GDT: 2019 WJC Summer Showcase | Broberg, Lavoie, and Rodrigue Playing | Jul 26 - Aug 3

[Rufus Aslegard]

Disagree simply because Bouchard has the advantage with his shot. Bouchard is very likely the better of the two prospects, and if not they are about equal.

What I have seen so far tells me that Broberg is better playing in the defensive zone than Bouchard.

 

[dustrock]

Broberg looks pretty good to me. The pre-draft criticism seems a bit unfounded.

Hockey sense looks just fine. Good passer. Makes smart plays. Aggressive offensively.

I can't say I see any defensive concerns.

Bouchard has a bit of a knock for being a bit lackadaisical in the defensive zone. In contrast, Broberg seems to have great defensive awareness. He seems to be in the right spot all the time and does not get beat. Shows more urgency in the defensive zone.

Might be overstating it, Broberg may be better than Bouchard. Bouchard has a better breakout pass, but Broberg is a better defender.

I'd agree Broberg has a better stick and positional sense in the DZ. Don't think he's nearly the offensive threat Bouchard is, but his passing is better than was mentioned pre-draft. I have little doubt he'll play in the NHL, it's the offence that will be interesting.

Definitely sad watching the Oilers last year and seeing Bouchard and Caleb Jones were immediately the best passers on the D corpse.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

The thing that's impressed me most with Broberg is how calm he is with the puck. His breakout passes have been great, even under pressure, and he never forces a pass that isn't there.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

What I have seen so far tells me that Broberg is better playing in the defensive zone than Bouchard.

Broberg is clearly the better prospect defensively. It's in the offensive zone where Bouchard really shines.

 

[Rufus Aslegard]

I'd agree Broberg has a better stick and positional sense in the DZ. Don't think he's nearly the offensive threat Bouchard is, but his passing is better than was mentioned pre-draft. I have little doubt he'll play in the NHL, it's the offence that will be interesting.

Definitely sad watching the Oilers last year and seeing Bouchard and Caleb Jones were immediately the best passers on the D corpse.

Regardless, it is nice to be able to debate which defender will be better.

 

[Rufus Aslegard]

Broberg skating it up the ice into the offensive zone and passing it to himself.

The Canadian defender was coming hard. Broberg picks up the puck and skates it into Canada's zone.

 

[Rufus Aslegard]

Broberg playing right side. Picks up the bobbling puck off the boards easily. Then the whistle.

 

[dustrock]

Nice DZ play by Lavoie to take out the man by the net before the puck got there.

Whoa a great feed from Lavoie to Thomas from behind the net.

Lavoie got skillz.

 

[Rufus Aslegard]

Byram a good player.

 

[Soli]

Broberg skating it up the ice into the offensive zone and passing it to himself.

*cough* loses it coming into the zone but gets to the corner first before the Canadian defender.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Really nice takeaway and zone exit on the PK by Broberg there.

 

[Rufus Aslegard]

*cough* loses it coming into the zone but gets to the corner first before the Canadian defender.

Depends on your perspective.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Rodrigue is playing now.

 

[Soli]

Rodrigue in net now for Canada.

A broken play but Broberg should have anticipated random chaos and been a step quicker to the stick lift before Fortier bangs in a puck.

 

[dustrock]

Broberg maybe a little slow to cover a new man and Canada goes up 3-0.

Nothing egregious, just lack of urgency.

 

[CupofOil]

Just tuned in to see Broberg lose his man in front. Come on Bro, I need you to ease the concerns I have.
It really wasn't THAT bad of a play, kind of a broken play.

 

[Rufus Aslegard]

Broberg maybe a little slow to cover a new man and Canada goes up 3-0.

Nothing egregious, just lack of urgency.

Broberg could have played that a bit better.

 

[lakai17]

Rodrigue in.

 

[Soli]

Canada racking up PIM. Full 2 min 5-on-3 with Broberg on Rodrigue coming up.

 

[Rufus Aslegard]

Sweden just like the Oilers, lots of passing but no shots on the PP.

 

[Heavy Dee]

Broberg looks pretty good to me. The pre-draft criticism seems a bit unfounded.

Hockey sense looks just fine. Good passer. Makes smart plays. Aggressive offensively.

I can't say I see any defensive concerns.

Bouchard has a bit of a knock for being a bit lackadaisical in the defensive zone. In contrast, Broberg seems to have great defensive awareness. He seems to be in the right spot all the time and does not get beat. Shows more urgency in the defensive zone.

Might be overstating it, Broberg may be better than Bouchard. Bouchard has a better breakout pass, but Broberg is a better defender.

Broberg skates well but is a bit lackadaisical coming back for pucks as well.

This tourny def not being played at full speed.

 

[Soli]

Broberg!

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Broberg on the PP!

 

[Rufus Aslegard]

Just a matter of time. No one else shoots, Broberg shoots.

 

[CupofOil]

That's my Bro right there.
Broberg is going to be a Gene Principe wet pun dream come true