Prospect Info: U18 WJC 2023

[Realgud]

Also at this point I'm comfortable taking Perreault top 10. He's something special.

Finally

 

[Henkka]

Steve and Kris ain't vacationing in Switzerland, in afternoon they were in Ajoie watching Slovakia - Canada. Now they are in Basel watching Finland- USA.

It's pretty short distances in Switzerland.

Only 55min drive (32 miles) between those two Towns tournament is played.

It's like from Detroit to Ann Arbor or something.

 

[lilidk]

What is wrong with Canada?

 

[DamonDRW]

What is wrong with Canada?

Canadian players are often overhyped aside from real stars. This team would be different with Bedard and few other guys.

That's why it is often safer to go for Europeans or US players when drafting in 4-15 spots. We basically see that with Yzerman's choices - Raymond, Seider, Kasper over Savoie, etc.

 

[SantosHalper]

Many interesting names in Team Sweden, i hope Håkan is pounding the table again.
Noah Dower Nilsson at eliteprospects.com
David Edstrom at eliteprospects.com
Anton Wahlberg at eliteprospects.com
Tom Willander at eliteprospects.com
Kristian Kostadinski at eliteprospects.com
Simon Zether at eliteprospects.com

 

[Holden Caufield]

This goalie (Hrabal) for Czechia is terrible.

Andrew Gibson is opening my eyes. What a beast he looks like out there. By far the best defensemen for Canada.

This game is confirming my priors on Cal Ritchie and Riley Heidt.
These guys both look very meh…. Probably going to be JAGs (Just another guy) at the next level.
Hopefully we take shots on higher upside guys.

Canada up 7-2 and has been the better team.
But should be closer. Canada’s goalie has played well and Czechia’s not so much.

 

[NickH8]

This goalie (Hrabal) for Czechia is terrible.

Andrew Gibson is opening my eyes. What a beast he looks like out there. By far the best defensemen for Canada.

This game is confirming my priors on Cal Ritchie and Riley Heidt.
These guys both look very meh…. Probably going to be JAGs (Just another guy) at the next level.
Hopefully we take shots on higher upside guys.

Canada up 7-2 and has been the better team.
But should be closer. Canada’s goalie has played well and Czechia’s not so much.

Strange, I liked Hrabal against Sweden. Shows how hard it is to scout Goalies, especially when they're inconsistent.

 

[Holden Caufield]

Strange, I liked Hrabal against Sweden. Shows how hard it is to scout Goalies, especially when they're inconsistent.

Weak short side goals and very shakey glove hand. They’ve pulled him now… but there were some ugly ones.

 

[SantosHalper]

Dvorsky hasn't set sky on fire but he's had more than solid tournament. His defensive game has already proven to be very good and it's only gets better with age. Dvorsky has a good shot and his passes are hard, and accurate. Dvorsky is not "Ras"-massive but uses the size very well when protecting the puck, and his reach as well, quite strong already. Not fast but often seems to be in the right place, at the right time. I haven't seen much creativity but he plays very safe game, he just might not take unnecessary risks with puck. I would not be surprised if he's high in Detroit's list, not the most sexy pick but safe.
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Quarterfinals tomorrow!

USA - Czechia
Finland - Slovakia
Canada - Switzerland
Sweden - Latvia

 

[GettingYourMoms]

Weak short side goals and very shakey glove hand. They’ve pulled him now… but there were some ugly ones.

Hrabal was solid all tournament aside from game against Canada. Sale was best player on the ice(from both teams) by far and despite total blowout he was extremely impressive. I like how he is primarily playmaker, but since his only option is to pass to guys who cant shoot for shickles he just scores himself.

 

[SantosHalper]

Sweden - Canada
USA - Slovakia

Semifinal pairs(i believe)

 

[SantosHalper]

Norway defeats Germany in relegation round.

USA defeats Slovakia in the 1st semifinal.

Will Smith is 2 points away from breaking Kucherov's point record, 21 points in a single tournament.

 

[Holden Caufield]

USA walked through Slovakia with ease.

Will Smith had a massive game.
Oliver Moore looked so slick and strong on the puck. Moore generates speed and burst so quickly. Very Impressed with his skating and game in general today.

 

[NickH8]

I respect the hell out of this Swedish team. No elite talent but they play such a solid team game. Willander and Edstrom are having great games.

 

[Holden Caufield]

Otto Stenberg is some kind of player. Clear standout in this semi final with Canada. Just a strong all around player with great offensive talents.

Liking him more and more as an option at 19.

 

[NickH8]

Otto Stenberg is some kind of player. Clear standout in this semi final with Canada.

Liking him more and more as an option at 19.

He's really good. Too many people (me included) cooled on him for struggling in the SHL. This tournament is a reminder that it's hard to perform against adults and this kid is Uber talented.

 

[WingsToPick4th]

Dvorksy at 9 and Stenberg at 18 would be nice for our C depth

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Stenberg is just truly going off. 5 points today against Canada and the game's not over.

 

[Murmansk16A]

Dvorksy at 9 and Stenberg at 18 would be nice for our C depth

I would say Dvorsky/Moore at 9, and Stenberg/Edstrom at 18 would be good for our center depth. So many good options.

 

[Realgud]

He's really good. Too many people (me included) cooled on him for struggling in the SHL. This tournament is a reminder that it's hard to perform against adults and this kid is Uber talented.

Strange, I personally thought he looked good in the SHL in a limited role but looked bad at the J20 level whenever I watched him. He's always good in international tournaments though.

 

[SantosHalper]

The right teams are at the finals, amazing gold medal game ahead.

Slovaks takes the bronze, canadians lost their marbles at the semifinal and they have less time to prepare for the bronze medal game. Slovakia will also have more hunger, their last medal was won 20 years ago. And last year Slovakia played in division 1A tournament, it's going to be a huge rise for them.

 

[Murmansk16A]

The right teams are at the finals, amazing gold medal game ahead.

Slovaks takes the bronze, canadians lost their marbles at the semifinal and they have less time to prepare for the bronze medal game. Slovakia will also have more hunger, their last medal was won 20 years ago. And last year Slovakia played in division 1A tournament, it's going to be a huge rise for them.

And Canada lost their goalie.

 

[lilidk]

The right teams are at the finals, amazing gold medal game ahead.

Slovaks takes the bronze, canadians lost their marbles at the semifinal and they have less time to prepare for the bronze medal game. Slovakia will also have more hunger, their last medal was won 20 years ago. And last year Slovakia played in division 1A tournament, it's going to be a huge rise for them.

Come on , Canada sucks, but not that sucks.

 

[Holden Caufield]

Canada wins Bronze in OT.
Wood and Gibson had strong games for Canada

Exciting game and finish. Mac Celebrini with a picturesque OT Winner.




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[SantosHalper]

Top-3 players from each team
Elite Prospects - Award - U18 WJC Top 3 Player on Team