Predict the top 10 scorers at WJC....

[Winston Wolf]

I don't know why, but I have a feeling that Bobby Ryan will lead the tournament in scoring. Malkin second, Kessel third.

Yeah, I wonder why you think that...

 

[Preds666]

I think swede Nicklas Bäckström will surprise a lot of people. Could be one of the top forwards of the tournament, without few people knowing it (yet)

 

[Epsilon]

I don't know why, but I have a feeling that Bobby Ryan will lead the tournament in scoring. Malkin second, Kessel third.

I do know why.

Bobby Ryan can't tie Malkin's skates at this point in time. Same goes for pretty much everyone else in this tournament.

 

[Fighter]

Yeah, I wonder why you think that...

You had it coming B R G LOL!

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Kessel loves the spot light to be directly on him, he thrives off of personal competition more then team competition.

I expect him to be the 2nd leading scorer behind Malkin.

Good point. That was very noticeable in Minnesota's game against North Dakota last night. The announcers on FOXN made the point that Kessel was trying to send a message though his play (concerning the comparisons between he and Toews).

 

[Dominator13]

I don't know why, but I have a feeling that Bobby Ryan will lead the tournament in scoring. Malkin second, Kessel third.

i know why well since we're in this homer thing, i can't wait to see what Latendresse does, he shines when there's alot of pressure(preseason,Canada-Russia games),i really think that he'l be the ultimate powerforward at this tournament, or atleast i hope .

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I do know why.

Bobby Ryan can't tie Malkin's skates at this point in time. Same goes for pretty much everyone else in this tournament.

Fair enough, but if there is a player who could match up physically to Malkin and is in the same stratosphere skill-wise it's Ryan. He's been a monster this year and is peaking at the right time for the WJC's. I expect him to be dominant.

 

[espo*]

Why is everyone saying Malkin? I thought he was'nt playing the WJC's this year?

 

[Epsilon]

Why is everyone saying Malkin? I thought he was'nt playing the WJC's this year?

Apparently that decision changed and he is playing.

 

[espo*]

Apparently that decision changed and he is playing.

Thanks.

Man,he'll be dominant there.

 

[Bad News Benning]

I'm curious as to who people think will be the top scoring defenseman? Johnson? Lee? Smid? Edler?

 

[Slay]

Lauri Tukonen and Lauri Kaprikorski should also challenge for top 10 considering how dominant they were at U18 level.

 

[Flyguy_1ca]

Interesting that almost no one expects Pouliot to be a top 10 scorer at the WJC

 

[Slay]

I'm curious as to who people think will be the top scoring defenseman? Johnson? Lee? Smid? Edler?

I think Slava Buravchikov might have an outside shot. He was the best offensive D at the last WJC U18 (6gp 3g+4a). He even had more pts than any Canada's forward. But firstly he needs to make the team and receive good minutes to challenge for that title. But if not Buravchikov then top offensive D on team Russia can be Emelin.

 

[Twist and Shout]

Malkin will lead the tournament in points. Frolik will be in the top 3.

 

[bottleCAPS]

1. Evgeni Malkin (RUS)
2. Phil Kessel (USA)
3. Mikael Frolik (CZE)
4. Benoit Pouliot(CAN)
5. Anze Kopitar (SLO) (if they qualify)
6. Guillaume Latendresse (CAN)
7. Petr Pohl (CZE)
8. Roman Voloshenko (RUS)
9. Rob Schremp (USA)
10. Jesse Joenssu (FIN)

Honorable mention:
Niklas Bergfors (SWE)
Niklas Backstrom (SWE)
Bobby Ryan (USA)
Martin Hanzal (CZE)
David Bolland (CAN)
Andrew Cogliano (CAN)
Jack Johnson (USA)

 

[Randall Graves*]

I think Malkin is the safe pick to lead the tourney in scoring but I think a line of kessel/schremp/ryan could get one of these guys to give EM a run for his money..

 

[Raymones]

I'm curious as to who people think will be the top scoring defenseman? Johnson? Lee? Smid? Edler?

Well, don't have much knowledge about the defencemen on most of the teams, but guessing is fun! So:

Johnson and Strålman

 

[edd1e]

Lauri Tukonen and Lauri Kaprikorski should also challenge for top 10 considering how dominant they were at U18 level.

I think Tukonen will be good, he's doing good in AHL.

 

[CSKA]

I think Malkin is the safe pick to lead the tourney in scoring but I think a line of kessel/schremp/ryan could get one of these guys to give EM a run for his money..

Yep. I mean Malkin will get hes points no doubt but you need a strong line to convert your plays ............ i dont know i have a feeling that Malkin ends up with numbers like : 7 GP 8 G + 3 A

This amarican line has a real chance to get one of their guys on the scoring sheet no doubt !

 

[wilka91*]

Why is everyone saying Malkin? I thought he was'nt playing the WJC's this year?

Actually it hasn't been officialized by the Russians.

But it wouldn't make sense not sending Malkin to the WJC, because otherwise he'd be playing in that stupid Spengler Cup with his club.

 

[espo*]

Actually it hasn't been officialized by the Russians.

But it wouldn't make sense not sending Malkin to the WJC, because otherwise he'd be playing in that stupid Spengler Cup with his club.

Not official?i had thought it had been official they were keeping him out of this because of burnout concerns,looks like it's still a bit up in the air then.Russia will be a hell of a lot stronger with him.His inclusion changes the dynamics of that tourney no question.

 

[wilka91*]

the Russians are so unorganized and the current situation with Malkin is yet another example of their incompetence.

they said that the final decision would be made on December 15th, but hell knows who said that and can they be trusted.

 

[espo*]

How strong do you think Russia will be in this WJC with Malkin on board? most of their players i know little about,i'm assuming you have a good handle on their team and their relative strengths.With Malkin on board,are they a threat to beat the U.S? Take home gold?

 

[wilka91*]

I have no idea.