So, an important disclaimer for the WJC. Two of our prospects are on Canada, which is great.
But you should know that when things don't go well, Canadian fans get pretty abusive and start scapegoating whoever they can find. A common theme is trashing the lower drafted players there, as clearly they're holding back the better players. This often involves few actual details from the game, and sometimes doesn't even describe the player's game properly.
Anyway, this is starting to happen to McIsaac. Canada's defense group looked terrible last night, and McIsaac is getting criticized, despite having been fairly middle of the pack in that defense group in terms of performance. Dobson was actually a lot worse, for example.
People are starting to say that McIsaac is slow, too. Which is weird, because IMO he's clearly a good step faster than Bouchard, and they have no problem there.
Anyway, if Canada doesn't get their **** together, it's going to be pretty ugly.
So, an important disclaimer for the WJC. Two of our prospects are on Canada, which is great.
But you should know that when things don't go well, Canadian fans get pretty abusive and start scapegoating whoever they can find. A common theme is trashing the lower drafted players there, as clearly they're holding back the better players. This often involves few actual details from the game, and sometimes doesn't even describe the player's game properly.
Anyway, this is starting to happen to McIsaac. Canada's defense group looked terrible last night, and McIsaac is getting criticized, despite having been fairly middle of the pack in that defense group in terms of performance. Dobson was actually a lot worse, for example.
People are starting to say that McIsaac is slow, too. Which is weird, because IMO he's clearly a good step faster than Bouchard, and they have no problem there.
Anyway, if Canada doesn't get their **** together, it's going to be pretty ugly.
This was pretty sweet and got the Canadian fan boys excited at least:
Zadina played last night for Czechs in a pre tournament game against the U.S and set up Necas on the power play. I wasn’t able to watch the game but I heard he was pretty dominant out there.
Thanks for posting this, I usually forget to read MLive as I'm not a Michigander. Based on this article & your knowledge/eye-test, do you think Veleno and/or Zadina make the Wings in '19-'20. If/if not, how probable are they to do so/not do so? Also, do you see either/both making it out of training camp or later in the season? Thanks.
I think Veleno could make the team as a fourth liner and then move up ala Datsyuk. Zadina I don't think makes it right away unless he goes on a tear late this season and hopeful call-ups with the big team. Zadina is more talented, don't get me wrong, but Veleno has the NHL tool set as it currently stands.Thanks for posting this, I usually forget to read MLive as I'm not a Michigander. Based on this article & your knowledge/eye-test, do you think Veleno and/or Zadina make the Wings in '19-'20. If/if not, how probable are they to do so/not do so? Also, do you see either/both making it out of training camp or later in the season? Thanks.
Lindstrom plays the right side I'm pretty sure, so he's probably not a good candidate to replace Kronwall. And I guess we can agree to disagree on what kind of production 2 assists in 28 games is.I think Lindstrom steps into Kronwall's spot next year as the team's #4 or #5, he has some pretty good stats so far ans is playing in a men's league.
Cholowski - Green
Lindstrom - Hronek
Dekeyser - Daley
Ericsson (extra)
Lindstrom has 3 goals and 2 assists in 28 games at the same age Kronwall scored 1 goal and 9 assists in 31 games and only 1 assist in 15 playoff games.Lindstrom plays the right side I'm pretty sure, so he's probably not a good candidate to replace Kronwall. And I guess we can agree to disagree on what kind of production 2 assists in 28 games is.
Lindstrom plays the right side I'm pretty sure, so he's probably not a good candidate to replace Kronwall. And I guess we can agree to disagree on what kind of production 2 assists in 28 games is.
I think Lindstrom steps into Kronwall's spot next year as the team's #4 or #5, he has some pretty good stats so far ans is playing in a men's league.
Cholowski - Green
Lindstrom - Hronek
Dekeyser - Daley
Ericsson (extra)
Oh, for sure. I think he's doing well, but more like "ready for the AHL next year" well, not "straight to the NHL" well.Playing top pairing minutes in the SHL at his age is good.
More important is he looks good and has a physical element to his game when I have seen a few this year. Crisp passer that looks like he will like the game speeding up a little bit and the heavier aspect of NA hockey. Very encouraged when I have seen him this year. Excited for him to come over next year. Guy is really solid in my opinion. Not an offensive powerhouse, but he could become a Brad Stuart type in terms of not a dud moving the puck but not an elite number guy.
(about Gustav Lindström)
Not an offensive powerhouse, but he could become a Brad Stuart type in terms of not a dud moving the puck but not an elite number guy.
Lindstrom plays the right side I'm pretty sure, so he's probably not a good candidate to replace Kronwall. And I guess we can agree to disagree on what kind of production 2 assists in 28 games is.