I understand he plays the full length of the ice, but I'm hopeful he turns out to be more then a 3rd line center. I'd like to think opposing teams at the WJC are focused on shutting him down moreso then him focusing on shutting down a Boqvist type guy.
I only saw the last 2 games but I thought this is basically what happened with mcleod here. I thought he was fine, his skating and size were definitley evident. He is fast as hell and is almost always the first one to the puck carrier. his OT goal was sweet. His line saw the best defensive pairs and I saw mikey take a good bit of double teams. Nether raddyish or dube had much luck either and they didnt have the puck alot. Mike had to do a lot of of hunting it down. The D did a good job keep everything low danger and to the outside. It happens, ya not a great or exciting showing but I didnt feel he was bad at all aside from an errant pass or 3.
I was surprised at how Boqvist played the top line center role, and thought he was very solid both ways allthough he didnt have an overly exciting couple of games either. Also he wasnt really overpowered in the hard areas given his slight frame like I expected
I really liked what I saw from Bratt and Talvitie. Funny consdering they were both 6th rounders and the lowest of our prospects there. I actually came away from the showcase now thinking they both have a legit shot at developing in to NHLers
Ive seen Anderson a few times and he was exactly what I expected, real solid 2 way prospect that can Pot some goals
