2014-15 IIHF World Junior Championship Discussion Thread

[MagnumForce2]

Milano was who I was hoping that Murray was trying to trade up in the draft to get. But after watching the game tonight, I would much rather have Larkin.

 

[Zip15]

Milano was who I was hoping that Murray was trying to trade up in the draft to get. But after watching the game tonight, I would much rather have Larkin.

Yeah, him or Tuch. To have three powerful skilled players like Girgs, Fasching and Tuch on our top three lines would be something. Throw in Armia's and Grigorenko's puck protection abilities and we'd be a handful on the cycle.

 

[Ralonzo]

Tuch is an absolute beast. His game and Larkin's will absolutely translate to the pros. Milano, I don't know.

 

[Zaddy]

I wish Hanifin would get some PP time.

 

[jrb2590]

Yes, wasn't just the 2 on 0. I also posted that I didn't like him last game either

 

[Bps21*]

I don't know what to think of Milano. I dislike him most of the time.

 

[jrb2590]

I hate the us power play formation would like to see them get guys and the pick down low

 

[cybresabre]

Tuch is an absolute beast.

Any puck that is within a stick's length of Tuch seems belong to him. You think the defenseman will be able to settle the puck down and move it out, but he moves in and takes it. He has been impressive each time I've seen him.

 

[Zip15]

Tuch is an absolute beast. His game and Larkin's will absolutely translate to the pros. Milano, I don't know.

Milano will make it. Too much offensive skill. Like I said earlier, reminds me a lot of Ennis. But he'll fit in Columbus.

 

[ZeroPT*]

There's alot of potential for Germany. They need to straighten out the junior program. They could be a very good nation if the kids play

Eichel OMG

 

[jrb2590]

Eichel. *jaw dropped*. Dat reach.

 

[ZeroPT*]

That was one push? Jesus christ

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

Heyo, Captain Jack!

 

[Zip15]

That was pretty awesome.

 

[Zaddy]

Turns out that Eichel kid is pretty good.

 

[Beerz]

Would have been a treat.

 

[Bps21*]

Would have been a treat.

I'm sure we will enjoy our time with Lawson crouse just as much.

...

 

[ZeroPT*]

Speaking of Americans taken in the 1st round of 2014. I'm eating crow about both DeAngelo and Schmaltz. Both have been uber impressive.

Would have been a treat.

19 out of 20 games. The Oilers have lost 19 of 20. We can't match that suckage

 

[ZeroPT*]

This german goalie is standing on so many heads. Robbed Larkin

 

[Bps21*]

It's actually 20 out of 21 now.

 

[EichHart]

So many incredible American prospects coming up through the system. Unreal talent right now out there. USA looks great.

 

[Moskau]

When Eichel gets to the NHL and faces competition with bigger meatier sticks than him he wont stand out as much. He's just a man child right now feasting on competition that hasn't developed the ability to hold a big stick yet.

 

[jc17]

When Eichel gets to the NHL and faces competition with bigger meatier sticks than him he wont stand out as much. He's just a man child right now feasting on competition that hasn't developed the ability to hold a big stick yet.

I've seen the argument on here a few times now and its weak.

How often does something like that actually impact a guy's NHL career?

People always do this before the draft. They analyze minute aspects of a guys game and miss the important stuff. Go back through the drafts and look at guys who succeeded and those who failed. Its rarely because of some small detail or aspect of the player's game.

 

[stokes84]

When Eichel gets to the NHL and faces competition with bigger meatier sticks than him he wont stand out as much. He's just a man child right now feasting on competition that hasn't developed the ability to hold a big stick yet.

Except he stands out the same way against 23 year old college players who have developed man strength. Nice try though.

 

[Beerz]

He's being sarcastic.