2017/18 World Junior Championship U20

[Blender]

I can't believe how little McLeod is relied on as a returning player. He should be a main guy.

Could still be a valuable piece going forward, but I don't know. Don't think he'll be any kind of scorer at the next level.

I actually think this is the game where he's being relied on the most. He's been out against one of the Swedish top lines quite a bit.

I've always agreed that it's strange how he's been used in the tournament so far.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Wicked shot from Zetterlund, hits Hart's stick. Looked to be going wide anyway but nice release

 

[Cheddabombs]

Zetterlund with another good look

 

[Blender]

Zetterlund reminds me a lot of Palmieri.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

Wicked shot from Zetterlund, hits Hart's stick. Looked to be going wide anyway but nice release

He's got a real quick release. Looks a good player.

Little disappointed Boqvist hasn't been more involved, but he's got obvious talent.

 

[Blackjack]

Man, I'm so happy with the way our guys have played. Zetterlund is a young 2017!

 

[Blender]

He's got a real quick release. Looks a good player.

Little disappointed Boqvist hasn't been more involved, but he's got obvious talent.

Boqvist has been moving the puck pretty well tonight, but he hasn't had a great tournament. Injuries have really done a number on his season so far, hopefully he can catch up in the 2nd half.

 

[Blackjack]

Wow, is 4 shorties a WJC record? Probably not.

 

[Darkauron]

Wow sweden is deadly on the PK it seems

 

[Blender]

Wow, is 4 shorties a WJC record? Probably not.

Sweden's penalty kill looks a lot like ours. Very fast skaters out there, they pressure like crazy, and can make skilled plays.

 

[njdevils1982]

go sweden, shell shock this philly goalie

 

[Blackjack]

go sweden, shell shock this philly goalie

If he was wearing an orange sweater he'd fall apart in a moment.

 

[Darkauron]

Damn

 

[Blackjack]

Whelp

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Canada didn't deserve that. Bummer.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Dahlin was pissedddd after that empty netter

 

[Nubmer6]

I would have laughed if Canada lost in a shootout

 

[Lou is God]

McLeod was on the ice I think for the game winner, wonder if he got an assist

 

[Blender]

McLeod was on the ice I think for the game winner, wonder if he got an assist

He was and he didn't. Was part of the cycle that lead to the goal, and was crashing the net along with Steenbergen.

 

[Blender]

Lias Andersson tossed his silver medal into the stands after getting it.

 

[Bologna 1]

Boqvist has been moving the puck pretty well tonight, but he hasn't had a great tournament. Injuries have really done a number on his season so far, hopefully he can catch up in the 2nd half.

Yeah hes had a disappointing tournament for sure. Not sure how much of that is related to just coming off injury. Either way, you can definitely see a lot of skill there, he is just super raw. Also obviously needs to add some meat on. But those are the types of guys you watch extensively and take a shot at bc you think you can tap that potential upside.

 

[Blender]

Yeah hes had a disappointing tournament for sure. Not sure how much of that is related to just coming off injury. Either way, you can definitely see a lot of skill there, he is just super raw. Also obviously needs to add some meat on. But those are the types of guys you watch extensively and take a shot at bc you think you can tap that potential upside.

He had only played 8 games this year before the tournament and got hurt during the tournament. I can't imagine he was performing at 100%.

 

[Cheddabombs]

What I liked from Boqvist's game was that he was much more assertive and willing to battle along the boards then I thought he would be. Considering that was, apparently, one of his biggest weaknesses and something he had to improve on if he wanted to be a real NHL player I was pleasently surprised with his compete level in those areas. He's not like Nico or Bratt but he held his own. And his skill was of course apparent.

Still one of my favourite picks from that draft aside from Nico of course. Zetterlund looked good too, agree with the Palms comparisons.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Lias Andersson tossed his silver medal into the stands after getting it.

Needs to get used to 2nd place as a Rags prospect.

 

[HBK27]

Was rooting for Sweden, but good for McLeod for winning gold and being on the ice for the GWG.

Decent, but not great tournament for our prospects. Still, a big improvement for NJ for the number of prospects we sent and the overall performance. Future looks good.