GDT: [WJC] Switzerland vs. United States, 10pm EST 11/8/22

[mrmovies779]

That was a laser

 

[Steve Kournianos]

Well deserved for Duran. Great game off the puck tonight but that was all hands and release.

 

[MichaelFarrell]

You had to know Duran was going to get one. Great game from him as well as against Latvia.

 

[Steve Kournianos]

Is Luke Hughes the player of the game? He’s been sensational.

I say yes because he was one of the few guys generating offense early on when the Swiss were locking things down. But there are like 14 other guys to choose from. Total team effort.

 

[MichaelFarrell]

You have to figure Knies will be playing pro by the end of his collegiate season. He has a pro-level frame.

 

[mrmovies779]

That speed by Berard..good gracious

 

[MichaelFarrell]

I hope Arizona doesn’t rush Cooley. He has talent, but his game is going to need to mature and he definitely needs to put on weight.

 

[Ginger Papa]

I hope Arizona doesn’t rush Cooley. He has talent, but his game is going to need to mature and he definitely needs to put on weight.

Agreed, although he seems to have a good foundation of balance & strength though, on that late icing a few minutes ago he sent the Swiss defender on his arse.

Edit:

Congrats to the U.S. for a convincing win & to the Swiss for being a solid opponent.

 

[Bounces R Way]

I'm a Dario Allenspach enjoyer

just a jackass on ice. Reminds me of Ville Niemanen

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Luke might end up the best Hughes. That's the first time I've legitimately considered that a possibility...

I was expecting great skating and offense, but he made some really heady defensive plays too. Seems to have a well-rounded game already.

 

[Hisch13r]

Luke might end up the best Hughes. That's the first time I've legitimately considered that a possibility...

As good as Luke is I still don't think he really ends up challenging Jack. Jack's going to contend for Hart's.

 

[Hinterland]

I'm a Dario Allenspach enjoyer

just a jackass on ice. Reminds me of Ville Niemanen

I like Allenspach as well. That was one of his more quiet games though. With his experience, he's one of the guys we need more from.

 

[ScottyK]

Once Luke figures out how to handle the banging at the NHL level ( like it took Jack 2 yrs to work through ) watch out

 

[Hinterland]

Once Luke figures out how to handle the banging at the NHL level ( like it took Jack 2 yrs to work through ) watch out

Luke is a lot bigger so it could be easier for him once he's grown into his body. Him being bigger than his brothers but similarly skilled is the scary thing. Still surprised he fell to 4th in his draft.

 

[Hisch13r]

Luke is a lot bigger so it could be easier for him once he's grown into his body. Him being bigger than his brothers but similarly skilled is the scary thing. Still surprised he fell to 4th in his draft.

He's also coming into the league older and with 2 college years. Jack was 18 and made an unprecedented jump from the NTDP to the NHL.

 

[ninetyeight]

Still surprised he fell to 4th in his draft.

Well the guys taken above him are absolutely killing it as well, so it's kinda hard to put him ahead of anyone. Wasn't this draft considered weak as well? Right now it's shaping up to be pretty damn good.

 

[Hinterland]

Well the guys taken above him are absolutely killing it as well, so it's kinda hard to put him ahead of anyone. Wasn't this draft considered weak as well? Right now it's shaping up to be pretty damn good.

I'm not that high on Beniers. Never was. The other two yeah, absolutely.

 

[ninetyeight]

I'm not that high on Beniers. Never was. The other two yeah, absolutely.

The guy was basically point per game in the NHL in his first 10 games and well over ppg in the NCAA, all this while being defensively responsible.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

As good as Luke is I still don't think he really ends up challenging Jack. Jack's going to contend for Hart's.

I don't think he will, but I think he's got the sort of talent that if everything comes together for him, he could become a Niedermeyer / Leetch caliber of defenseman. A top 3-5 player at his position.

I think Jack ends up a ~90-100 point center most years (I know he was pacing in that range as a 20 year old, but he was also benefiting from some pretty good puck luck). though if he continues to develop maybe higher? I think he could also become a top 3-5 player at his position.

Fortunately, we don't have to choose between them.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

He's also coming into the league older and with 2 college years. Jack was 18 and made an unprecedented jump from the NTDP to the NHL.

I can't believe he's going back to Michigan considering the level of player he already is. He's already a #3 NHL defenseman IMO. I get that he wants to get faster and stronger but jeez. He's going to be one hell of a rookie.

 

[Tufted Titmouse]

I agree with the sentiment here - Luke Hughes is going to be a lot of fun to watch in the NHL. Devils fans must be giddy.

Was dissapointed with Knies-Cooley duo...not sure if it's just my bias, but Cooley giving off poor man Barzal vibes, hanging on the puck way too long and not distributing it well.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I agree with the sentiment here - Luke Hughes is going to be a lot of fun to watch in the NHL. Devils fans must be giddy.

Was dissapointed with Knies-Cooley duo...not sure if it's just my bias, but Cooley giving off poor man Barzal vibes, hanging on the puck way too long and not distributing it well.

Cooley has some maturation to do in his game.

 

[Stewie Griffin]

I thought he played well again but I'd like to here non-sharks fans opinions on Bordeleau so far.

His one-timer was an absolute bomb.

 

[The Red Line]

Hughes is fun to watch for sure. Also love Mazur's game. Grinder with great positioning and a nose for the net.

 

[Summer Rose]

I fell asleep at the start of the third period. I'm glad we finished off a convincing win, in some ways. Part of me feels sorry for Switzerland though.