Post-Game Talk: Canucks @ 2018 World Championships (Pettersson, Nilsson win GOLD!!!)

[VanJack]

Caught parts of the Canada-Russia replay....did Tryamkin even play?....it's always seemed to me that the Russian hockey officials don't think as highly of him as we do in NA. I could easily see him returning when his contract in the KHL is up, or maybe even sooner if they're prepared to release him.

 

[Nucker101]

Caught parts of the Canada-Russia replay....did Tryamkin even play?....it's always seemed to me that the Russian hockey officials don't think as highly of him as we do in NA. I could easily see him returning when his contract in the KHL is up, or maybe even sooner if they're prepared to release him.

He plays a pretty big role on his club team, no?

 

[FroshaugFan2]

He plays a pretty big role on his club team, no?

Yeah, Tryamkin was Avto's number one defenceman and was named captain part way through the season.

However their assistant GM mentioned Tryamkin's play declined in the new year. Which could partially explain his omission from the Olympic team and limited role at the World Championships.

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

Caught parts of the Canada-Russia replay....did Tryamkin even play?....it's always seemed to me that the Russian hockey officials don't think as highly of him as we do in NA. I could easily see him returning when his contract in the KHL is up, or maybe even sooner if they're prepared to release him.

I didn't see him play at all...I wonder if he started sulking,and wanted to pack up and go back to Yakaterabourg.?...lol

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Horvat looks stronger

 

[Bad Goalie]

Horvat looks stronger

I am actually quite puzzled at the Canucks fan base and their almost ignoring Bo during the World's. We were able to read everything Pettersson did almost shift by shift short of taking a leak, but the reports on Bo's play have been incredibly sketchy to say the least.

 

[Nucker101]

I am actually quite puzzled at the Canucks fan base and their almost ignoring Bo during the World's. We were able to read everything Pettersson did almost shift by shift short of taking a leak, but the reports on Bo's play have been incredibly sketchy to say the least.

Shiny new toy syndrome

 

[Bad Goalie]

Shiny new toy syndrome

That may be, but that doesn't make it right. As of the moment he is Vancouver's main man.

 

[petrishriekandgo]

That may be, but that doesn't make it right. As of the moment he is Vancouver's main man.

Couldn't find the same type of material on Bo... Bo is a bottom line player on Team Canada, Pettersson is a wonderkid on team Sweden. Lots of material on him. Also my system has been screwed the last few days... wanted to post the Dreger interview with him etc.

I do have his updated stats on the main page of the thread along with Tryamkin's, Nilssons etc.

 

[petrishriekandgo]

Dreger talks to Bo:

https://www.tsn.ca/video/dreger-caf-horvat-believes-canucks-future-is-bright~1394618

 

[petrishriekandgo]

SWE v USA = 6:15am today
CAN v SUI = 10:15am today

 

[Fire Benning]

Nilsson looking good today. 4-0 Sweden.

 

[PelleLindbergh]

Nilsson to CAR rumors?? or am I too late on that one lol

 

[petrishriekandgo]

Here's hoping we can get a draft pick for Nilsson...

6-0 now for Sweden on 18 shots.

 

[Fire Benning]

Nilsson goose egg. Too bad he can't do this in the NHL.

 

[petrishriekandgo]

Nilsson goose egg. Too bad he can't do this in the NHL.

He had a great 5-10 game stretch at the beginning of the season... amazing how good a goalie looks behind a stellar D, granted... a 41 save shutout is earned. Are we up to a 3rd rounder for Nilsson yet?

 

[mossey3535]

IMO Nilly would be as good or better than Hellebuyck if put in that same situation right now.

 

[LiveeviL]

Nilsson did well, good for VAN no matter what the team plan for him.

 

[ChefBoiRD]

That may be, but that doesn't make it right. As of the moment he is Vancouver's main man.

Brock and Elias will have something to say about that.

 

[petrishriekandgo]

IMO Nilly would be as good or better than Hellebuyck if put in that same situation right now.

Uhhhh... I sure hope you're a GM for another NHL team.

 

[petrishriekandgo]

Brock and Elias will have something to say about that.

If Pettersson and Gaudette pay off on their promise would we want to be paying Horvat 6M to be our 3rd line centre? I am VERY curious to see how Horvat falls down the depth chart as our more offensively gifted players rise up it. I'm also curious to see how Horvat copes with becoming more of a role player and not the 'star' of the team. I also think the Canucks will play this season without a 'C' and that Boeser may be the one to wear it next season. I think his emergence changed the game for the team in regard to it's leadership structure going forward.

All of that being said still think Horvat is a great player for the team and an integral piece to build a winner in Vancouver, but his role is going to look much different 2 seasons from now.

 

[mossey3535]

Uhhhh... I sure hope you're a GM for another NHL team.

No but Nilly is the same frame, and moves just as well if not better.

Nilly wasn't as bad as this team made him look, and at this particular moment Hellebuyck is not as good as Winnipeg makes him look.

Probably Hellebuyck has more to give but he's not doing anything Nilly can't.

Goalies are undervalued but the pendulum might swing to better returns since a couple of teams really needed goaltending this year and didn't get it so there will be a bit of a knee-jerk reaction.

 

[skipjack]

Nilsson best player against USA today.

 

[petrishriekandgo]

Nilsson best player against USA today.

MAGNUS NYSTRÖM: En klassisk svensk hjälte presenterade sig på allvar

"Anders Nilsson was the real superstar when Tre Kronor drove over the United States and won 6-0!"

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

If Pettersson and Gaudette pay off on their promise would we want to be paying Horvat 6M to be our 3rd line centre? I am VERY curious to see how Horvat falls down the depth chart as our more offensively gifted players rise up it. I'm also curious to see how Horvat copes with becoming more of a role player and not the 'star' of the team. I also think the Canucks will play this season without a 'C' and that Boeser may be the one to wear it next season. I think his emergence changed the game for the team in regard to it's leadership structure going forward.

All of that being said still think Horvat is a great player for the team and an integral piece to build a winner in Vancouver, but his role is going to look much different 2 seasons from now.

Some good points here...I still think its very ambitious to see Gaudette as a 2C..I don't see Horvat falling down any depth chart,he improves his game every year..If Pettersson and Gaudette hit their ceilings though,the Canucks would have an amazing 1-2-3 punch down centre ice...I would be totally delighted.