GDT: 2023 World Junior Championship Thread (Clarke, Connors, Salin)

[kingsboy11]

Thread to talk about the World Juniors. Only 3 Kings prospects involved this year after having years of having many prospects in the tournament.

Brandt Clarke (8th overall pick 2021) with Team Canada
Kenny Connors (103rd overall pick 2022) with Team USA
Otto Salin (148th overall pick 2022) with Team Finland.

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[King'sPawn]

Thread to talk about the World Juniors. Only 3 Kings prospects involved this year after having years of having many prospects in the tournament.

Brandt Clarke (8th overall pick 2021) with Team Canada
Kenny Connors (103rd overall pick 2022) with Team USA
Otto Salin (148th overall pick 2022) with Team Finland.

End of 1st between Finland and Switzerland. Low-event hockey, tied 0-0.

Salin barely noticeable out there... but same could be said for everyone.

Here's my preview article on MM: WJC Preview – LA Kings Prospects to Watch and Tournament Schedule

 

[Schrute farms]

It seems Finland is always that way. You don't notice them early on in tournaments and they are an afterthought to Canada, Russia, USA.....then at the end, there they are in the semi's.

 

[King'sPawn]

It seems Finland is always that way. You don't notice them early on in tournaments and they are an afterthought to Canada, Russia, USA.....then at the end, there they are in the semi's.

True! They play a generally cohesive style where players don't stand out as much.

1-1 after 2. Both teams playing very disciplined and the goals have come from the rare defensive breakdown.

Salin not standing out, which isn't a complaint. He's largely been a non-factor offensively aside from a blocked shot attempt. Disciplined defensively, but also isn't tested much with Switzerland's talent level.

 

[kinghock]

True! They play a generally cohesive style where players don't stand out as much.

1-1 after 2. Both teams playing very disciplined and the goals have come from the rare defensive breakdown.

Salin not standing out, which isn't a complaint. He's largely been a non-factor offensively aside from a blocked shot attempt. Disciplined defensively, but also isn't tested much with Switzerland's talent level.

Salin looks good to me.

He is good skater, physical and looks like 6”1 already.

 

[King'sPawn]

2-1 Switzerland. Salin was unable to control the puck leading to the scoring chance and subsequent rebound.

Not a good look for him, but even so, conclusions shouldn't be drawn from one play on one shift in one period in one game

 

[KingTech]

what number is he ?

 

[kinghock]

what number is he ?

#3

 

[King'sPawn]

Switzerland with the early upset, topping Finland 3-2 in OT.

Edit: Salin had 16:40 TOI, 0 points, and was a minus-1.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Ahhh the day where I eat all of the leftovers and watch hockey all day

 

[King'sPawn]

Sweden demolishing Austria. 8-0 after 2.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Sweden demolishing Austria. 8-0 after 2.

Yeah this one is decidedly not fun

Saving the better whiskey for 1pm

 

[kingsboy11]

really disappointing period overall for the US. Cooley and Hughes trying to do everything , Latvia arguably with the better chances

 

[King'sPawn]

really disappointing period overall for the US. Cooley and Hughes trying to do everything , Latvia arguably with the better chances

Yeah. Latvia showing very good discipline and restraint. I still think the USA is able to out skill Latvia's discipline, but they won't be able to do so without more of a lunch pail attitude for the rest of the tournament.

 

[Trash Panda]

Luke Hughes is really having a game to forget here, can’t keep the puck on his stick or stay on his feet.

Going to need a lot more from him if the US wants a medal here.


OFC he scores the minute I post this.

 

[King'sPawn]

Clarke has, as expected, looked dangerous in the offensive zone. He pinches confidently, knowing another forward will cover for him. Consequently, he has created a lot of chances.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Clarke wasnt on PP1

 

[King'sPawn]

Clarke with a rocket makes it 2-0.

Edit: called off due to being offside.

 

[AbsentMojo]

wow Clarke w nice slapshot

 

[AbsentMojo]

On bedard's michigan attempt he hit goalie in the mask with his stick. is that not high sticking?

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Clarke getting goals disallowed? He's a King thru and thru.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Watch how linesmen handle faceoffs in WJC.. do u see any 30 seconds of bullshit with guys getting kicked out etc?

 

[JJDrums]

Watching Clarke with Team Canada I see Jack Johnson. A roamer who makes me extremely nervous defensively. Hope he can tighten up the Defense going forward.

 

[King'sPawn]

On bedard's michigan attempt he hit goalie in the mask with his stick. is that not high sticking?

Typically, shots ruled as "follow thru" are exempt from high sticking, though I don't see anything specific in the rulebook.

Czechia up 2-1 after 1. Clarke got a minus for the first goal, but it wasn't his fault. He was covering his man well, and his partner just let his mark get by him.

 

[King'sPawn]

On another note - I'm not a fuddy duddy who will complain at every "Michigan" attempt, but Canada is trying to be flashier than hard-working, and they are trailing as a result of it.