GDT: 2019 IIHF World Championship III (OP Warning)

[JT Kreider]

i'd laugh too

both rangers and devils fanbases would be laughing all the way to a cliff to kill themselves LOL

(this isn't a dig at kakko, just everyone's expectations)

I'd only be laughing when Jack makes the Devils pay for passing on him everytime we play you

 

[OmNomNom]

I'd only be laughing when Jack makes the Devils pay for passing on him everytime we play you

haha sure

but both fanbases would be suffering this whole summer over revisionist comments, let's be honest

 

[Devils731]

It's tiresome how so many with no stake in NJD suddenly feel compelled in recent weeks to come to this team forum every day, several times a day, to debate so vigorously as to why KK > JH.

Unless you're being paid to advise our executive scouting or management, give it a rest already.

It’s mostly not debate, it’s mostly to come here to tell Devils fans how stupid and biased they must be since doing it in multiple main board threads isn’t enough.

 

[NJDevs26]

I'd only be laughing when Jack makes the Devils pay for passing on him everytime we play you

I actually mentioned this in passing the other day but could you imagine the chip on his shoulder he'd have against us if after all of our connections to him we did pass at the last minute?

 

[None Shall Pass]

If the Rangers end up with Hughes, can you imagine how unbelievably insufferable Al Trautwig would be?

 

[None Shall Pass]

If the Rangers end up with Hughes, can you imagine how unbelievably insufferable Al Trautwig would be?

BRUTAL pick

 

[Better Call Sal]

Poo's for Hughes

Crappo Kakko

Thanks to all who went out of their way to make this joyous occasion a turd sandwich.

 

[OmNomNom]

I actually mentioned this in passing the other day but could you imagine the chip on his shoulder he'd have against us if after all of our connections to him we did pass at the last minute?

which is why he's going 1OA to us

the pick isn't just about fit and org need, but also a consequence of all the marketing that's gone on tying us to him and tying him to the 1OA spot by the media and ray's connections (and a bit by our own team)

 

[vtdevils2k]

I actually mentioned this in passing the other day but could you imagine the chip on his shoulder he'd have against us if after all of our connections to him we did pass at the last minute?

Oh you KNOW the main board would have threads calling Shero an idiot for passing on the kid and you know he’d be destined for a hall of fame career haha.

Rangers would then be getting the generational talent lol

 

[bondra]

Juniors are juniors, wont go into that.

But lots of improvement has to happen with Hughes. His too soft now, very talented yes and everything is in there. I would say that its more interesting to see how Hughes will succeed in NHL than how Kakko will succeed.

But what I have seen from Hughes, he will never be in likes of MacKinnon, maybe little bit better version of Nico?

 

[mtnet]

I'd be more than fine with a little bit better version of Nico

 

[OmNomNom]

NCAA competition is worth rating highly. it's hard to compare Liiga to NCAA, but high level performance in both at a young age are good indicators for establishing an NHL career

 

[OmNomNom]

s/o to the mods for tirelessly modding stuff to prevent fullblown personal attacks (i'm guilty too)

i'm sure they can't wait till the draft is over

 

[Devils731]

Juniors are juniors, wont go into that.

But lots of improvement has to happen with Hughes. His too soft now, very talented yes and everything is in there. I would say that its more interesting to see how Hughes will succeed in NHL than how Kakko will succeed.

But what I have seen from Hughes, he will never be in likes of MacKinnon, maybe little bit better version of Nico?

If we were debating MacKinnon like we do Hughes we would focus on his only scoring 1 point in 6 games at the WJC and how Drouin drastically outperformed him on the same team.

 

[zharkenby]

Juniors are juniors, wont go into that.

But lots of improvement has to happen with Hughes. His too soft now, very talented yes and everything is in there. I would say that its more interesting to see how Hughes will succeed in NHL than how Kakko will succeed.

But what I have seen from Hughes, he will never be in likes of MacKinnon, maybe little bit better version of Nico?

go back to the main board... Hughes and Nico are nothing alike in terms of Play style. Why will he "never be in the likes of Mackinnon"? because you're a homer and kakko has to be better? Hughes has a higher ceiling... that is CONSENSUS. good bye.

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

Food for thought

What do people make of the fact that Jack is at the tournament for development and he nor anyone around him are concerned for the draft status being changed in this WC?

Doesn't that alone say something? It's not even about confidence IDT, its more about the idea that Jack could have skipped this tournament and still gone 1st. And thats not just Jack saying that.

 

[Scooooooooooooot]

Meh, IIHF tournament selections are always hilarious, Sweden's goalie won MVP in like all their game when none of the Swedish fans agreed on that.

He led the tournament in points lol

 

[OmNomNom]

Food for thought

What do people make of the fact that Jack is at the tournament for development and he nor anyone around him are concerned for the draft status being changed in this WC?

Doesn't that alone say something? It's not even about confidence IDT, its more about the idea that Jack could have skipped this tournament and still gone 1st. And thats not just Jack saying that.

i think the gap closed between him and kakko personally

if he HAD performed well DESPITE coming from U18s (he still could do something), and DESPITE his size and concerns of play against "men", then he'd be the clear cut #1 and no one would have arguments.

that being said, he didn't do anything to hurt his reputation, IMO, BECAUSE of those factors mentioned.

 

[Scooooooooooooot]

In my opinion Hughes will end up like Gaudreau in terms of play style, although he is bigger by a few inches so his frame will end up similar to Kane. He's also a quicker skater than Gaudreau even now.

 

[Call Me Al]

they’re both going to be good players and the answer of who is better won’t be found out for many many years

 

[bondra]

go back to the main board... Hughes and Nico are nothing alike in terms of Play style. Why will he "never be in the likes of Mackinnon"? because you're a homer and kakko has to be better? Hughes has a higher ceiling... that is CONSENSUS. good bye.

Im actually pretty neutral and I still think Hughes will go as a 1st pick because of the potential and center.

This is just my opinion, he will have tough times. But anyway great player and NJ is lucky to have him.

And you should calm down little bit, no need to be hostile.

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

In my opinion Hughes will end up like Gaudreau in terms of play style, although he is bigger by a few inches so his frame will end up similar to Kane. He's also a quicker skater than Gaudreau even now.

McDavid is the best comparable for playstyles and Jack compares himself to McDavid (obviously not generational)

Gaudreau and Kane do more from a slower pace whereas Jack does everything at high speeds. They tend to slow down the play completely 5 on 5. The only time Kane and Jack are great comparables is on the powerplay IMO.

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

Im actually pretty neutral and I still think Hughes will go as a 1st pick because of the potential and center.

This is just my opinion, he will have tough times. But anyway great player and NJ is lucky to have him.

And you should calm down little bit, no need to be hostile.

It'd be pretty underwhelming if neither Kakko or Hughes ended up in the top-10 players. One or both will.

 

[OmNomNom]

Im actually pretty neutral and I still think Hughes will go as a 1st pick because of the potential and center.

This is just my opinion, he will have tough times. But anyway great player and NJ is lucky to have him.

And you should calm down little bit, no need to be hostile.

i think this is fair, but i think his strength in skating should help him a little. kane doesn't get knocked around much

 

[Devils731]

i think this is fair, but i think his strength in skating should help him a little. kane doesn't get knocked around much

A short guy with strong thighs is tough to get off the puck.