IIHF World Championships 2024

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Leo needs to go home, get 100% healthy, and work to start putting on the 15-20# of solid muscle his frame needs to be an effective NHL player. No pointless exhibition tournament please.

Agreed…. And would prob throw mctavish on the same boat.

Zegras I don’t mind playing, as he missed a lot of hockey and the tournament can help build on the confidence gained the last stretch

 

[Ducks DVM]

Agreed…. And would prob throw mctavish on the same boat.

Zegras I don’t mind playing, as he missed a lot of hockey and the tournament can help build on the confidence gained the last stretch

Yeah, it’ll be good for Zegras to get some games in. I’m not sure that McTavish was truly healthy the entire year, he needs to get his body sorted out so chronic injuries don’t derail his entire career.

 

[Leonardo87]

Leo needs to go home, get 100% healthy, and work to start putting on the 15-20# of solid muscle his frame needs to be an effective NHL player. No pointless exhibition tournament please.

 

[Vipers31]

Leo needs to go home, get 100% healthy, and work to start putting on the 15-20# of solid muscle his frame needs to be an effective NHL player. No pointless exhibition tournament please.

No offense, but most Europeans don’t see it as a pointless exhibition tourney - and I’m not just referring to fans. Players would love to be participate far more often if it wasn’t for external factors (specifically costs for insurance for players under heavier contracts). That said - if Leo doesn’t feel like he’s 100%, he should get the rest he needs, heel up and work towards his preseason later in the summer. If he feels genuinely fine, playing at that level is a bonus, so we’ll take it.

 

[Ducks DVM]

No offense, but most Europeans don’t see it as a pointless exhibition tourney - and I’m not just referring to fans. Players would love to be participate far more often if it wasn’t for external factors (specifically costs for insurance for players under heavier contracts). That said - if Leo doesn’t feel like he’s 100%, he should get the rest he needs, heel up and work towards his preseason later in the summer. If he feels genuinely fine, playing at that level is a bonus, so we’ll take it.

I understand that, but in the grand scheme of things, there’s nothing special about this year’s WC. In the grand scheme of his career, he absolutely needs to put on as much muscle as possible, and those weeks would be better spent in a gym if healthy, or resting if not. There’s essentially a 100% chance he will be able to go next year.

 

[Quack Shot]

Do they sell WC jerseys? I would love a Zegras one

 

[GermanRocket7]

Do they sell WC jerseys? I would love a Zegras one

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Z is going with #9 according to their preliminary roster (Luke Kunin got #11). You're welcome.

 

[Kalv]

Is the U-18 talk also goes in here?

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Is the U-18 talk also goes in here?

I think so.

Connelly having a big start today(1 g, 1a)…. Up to 5 pts in 3 games.

He’s going to be interesting at the draft as he’s prob a top 10 talent…. But could still be on the board in the late 1st

 

[Ducks DVM]

Is the U-18 talk also goes in here?

Sure, although if you want to put the effort into making a thread I’ll pin it as well

 

[Kalv]

Sure, although if you want to put the effort into making a thread I’ll pin it as well

Not sure you can call it effort but I'll do it

 

[Ducks DVM]

Not sure you can call it effort but I'll do it

Regardless of how Getzlaf you are gonna be, it’s nowhere near as Getzlaf as I am this morning

 

[duxfan1101]

Clara has played in 2 of Italy’s 3 games so far. He stopped 16/19 shots in a 4-3 OT win over Japan. Then he stopped 23/25 shots in a 2-0 loss to Slovenia.

 

[190Octane]

Clara has played in 2 of Italy’s 3 games so far. He stopped 16/19 shots in a 4-3 OT win over Japan. Then he stopped 23/25 shots in a 2-0 loss to Slovenia.

He gave up 3 to Japan? Bust.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Whats the word on Leo? Is he coming to WC?

 

[HanSolo]

Whats the word on Leo? Is he coming to WC?

I don't think he is. Seen around the internet, including from Leo's own mouth, that he's going to spend the summer at home in Sweden to spend time with family (including family he hasn't seen in a long time) and work out to get more fit and strong for next year.

The kid seemed to have a tough time with the NHL schedule early in his career so I imagine he's not craving more hockey games right now. It's better for him to get some R and R and focus on his off-season fitness.

 

[duxfan1101]

Dostal in net for Czechia’s first pre-tournament game. Gudas is wearing an A and has already delivered a big hit.

 

[ohcomeonref]

Dostal in net for Czechia’s first pre-tournament game. Gudas is wearing an A and has already delivered a big hit.

That's our guy. Proud that he's a Duck.

 

[duxfan1101]

 

[JAHV]

Macklin Celebrini getting some time with future teammate Connor Bedard, I see.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Macklin Celebrini getting some time with future teammate Connor Bedard Zellweger, I see.

FIFY

 

[lwvs84]

Macklin Celebrini getting some time with future teammate Connor Bedard, I see.

I don't know, does the NHL risk Chitcago not being last in a couple years? Then they can't put Bedard and his cousin(?) on the same team.

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

I hope Olen gets playing time

 

[Arthuros]

And most importantly, McTavish is not going for Canada.

 

[GermanRocket7]

Excited to see Zelly in action. Bummed that Crosby turned down the invitation. Oh well, off to Prague in five days.