GDT: 2018 WJC • Game 02 • Group B: BLR (1) - SWE (6) F

[DDRhockey]

Swedish pp such quality

 

[PatrikBerglund]

Nylander has been much better in the second half of the game, especially in the third.

 

[Iceman]

Why doesn't Liljegren shoot?

 

[nobody]

Big difference between juniors and the third best league in the world.

He is a #1 Dman and arguably one of the best ~5 Dmen in the SHL at 17.

Ryan Murray was not one of the best ~5 Dmen in the WHL at the same age.

He was one of the top D-men in the CHL. I'm not taking anything away from Dahlin. Some people here have him on a pedestal and I guess having a difference of opinions is a crime. lol Dahlin is a very complete player, much like Murray was. I don't see that as an insult to either players. NHL teams desire that especially from 17 year olds who are about to be drafted. I guess people here get triggered too easily.

 

[Hyzer]

thats a juicy pp ill tell you that

 

[cc]

lias andersson should be on the top line. it's ridiculous that he's not.

 

[nobody]

Jack of all trades??? Nothing really stands out?? Go hide.

I said he's very well balanced. He has all plus tools. Not one thing in particular jumps out. He's good at everything. I'm sorry you can't comprehend.

 

[Appleyard]

He was one of the top D-men in the CHL. I'm not taking anything away from Dahlin. Some people here have him on a pedestal and I guess having a difference of opinions is a crime. lol Dahlin is a very complete player, much like Murray was. I don't see that as an insult to either players. NHL teams desire that especially from 17 year olds who are about to be drafted. I guess people here get triggered too easily.

He was only named to the 2nd divisional All-star team in the WHL that season... he was very mature for his age... but for sure had no-where near the offensive skill-set Dahlin has.

 

[Gargyn]

He was one of the top D-men in the CHL. I'm not taking anything away from Dahlin. Some people here have him on a pedestal and I guess having a difference of opinions is a crime. lol Dahlin is a very complete player, much like Murray was. I don't see that as an insult to either players. NHL teams desire that especially from 17 year olds who are about to be drafted. I guess people here get triggered too easily.

Murray has always had a very limited offensive skillset aside from his skating. Dahlin has a hard shot and much, much better offensive instincts than Murray ever projected to have. Sorry, but your comparison is really off here.

 

[joe89]

The game was going at 50% pace most of the time so I find it hard to read very much into it.

 

[Slimmy]

Nylander was playing better and better as the game has progressed. One of our best players this game, which he should be.

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Good game by the Swedes. Dahlin makes everyone around him better, including his D partner and the forwards as well.

Zero doubt he goes 1st overall in June.

 

[1912]

The game was going at 50% pace most of the time so I find it hard to read very much into it.

Agreed. The Czech game is going to be more telling.

 

[felixpettersson]

Feel like a lot of people were pretty quick to judge Nylander

 

[Elias Pettersson]

Pettersson comes just as advertised. So calm and smart with the puck. Insane skill

 

[nobody]

He was only named to the 2nd divisional All-star team in the WHL that season... he was very mature for his age... but for sure had no-where near the offensive skill-set Dahlin has.

I never compared their offensive abilities. I complimented their completeness as players. Ryan Murray was touted as having great offensive abilities except coaches felt more comfortable playing him in a defensive role because he was extremely reliable. I don't know why people are getting all up in arms for. Ryan Murray went 2nd overall and is still a great player. He hasn't lived up to the hype but the hype he had as a 16/17 year old prior to his draft was very real.

 

[VictorLustig]

Feel like a lot of people were pretty quick to judge Nylander

Nylander was great.

 

[wonton15]

Dahlin, Andersson, and Pettersson clear standouts. Soooo much skill

 

[Slimmy]

The game was going at 50% pace most of the time so I find it hard to read very much into it.

Good to have this one over and done with. No injuries and our top players produced. That's about it.

 

[Elias Pettersson]

Dahlin, Andersson, and Pettersson clear standouts. Soooo much skill

Missing Brannstrom

 

[Snuuzi]

Fjällby is such a beauty. 150% energy all the time. If they are to have any chance at a medal it is because that guy gives every1 energy. In a medalgame Montén will probably just stand in the bench with his stupid smile repeating "we expected this"

 

[felixpettersson]

Nylander was great.

Thought so too

 

[VictorLustig]

It's pretty clear that our best center is Marcus Davidsson. I'd like to see him between Pettersson and Nylander.

Edit: Outside of Andersson ofc

 

[cc]

It was clear to me that Linus Lindstrom dragged that top line down. I hope the coaching staff replaces him with Andersson so they can be more effective playing even strength

 

[Canucks LB]

Wops