WJC: Which player(s) has impressed you the most

[Chileiceman]

I watched the Russia-Finland game today. The two most impressive players were Sami Vatanen and Bobkov the goalie.

Vatanen is very small, but I just think he's too fast and skilled to not make the NHL.

 

[Ainec]

Hamonic and McMillan

 

[Aqualung]

I've only watched U.S. and SWE games but I've really been surprised and impressed by D'amigo. He's showing poise that I think will translate very nicely in the NHL.

Rodin and Petersson have also been surprisingly good.

 

[DaveG]

Vatanen, Bobkov, Maxim Chudinov, Dominique Henrich, Konstantin Komarek, Iiro Pakarinen

 

[Ti-girl]

Team Austria.

 

[Reasoned Opinion]

Rodin kid from Sweden. Takes a very cheap shot and comes back with six points in two games and looks dominant in terms of puck control. Looks like a stud of a prospect.

 

[ThinMcWhistle]

Bobkov.

 

[Macman]

Eberle for me. He so good with the puck and a threat almost everytime he's out there.

 

[FDBluth]

Taylor Hall for me...haven't paid enough attention to non-Canada games to talk about anyone else. Hall's speed is remarkable--his skating reminds me a lot of Gaborik--but he's shown that he has good hockey IQ and excellent vision as well in these first few games.

Also, I have to say I've been extremely disappointed with Kadri. He's an immature punk. Even in these blowout games I've seen him taking runs at other players and celebrating his goals like he's the best thing since sliced bread. I've also noticed him hog the puck quite a bit. In general, it looks like he thinks that he's too cool for school.

That Hall and Kadri play on the same line really brings to light the differences between the two. One of them seems to just be running around trying to show everyone how good he is and the other seems to be focused on actually playing the game.

Does anyone else feel this way about Kadri?

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Also, I have to say I've been extremely disappointed with Kadri. He's an immature punk. Even in these blowout games I've seen him taking runs at other players and celebrating his goals like he's the best thing since sliced bread. I've also noticed him hog the puck quite a bit. In general, it looks like he thinks that he's too cool for school.

That Hall and Kadri play on the same line really brings to light the differences between the two. One of them seems to just be running around trying to show everyone how good he is and the other seems to be focused on actually playing the game.

Does anyone else feel this way about Kadri?

Feels good to have Kadri in the system!

Pietrangelo once again had a very impressive game. I was very dissapointed with his play last year, but he has won me over. Looks so smooth on the ice, capable physically, big point shot, and nice ice awareness.

 

[TimeZone]

Brandon Kozun for me!

 

[alienanton*]

Taylor Hall for me...haven't paid enough attention to non-Canada games to talk about anyone else. Hall's speed is remarkable--his skating reminds me a lot of Gaborik--but he's shown that he has good hockey IQ and excellent vision as well in these first few games.

Also, I have to say I've been extremely disappointed with Kadri. He's an immature punk. Even in these blowout games I've seen him taking runs at other players and celebrating his goals like he's the best thing since sliced bread. I've also noticed him hog the puck quite a bit. In general, it looks like he thinks that he's too cool for school.

That Hall and Kadri play on the same line really brings to light the differences between the two. One of them seems to just be running around trying to show everyone how good he is and the other seems to be focused on actually playing the game.

Does anyone else feel this way about Kadri?

yea, kadri certainly isnt interested in winning the games. surely he's just showing off despite already being drafted.

this is getting hilarious. hall tries to dangle in a phone booth, is stripped, and creates a rush for the other team and he's the god's gift to hockey.

kadri has the puck jump over his stick...selfish, puck-hog, giveaway machine.

 

[IdealisticSniper]

Anyone impressed with Paniks play? I saw the stats said he had a good game the other day.

 

[FDBluth]

yea, kadri certainly isnt interested in winning the games. surely he's just showing off despite already being drafted.

this is getting hilarious. hall tries to dangle in a phone booth, is stripped, and creates a rush for the other team and he's the god's gift to hockey.

kadri has the puck jump over his stick...selfish, puck-hog, giveaway machine.

I just haven't been very impressed with Kadri's attitude thus far. He obviously has immense talent as well. Maybe I was being a bit too harsh when I said "immature punk", but that's the kind of personality that he's projecting right now.

 

[HSF]

Kadri too mee is still a very raw talented player

he needs to learn when to do certain things and when not to do certain things. I also see why ppl last year were questioning his ability to use his linemates properly.

He impresses you sometimes with a slick goal or pass then disappointments you with a dumb penalty or destroys a play by trying to deke 3 guys.

he seems to have two sides to him lol

 

[Chain Attack]

yea, kadri certainly isnt interested in winning the games. surely he's just showing off despite already being drafted.

this is getting hilarious. hall tries to dangle in a phone booth, is stripped, and creates a rush for the other team and he's the god's gift to hockey.

kadri has the puck jump over his stick...selfish, puck-hog, giveaway machine.

No need to defend Kadri. He has played well but I can see how he gets under people's skin with the hits, trash talking and tapping his stick on the ice.

 

[Berglund1313]

Rodin OEL also like Josefson

 

[bruinsfan46]

Kadri too mee is still a very raw talented player

he needs to learn when to do certain things and when not to do certain things. I also see why ppl last year were questioning his ability to use his linemates properly.

He impresses you sometimes with a slick goal or pass then disappointments you with a dumb penalty or destroys a play by trying to deke 3 guys.

he seems to have two sides to him lol

He's got a lot of bad habits and weaknesses that he does need to work on. But we're not aloud to say anything about those without Leafs fans calling us a troll.

McMillan and Eberle have played really well together. Pietrangelo has looked fantastic. I've been watching Taylor Hall for a couple years now and actually think he can do better than he is. His game just seems a little bit off to me.

 

[GMofOilers]

Eberle will lead the tournament in scoring this year. Impressed? I dont know since he was one of the leading scorers last year.

Not bad for a kid thats too small and cant skate very good!

 

[Lehner]

Kozun is pretty sick to watch...

 

[Devils Trap]

Patrice Cormier looks like a star in the making for New Jersey

 

[BlackAces*]

Anyone impressed with Paniks play? I saw the stats said he had a good game the other day.

I only watched a bit of the game, but he was making things happen against the US.

 

[Jason12]

Kadri too mee is still a very raw talented player

he needs to learn when to do certain things and when not to do certain things. I also see why ppl last year were questioning his ability to use his linemates properly.

He impresses you sometimes with a slick goal or pass then disappointments you with a dumb penalty or destroys a play by trying to deke 3 guys.

he seems to have two sides to him lol

Lets not forget hes 19 years old. Last year many people described Della Rovere the same way. This year he has shown (so far) that he has taken that out of his game while still playing physical.

 

[Reasoned Opinion]

Rodin OEL also like Josefson

I didn't realize Rodin was so fast...and with those great hands. Looks very much the real deal.

 

[Trxjw]

I just haven't been very impressed with Kadri's attitude thus far. He obviously has immense talent as well. Maybe I was being a bit too harsh when I said "immature punk", but that's the kind of personality that he's projecting right now.

I think you were right on the money, to be honest. Not a fan of his attitude at all.