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Brook, Ylonen and Suzuki invited to their respective WJC camps - is the USA camp later? Is Poehling eligible?
Poehling is a lock, Primeau should be a lock as well.
Brook, Ylonen and Suzuki invited to their respective WJC camps - is the USA camp later? Is Poehling eligible?
Poehling is a lock, Primeau should be a lock as well.
Olofsson is a lock, Romanov I could see him making it.
Primeau is a lock to be there but not sure who will get the nod. Knight is likely his competition from the USNDTP, but Primeau's assistant coach is an assistant coach for Team USA so he'll likely have good things to say about Primeau although he hasn't been as good this year.
Ikonen is unlikely unless he returns real soon cause you don't want to give a spot to a guy that hasn't played since last year.
It'll be Higgins 2.0 and we'll be very happy with it.Maybe Kesler if we're very lucky
What about Olofsson and Romanov? Not sure if they are locks but I think the probability is they make it at this stage right?
Kotkaniemi: A lock if he is allowed to go
Suzuki and Brook: Should make it if they don't screw up in warm up games?
Poehling and Primeau: Locks to make that US team. I agree. Is Primeau the projected starter? Who is his competition?
Romanov and Olofsson: I believe they probability make it.
Ikonen: No idea. He made the team last year but has been hurt. He is scheduled to return to the ice sometime late December to mid January. Not sure he makes that tournament now.
6 players and Kotkaniemi makes 7. Are we missing anybody?
Suzuki and Brook are locks as is ylonen for Finland. Man oh man .What a turnaround for our farm system and in 2 years as well.
Suzuki and Brook are locks as is ylonen for Finland. Man oh man .What a turnaround for our farm system and in 2 years as well.
We did well in the 17 and 18 drafts. Lets see what kind of impact they make against players their own age in a very competitive tournament
I like the fact that Romanov played 18 minutes in his last KHL game. His team has allowed the less amount of goal in the league, with 38 in 35 games. I'd say they play a good defensive system and considering the fluctuation of his ice-time, it seems he can follow it.
Has Poehling’s game taken another step this season? His numbers are not exactly eye popping....any thoughts on his overall game from last year to this year?Poehling is a lock, Primeau should be a lock as well.
Has Poehling’s game taken another step this season? His numbers are not exactly eye popping....any thoughts on his overall game from last year to this year?
Weren’t we saying (or at least a few) the same thing about Tkachuk last year....no progression, 9 goals in the NCAA, how could he possibly produce in the NHL....Has Poehling’s game taken another step this season? His numbers are not exactly eye popping....any thoughts on his overall game from last year to this year?
A point per game pace is pretty good imoHas Poehling’s game taken another step this season? His numbers are not exactly eye popping....any thoughts on his overall game from last year to this year?
I am sure he is a future NHLer, how good he will be remains to be seenWeren’t we saying (or at least a few) the same thing about Tkachuk last year....no progression, 9 goals in the NCAA, how could he possibly produce in the NHL....
Not worried about Poehling
It always remains to be seenI am sure he is a future NHLer, how good he will be remains to be seen
A point per game pace is pretty good imo
I like the fact that Romanov played 18 minutes in his last KHL game. His team has allowed the less amount of goal in the league, with 38 in 35 games. I'd say they play a good defensive system and considering the fluctuation of his ice-time, it seems he can follow it.
To be fair, Kristo had his best season in his D+5 season. Poehling, in his D+2 season is easily out producing Kristo at the same age and in fewer minutes. Combine this with the fact that Poehling's offense is totaly translatable to the pro game. I remember questioning whether Kristo's production was translatable......for good reason apparently. Like you said, "stats can be misleading" , this is a prime example. I think Poehling will be more productive than people think. I feel like he will thrive playing with players with high hockey IQ's.It's ok. For reference Danny Kristo was over a ppg his last 2 seasons including a 1.3 his Senior year as his line was the best in the NCAA and he was likely the 2nd best player in the league or close to it. Not comparing them as they are polar opposites as Kristo didn't work hard and was often in trouble off the ice whereas Poehling just looks like a pro out there doing all the little things right. Just pointing out that the stats can be misleading.
To be fair, Kristo had his best season in his D+5 season. Poehling, in his D+2 season is easily out producing Kristo at the same age and in fewer minutes. Combine this with the fact that Poehling's offense is totaly translatable to the pro game. I remember questioning whether Kristo's production was translatable......for good reason apparently. Like you said, "stats can be misleading" , this is a prime example. I think Poehling will be more productive than people think. I feel like he will thrive playing with players with high hockey IQ's.
xxx - Weber
Mete - Juulsen
Romanov- Brook
Me likes the future but we gotta find that true top LD somehow
it wasn't meant to compare them as players just pointing out that a ppg isn't all that impressive without context. Poehling plays for the top team in the NCAA and the 2nd best offense in the NCAA again. Kristo played for a top program as well, but didn't go directly to the NCAA since he was undersized unlike Poehling who is physically mature and advanced his NCAA time.
At 19, Kristo was a Freshman and he had a .88 ppg, so not far from a full ppg, which we'll see what Poehling ends up with. He had injuries the next season and dropped to a .82 but then had a 1.07 and a 1.3 ppg the next 2 seasons. He didn't work hard enough, but had the skill for sure, his speed and shot were very good but some kids think they can get away with just talent and clearly he couldn't.
Poeling starts to worry me a bit. I am not talking about his play but his commitment to the habs.
He still not have signed his contract and now he is talking about winning a championnship this year on next year for St-Cloud...what? what about trying to win in the NHL.
the guy is a first round pick so not exactly like Jake Evans.
Bergevin went so see him a month ago to talk with him... a bit strange when he knew that the habs would be in Minnesota today..
Last season he was happy to play with his brothers ...fine. But now he seems not very interesting to play for the Habs more than that . I hope I am wrong