World Junior Championship starts Dec. 19, Dec. 21 in Ottawa

[Savitar]

Lazar needs to use this as a confidence booster to produce at the NHL Level, it was a great desicion to send him! He was Captain Canada! Their 1st goals in 6 years!

 

[starling]

I thought they mentioned late in the 3rd period that Reinhart was the best face off guy on the team.

This game maybe.

Whole tournament: http://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/417/IHM417000_85F_10_0.pdf

1 LAZAR 70.00
6 GAUTHIER 62.64
7 McDAVID 61.67
8 PETAN 61.54
14 REINHART 57.94

 

[Push540]

This game maybe.

Whole tournament: http://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/417/IHM417000_85F_10_0.pdf

1 LAZAR 70.00
6 GAUTHIER 62.64
7 McDAVID 61.67
8 PETAN 61.54
14 REINHART 57.94

I saw that and edited my post. Thanks for the link.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Uh I guessed you missed those penalties that he had to kill. Also where was that guy that said he'd rather we drafted Petan than Lazar, Petan was god awful tonight.

Drafting Petan at 17th overall would have been an incredible reach.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

MacKenzie just mentioned how key Lazar was in the locker room calming everyone down between the 2nd and 3rd.

Captain. Lazar.

Need to know what was said. So I. Can have it tattoo'd on my back

 

[Push540]

Uh I guessed you missed those penalties that he had to kill. Also where was that guy that said he'd rather we drafted Petan than Lazar, Petan was god awful tonight.

But he was awesome over the whole tournament.

 

[aragorn]

Canada played a shut down role in the 3rd period to hang on for the win against a big & pretty good offensive Russian team. Congrats to Canada & specifically Lazar & Paul, nice to have a couple of Gold Medalists in the organization finally. Now draft Crouse & we'll have a turd, I mean a third.

 

[ChocolateLeclaire]

Canada played a shut down role in the 3rd period to hang on for the win against a big & pretty good offensive Russian team. Congrats to Canada & specifically Lazar & Paul, nice to have a couple of Gold Medalists in the organization finally. Now draft Crouse & we'll have a turd, I mean a third.

MacArthur, Turris and Phillips say hey.

 

[aragorn]

MacArthur, Turris and Phillips say hey.

Oh yea .... that must be over a decade ago?

 

[Answer]

I guess everyone has to agree after watching world juniors that Lazar does not have that high end offensive talent like some of the other kids in TC. But, yeah he is like Mike Fisher, heart and soul, gritty type player.

 

[Shanny]

MacArthur, Turris and Phillips say hey.

Don't forget Zibanejad and Claesson as well..

 

[aragorn]

Don't forget Zibanejad and Claesson as well..

that's true too & in this decade.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Oh yea .... that must be over a decade ago?

We are so old

 

[aragorn]

We are so old

sadly yes ... but it's just a number ... okay a large one ... I need a nap.

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

I still think we sang the anthem the loudest. Scotiabank Place (at the time) was absolutely rocking for the world juniors

I remember the gold medal game. It was louder than any playoff game I've been to (including one with an OT win). Crazy loud and constant chants. Including PK! PK!

So when will Lazar be back on the Sens? Tomorrow?

Yes Cameron confirmed today that Lazar is re-joining the team tomorrow. Life of a professional, eh.

So how was Lazar in this tourny? My lack of interest prevented me from watching. Is he still a bust?

Yes.

Damn does it mean sens won't win the Cup until Lazar gets the "C"?

It is actually reasonable to believe so, however if EK can lead on the ice and Lazar in the room I'm happy.

It will, however, make things slightly awkward when Lazar is ready for the captaincy.

I dont find it entertaining watching Canada steam roll every team and I was busy for the NYE game. Didn't even realize the gold medal game was today until 40 mins ago.

NYE was amazing and tonight was the most epic game in 6 years. Unfortunate you're not into this tournament. It is amazing hockey. It is, however, amusing that you come in here to tell us you're not interested.

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

Did anyone see this on the game notes?

3rd period:

19:57 CAN Faceoff - Sam Reinhart
20:00 RUS Penalty - Ziat Paigin - Throwing the Stick (20 min Game Misconduct)

 

[krapsik]

I guess everyone has to agree after watching world juniors that Lazar does not have that high end offensive talent like some of the other kids in TC. But, yeah he is like Mike Fisher, heart and soul, gritty type player.

And i dont understand all this McDavid hype. I´d take some player from Russia team before him.

 

[HavlatMach9]

mcdavid's speed and play-making were top class, and he put up points with ease, all at 17 coming off an injury

 

[L'Aveuglette]

I guess everyone has to agree after watching world juniors that Lazar does not have that high end offensive talent like some of the other kids in TC. But, yeah he is like Mike Fisher, heart and soul, gritty type player.

Yep, after all, he's 19 and has most certainly plateau'd.

Well, I guess it's still good enough for the Sens.

 

[General Zodd]

karlsson will lead us to the cup

Yes Mr. I continuously **** up the puck when I'm the last guy back will lead us to the promiseland??

Anyway glad you cheered for the Russians, say hello to Putin for me!

 

[Answer]

Yep, after all, he's 19 and has most certainly plateau'd.

Well, I guess it's still good enough for the Sens.

Everyone was 19 in that tournament. Lazar never show case any signs of extreme talent with the puck like some of the other guys on the roster. It is very evident that his top ceiling is a Mike Fisher.

Jason Spezza at 19 showed that he had top-end offensive skills.


How ever, I am happy with that Lazar is, I just wish he would be a tad faster and maybe a tad better at puck handling skills as well(but this would be asking a bit too much)

 

[realtalk11]

lazar is a bigger and taller brendan gallagher in terms of heart and grit.

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

Everyone was 19 in that tournament. Lazar never show case any signs of extreme talent with the puck like some of the other guys on the roster. It is very evident that his top ceiling is a Mike Fisher.

Jason Spezza at 19 showed that he had top-end offensive skills.


How ever, I am happy with that Lazar is, I just wish he would be a tad faster and maybe a tad better at puck handling skills as well(but this would be asking a bit too much)

Wow are you a professional? A professional scout is telling what a 19 year olds ceiling is. I doubt anyone here knows just how good he can get. Maybe Lazar's roll on the team wasn't to try and skate through the d and risk giving the puck up when he's the captain.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Lazar doesn't have the hands to put up a lot of points or make pretty plays at the NHL level.

But, that doesn't really matter all that much with him specifically. He's one of those guys with a big V8 motor and even bigger heart. He is the kind of player teams need to win championships. He has great hockey IQ, can play with just about any style player and play to their strengths (look how he made a point of hitting McJesus on the fly so many times to give the kid the best scoring chances possible, and then fit in seamlessly on the top shutdown lines). He can shoot, he can pass, he can charge the net and get the dirty goals, he works in the trenches.....that's how you win. He'll go through a wall for the team and do it with a smile on his face.

So he won't put up Spezza-type numbers. Whooppee. The kid is a winner. He doesn't need to be carried to a championship like some other 1-dimensional soft guys.

Lazar is going to win us a Cup.


In other news, it was most satisfying seeing the Habs and Leaf fans flail around most of the tourney, trying desperately to pimp up their guys. It's pretty obvious that Fucale and Gauthier have one hell of a mountain to climb if they ever want to be legit NHLers.

 

[starling]

Everyone was 19 in that tournament. Lazar never show case any signs of extreme talent with the puck like some of the other guys on the roster. It is very evident that his top ceiling is a Mike Fisher.

Jason Spezza at 19 showed that he had top-end offensive skills.


How ever, I am happy with that Lazar is, I just wish he would be a tad faster and maybe a tad better at puck handling skills as well(but this would be asking a bit too much)

Was it first time you saw Lazar playing? Why would you compare him to Spezza?