WJC: Want a treat? Watch Nino Niederreiter today

[R S]

This kid looks like the real deal and has been one of the best players in the tournament so far for the Swiss. His draft stock is really rising and he will likely be a top 15 pick this year. He plays hard, physical and has great offensive tools. Will be interesting to see how he plays against the Russians this afternoon. I will be cheering for Switzerland

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[Jesus Christ Horburn]

Agreed, he's been awesome.

I think he could do for Switzerland what Anze Kopitar has done for Slovenia.

 

[Riggins]

He's looking really good against the Russians. Quickly becoming a MONSTER for Pierre McGuire.

 

[TasteofFlames]

Dude has been excellent all tournament. His stock is skyrocketing.

 

[Karlssonlee]

Yea he's really garnering attention with his play at the WJ

 

[YogiCanucks]

It would be so much more epic if his name was Nino Niederneier

 

[bictron]

I think he's getting overshadowed by the play of Conz.

 

[RangerRed]

Agreed on Niederreiter.

Slightly OT, anyone know why Josi's out? I'm guessing it's an injury but in the event that the stars align for the Swiss today, would he be expected back for the next game?

 

[Big Phil]

Pierre McGuire is going out of his mind rooting for this guy today. And for once, his man crush is actually legitimate. This kid is a player that's for sure

 

[HockeyH3aven]

The only players I noticed on the Swiss team were Sbisa and Conz. However the only two games I watched were Canada vs Switzerland and USA vs Switzerland and Switzerland almost never had the puck in those games.

 

[R S]

Agreed on Niederreiter.

Slightly OT, anyone know why Josi's out? I'm guessing it's an injury but in the event that the stars align for the Swiss today, would he be expected back for the next game?

Broken finger.

And Nino is really living up to the hype for this game. Just wish the Swiss wouldnt have given up the lead late in the 2nd.

 

[R S]

Nino ties the game against Russia!!

 

[JAVO16]

He's playing an incredible game right now.

 

[Canucks LB]

This years tatar sauce

 

[obsenssive*]

Weber looks good too.

 

[JAVO16]

Nino beats the Russian by himself !!!!

 

[TrueGrit]

That was sick

 

[Canucks LB]

OMFG SWISS JUST WON

NINO = god

 

[The Fuhr*]

Good call

 

[Wats]

Beast. You just knew the Swiss would win that game after they tied it.

 

[le_sean]

Fantastic player, very strong on the puck and always seems to make things happen.

 

[Kamina]

Good call. Nino Niederreiter scores the game-tying and game-winning goals.

 

[twenty7]

KING CONZ

And RUSSIA IS FULL

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

He, imo, is well on his way to becoming a top-10 pick in the draft.

 

[R S]

I knew it would be a good time to start a Nino thread this morning