WJC: 2020 World Juniors: Revisiting Predictions Following Preliminary Round

[Larry Fisher]

Now that the preliminary round is in the books, it is time to revisit — and revise — my predictions and players to watch ahead of the medal round at the World Junior Championship: https://thehockeywriters.com/2020-world-junior-championship-revisiting-predictions/

Who do you got the rest of the way — for the medals and the individual awards? Any players surprising you — good or bad — by standing out more or less than you expected?

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[blindpass]

There seems to be confusion about seeding in the semi finals. Others have said that Canada would get the US if all the favorites win, not Russia.

 

[Sens72]

There seems to be confusion about seeding in the semi finals. Others have said that Canada would get the US if all the favorites win, not Russia.

That’s correct. Sweden is highest in the seeding while Russia is the lowest favourite. Which means Canada would play the USA-FIN winner.

 

[blindpass]

That’s correct. Sweden is highest in the seeding while Russia is the lowest favourite. Which means Canada would play the USA-FIN winner.

The article is mistaken then.

 

[Larry Fisher]

Really? My bad if that is true. Is that how the reseeding works? I thought it was bracket style for the medal round from quarters to semis. Does anybody have a link for confirmation?

 

[Star Ocean]

Really? My bad if that is true. Is that how the reseeding works? I thought it was bracket style for the medal round from quarters to semis. Does anybody have a link for confirmation?

It is a new rule for this year.

Sweden plays russia and USA plays Canada in semis.

 

[greasysnapper]

It'll come down to team discipline. If Germany can play relatively composed it'll be theres. If not, I think the light blues might sneak out an early lead and surprise the crowd in game 1.

 

[Larry Fisher]

It is a new rule for this year.

Sweden plays russia and USA plays Canada in semis.

Ah, I was going to say, I covered the tournament live last year and don’t remember that playoff format. Thanks for the clarification.