WJC talk

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Dahlin is absolutely worth tanking for. He's an incredible offensive defenseman already, and he's only 16. He could probably run an NHL power play right now.

 

[Frk It]

Valimaki looks pretty solid for Finland. Tolvanen has shown his hands off a few times. Otherwise not a whole lot going on in this CZE-FIN game.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Did Hronek or Saarijarvi do much in that game? I didn't get to watch. Scoresheet says Hronek played 25 minutes, though. Looks like he's their #1 guy.

 

[Leronziia]

Caught the end of the 2nd and entire 3rd.

Hronek is definitely the #1 defenseman, pleasantly surprised to see him wearing the C too.

He was solid defensively, didn't see any lapses, also wasn't able to get set on the single powerplay in the 3rd unfortunately, which is where he usually shines.

 

[Frk It]

Did Hronek or Saarijarvi do much in that game? I didn't get to watch. Scoresheet says Hronek played 25 minutes, though. Looks like he's their #1 guy.

They both looked solid. About what I was expecting so didn't comment on them. Saarijarvi took some shifts with Valimaki as his partner and I thought they complemented each other well. It was a pretty defensive game for the most part.

 

[mindfly]

Man oh man how Dahlin would look good in a wings sweater

 

[Pavels Dog]

Dahlin is absolutely worth tanking for. He's an incredible offensive defenseman already, and he's only 16. He could probably run an NHL power play right now.

Gotta love WJC time of year

 

[Hinterland]

Will be interesting to see what the Van Pottelberghe can do vs Czech Republic. He was a lot better recently. Game will start in 30mins. Hronek playing on 1st def pairing on the other side. Let's hope for another game like that:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7njST38rw4


Will be a difficult game for Switzerland. But we'll see. Will also be having an eye on Hischier and Necas who'll both be on 2nd line.

 

[golffuul]

Van Pottelberge looks really good. Wonder how long it will take for him to get to the NHL. Was surprised that we had actually drafted him.

Hronek looks solid, as well. Not many mistakes...plus he's the Captain of the Czech's, this year.

 

[Hinterland]

Van Pottelberge looks really good. Wonder how long it will take for him to get to the NHL. Was surprised that we had actually drafted him.

Hronek looks solid, as well. Not many mistakes...plus he's the Captain of the Czech's, this year.

Well, he's the current starter for Davos and just signed a 3 year contract.
It's his first season as a pro so I think he'll stay in Davos for at least one more year if not all three. Will also depend on the situation in Grand Rapids I guess.

Btw. The Czech defense is crap. Hischier just fooled them badly

 

[Tatar]

Dumb penalty by Hronek costs the Czechs a goal

 

[Hinterland]

Dumb penalty by Hronek costs the Czechs a goal

Sure, but they play a bad game anyway. Lots of possession and shots on goal but little to no quality chances. They also play careless against the puck making it pretty easy for the Swiss to create chances with 2,3 passes.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Hronek has been pretty good defensively, but, man... they don't ever pass him the puck. He looks so lonely in the offensive zone. He just stands there and waits, but it never comes. They don't even let him break out the puck, either. He's had only a few touches all game.

 

[Hinterland]

Hahaha, this game is so fun to watch. The Czechs are really handing it over to the Swiss.

 

[Frk It]

Never heard of this #11 kid on Switzerland, but he has looked pretty damn good to me.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=224073

 

[drwings40]

Hronek with an assist on that Chlapik goal.

 

[Hinterland]

Well, Hischier probably felt bad to win this game. What a gift to take this penalty.

 

[Hinterland]

Well, Hischier probably felt bad to win this game. What a gift to take this penalty.

Well, at least he won it now

 

[drwings40]

Well, Hischier probably felt bad to win this game. What a gift to take this penalty.

...and he wins it for Switzerland.

 

[Lampedampe]

Sooo.. The plan should be to Draft Hischier this year and Dahlin next year. Right okay the plan is set, everyone on board. The cup parade should be in aprox 5 years.

 

[Pavels Dog]

Hronek looked great imo. Better defensively than I expected, he also doesn't really look small/scrawny at all. Seemed to be playing huge minutes too, not sure why he wasn't on in OT.

 

[Leronziia]

Just tuned in, Fins struggling again.

Saarijarvi with a mint pass through the neutral zone to set up teammate on breakaway.

 

[drwings40]

Not Wings-related, but I think this Kaprizov kid is special. Look at his KHL stats...If I remember correctly, previously only Kuznetsov had better stats at 19 years of age. He was taken by Minnesota in the 5th round back in 2015.

 

[Tatar]

Not Wings-related, but I think this Kaprizov kid is special. Look at his KHL stats...If I remember correctly, previously only Kuznetsov had better stats at 19 years of age. He was taken by Minnesota in the 5th round back in 2015.

Great pick. Shame he has no plans of coming to NA anytime soon

 

[joe89]

Saarijärvi not shooting too much, so definitely a Wing.. Kidding aside I feel like he's one of the guys really trying for Finland. Must be one of the TOI leaders.