3putt Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) Auston has looked very pedestrian so far; as has Tkachuk. Only two games in, but you can see AM getting frustrated. His puck control is all world, but his play and awareness around the net appears to be lacking. Looks to definitely be a step down from the skill of last WJC (which may go down as one of the highest skilled junior tournaments in recent history). Puljujarvi looks to be the top prospect after two games IMO, and I'd be ecstatic if we somehow lucked into the #2 pick. I thought A Nylander looked good on the first day had him and Puljujarvi closely bunched. How did Nylander look today? Edited December 28, 2015 by 3putt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Alex Nylander scored, of course, with some slick hands and a backhand to the roof. It was his only SOG. Combine my ability to analyze, especially on television, the USA's zone time advantage, and the 8 PKs for Sweden and it's tough for me to have a feel for any Swedish forward after today. He made the game's biggest play after the game's biggest mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODO Hockey Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I thought A Nylander looked good on the first day had him and Puljujarvi closely bunched. How did Nylander look today? He did good, and he scored the only goal. These two brothers are very talanted players, we had William in MODO, he was awsome, no wonder he leads the AHL in points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Is Canada using the Sabres' goal horn? They used our song on the 3rd goal against Denmark just a litle while ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted December 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) So you thought 46 SOGs was impressive for the US, Canada fired 58.. Danish goalie being treated for PTSD Edited December 28, 2015 by wjag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 So you thought 46 SOGs was impressive for the US, Canada fired 58.. Danish goalie being treated for PTSD 46 vs a GM contender or 58 vs a relegation contender. Hmmmmmm, which is more impressive ... ? :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Alex Nylander scored, of course, with some slick hands and a backhand to the roof. It was his only SOG. Combine my ability to analyze, especially on television, the USA's zone time advantage, and the 8 PKs for Sweden and it's tough for me to have a feel for any Swedish forward after today. He made the game's biggest play after the game's biggest mistake. Against Sui in a very physical game, Alex created a lot of space and made some great dishes. I thought he looked as polished as Jessie who was also quite impressive with the way he sees the ice and uses his teamates. Puljujarvi is bigger though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) This tournament is awesome. 1 NHL Playoffs 2 NCAA Basketball 2a IIHF WJC U20 4 Olympic Hockey 5 IIHF Worlds 6 everything else Edited December 28, 2015 by N'eo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 This tournament is awesome. 1 NHL Playoffs 2 NCAA Basketball 2a IIHF WJC U20 4 Olympic Hockey 5 IIHF Worlds 6 everything else Sure is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 This tournament is awesome. 1 NHL Playoffs 2 NCAA Basketball 2a IIHF WJC U20 4 Olympic Hockey 5 IIHF Worlds 6 everything else 1 4 2a 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Against Sui in a very physical game, Alex created a lot of space and made some great dishes. I thought he looked as polished as Jessie who was also quite impressive with the way he sees the ice and uses his teamates. Puljujarvi is bigger though. I want to see the Swiss. They're my WJC U20 version of Princeton in NCAA BBall .... underdogs who give someone fits every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODO Hockey Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I want to see the Swiss. They're my WJC U20 version of Princeton in NCAA BBall .... underdogs who give someone fits every year. They have some players playing an uggly game though, The hit on William Nylander was pretty damn raw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 They have some players playing an uggly game though, The hit on William Nylander was pretty damn raw. It was violent but Nylander has to know better. He plays in the A for Christmas sake. But i like Alex's comment..."I'm the best Nylander so we will be ok." How did he get away from MODO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODO Hockey Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 It was violent but Nylander has to know better. He plays in the A for Christmas sake. But i like Alex's comment..."I'm the best Nylander so we will be ok." How did he get away from MODO? Toronto wanted him over, and when NHL steps in, SHL can't say or do shait. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) They have some players playing an uggly game though, The hit on William Nylander was pretty damn raw. The hit was, indeed, bad. Edited December 29, 2015 by N'eo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 So 4 of the 5 teams make it from each Group with no byes in the elimination rounds? Is that how it always is? Love watching the round robbin but the tourney doesn't really start until the Quarters for the Big 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Wow Canada was down 2-0 to the Swiss. Late goal by Strome makes it 2-1 after 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) 2-2 with 2m and change left in regulation And they're going to overtimeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Who saw THIS coming??? Canada Swiss going to a shoot out Canada survives Swiss Cheese Scare Edited December 29, 2015 by wjag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Really wish the Swiss would have won and sent the Canadian media to defcon 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Really wish the Swiss would have won and sent the Canadian media to defcon 1. Me too lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) SUI USA tomorrow. That's a tough back to back for SUI. I'm hoping for tired Swiss legs, reaching sticks, penalties and our power play rebounding. DeBrincat's status remains unknown. I don't know who dresses in his stead. Poor kid's not seen a second period, yet. Edit to add: I'm not sure anyone dresses. All I can find are 22 man rosters and 22 dress. I guess we'll learn tomorrow. Edited December 30, 2015 by N'eo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted December 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 SUI USA tomorrow. That's a tough back to back for SUI. I'm hoping for tired Swiss legs, reaching sticks, penalties and our power play rebounding. DeBrincat's status remains unknown. I don't know who dresses in his stead. Poor kid's not seen a second period, yet. He could have seriously impacted his draft position as well. In an event that is supposed to showcase your talents for draft purposes, his tourney maybe over and memorable for two negative plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 I thought bonehead in game one. I was correct, but fatherly instincts are taking over. I hope the kid rallies. Your point is a good one. I remember McDavid's first WJC. He skated 4th line, looked like Justin Beiber, and struggled. He, um, rallied, but those first impressions linger. I will always be a Fasching fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) There are some interesting web articles on Soderstrom, the Swedish goalie and NYI prospect, and his struggles with ADHD and Asperger's. http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2015/12/18/10342930/islanders-goalie-prospect-linus-soderstrom-aspergers-adhd Max Domi is a Type I diabetic (Juvenile Diabetes). It ain't easy ... Edited December 30, 2015 by N'eo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) There are some interesting web articles on Soderstrom, the Swedish goalie and NYI prospect, and his struggles with ADHD and Asperger's.http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2015/12/18/10342930/islanders-goalie-prospect-linus-soderstrom-aspergers-adhd Max Domi is a Type I diabetic (Juvenile Diabetes). It ain't easy ... Interesting. Always thought Aspergers had far more in common w/ OCD than w/ ADHD. Surprised that someone on the autistic spectrum would be diagnosed w/ ADHD. Edited December 30, 2015 by Taro T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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