Pavel Buchnevich
Drury and Laviolette Must Go
I also feel like Slavichek is underrated. I know he hasn't had the best year. He had to adapt mid-year to a change in team and country, which can be hard. But the guy is skilled and has size. Could be a good player. I think he should for sure be drafted.I'd love too! Making a US roster is a lot harder than making a Czech one... I'd take both if I could.
We won't medal... but I am liking how we look and enjoyed the game. Kulich and Sale look like they could be NHLers one day. I like Hamara's game as well... no idea what to think about Sapovalov (a name I mispell every time!). Petr getting hurt sucks... he seems quite promising for next years draft.
Russia and Belarus - Belarus is quite good at U18 and have a winning record against us recently I think? Don't they do a US style program? I seem to recall enjoying their style of play.