GDT: World U-18's

[Kalv]

Lot of potential draftees are playing. I think it's better to have a separate thread to discuss the games and performances

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[Ducks DVM]

 

[Kalv]

Latvia plays one of the best U18 tournaments in my memory. Down vs USA tho but at least we're winning the shots battle

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Canada is being outshot 11-0 by the Swiss, still 0-0 mid first.

Ryerson Leenders has been excellent in net

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Connelly 1 goal 2 assist so far
Eiserman nets another(currently at 6 in 2 2/3 games

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Leenders reminds me of Dostal a fair bit, quick twitch athlete but also technically sound. Probably the best combo of talent and refinement among goalies in this draft, but average size may keep him out of the first couple rounds.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Switzerland opened the scoring and it really sparked Canada. They tied the game ten seconds later and have added another quick pair to go up 3-1

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Connelly ends up 2 goals 2 assist

 

[Hockey Duckie]

I'm liking Hemming in the U18's. He's been on a tear on the PP, where all of his points come from. I think he's 4g + 1a and +1 rating in three games.

Many of his recent scouting report is he's projected as a 3rd line physical, power forward. His usage at the Liiga level is a 4th line physical forward, which has neutered his offense. And it feels like at ES play at the U18s, he's not helping Helenius out. It's all on the PP. At least there's some offensive ability there. If he can be good defensively, be physical, and have sound puck possession, then he might be a good get in the late first round - where he's been seen recently dropping. But if Hemming can translate some scoring at ES too, then his stock might incrementally rise.

 

[Kalv]

Connelly ends up 2 goals 2 assist

Including a Mitchigan goal

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Including a Mitchigan goal

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Hagens lookin pretty damn legit so far

 

[Kalv]

Hagens lookin pretty damn legit so far

He's the one who played for Jr. Ducks, right?

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

He's the one who played for Jr. Ducks, right?

Not sure but he’s up to 2 goals 3 assist against a pretty good finland team

 

[Kalv]

Not sure but he’s up to 2 goals 3 assist against a pretty good finland team

Sorry I mixed him with Connely:

Trevor Connelly - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Trevor Connelly, 2006-02-28 Tustin, CA, USA USA. Most recently in the undefined with Tri-City Storm. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Canada is routing Kazakhstan in the final minutes (11-3) but this kid has all three goals for the losing side.

Asanali Sarkenov - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Asanali Sarkenov, 2006-07-22 Kazakhstan. Most recently in the undefined with Snezhnye Barsy Astana. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

Huge kid and he stands out for having surprising quick bursts. Showed some hands around the net. Might be playing his way into a late round flyer.

(Edit - just won player of the game for Kazakhstan)

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Btw it's worth watching a Canada game in this tournament just to marvel at how good Gavin McKenna is, I honestly do think he's better than Bedard at the same age. Vision and IQ are through the roof, manages to be so elusive and smooth at the same time. Button mentioned a Kucherov comparison mid game, I can see traits of a few of the very best.

It's crazy that his late bday won't even have him draft eligible next year. He's clearly the standout top guy for Canada despite being eligible for this event for next year. When prospects can do that for Canada/US/Sweden etc, the hit rate has to be quite high. Especially when none of it is early physical dominance, this kid is just super talented.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Hagans has 19 points in 5 games
McKenna has 14 points in 4 games

 

[Kalv]

Slovakia with the surprise, sort of. Feels like if Latvia would be there, we'd have the same chance (little, but still). We won Slovakia in the group phase... Oh well

Semi's are always when it starts to get interesting

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Iginla also just sniped to make it 3-0 early.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Also note Matthew Schaefer's involvement on both goals. He was the first overall pick in the 2023 OHL draft and should be a top prospect for next year's draft, where he'll be one of the youngest eligible prospects with a September 5th bday.

Matthew Schaefer - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Matthew Schaefer, 2007-09-05 Hamilton, ON, CAN Canada. Most recently in the undefined with Erie Otters. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Canada vs USA for Gold
Sweden vs Slovakia for Bronze

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Anybody care to comment on how good Iginla really is vs the hype that the Flames should take him with their 1st?