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

[PhilMick]

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?

Oh man you perfectly put into words what's been bothering me about Kadri, he's driving me insane out there. He's throwing some gross hits too.

As far as who's impressing me: Hall, Pietrangelo, Eberle, and the Swiss goalie.

 

[sexytime]

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

As a fellow Lebanese-Canadian makes me a bit disappointed to see the way he's acting especially since he's become a role model for all leb kids out there. I was high hopes for this guy, but I think if he keeps up that attitude he's going to fail big time.

 

[Schooner Guy]

OEL's the best I've seen so far....awesome at both ends of the ice. He reminds me a lot of a young Lidstrom. I'm also both suprised and impressed by his physical play and he even has a bit of a mean streak that I wasn't aware of.

 

[Kiefer]

Rödin.

Probably because I hadn't watched him much until this tournament.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Hrasko from the Slovaks is just hitting everything that moves.

 

[TimeZone]

And Dimitri Orlov for the Russians looks pretty good.

 

[Chayos]

Hrasko from the Slovaks is just hitting everything that moves.

I have to agree ,and he is pretty slick on the point on the PP too. In a blowout game he has stood out as the best player on the Slovaks.

 

[Davebo*]

As a fellow Lebanese-Canadian makes me a bit disappointed to see the way he's acting especially since he's become a role model for all leb kids out there. I was high hopes for this guy, but I think if he keeps up that attitude he's going to fail big time.

He was dishing the puck off nicely the last several PP's - a work in progress.....

 

[HockeyAddict]

Canada vs Slovaks:

Hrasko - a physical force and seems to have pretty decent hands...

Hall - again... the kid is damn good. I would guess he will be better than Tavares and Stamkos.

 

[Crispy Crust]

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

based on?

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Nothing.

I honestly didn't think Hall would dominate the tournament, or simply, dominate at all. He has been a huge surprise. But I think it's going to be interesting how he translates it all in the NHL

 

[Crispy Crust]

Nothing.

I honestly didn't think Hall would dominate the tournament, or simply, dominate at all. He has been a huge surprise. But I think it's going to be interesting how he translates it all in the NHL

I think he will translate to the NHL very well. Everything about his game screams NHL ready. His play indicates an easy transition imo.

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

I think he will translate to the NHL very well. Everything about his game screams NHL ready. His play indicates an easy transition imo.

Yeah, he screams out a future NHL superstar to me. But it's going to be interesting.

 

[mckly]

Hrasko from the Slovaks is just hitting everything that moves.

he was fun to watch

 

[boozeash]

Hall is going to be an absolute superstar. You can tell by watching him on the ice how good he is. He's Big, he's fast, he's got great hands, great shot, great vision, and he's hard working. If you compare him to the last three first overall draft picks he's the best easily. When he finishes growing i expect him to be 6'2-6'3" 210-220lbs. Just watch him play out there compare him to some of the other good Canadian players. Hall's game will translate to the NHL so easily.

 

[NeverGoingToWin]

Hall is not clearly better than Stamkos or Kane.

 

[boozeash]

Hall is not clearly better than Stamkos or Kane.

You're right he's not clearly better right now, after all, he hasn't played a NHL game yet. That is not his fault, he is only 18. But it is fair to say that he has all the tools to become better than both Stamkos and Kane in the not too distant future. His hands shot and speed, are comparable to Stamkos and Kane already. He'll be a power forward that will be very hard to play against.

 

[R S]

You're right he's not clearly better right now, after all, he hasn't played a NHL game yet. That is not his fault, he is only 18. But it is fair to say that he has all the tools to become better than both Stamkos and Kane in the not too distant future. His hands shot and speed, are comparable to Stamkos and Kane already. He'll be a power forward that will be very hard to play against.

Maybe using the powerforward term a little too loosely..but i do get your point. He plays a much more physical and in your face game than Kane, Stamkos or Tavares.

I am still not sold that he will be the best out of the three....it will really depend on what tickles your fancy. I still think that Stamkos will end up being the best. Hall sure is showing that he could have a shot at being a very elite player in the future though.

 

[FDBluth]

Hall needs to get a lot stronger/bigger if he wants to dominate at the NHL level. He's pretty wiry right now and gets knocked off the puck easier than I would like. His skill is phenomenal, though. He's kind of like a craftier version of Gaborik.

 

[Manny*]

McMillan has been really good.
Kozun has been really good.
Petersson has been really good.
Rodin has been really good.

 

[alko]

Canada vs Slovaks:

Hrasko - a physical force and seems to have pretty decent hands...

Hall - again... the kid is damn good. I would guess he will be better than Tavares and Stamkos.

Hrasko is a positive surprise. but we will see next games

Taylor Hall was good, and as a Slovak, Richard Panik also.

http://www.slovakhockey.sk

 

[slovakiasnextone]

Hrasko is a positive surprise. but we will see next games

Taylor Hall was good, and as a Slovak, Richard Panik also.

Hrasko has played quiet good in all games and it seems he´s only getting better from game to game.

 

[scott4683]

Hrasko was great to watch.. His hits made the game more entertaining

 

[XDC-RES]

Kozun has really impressed me. I had no idea he had this kind of skill.

There is an American D man whom I like too but it's probably just because he is a Caps prospect.

 

[scott4683]

John Carlson i think is his name.. but not sure