GDT: U18s - CAN/USA @ 7:30AM, RUS/SWE @ 11:30 AM

[Llamamoto]

Hughes is so good. His skating is like McDavid's. it sets him apart from his peers.

I'm starting to lean towards him rather than Kakko. Although I'll make my final judgement after the worlds.

 

[Llamamoto]

Really nice, he rushed in stopped and drew the defenders to him and put it on the tape for Nikolayev

That's the kind of play that I haven't seen enough of from him. Stop, or slow down and find the open man, rather than charging down like a bull.

 

[Stud Muffin]

It blows my mind that people were starting to think Hughes wasn’t the best player in the draft.

 

[GMofOilers]

It blows my mind that people were starting to think Hughes wasn’t the best player in the draft.

Mine to, mine to.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Zegras is so smooth.

 

[Llamamoto]

Absolutely insane pass by Zegras. Receives a pass through his legs, and gives it in front to Caufield, who shoots it just high.

 

[Stud Muffin]

Apparently this is a kicking motion now

 

[Llamamoto]

Hat-trick for Hughes, a nice pass from Zegras.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Hat-trick Hughes, another beauty play by Zegras.

 

[Canovin]

Zegras looks like he has the potential to be the best player in the draft in 3 years

 

[CupofOil]

Zegras looks like he has the potential to be the best player in the draft in 3 years

Nah, Hughes is on an entirely different level (I think he's being underrated actually) but it would be really hard to pass on Zegras at 8 if he's there. That vision is next level good, I'd like to see him score a few goals though or at least shoot more.

 

[Llamamoto]

Nah, Hughes is on an entirely different level but it would be really hard to pass on Zegras at 8 of he's there. That vision is next level good.

There's a chance that they become the 1 and 2 of the draft. Especially if Zegras starts to shoot more.

 

[Canovin]

Nah, Hughes is on an entirely different level (I think he's being underrated actually) but it would be really hard to pass on Zegras at 8 if he's there. That vision is next level good.

I don't think the gap is all that big right now, let alone in 3 years

 

[CupofOil]

I don't think the gap is all that big right now, let alone in 3 years

I think it's a pretty big gap personally. It's like comparing Kane to Keller or something like that.

 

[GMofOilers]

I think it's a pretty big gap personally. It's like comparing Kane to Keller or something like that.

Your not the only one.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

thanks for the updates folks

nice to see Zegras playing well...can't wait to hear about Krebs

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Caufield scores on a nice one-timer. Hughes and Zegras get the assists.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Zegras with the no-look behind-the-back pass to spring Brink on a breakaway to make it 6-0.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Hughes and Zegras have both had incredible games. 4 points each.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

US take this one 6-0. Hughes and Zegras with 4 points.

 

[McDrai]

This must be the most dominant US U18 team ever right? They're blowing every team out of the water . Very impressive so far

 

[Stud Muffin]

Feels weird knowing one of the Swiss or Slovaks will be relegated, they’ve been in the top group in every tournament since I started watching hockey.

 

[Llamamoto]

I think it's a pretty big gap personally. It's like comparing Kane to Keller or something like that.

I think Zegras has better vision, but Hughes's skating is what really separates them. But I don't think the gap is too big, especially if Zegras improves, in a similar trajectory to Petterson.

 

[Canovin]

I think Zegras has better vision, but Hughes's skating is what really separates them. But I don't think the gap is too big, especially if Zegras improves, in a similar trajectory to Petterson.

Zegras also has the size and better shot.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

these tournament's are tough to judge a player cause the US is clowning every team and the competition isn't very good

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

I think Zegras has better vision, but Hughes's skating is what really separates them. But I don't think the gap is too big, especially if Zegras improves, in a similar trajectory to Petterson.

is Zegras projected to be a center in the NHL? or strictly a winger?