dink182
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If you remember the previous discussions we had in previous threads, the USA vs Canada game will be an excellent opportunity to see how our development systems, playing styles, talent, and leagues compare. I can't wait!
True it will be a good chance to see how some of the high end talent matches up. But it won't give much of a gauge on how NCAA and CHL teams match up.dink182 said:If you remember the previous discussions we had in previous threads, the USA vs Canada game will be an excellent opportunity to see how our development systems, playing styles, talent, and leagues compare. I can't wait!
Van said:I'll go with the others. This isn't a CHL vs. NCAA show.
Hell, the USA has 2 CHL players on their team while Canada has 1 NCAA player...so Team USA has tapped into the CHL more than Team Canada has tapped into the NCAA. :p
dink182 said:No your right. 1 game is not going to write the book on the state of NCAA vs CHL, but it's better than nothing. How many chances do you get to see such a direct comparison? Most of Team Canada is high end talent from Major Junior, and most of team USA is high end talent from NCAA. It will be able to see how the players accustomed to the CHL's rough and tumble physical play with the red line compares to playing with more finesse and no red line in the NCAA.
Kugel said:I have seen games from both leagues and i have to ssay that the CHL is better just because of the depth. i watched michigane last year and they were supposed to be one of the best teams in the country and they didnt impress me at all (side note, nystrom sucks). meanwhile i saw the icedogs play and every player was good.
Hemsky4PM said:Not to mention the number of Slovaks, Czechs, Finns and on, and on, that play in the CHL as opposed to the NCAA. The CHL is the top junior system in the world, period.