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CBJWerenski8

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I think the US will beat Russia and eventually get to the gold game. Canada will obviously route Denmark and Czech.
 
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Looks like HF posters are big fans of Bjorkstrand. On the WJC board, there is a thread "Top 10 players so far". Most have him in the top 5.
 
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WannabeFinn said:
Milano-Johansen-Bjorkstrand :nod:
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And on the pp
Milano-Johansen-Foligno
Bjorkstrand-Reilly?!? ;) ( hey I can dream right?!)

People on the mains seem to be disappointed with Milano for some reason? I haven't watched a single USA game but what did they expect with him playing on the 3rd line? And he's still producing. I really hope they put him back on Eichels wing for the rest of the tourney.
 

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slightlystewpid420 said:
And on the pp
Milano-Johansen-Foligno
Bjorkstrand-Reilly?!? ;) ( hey I can dream right?!)

People on the mains seem to be disappointed with Milano for some reason? I haven't watched a single USA game but what did they expect with him playing on the 3rd line? And he's still producing. I really hope they put him back on Eichels wing for the rest of the tourney.
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He hasn't played bad or good. Been average for him, IMO. I agree they should put him on the 1st line.
 
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I agree Bjorkstrand looks awesome at this level. I am with those who believe Milano has to put on some muscle before he gets to the NHL level and be a top line player. Larkin and Tuch are also impressive.........who turns out to be the best player will probably be the one who works the hardest and wants to succeed in the NHL the most.

Either way the World Juniors are exciting and a great avenue for fans to watch their teams prospects.
 
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BlueJacketsFan4Life said:
I agree Bjorkstrand looks awesome at this level. I am with those who believe Milano has to put on some muscle before he gets to the NHL level and be a top line player. Larkin and Tuch are also impressive.........who turns out to be the best player will probably be the one who works the hardest and wants to succeed in the NHL the most.

Either way the World Juniors are exciting and a great avenue for fans to watch their teams prospects.
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He has the best offensive potential of the 3 by miles but the only issue is if he's not putting points on the boards then hes not doing anything. That will be an area he will need to improve big time when learning to be a pro
 
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Despite the point production Milano is putting up in the O and WJC... I bet I'm in minority when I say this but I truly believe he has a lot of developing to do. Like some have said... must and I mean MUST gain muscle mass. He gets knocked off the puck easily. People say his defensive game has become better this year... I still don't see his play off the puck being that great. On the flip side, his vision on the ice is extraordinary.
 
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BLBow3r03 said:
Despite the point production Milano is putting up in the O and WJC... I bet I'm in minority when I say this but I truly believe he has a lot of developing to do. Like some have said... must and I mean MUST gain muscle mass. He gets knocked off the puck easily. People say his defensive game has become better this year... I still don't see his play off the puck being that great. On the flip side, his vision on the ice is extraordinary.
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He's always been considered a raw offensive player but all the talent is there to be a great player. Just needs to put in the work to bring it together. Thats why there was such a debate on University vs CHL. A lot of people thought University would have helped him become a pro off the ice faster but the CHL route is the fast track to the NHL. I haven't really looked yet but I think i remember him being able to go to the AHL next year so a year of that plus another couple rookie/training camps and he'll learn
 
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stevo61 said:
He's always been considered a raw offensive player but all the talent is there to be a great player. Just needs to put in the work to bring it together. Thats why there was such a debate on University vs CHL. A lot of people thought University would have helped him become a pro off the ice faster but the CHL route is the fast track to the NHL. I haven't really looked yet but I think i remember him being able to go to the AHL next year so a year of that plus another couple rookie/training camps and he'll learn
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He doesn't turn 20 until 2016 so I think he is back in juniors next year unless he makes the team.

Edit: Unless he wasn't drafted by Plymouth but just signed with them after signing with the Jackets? I tried researching this couldn't find where he'd ever been drafted by Plymouth.

Finally found this:

Milano was originally drafted by Plymouth in the fourth round (81st overall) during the 2012 OHL draft.

So I think that means he is not eligible for the A until 2016.
 
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Samkow

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EspenK said:
He doesn't turn 20 until 2016 so I think he is back in juniors next year unless he makes the team.

Edit: Unless he wasn't drafted by Plymouth but just signed with them after signing with the Jackets? I tried researching this couldn't find where he'd ever been drafted by Plymouth.

Finally found this:

Milano was originally drafted by Plymouth in the fourth round (81st overall) during the 2012 OHL draft.

So I think that means he is not eligible for the A until 2016.
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He's eligible right now, on account of being drafted out of the USHL, although I think he'll likely still be playing int he OHL next season.
 

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Not impressed with the USA coach. He needs to put his best offensive players together for the second period and go for it.
 
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Samkow said:
He's eligible right now, on account of being drafted out of the USHL, although I think he'll likely still be playing int he OHL next season.
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Okay, so the difference isn't that he was drafted by Plymouth but that he wasn't there when he was drafted.

And I agree that he most likely is in the OHL next year.
 
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RDriesenUD said:
Not impressed with the USA coach. He needs to put his best offensive players together for the second period and go for it.
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I have read several comments on the mains to this effect throughout the tournament.
 
CBJWerenski8

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For a very meh Russian team in back to back years, they really come to play against the US all the time. US dominated the entire game but the penalties were killer. Russia converted and played well enough when it mattered most. They're going to get rolled vs Sweden or Canada.
 
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