It looks like Hrehorcak is trying to prove that he should have been on the WJC team. Pospisil has also started collecting points in addition to penalty minutes in the USHL lately.
He could legitimately be very good. He's got incredible athletic skills and intangibles. Problem is that last season he was with Red Bull and they don't play prospects up. So other than 6 tournament games in the Finnish U20 the highest club level he ever played was the Czech U18. You can get away with a lot of bad habits there, like skating in circles playing keep-away from small defenders. No real pressure to make quick decisions. He wasn't ready when he first got to the league. But he's an incredible athlete, super fast, super strong, great hands, great vision, can do just about anything. As he continues to adjust to the league his stats should improve. He may not make up enough ground by the end of the season to be a prime draft candidate, but teams need to look at him if only for his raw skillset and athleticism.Im very curious about Pospisil. He seems to be one little pest on the field. But with hockey skills. He seemes to be more focused to his fighting skills, as he should.
In the last USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, there were some tests. And Pospisil was the 3. most skilled guy, if we could say it so. Here the results.
Maybe he could attract some interest from NHL teams. They could transform him to good and useful player.
Actually, the streak began in december. From the date he know, he wasn't going to WJC. Ok not exactly from the date, but when you look to his game logs, from 2.12.2017 he had 19 points (11 + 8) in 12 games. Just imagine, if he could hold it all season.Another big night for Hrehorcak as he has a 5 point game. He scored 2 and added 3 assists. He has been one of the best forwards in the qmjhl since start of the new year.
Actually, the streak began in december. From the date he know, he wasn't going to WJC. Ok not exactly from the date, but when you look to his game logs, from 2.12.2017 he had 19 points (11 + 8) in 12 games. Just imagine, if he could hold it all season.
EDIT: Also thanks guys I didn't realize Tomek had gotten hurt at one point. I thought it was just the new UND coach that hated him. Would really like to see him turn it up in the USHL this year though. If he manages to get to a .910-.920 range he would likely be able to find a less deep college team to continue his career if he wanted to finish his college degree. But for his career it might be time to head back to Europe, at least for 3-5 years as the NA minor leagues are incredibly tough to go through for non-NHL contracted players unless Philly decides to give him a contract.
Looks like Tomek is going to back to college next year. Still sporting a .902 but is still splitting games in USHL despite the other goalie having a .923 so USHL coaches must be ok with his game. Committed to U of Nebraska-Omaha. Nebraska-Omaha appears to be returning 3 goalies already for next year, but the starter posted a sub .900 save percentage this year and the backups were at atrocious .867 and .830. So possibility for him to get some games in, perhaps even take over a starter role.
What does u18 team look like this year to you guys? Imo looks pretty weak. Knazko should be on team even as a 2002.
Scary. I wouldnt be surprised, if they were relegated.
It would appear that they were underrated. That 2001 kid playing for Malmo is fire. I have him at 3 goals and 8 assists, but the IIHF says 3 goals and 7 assists. Whatever, he leads the tournament in points. Also the youngest player in the tournament, 2002 defenseman Samuel Knazko has 2 goals and 1 assist. I think like Erik Cernak, he could play 3 years of the World Juniors U20. Oliver Okuliar leads the tournament with 4 goals.