WJC: 2021 Canada Roster Talk Part 2

[ChesterNimitz]

I actually don’t agree with your assessment that it’s his skill set that’s the problem. I can see the guy dangle people and he does it well. That between the legs goal he scored at the Hlinka/Gretzky was elite.

I feel like the problem is something else that I can’t quite put my finger on. Issues with hockey sense or competitive drive are both good candidates.

Byfield has all skills necessary for him to be a dominant player at this tournament and have a successful NHL career. I've coached players who have the total package but can't quite put it together. There's an intangible barrier that some surpass and others... well are less successful. I have found that confidence is a key antidote to that barrier. If Byfield has a few good early shifts and builds confidence, he could well have a dominating tournament.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I actually don’t agree with your assessment that it’s his skill set that’s the problem. I can see the guy dangle people and he does it well. That between the legs goal he scored at the Hlinka/Gretzky was elite.

I feel like the problem is something else that I can’t quite put my finger on. Issues with hockey sense or competitive drive are both good candidates.

I have watched him a fair amount and my impression has always been that he doesn't go out of his way to impose himself on a game. In the OHL his pure skill is going to play more and the offense is going to come easier. I haven't really seen him just go out and get it. He plays passive far to much for someone his size and with the skill set that he does have. But as the level of competition ramps up just sitting in the spot your comfortable at on the ice and waiting for the play to come to you isn't going to be a recipe for success.

 

[TopT]

I hope the russians have brought those lights that Canada was using a few years back when they were in Russia. Short day with no sun can be a problem in Alberta

 

[Postanin CB Ting]

Are the Nhl players in quarintine in their cities now? Or still with family for the holidays?
Could be the most watched world Jr ever, with all the big boys watching. Exciting for the kids!

 

[JackSlater]

I hope the russians have brought those lights that Canada was using a few years back when they were in Russia. Short day with no sun can be a problem in Alberta

Ah yes, the legendary Ufa lights from 2013. Tremendous memories. What attention to detail put in by the braintrust that year.

 

[Statsy]

He doesn’t have the bottle on the big occasion. I’m Canadian and live in England so maybe this expression won’t mean anything to you but he gives me the impression of a flat-track bully. Fluffs his lines on the big occasion.

Uh... I didn’t understand any of those expressions, actually.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

He doesn’t have the bottle on the big occasion. I’m Canadian and live in England so maybe this expression won’t mean anything to you but he gives me the impression of a flat-track bully. Fluffs his lines on the big occasion.

nice fluffy lines on big occasions huh? hmmm have to give those a try

 

[Gold Standard]

Ah yes, the legendary Ufa lights from 2013. Tremendous memories. What attention to detail put in by the braintrust that year.

yeah, the best thing about that was the idiot coach in an interview making sure everybody knew that the person responsible for that idiot idea was none other than Scott Salmond. Spott threw Salmond under the bus and that was the only thing he did well that entire tournament.

The superman Team Canada player of the game capes was another doozy that tournament. That entire tournament was a fiasco.

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

He doesn’t have the bottle on the big occasion. I’m Canadian and live in England so maybe this expression won’t mean anything to you but he gives me the impression of a flat-track bully. Fluffs his lines on the big occasion.

I understand all those expressions and absolutely agree.

 

[jj cale]

Not entirely comfortable with one pre tournament game but it is what it is.

 

[Back in Black]

Was soooo stoked for Mondays game

 

[ORRFForever]

Was soooo stoked for Mondays game

Me, too. Dang, I need this.

 

[Dack]

Suzuki practiced in Tomasino's spot today

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

 

[Fatass]

Is that really one of our goalies, or is that an equipment manager in nets? I’m hoping, for our team’s sake, it’s the latter.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

 

[jj cale]

Is that really one of our goalies, or is that an equipment manager in nets? I’m hoping, for our team’s sake, it’s the latter.

Yeah, that's scary.

 

[Mathieukferland]

I had no idea people actually spoke like that... wow

 

[snipes]

I had no idea people actually spoke like that... wow

A little slice of Canadiana. New season of Letterkenny is out in a few days too, this episode is so funny.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I had no idea people actually spoke like that... wow

that's pretty mild actually.. when they talk fast you have to listen close

 

[malcb33]

A little slice of Canadiana. New season of Letterkenny is out in a few days too, this episode is so funny.

That's Terry Ryan on the right, who Montreal drafted 8OA in 95

 

[untouchable21]

He might even be worse than that if we consider all the natural centers that Hockey Canada is moving to the wing. I also still don't understand the "hype" behind Byfield. Yes he's young and has time to develop, but he just doesn't look all that great offensively. His success in Junior hockey was largely because he was in a man's body playing against boys. He doesn't have much actual skill in comparison to most on this team. Calling it now that he'll be a complete bust at the NHL level.

From the amount of times I’ve seen him play, I get a Chris Stewart type vibe from Byfield.

Physical tools are there, but just can’t put it all together consistently enough to be a true impact player especially when the competition level is best on best.

The guy has just been very underwhelming to me. Just doesn’t seem to be a player who steps up his game at important times.

 

[57special]

Oh, that's a genius take, that is. Byfield like Chris Stewart...

 

[ORRFForever]

From the amount of times I’ve seen him play, I get a Chris Stewart type vibe from Byfield.

Physical tools are there, but just can’t put it all together consistently enough to be a true impact player especially when the competition level is best on best.

The guy has just been very underwhelming to me. Just doesn’t seem to be a player who steps up his game at important times.

That's fair.

To anyone who's getting upset over the Byfield criticism, EVERY Canadian here wants him to be a beast. We all want him to be the best player on the ice and we'll all be rooting for him.

Now it's up to him to live up to his potential.