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

[Stud Muffin]

Russians were leaving him open and focusing on Hughes. Who had all the goals in this game? Let him take a shot.

Also, while we’re criticizing the Americans, would anyone else here have pulled the goalie In the final 45 seconds with offensive zone face off to get all of USA elite players on the ice for a 5 on 3? Given the Russian goaltending, shootout was risky.

Caufield was to far out from the goal, they left him alone for a reason, the play would have had to have come from the York to Caufield the way the Russians clogged up te middle, he just wasn’t in a good spot to score and the Russians and his teammates knew it.

 

[McFlyingV]

Stylistically sure, but I don’t think Hughes is as close to the talent that mcdavid is. But I see your point.

Hughes is not even close to McDavid talent wise. The skating, the size, the hands are all a major step below.

 

[Stud Muffin]

Broberg rips one top corner, 1-0 Sweden

 

[alphahelix]

Broberg rips one top corner, 1-0 Sweden

After Henriksson pickpockets Krebs

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Zary from Tomasino, 1-1!

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Who won the US Russia game?

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Who won the US Russia game?

Russia in a shootout.

 

[alphahelix]

Who won the US Russia game?

RUS SO

 

[Stud Muffin]

Newhook in front!!!!! From Cozens and Krebs

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Newhook from Cozens and Krebs, and Canada leads 2-1!

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

RUS SO

Shoot out?!? Man the IIHF has to dump the limited overtimes and shoot outs. This isn't soccer.

Thanks for the reply!

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

2-2. Holtz scores from far out.

Bit of a weak one on the goalie.

 

[Stud Muffin]

2-2. Holtz scores from far out.

Bit of a weak one on the goalie.

It was super weak

 

[Stud Muffin]

Holtz again with a deflection of a hard pass from Bjornfot. 3-2 Sweden

 

[Stud Muffin]

Connor Zary with the wrap around to tie it!!!!

 

[McFlyingV]

Refs have been awful in this game. Can't believe I just agreed with Button.

 

[Stud Muffin]

Albin Grewe snipes one to give Sweden the lead with 2:31 left.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

sounds like the Canada got jobbed by the refs today

 

[alphahelix]

Canada has not had as much top end talent as the americans, swedes, and sometimes even fins the last few years. Might forecast future challenge for the mens team.

Does anyone think Canada will win against USA for the bronze?

 

[bobbythebrain]

I'd have no probs trading out pick this year. Really not overly impressed with this draft. Caufield is a rare talent scorer but hes 5'7.

I don't think Hughes, who's rated #1, is even gonna hit Matthew's level

 

[Johnny McBravo]

I'd have no probs trading out pick this year. Really not overly impressed with this draft. Caufield is a rare talent scorer but hes 5'7.

I don't think Hughes, who's rated #1, is even gonna hit Matthew's level

Bad take imo. We are gonna get a really good player at 8.

 

[Joey Moss]

I'd have no probs trading out pick this year. Really not overly impressed with this draft. Caufield is a rare talent scorer but hes 5'7.

I don't think Hughes, who's rated #1, is even gonna hit Matthew's level

I think the top 10 is widely considered to be one of the better one's in recent memory. You're getting a player who probably would go higher in previous drafts. Maybe not the Matthews/Dahlin level player but a deep top 10.

 

[McFlyingV]

I think the top 10 is widely considered to be one of the better one's in recent memory. You're getting a player who probably would go higher in previous drafts. Maybe not the Matthews/Dahlin level player but a deep top 10.

Yeah I think the top 10-12 is really deep this year personally. I really like the US guys so I'm kind of hoping we take one of them, but I wouldn't be mad with a couple of the Canadian guys.

 

[alphahelix]

I am not totally sold on Hughes as ultra elite at the top but the pack from Byram to Caufield feels pretty strong.

 

[ImmuneEH]

I'd have no probs trading out pick this year. Really not overly impressed with this draft. Caufield is a rare talent scorer but hes 5'7.

I don't think Hughes, who's rated #1, is even gonna hit Matthew's level

I'm going to guess that Byram, Dach, and Turcotte are for sure off the board.

It looks like one of Cozens, Krebs, or Zegras would be available. All are fantastic picks. I'm not sure how you could look at them and go "they ain't shit, just trade the pick".

Caufield & Boldy are nice picks as well. Podkolzin worries me.