GDT: 2018 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships
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I wonder if they let Girard go as well? Seems a little weird to me that they would let one guy but not the other?
My guess would be Joe sits down with both of them and explains that it's kind of up to them. Probably tells Jost he thinks it would be a good idea for him to go and get that experience, while he explains to Girard that he's a useful player with the Avs and they'd love to keep him around but if he wants that experience then by all means they wont stop him.
That's probably how I'd handle it anyway. We're not making playoffs this year, for Jost I think it could definitely be good for his development instead of struggling in the NHL right now. Girard its tougher to say because I think the NHL is where he will get the most out of his development right now. But being a leader on that Canada team and a go to option on the Defense would be good as well.
My guess would be Joe sits down with both of them and explains that it's kind of up to them. Probably tells Jost he thinks it would be a good idea for him to go and get that experience, while he explains to Girard that he's a useful player with the Avs and they'd love to keep him around but if he wants that experience then by all means they wont stop him.
That's probably how I'd handle it anyway. We're not making playoffs this year, for Jost I think it could definitely be good for his development instead of struggling in the NHL right now. Girard its tougher to say because I think the NHL is where he will get the most out of his development right now. But being a leader on that Canada team and a go to option on the Defense would be good as well.
cgf
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Jost was very good at the WJC last year. He got moved around to try and get others going as the tourney wore on which lead to a quiet end #s wise; but he did do dick last year.
I think there are some fan marketing and messaging issues that the Avs' brass would have to address with the release, perhaps not so much with Jost, but likely Girard.
It would be one thing if the release was to play for team USA at the WJCs, but that is not the case. I am just saying.
It would be one thing if the release was to play for team USA at the WJCs, but that is not the case. I am just saying.
lonelybadger
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Yeah I think organizationally, Jost going to World Juniors is a great idea. Gives him and Canada exposure, should allow him to take some heavy minutes and excel and get some confidence.
tigervixxxen
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Girard was a late cut last year, if he had the choice I don't think he'd go.
Well I'd think Jost is much easier to replace on the roster for now than Girard, don't you agree?
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I could be wrong, but I don't see them even considering letting Girard go. The blueline is still just too fragile. Unless they keep losing, and put themselves totally out of the playoff picture. They're low in the standings now, but they have games in hand.
Jost might be another story though. Depends on how he looks the next few games probably. If he starts to look better and better, he'll stay. If not, then this could buy them some time in determining what to do with him. It would be similar to sending him to junior for a month, and then getting him back, instead of the AHL.
Jost might be another story though. Depends on how he looks the next few games probably. If he starts to look better and better, he'll stay. If not, then this could buy them some time in determining what to do with him. It would be similar to sending him to junior for a month, and then getting him back, instead of the AHL.
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JoeSakic13
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Agreed. Not to mention there's an outside chance if Girard doesn't go and Jost does that Jost and Makar can build some PP chemistry.
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I don't think it's necessarily a given that Jost is going to just dominate and come back with lots of confidence. If it's true that a nagging injury is slowing him down in the NHL there's no reason why it wouldn't do the same thing the tourney. If he has a poor showing that could damage his confidence as easily as dominating could boost it.
Oh absolutely. But I dont think it sends a great message to tell one eligible guy on the team he's free to go while telling the other he cant.
If you let Jost go you at least have to give the option to Girard IMO. Even if you explain to him that he's an NHL quality player now and that it might be better suited for him to stick in the NHL instead of playing in that tournament.
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No kid wants to play anywhere else than in the NHL.
This is going to look really bad on Dater if he's wrong here, it's not like this is a trade rumour or anything of sort, should be easy to hear what Avs plans are...
Now lets update the better and more interesting lower levels...
In D1A
- Germany vs Kazakhstan was a penalty filled affair with Germany having something like 22 minutes of PIMs. They should be favourites, but surprisingly lost the first game 3-2 in OT. Now they have to win every other game and still might not even get promoted. Yikes.
- Austria vs France, if there is a nation who's hockey program has had an insane bump in development lately France would be right after Denmark. France is a nation you just cannot take lightly anymore and are abusing Austria 6-1 right now. Texier only has one point which was a secondary assist so it shows that France has gotten goals from the whole team. Austria on the other hand have their wonder kid Marco Rossi scoring the only goal. This kid is going to be special.
- Latvia vs Hungary, nothing really interesting, Hungary is another country on the rise, but they should probably be relegated favourites. Losing to Latvia 4-1 currently.
Streams: LIVE STREAM
In D1B
- Polska destroyed Italy 9-4. Lyszczarczyk had 6 points in the game and Poland off to a strong start. On the other hand, if there is a nation who's been on the opposite side of France and Denmark, it is Italy and Netherlands. Two awful nations that have had passable players, but just clearly lack the passion for the sport.
- Slovenia beat Ukraine 3-1, Penguins prospect Jan Drozg had two goals for the Slovenians.
- Norway, who are the favourites for promotion beat Lithuania 4-1. Sadly @henchman24 MEP isn't playing in the tourney, sounds like he is focused on his draft year and wants to spend the whole year in the USHL. Can't blame him.
- In day two Slovenia beat Lithuania 4-3. Drozg with a couple more points, while Lithuania have a really solid player in Dominik Bogdziul. Not NHL quality, but decent European player. Norway continued their winning ways by beating Italy 4-0. While Poland is currently losing to Ukraine 1-0 late in the 1st period.
Streams: LIVE STREAM
DIIA
- Started today and Japan beat the Dutch 6-1. Japan is playing down a division due to pulling out of their IIHF group a couple years ago since it was in France and feared terrorist attacks. Very interesting group since there isn't a favourite for promotion, but I wouldn't be surprised if Japan runs away with it either. The shots on goal where 51-8 in the Japanese favour.
- Korea just beat a hard fought game against Estonia in a SO 5-4. Again, there isn't a clear cut favourite so the games should be very close.
- Great Britain going to play Romania at 20:00 GMT. Don't think there is a stream for it though.
Now lets update the better and more interesting lower levels...
In D1A
- Germany vs Kazakhstan was a penalty filled affair with Germany having something like 22 minutes of PIMs. They should be favourites, but surprisingly lost the first game 3-2 in OT. Now they have to win every other game and still might not even get promoted. Yikes.
- Austria vs France, if there is a nation who's hockey program has had an insane bump in development lately France would be right after Denmark. France is a nation you just cannot take lightly anymore and are abusing Austria 6-1 right now. Texier only has one point which was a secondary assist so it shows that France has gotten goals from the whole team. Austria on the other hand have their wonder kid Marco Rossi scoring the only goal. This kid is going to be special.
- Latvia vs Hungary, nothing really interesting, Hungary is another country on the rise, but they should probably be relegated favourites. Losing to Latvia 4-1 currently.
Streams: LIVE STREAM
In D1B
- Polska destroyed Italy 9-4. Lyszczarczyk had 6 points in the game and Poland off to a strong start. On the other hand, if there is a nation who's been on the opposite side of France and Denmark, it is Italy and Netherlands. Two awful nations that have had passable players, but just clearly lack the passion for the sport.
- Slovenia beat Ukraine 3-1, Penguins prospect Jan Drozg had two goals for the Slovenians.
- Norway, who are the favourites for promotion beat Lithuania 4-1. Sadly @henchman24 MEP isn't playing in the tourney, sounds like he is focused on his draft year and wants to spend the whole year in the USHL. Can't blame him.
- In day two Slovenia beat Lithuania 4-3. Drozg with a couple more points, while Lithuania have a really solid player in Dominik Bogdziul. Not NHL quality, but decent European player. Norway continued their winning ways by beating Italy 4-0. While Poland is currently losing to Ukraine 1-0 late in the 1st period.
Streams: LIVE STREAM
DIIA
- Started today and Japan beat the Dutch 6-1. Japan is playing down a division due to pulling out of their IIHF group a couple years ago since it was in France and feared terrorist attacks. Very interesting group since there isn't a favourite for promotion, but I wouldn't be surprised if Japan runs away with it either. The shots on goal where 51-8 in the Japanese favour.
- Korea just beat a hard fought game against Estonia in a SO 5-4. Again, there isn't a clear cut favourite so the games should be very close.
- Great Britain going to play Romania at 20:00 GMT. Don't think there is a stream for it though.
