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It wouldn't surprise me if politics come into play a bit. Politics are part of sport at any level in my experience.
Prospect Info: CHL, NCAA & European Prospects Thread | Part IV
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It wouldn't surprise me if politics come into play a bit. Politics are part of sport at any level in my experience.
Just the fact he was there was a good sign. Obviously I would've preferred he made it, but the U.S. did things different than the other teams. The U.S. Actually had a 40 player roster and two teams that they planned on breaking down to a 23 man roster. So his chance of getting cut was pretty much 50 percent.
It was always pretty unlikely that Jacobs would make the team outright. He hasn't had a lot of exposure up to this point, and a couple scrimmages probably weren't gonna change anyone's mind unless he really blew people away.
This wasn't his last shot to make the team, also. There's another camp closer to the WJCs, and a strong showing in Sarnia and/or some injuries could put him squarely in contention for a spot.
This wasn't his last shot to make the team, also. There's another camp closer to the WJCs, and a strong showing in Sarnia and/or some injuries could put him squarely in contention for a spot.
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Very true as well. Hopefully this is the start of what will be an excellent bounce back season for him.
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I was hoping Jacobs would last until tomorrow because I'm going to watch the USA-FIN game and wanted to see him play first hand. I will hopefully get a good look at Auston Matthews and Jesse Puljujarvi
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Surprised.. Almost all the HF guys had him in their top 6. Shows what happens when you take the CHL route.
Jacobs would have been a bubble guy regardless of his choice. The incumbent guys (Hanifin, Werenski, Carlo, Collins) are going to have the inside track (Hanifin could be busy with the NHL). Carlo/Collins are similar type defenders to Jacobs; Carlo being a CHL guy to boot. So it's not surprising to see more offensive minded RHD like Belpedio/McAvoy getting a longer look to basically replace Anthony DeAngelo's spot from last year's team.
Somewhat similar situation with Severson getting squeezed out of Canada's WJC lineup in 2014. Ekblad/Dumba were locks, so they were looking for guys who could fit certain roles (PP/PK).
He started yesterday against the Czechs and made 26 saves and gave up 1 goal.
Canada crushed them 7-1
I bet the Czechs are missing Zacha at this point.
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Bottom 6 role on team Canada is a top 6 role for almost any other country. Canada is stacked. Be amazing if JQ somehow made the team.
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JQ should be very proud if he makes Team Canada. That would be a great achievement and learning experience for him.
Woah, read that as "Jacob was cut" as in JJ was cut from the Devils. Almost cried.
I think he has an outside shot. Didn't make much of an impact yesterday in a limited role. He is in the lineup again and so is Blackwood. Guessing Blackwood will start considering the other goalie in the lineup played yesterday.
Edit: JQ is not in the lineup.
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Honestly, JQ probably has a pretty good chance of making the team. He's got a reputation as a good 2-way player and Canada always loves to get some of those guys up and down the lineup. Plus everyone talks about his leadership and how he comes up in big games all the time. I think I'd be more surprised if he doesn't make the team.
I'd be pretty surprised if he makes it. He hasn't shown a ton here offensively, and Canada is very deep. He hasn't played a ton of minutes either. Seems like a longshot.
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Both of those are true. Doesn't change the fact that Canada's almost always brought along some "depth" types to the WJCs. Gauthier, Nick Paul, Crouse, Halischuk, Dana Tyrell, Brandon Sutter, team Canada loves those guys.
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Haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, but John Quenneville did an interview with his local Edmonton radio: http://www.thepipelineshow.com/media_detail.php?show=1439265600&sn=11
Pipeline Show is a great biweekly prospect show. They have a slight focus on the WHL, but cover the other leagues as well.
Pipeline Show is a great biweekly prospect show. They have a slight focus on the WHL, but cover the other leagues as well.
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It's on eliteprospects, I searched for confirmation (not very hard) but couldn't find any.
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