Prospect Info: 2021 - 2022 World Junior Championships

[Bluesnatic27]

I thought it would be good to put something up on the Blues board for the World Junior Tournament.

I assume the conversation will mostly revolve around Blues prospects, but I'd say any prospect talk should be allowed in this thread.

For reference, the Blues have three prospects in the tournament:

Jake Neighbours - Team Canada - #12
Tanner Dickinson - Team USA - #71
Leo Loof - Team Sweden - #8

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[Bluesnatic27]

I have to say, I know Lambert has been questioned this year, but I like what I see from him in this first period. He carries the puck similarly to Draisaitl. He does need to learn how to slow the game down to better utilize his linemates though.

 

[execwrite1]

Looking forward to seeing Loof. Seems he might be on the third pair.

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

I’ve always enjoyed the Germans uniforms

 

[Bluesnatic27]

It's his first tournament, but Kemell is not very noticeable. He's trying to find the soft areas of the ice for cross ice passes, and I've never been a big fan of that style of game. Very Caufield-esque and I didn't like Caufield for that reason.

Kemell will get going later in the tournament, I'm sure.

 

[stl76]

I have to say, I know Lambert has been questioned this year, but I like what I see from him in this first period. He carries the puck similarly to Draisaitl. He does need to learn how to slow the game down to better utilize his linemates though.

I thought Lambert was really impressive last year as a younger player. Didn't realize people were questioning him this year, has he had a rough go of it since the WJC last year? Had a real nice assist on that 3rd goal for Finland.

 

[Bluesnatic27]

I thought Lambert was really impressive last year as a younger player. Didn't realize people were questioning him this year, has he had a rough go of it since the WJC last year? Has a real nice assist on that 3rd goal for Finland.

A lot of Euro scouts soured on him because he had a poor start to the season. His intelligence isn't quite up to his talent level yet and those scouts have been quite critical with his processing of his game.

Personally, I don't see any major red-flags with his mental game. It strikes me more as a player learning how to incorporate his physical strengths.

 

[stl76]

A lot of Euro scouts soured on him because he had a poor start to the season. His intelligence isn't quite up to his talent level yet and those scouts have been quite critical with his processing of his game.

Personally, I don't see any major red-flags with his mental game. It strikes me more as a player learning how to incorporate his physical strengths.

Interesting, appreciate the info. Hadn't been following his development since last year because he's probably going to be drafted way before the Blues pick. Player of the game for Lambert against Germany (who played a surprisingly competitive game).

Excited to see Loof in live action! Posters in the team Sweden roster thread seemed pretty high on him as a solid defensive dman.

 

[stl76]

Decent first period for Loof. His partner Nystrom (sp?) was a bit of a trainwreck, so it seemed like Loof was trying to babysit him a little bit. Loof threw a couple nice hits and made a couple smart plays in the dzone to slow things down and generate a clean breakout.

The one time I noticed Loof sneaking in from the point in the ozone to try to generate a scoring chance, the puck ended up going the other way for a 2-1 and his back pressure wasn't great.

 

[stl76]

Wow Edvinsson with a coast to coast short handed highlight reel goal.

(Penalty was against Nystrom for a delay of game...he's looked really rough so far today)

 

[DatDude44]

LOOF LAYING THE BOOM

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

I’m envious of whoever gets the top two picks in 2023

 

[stl76]

LOOF LAYING THE BOOM

That hit was a beauty, you love to see it!

 

[stl76]

Neighbours clearly watched Loof and was jealous of the hits we was throwing, cause he just completely blew up a Czech player twice on one shift

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Lööf is going to be a Top 4 d on this team.

 

[Bluesnatic27]

It’s early in the game, but this is one of the least impressive rosters Canada has put out in recent years.

 

[BlueDream]

Neighbours clearly watched Loof and was jealous of the hits we was throwing, cause he just completely blew up a Czech player twice on one shift

That’s why I love Neighbours’ future on this team, he is going to be a tough player to play against.

 

[Mike Liut]

Lööf is going to be a Top 4 d on this team.

Is he a LD or RD?

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Is he a LD or RD?

LD

 

[Blueston]

Lööf is going to be a Top 4 d on this team.

Liked his physicality. Mobility looked pretty good. He was on3rd pairing it seemed, but playing in Finland wonder if he got less exposure to their coaching staff? Definitely excited to have him in our system.

 

[Blueston]

It’s early in the game, but this is one of the least impressive rosters Canada has put out in recent years.

It’s gonna take time. They had less time together bc of Covid and perhaps their 2 most talented forwards are 16 and 17.

 

[Bluesnatic27]

It’s gonna take time. They had less time together bc of Covid and perhaps their 2 most talented forwards are 16 and 17.

That could easily be the case. This team might become more than the sum of its parts.

but from my view, they will need to be more than the sum of their parts if they want to take down Russia, Sweden, etc. I’m just not a fan of how this roster was built. However, I’m in no way suggesting that I could do better.

 

[Blueston]

That could easily be the case. This team might become more than the sum of its parts.

but from my view, they will need to be more than the sum of their parts if they want to take down Russia, Sweden, etc. I’m just not a fan of how this roster was built. However, I’m in no way suggesting that I could do better.

I find it fascinating that Sweden always looks awesome at WJC until medal round where they choke.

 

[Bluesnatic27]

I find it fascinating that Sweden always looks awesome at WJC until medal round where they choke.

I find it just as fascinating that the Russians seem like the opposite. They'll struggle through the round robin and then make it to the Gold medal round (unless they play Canada in the semis).

 

[Bluesnatic27]

Dickinson with his first assist of the tournament.