Sabres Prospects in WJC...

[is the answer jesus]

Sweden gets shut out 2-0 by Switzerland. Finland was losing 1-0 to Canada for 59 minutes+ and ends up winning because of a fluke goal. First two shots for Finland go in the net and 3 on like 5 shots. This is why I hate single elimination in WJC/Olympics...unfortunately cant really change that.

While I generally agree with your point Finland deserved to win that game, they largely outplayed Canada. Had Canada won I'd be more inclined to be upset about the end result.

 

[coastal]

And?

My bad... just pointing out that he’s a defensive guy first and foremost. Plays a quiet game that most people may miss, but just positionally sound and very much in control all of the time.

 

[Chainshot]

My bad... just pointing out that he’s a defensive guy first and foremost. Plays a quiet game that most people may miss, but just positionally sound and very much in control all of the time.

Agreed. He only made two mistakes in the game IMO which is pretty impressive given his assignments.

 

[Kyndig]

While I generally agree with your point Finland deserved to win that game, they largely outplayed Canada. Had Canada won I'd be more inclined to be upset about the end result.

Trust me, I'm not upset about Canada losing.

 

[SundherDome]

There are a lot of guys to like with him, Bryson, Borgen and Samuelsson on the way.

Chukarov has looked good in the UMass games I've seen. Not sure if he gets a contract or not though.

 

[RWatson29]

We are all hoping for a gem, but one point in six games and 30+ other Dman ahead of him in the tourney scoring so lets hold our horses a little bit as well.

What does points have to do with anything I said? If you want to talk about points, look at his stats in the top league in Finland? I didn’t know he had to be on the scoresheet to be an effective player....

 

[missingmika]

There are a lot of guys to like with him, Bryson, Borgen and Samuelsson on the way.

2017 could beat 1997 as the best Sabres draft if everyone keeps it up.

 

[Kyndig]

I haven't liked Samuelsson from what I've seen, so far Laaksonen has looked better.

 

[Chainshot]

UPL with a save and USA goal gets a goal waved off.

 

[Chainshot]

Laaksonen has the primary on the Finns' PP goal, 1-0.

 

[Huokaus]

Despite the assist, it has been a terrible game for Laaksonen so far (after ~2 periods). Lots of totally botched pass attempts (looks like there's some miscommunication). Luukkonen has been a total god though.

 

[Chainshot]

Despite the assist, it has been a terrible game for Laaksonen so far (after ~2 periods). Lots of totally botched pass attempts (looks like there's some miscommunication). Luukkonen has been a total god though.

I didn't care for his missed clear on one of the 1st period US PP's.

Elsewhere, Samuelsson just blocked a slapper with his stomach.

 

[joshjull]

 

[Team Cozens]

Despite the assist, it has been a terrible game for Laaksonen so far (after ~2 periods). Lots of totally botched pass attempts (looks like there's some miscommunication). Luukkonen has been a total god though.

Not sure what you are watching. He has been very good.

 

[hizzoner]

Not sure what you are watching. He has been very good.

For the number of times he has had to move the puck and the success rate, along with his skating the puck out--he has been damn good. Not perfect but no one else has been either.

 

[Sabreality]

ugh, gonna be tough to get 3 on UPL tonigh

 

[Chainshot]

With how 6K has played, this 2-0 lead is huge.

 

[Revelate]

Ferraro mad UPL is doing so well.

 

[Chainshot]

Nevermind!

 

[Tatanka]

uPL couldn’t do much there

 

[Tsyolin]

Finnish defense starting to hang UPL out to dry.

 

[Chainshot]

Finnish defense starting to hang UPL out to dry.

The guy with one leg can't defend. Brave of him to try, but just stop.

 

[Samsonite23]

Chmelevski putting the team in his back.

 

[Chainshot]

Kakko with the golden goal.

I think UPL can bury any of the ghosts from last year. He was outstanding.

 

[Sabreality]

Tough L, but congrats to Finland, they deserved it this year. Happy for UPL & Laaksonen