WJC: WJC draft eligibles thread

[Aaron Vickers]

Our Dan Stewart has put together a little piece on draft eligibles in the World Junior Championship here: http://futureconsiderations.ca/draft-eligibles-add-intrigue-to-world-juniors/

Thought we could use this thread to monitor the performances of draft eligibles in the tournament.

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[Aaron Vickers]

A little pre-tournament action with Mathew Dumba.

Mathew Dumba is many different things to many different people. The Calgary, AB. native is a leader with the Red Deer Rebels. He’s a top prospect for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

But Dumba doesn’t care what he is to Hockey Canada, as long as he can participate.

http://futureconsiderations.ca/dumba-ready-for-any-role-with-canada/

 

[Aaron Vickers]

A little love for Phil Di Giuseppe!

When Canada announced its selection camp roster November 29th, there was no player more anonymous than that of Phillip Di Giuseppe. Not anymore.

http://futureconsiderations.ca/di-giuseppe-introduces-himself-to-canada/

 

[Aaron Vickers]

Peter Loubardias wonders out loud if Ryan Murray isn't one of Canada's most valuable defensemen.

I might take it one step further. I would be surprised if he didn’t start the tournament as part of the shutdown pairing. Murray can play it any way you want. He skates so well, makes terrific decisions with the puck, has excellent hockey sense. Murray will undoubtedly be a very high draft pick at the upcoming NHL Entry Draft, so enjoy his coming out party. As long as his health doesn’t suffer a setback, the World Juniors promise to be a great one for Murray.

http://futureconsiderations.ca/loubardias-2012-might-be-murrays-only-shot/

 

[Aaron Vickers]

Dan Stewart tackles some questions about draft eligibles in the WJC.

Scouts and NHL executives love this tournament as well, since it gives them a chance to not only watch their previously drafted elite prospects, but many of the cream of the next draft crop play at a very high level in an intense, pressure packed environment.

http://futureconsiderations.ca/stewart-world-juniors-have-draft-implications/

 

[Aaron Vickers]

Grigorenko was hurt last night. Not broken, but could jeopardize his tournament.

A 14-0 win over Latvia may seem like a big victory for Russia, but it could come with an even greater loss – Mikhail Grigorenko.

The status of the 17-year-old Grigorenko is in doubt after a second period collision with Latvian defenseman Arturs Salija.

http://futureconsiderations.ca/grigorenkos-world-juniors-in-doubt/

 

[Aaron Vickers]

For those wondering where some of the 2012 eligibles are slotted in our January ranking, here goes:

Rank / Pos. / Name / Team / League / Ht / Wt /
1). RW Nail Yakupov, Sarnia, OHL, 5-10, 170
2). D Ryan Murray, Everett, WHL, 6-1, 195
3). C Mikhail Grigorenko, Quebec, QMJHL, 6-2, 190
6). LW Filip Forsberg, Leksand, Swe., 6-1, 175
9). D Jacob Trouba, USNTDP U18, USHL, 6-2, 185
11). RW Sebastian Collberg, Frolunda Jr., Swe. Jr., 5-11, 175
13). C Zemgus Girgensons, Dubuque, USHL, 6-2, 185
19). D Olli Maatta, London, OHL, 6-2, 190
21). C Radek Faksa, Kitchener, OHL, 6-2, 180

The full top-30 can be seen here: http://futureconsiderations.ca/yakupov-rolls-in-january-ranking/

 

[Riggins]

How have the Swedes Forsberg and Collberg looked so far?

 

[Dynamo81]

For those wondering where some of the 2012 eligibles are slotted in our January ranking, here goes:



The full top-30 can be seen here: http://futureconsiderations.ca/yakupov-rolls-in-january-ranking/

I wonder how you guys come u with these rankings.

 

[WayneBruce]

How have the Swedes Forsberg and Collberg looked so far?

Both have looked very good so far but they have not yet faced tough competition (except for the swiss maybe). Collberg is 4+3 and leads the team in points I think. Forsberg has been one of the better players as well and could easily have scored a lot more points than he has so far. Then again, we will see how good they are against the top teams.