Vinny Boombatz
formerly ctwin22
I don't want Clarke...yikes, I don't see anything other than a 3rd pair guy...don't want.
World Juniors Discussion
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Not sure about that...he played an important role. Clearly was the 2nd line winger and they often lined up against the other team's top line.. Lethal on the PP. Not many ES points. 2 goals in the gold medal game is dang impressive.
Freddy Sjostrom
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Cooley finishes the tournament second in scoring to only Bedard.
Not sure which WJC you watched. He played great. IMO he was the second best player for Team Canada.
rt
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Cooley should end up somewhere between Stepan and Roenick.
So either one of the best Americans ever or maybe just a guy whose wheels fall entirely off by the time he’s 29 but looks 43.
Either way.
So either one of the best Americans ever or maybe just a guy whose wheels fall entirely off by the time he’s 29 but looks 43.
Either way.
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He was good, best game of the tournament by far - but I’m more impressed by the fact that a week after I said that Guenther was having a bad game, I’m still on your mind after you watched your favourite player score the golden goal.
I left an impression on you
the funny thing is he is a really good playmaker as well. Hell he played Center for a large portion of last year.
rt
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Yep. Up unto l they acquired Sourdif. And Guenther was a heck of a play driving, possession type during that span. Not a Boeser, Hoffman, Setoguchi, Ryder, Vrbata type opportunistic sniper. He’s very multifaceted and will end up well rounded, I’m sure of it. He’s always been a dual threat. He was playing a role at the WJC and he’s a teenager in the NHL. We are nowhere near WYSIWYG will this kid. It’s crazy how many people are pretending we are.
PHX FireBirds18
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You have to admit it’s not what we’re all accustomed to as coyotes fans, especially with goal scorers. An elite prospect falling to us in the draft. Only to exceed expectations post draft and step up big in the gold medal game. Still sad about Kolanos. I think his role in the tournament was designed in large part due to his time in the NHL. Non flashy execution while taking care of all 3 zones. Perfect for 2nd line defensive responsibilities and 1st PP. That shot is elite! Like Perlini was impressive on the rush but this guy straight looks like a young Stamkos on that one timer.
rt
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I was pleasantly surprised by Dvorsky’s motor and jam in this tourney. Didn’t show a to of eye popping skill, but I’ve heard so much about it, I’m sure it’s there. Was glad to see him play an assertive and responsible game as a 17 year old center in a 19 year old tourney.
I thought he was much more impressive than Sale who was too often invisible when I was watching. And he did a lot of gliding. Got on his bicycle and just looped around the track. He can move but it wasn’t very effective. Still, impressive just to be there. Don’t want to be too hard on draft eligibles at the U20.
I thought he was much more impressive than Sale who was too often invisible when I was watching. And he did a lot of gliding. Got on his bicycle and just looped around the track. He can move but it wasn’t very effective. Still, impressive just to be there. Don’t want to be too hard on draft eligibles at the U20.
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Sale is rumored to be pondering an offer from the Barrie Colts. That would be very interesting to me. Especially if he’s on loan and not subject to the CHL/AHL agreement terms, as a result.
Sale is a silky player. So smooth. I’d love to see how his play would translate to the OHL.
Dead Coyote
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He'll absolutely light it up in the OHL. His skill game would fit very well. It would be good to see that if it is the case. Then again if people project him as a late 1st or early 2nd that'll make it easier for us to draft him, which would be great because I definitely see him as a top 10 player.
3rd pair pylon and maybe PP specialist. The Rundblad comparisons remain.
rt
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I didn’t see a player nearly as bad as what’s being described in this thread. I was a Clarke detractor in his draft year and have been somewhat of a skeptic since, but I didn’t find his performance at this tournament to be worth the heat.
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Vinny Boombatz
formerly ctwin22
Outside of LA Kings, I'm not sure there were many...Clarke was supposed to be what I saw in Zellwegger (spelling?)
Work with us @rtI didn’t see a player nearly as bad as what’s being described in this thread. I was a Clarke detractor in his draft year and have been somewhat of a skeptic since, but I didn’t find his performance at this tournament to be worth the heat.
Trying to buy low. I’d still like him back in a Chychrun trade package.
