HF Habs: U18 World Men's Hockey Championship, April 25-May 5

[Playmaker09]

Brunicke isn't a 1st rounder, but he's a solid pick in top 100. Looks like he can be a shutdown, RD. He's appropriately rated.

Yeah I was thinking in terms of the WPG pick. Elite prospects has him in their 1st round.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Yeah I was thinking in terms of the WPG pick. Elite prospects has him in their 1st round.

No, I wouldn't take him at Winnipeg's pick. I have other wants with that pick, like moving up.

I think Brunicke goes 2nd round, though. He's got high defensive IQ.

 

[Andrei79]

Martone. McKenna trips, gets up, makes a terrific pass to Martone who just wires it.

7-1.

Just an impressive play all around. McKenna has a magnet on his stick for the puck and he really has an understanding of whats developing on offense. Incredible prospect.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Canada just absolutely dominated that period.

They went from playing on their heels in the 1st to driving a freight train over Switzerland in the 2nd. Switzerland was left reeling.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Just an impressive play all around. McKenna has a magnet on his stick for the puck and he really has an understanding of whats developing on offense. Incredible prospect.

The last player who dominated as much as McKenna is in U18s is McDavid.

It kind of makes me want to cry that we keep missing on players like this.

 

[Andrei79]

The last player who dominated as much as McKenna is in U18s is McDavid.

It kind of makes me want to cry that we keep missing on players like this.

100%, we got 1st overall just one year too early. Then again, guys like Reinbacher and Slaf are pretty unique in the LA/Boston/St Louis cup win kind of way.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

100%, we got 1st overall just one year too early. Then again, guys like Reinbacher and Slaf are pretty unique in the LA/Boston/St Louis cup win kind of way.

Habs got Slafkovsky who will probably be more valuable than Lafreniere or Hughes.

 

[Andrei79]

Habs got Slafkovsky who will probably be more valuable than Lafreniere or Hughes.

Oh yeah, I have nothing but love for that pick. Slaf is a f***ing stud.

 

[Mrb1p]

Habs got Slafkovsky who will probably be more valuable than Lafreniere or Hughes.

Call me when Slaf flirts with 100 points, let alone PPG. Come on now.

 

[Goldenhands]

Even without Lindstrom and Catton, thats a much better TC than last year. Team USA is also stacked with the add of Connelly who adds alot of scoring punch.

 

[Mrb1p]

I know I've mentionned him two times already but Ustinkov is really impressive.

 

[Goldenhands]

Call me when Slaf flirts with 100 points, let alone PPG. Come on now.

We will call you when he reaches his prime, no hurry. He is going to be a 80-90 pts powerfoward.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

The last player who dominated as much as McKenna is in U18s is McDavid.

It kind of makes me want to cry that we keep missing on players like this.

I really think Slaf has a shot to be damn close to that kind of player. He has it all.

 

[Sam de Mtl]

100%, we got 1st overall just one year too early. Then again, guys like Reinbacher and Slaf are pretty unique in the LA/Boston/St Louis cup win kind of way.

idk. When I look at the Bruins way of playing or the Hurricanes, I feel like the more consistent way to dominate is to have strong players and depth. Players who really know how to play the 200ft game, unlike teams built around a few superstars and passengers elsewhere.

Not that I wouldn't like a superstar, but I am completely fine with what appears to be developing in Montreal. A solid defense with guys like Guhle and Reinbacher leading the way along with solid forwards like Suzuki, Slaf, hopefully Dach... it's really coming together nicely. Even Caufield who is less well-rounded still tries defensively and is making progress even though he will probably never win a Selke. If your best paid player is around 8M instead of 12, you mathematically get to give 4M more to other players who will get to also help your team achieve their goals. Players who play a good 200ft game never get paid quite as much as the offensive stalwarts. Only Toews came close, after captaining his team to multiple cups.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Call me when Slaf flirts with 100 points, let alone PPG. Come on now.

I said value. He could provide as much as Hughes because he has talent AND size. He will easily put up a point a game when the Habs have a 2nd line to take some of the pressure off. Hughes is putting up points with a deeper forward group and is hurt every season.

 

[Mrb1p]

Edit: Im not even interested in this discussion

 

[Hannibal]

Iggy jr is so damn solid.

When MBip and i agree, you know sometjing ks wrong.

 

[dinodebino]

Can just see the Pens tank the year McKenna becomes available. Because that’s what Pittsburgh does.

 

[Andrei79]

idk. When I look at the Bruins way of playing or the Hurricanes, I feel like the more consistent way to dominate is to have strong players and depth. Players who really know how to play the 200ft game, unlike teams built around a few superstars and passengers elsewhere.

Not that I wouldn't like a superstar, but I am completely fine with what appears to be developing in Montreal. A solid defense with guys like Guhle and Reinbacher leading the way along with solid forwards like Suzuki, Slaf, hopefully Dach... it's really coming together nicely. Even Caufield who is less well-rounded still tries defensively and is making progress even though he will probably never win a Selke. If your best paid player is around 8M instead of 12, you mathematically get to give 4M more to other players who will get to also help your team achieve their goals. Players who play a good 200ft game never get paid quite as much as the offensive stalwarts. Only Toews came close, after captaining his team to multiple cups.

Can't argue there, I agree.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

I know it’s lame but I love that zone exit by Iginla. Made a 2 on 1 happen with nice pick control.

Just watching his highlights I noticed this a lot. Carries the puck not unlike a C. Underrated hands imo.

His shot is pretty f***ing crazy. If he can really improve his skating he’d be a star no questions asked imo. That’s the only thing I see that is a bit lacking though he’s not a bad skater at all. He’s not insanely creative from what I seen but really smart with the puck.

I think he’s our guy and I’m pretty thrilled about that

 

[Andrei79]

Just watching his highlights I noticed this a lot. Carries the puck not unlike a C. Underrated hands imo.

His shot is pretty f***ing crazy. If he can really improve his skating he’d be a star no questions asked imo. That’s the only thing I see that is a bit lacking though he’s not a bad skater at all. He’s not insanely creative from what I seen but really smart with the puck.

I think he’s our guy and I’m pretty thrilled about that

My guess is Demidov -> Lindstrom -> Iginla and Im fine with that. We're getting a player who's going to be an excellent fit regardless.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Edit: Im not even interested in this discussion

I was one of the very few that was still brazen enough to suggest he was special as of last year.

I’m quite certain he’s gonna be truly special and we’ll be crying tears of joy we got him.

It’s not even a discussion at this point

 

[Goldenhands]

The last player who dominated as much as McKenna is in U18s is McDavid.

It kind of makes me want to cry that we keep missing on players like this.

He definitely has some Mcdavid in term of skating and puckhandling, he is crazy fast and agile.

 

[Andrei79]

He definitely has some Mcdavid in term of skating and puckhandling, he is crazy fast.

Yeah, it does look like we're watching a time machine at times. Tough to believe Canada is getting another player like that. The league won't be lacking in high end talent.

 

[SlafySZN]

Can we finish last next year for Martone though…