheap stuff, like Lucic spearing privates.
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McDavid has top end speed and quickness that Sam will never get but has not been all that effective. Nic Petan is another playing better than McDavid.
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Near North Bay. Francis was good, a bigger body than Sam, but a similar skating style. Was the go to guy for many years in Hartford/Carolina but is best remembered for Penguin Cup teams. Second line minutes suited him. Larionov was cerebral, hence the nickname professor. Sam has that aura too. Larionov was never the go to guy but was a top six player for close to 20 years (Soviet and NHL) who made everyone a better player. Lasted a long time because of his brains.
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I think we keep him, won't get much for him anyway. He can be our #1 until a better option is available. He will still not command top dollar after this season. He can help with Ullmark's transition to North America next year and see if Ullie is the future. Tim Murray will want his big goalie when we are ready to contend, not Darcy's leftovers. Shootout skills may be negated if the league adopts 3 on 3 OT, which they should.
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Keep the bags packed Derek, UFA this summer. He may get another deal if he can help put out the Oil well fire.
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Sam's face off skills were not NHL level for his 9 games but it's an area where his improvement can really help the Sabres. I would like to think Tim, Ted and Trots told him this part of his game needed work. Hope he can get a bit bigger too, 10 more pounds would make him harder to knock off the puck.
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He'll get term somewhere else. Serviceable winger but we won't re-sign him or get into the bidding. Time for Armia, Baptiste or Bailey to step up.
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Reading comments from Oiler fans. One guy suggested they tear down the team like the Sabres did. We're battling for last place yet they admire our rebuild! I have to agree their team is a disaster, while we see a light at the end of the tunnel. Their last 6 draft positions were 10th, 1st, 1st and 19th, 1st, 7th, 3rd and they suck that badly. They are a Carrion Juggernaut! Six consecutive years with a top 10 pick, including three firsts. I'd be embarrassed.
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Glad to see Sam excel in this tournament. Doesn't have the speed of his wingers, but plays within his means. He is well positioned at both ends, good on face offs and can dish with the best of them. One TSN announcer (Ray Ferraro) compared him to Igor Larionov. That would be a very good career to have, and would benefit all of the Sabres players he plays with. Not an Oilers fan but, thinking Draisaitl would be better in Junior and then this tournament. Even though Germany sucks, he would be a star and regain some confidence.
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Jordan Staal's first game back but Canes still lose. They should "win" a few more. I hate to see this team be pushovers and still hope we play well. Tankers will be numerous in the New Year and will make it difficult to be dead last. Second last still means a shot at first pick and second pick provided the last team wins the lottery. Decent McEichel odds with Hannifan/Strome/Zacha/Marner choice as consolation.
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Sam with a solid game. Finn goalie Saros helped keep the score respectable. I concur with the people saying Eichel has had more of an impact than McDavid. A few more games to go, including a head to head.
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Compher got more ice time than in game #1. Looked solid and showed some hustle. He got close to 2 minutes on one PP when they kept it in the German end. Fasching seems to have some net presence, if he has the guts could he be a Thomas Holmstrom type of player? I hope Canada-USA game lives up to the hype.
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Baptiste has had a slow start to the season (17 pts in 19 games). He is not in mid season form due to his shoulder injury in September. He should fare better in the New Year when McDavid returns to Erie and they make a run for the Memorial Cup. He is a bit of a late bloomer and has not played for Hockey Canada at every level. He is still a good prospect and good be a 2nd or 3rd liner in Buffalo. As has been previously stated, that would be a steal for his draft position. He turned 19 in August so there s still lots of time.
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Sudbury news reporting Nick Baptiste traded to Erie Otters for a package of 2 players and draft picks. Excited to see him perform with McDavid, Strome and the rest.
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I think the idea is to give Sam a taste of the regular season and let him down easy with an improvement plan for next season. He didn't seem to stand out and was weak on face offs, which Grigo was decent at. Hopefully Grigo has the fire in his belly and proves he deserves to be up. With the NHL stint and the WJC Sam will only play about 40 games in the WHL, it won't feel like a year.
