2022 World Junior Championship-Dec 26 to Jan 5 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta.

[French Collection]

1 hour ago, The Ghost of Doohickie said:

I think that I heard that they have already cancelled the pre-tournament games.

I will be surprised if this happens atall.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/world-juniors/article/iihf-announces-no-new-positive-covid-19-tests-among-world-juniors-players/
 

I think they have created a “bubble” of sorts. There is very little interaction between teams and the public.

Good thing is, no positive tests for all teams at this point.

Hope they can pull it off, I am glued to this tournament during the holidays and it may be the only hockey on TV.

[Flashsabre]

1 hour ago, The Ghost of Doohickie said:

I think that I heard that they have already cancelled the pre-tournament games.

I will be surprised if this happens atall.

All teams are playing pre tournament games on Thursday.

[Derrico]

I want to see Owen Power.  The grinch has cancelled several Sabres games.  

 

Really hoping this can move forward safely in the bubble.

[French Collection]

10 hours ago, Derrico said:

I want to see Owen Power.  The grinch has cancelled several Sabres games.  

 

Really hoping this can move forward safely in the bubble.

https://www.tsn.ca/hockey-canada/video/power-employs-patience-more-than-physicality-as-points-soar~2342945
 

Michigan coach on Power.

[French Collection]

Two exhibition games today on TSN.

USA vs Finland at 2:00.

Canada vs Russia at 7:00.

[GASabresIUFAN]

The gold medal game from last year is on the NHLNetwork right now

[inkman]

On 12/21/2021 at 7:58 PM, French Collection said:

https://www.tsn.ca/hockey-canada/video/power-employs-patience-more-than-physicality-as-points-soar~2342945
 

Michigan coach on Power.

Michigan's coach is teaching him how to be less physical. 

 

[Norcal]

 

[Norcal]

Exhibitions

[Thorny]

Dick Tannerson lights the lamp for USA

[French Collection]

2 hours ago, inkman said:

Michigan's coach is teaching him how to be less physical. 

 

If his instincts are to be more physical he should be OK at the NHL level, where play is tougher than the NCAA.

[LabattBlue]

Why would the Sabres not let JJP play in the WJC…unless they left the decision up to him and he said no?

Enquiring minds want to know?

[Buffalonill]

6 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

Why would the Sabres not let JJP play in the WJC…unless they left the decision up to him and he said no?

Enquiring minds want to know?

Its better for his development to stay in the AHL.

[Brawndo]

19 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

Why would the Sabres not let JJP play in the WJC…unless they left the decision up to him and he said no?

Enquiring minds want to know?

The prevailing thought is JJP was going to be loaned to Germany for either the WJCs or the Olympics, with the latter being the players preference. 

 

[Thorny]

12 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

The prevailing thought is JJP was going to be loaned to Germany for either the WJCs or the Olympics, with the latter being the players preference. 

 

Can the Sabres still send him? Or does being under an NHL contract prevent that now?

[Flashsabre]

RUH ROH

Czech game cancelled today because of Covid protocols.

[dudacek]

I'm not against Peterka going if that's what he wants.

But I'm not sure how the WJC would help his development.

He has already played at the WJC twice and dominated his 2nd trip.

And he is flirting with being a top 10 scorer in the AHL on a team that would suffer without him.

I'd rather him continue playing against better competition in Rochester instead of toying with other kids and losing in the process.

Edited December 23, 2021 by dudacek

[Brawndo]

6 minutes ago, Thorny said:

Can the Sabres still send him? Or does being under an NHL contract prevent that now?

I believe His NHL Deal will prevent Him from going 

[French Collection]

Watched about half of the USA-Finland game.

Lambert did not catch my eye, he is on PP2 but there were many guys that looked better.

Kemmell was OK, loves to shoot. He has the confidence of the coaching staff.

[Flashsabre]

Just now, French Collection said:

Watched about half of the USA-Finland game.

Lambert did not catch my eye, he is on PP2 but there were many guys that looked better.

Kemmell was OK, loves to shoot. He has the confidence of the coaching staff.

Lambert has a Kessel vibe but I have no idea if he knows how to use his skills to impact a game.

[Norcal]

Missed this. Saw the Finland US story. Both teams laying dirty hits. 

I thought this was a tournament of skill?

The boys need to leave that crap out of it IMO

[French Collection]

Owen Power had a solid game.

He was QB on PP1 and made some nice plays. He skates well and joins the rush quite often. He looks mature and does not panic with the puck in his own end. His reach was evident a few times, keeping the puck in and closing a gap.

Novikov played a third pairing role, getting one assist. He is big and looks like a shut down type.

Michkov was Russia’s best player, 2023 draft eligible. Looks like a young Tarasenko to me.

[dudacek]

13 minutes ago, French Collection said:

Owen Power had a solid game.

He was QB on PP1 and made some nice plays. He skates well and joins the rush quite often. He looks mature and does not panic with the puck in his own end. His reach was evident a few times, keeping the puck in and closing a gap.

Novikov played a third pairing role, getting one assist. He is big and looks like a shut down type.

Michkov was Russia’s best player, 2023 draft eligible. Looks like a young Tarasenko to me.

Don't have much to add, matches my take. Novikov plays hard and has a physical presence.

[Flashsabre]

One of Power’s biggest strengths is making the right little pass in the d zone that allows his team to break out of the zone consistently.

Novikov  plays a physical game, knocked down a couple Canadians. 

Between Askarov and Cossa, the goaltending was shaky at times.

[LGR4GM]

I still come away thinking Lambert is not the smartest.