Panthers at the 2018 IIHF World Championship, May 4th - 20th in Denmark

[Sportpsych90]

A little off topic but... If there are any Czech fans here, there is a really good documentary of the 98 olympics featuring Jagr and Hasek in their prime. You can see it below as long as you have a valid tv subscription.
The Nagano Tapes | Five Rings Films | Olympic Channel

 

[harv33173]

yes, i really think Haapala can help us in the future. probably as early as next year. i really liked his game and i believe he can play wing if needed although i believe he is a center. this is another player i hope they don't allow to go. he needs to get healthy and gain some muscle.

 

[GermanPanther]

So if i get it right no Panther Player plays in the World Cup befor Panthers and Jets have there europe Market Tour.

 

[SoupyFIN]

Interesting that Sateri decided to go, upcoming UFAs are usually pretty reluctant.

 

[SoupyFIN]

Dadonov confirmed.

 

[Boothinator]

Interesting that Sateri decided to go, upcoming UFAs are usually pretty reluctant.

Didnt he go last year as well? And he was signed that year to a 1 year contract? I dont know

 

[SoupyFIN]

Didnt he go last year as well? And he was signed that year to a 1 year contract? I dont know

Last year it made sense because he was showcasing himself for an NHL contract and it paid off. NHL players that are about to become free agents usually don't go because they don't want to risk getting hurt and thus decreasing the value of the next contract. Tavares is the most obvious example of this year's UFA group.

Now Sateri isn't a big name that's about to earn millions, but it's still risky.

 

[harv33173]

didn't want dads to go. don't want anyone to go. so i guess so far dads and ekblad. hopefully that's it. maybe they withdraw.

 

[KW]

Last year it made sense because he was showcasing himself for an NHL contract and it paid off. NHL players that are about to become free agents usually don't go because they don't want to risk getting hurt and thus decreasing the value of the next contract. Tavares is the most obvious example of this year's UFA group.

Now Sateri isn't a big name that's about to earn millions, but it's still risky.

Sateri's grin makes it look like he doesn't take stuff too seriously and will fly by the seat of his pants whatever happens....

 

[Ratsreign]

Last year it made sense because he was showcasing himself for an NHL contract and it paid off. NHL players that are about to become free agents usually don't go because they don't want to risk getting hurt and thus decreasing the value of the next contract. Tavares is the most obvious example of this year's UFA group.

Now Sateri isn't a big name that's about to earn millions, but it's still risky.

This year he's showcasing himself for an even better NHL contract. A strong showing in the tourney will again pay off.

 

[SoupyFIN]

This year he's showcasing himself for an even better NHL contract. A strong showing in the tourney will again pay off.

Even if he had a great tournament, which is very unlikely considering how weak this year's Finnish team is (zero NHL forwards so far and the d-men are AHL or NHL depth guys), I don't think it would change how teams view him. He's already a borderline NHL goalie with a small sample size, if some team really likes him, they're gonna give him a 1-way contract regardless of how he performs at this tournament.

 

[Ratsreign]

Even if he had a great tournament, which is very unlikely considering how weak this year's Finnish team is (zero NHL forwards so far and the d-men are AHL or NHL depth guys), I don't think it would change how teams view him. He's already a borderline NHL goalie with a small sample size, if some team really likes him, they're gonna give him a 1-way contract regardless of how he performs at this tournament.

The small sample size is why I think playing will help him to possibly receive more offers for that 1-way contract. If he manages to stand on his head behind an overmatched team that's all the better for him.

 

[SoupyFIN]

Canada's lack of a true number 1 goalie might give the other teams a fighting chance, USA is kinda sketchy in that department as well.

Finland could have two of the top5 goalies in the tournament, which is pretty neat.

 

[cowboy82nd]

I find it pretty funny how people comment on how meaningless the IIHF World Championships are. Fact is that most of the NHL season is also utterly meaningless. It all comes down to money.

How is most of the NHL season meaningless? Without the regular season, we wouldn't know who qualifies for the playoffs to attain the ultimate goal, the Stanley Cup.

 

[GermanPanther]

Its not the IHF WM is meaningless, its only the different Ways of developing in juniors. In europe without help of the national developing Programm most players doesnt have a chance to reach the NHL. That means also some kind of gratitude and social work. In North America besides NCAA who would say thanks to our nation for help to reach my Goal.

I see more selfishness in north america and self care includes Money. I think in europe with the developing you grow in a better Way. Otherwise you can´t say why barkov or other agree on Contract like we get.
On the other hand you have player like Toews, Crosby, McDavid and even Draisaitl who grow mostly in North America its all about Money, selfcare and profiling.

 

[Boothinator]

Its not the IHF WM is meaningless, its only the different Ways of developing in juniors. In europe without help of the national developing Programm most players doesnt have a chance to reach the NHL. That means also some kind of gratitude and social work. In North America besides NCAA who would say thanks to our nation for help to reach my Goal.

I see more selfishness in north america and self care includes Money. I think in europe with the developing you grow in a better Way. Otherwise you can´t say why barkov or other agree on Contract like we get.
On the other hand you have player like Toews, Crosby, McDavid and even Draisaitl who grow mostly in North America its all about Money, selfcare and profiling.

Why should Draisaitl get so much less than McDavid. If they hand so much to McDavid, then it is their own fault

 

[SoupyFIN]

Sateri is the starting goalie in the first game today.

 

[SoupyFIN]

Sateri didn't get the shutout against South Korea, bust.

 

[austropanther]

Btw Mamin is playing, scored a nice goal on a semi-breakaway against the Austrians (if that is actually a Challenge...)

 

[Jakeybonz]

didn't want dads to go. don't want anyone to go. so i guess so far dads and ekblad. hopefully that's it. maybe they withdraw.

I really didn't want ekblad to go. imagine if he gets a concussion there. it could be career threatening. I only want him playing games that matter for the panthers until a few years go by concussion free.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Dadonov looks very good so far with Datsyuk and Kaprizov. Mamin is ok as well. Scored a goall yeasterday. It was vs Austria and #6, though. But he had his moments in both first games.

 

[Boothinator]

Mamin also with another goal today

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

We got an Ek-blast

 

[harv33173]

so which team is our Harri Sateri playing goaltender for?

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

We got an Ek-blast

I didn't even realize Boughner was coaching but Ekblad scoring is becoming a normal thing now. Still think he hits 20 goals for us before he turns 25.