HF Habs: 2023 World U18 Men's Hockey Championship: Finals Sunday, April 30 | Canada wins Bronze, 4-3 (OT) | USA wins Gold, 3-2 (OT), Sweden Silver

[Goldenhands]

Couldnt watch the final game, glad to read Moore did well in the most important game of the tournament against strong opposition, heart and soul type of player, will give everything every single shift.

 

[sandviper]

Where’s Barlow and why is Allen’s dad in that group picture?

 

[G0bias]

So is #17 too much of a reach for Willander? Craig Button goes on and on about ASP (rightfully so he’s been great) but Willander has been super impressive as well. Looks like a complete package type of d-man. Lacks a bit of assertiveness in the offensive zone at times but man… kid is good.

I think he definitely should be in the convo. Personally prefer him to ASP myself

 

[Goldenhands]

I think he definitely should be in the convo. Personally prefer him to ASP myself

Really liked Wallinder as well, should be in the convos indeed. Ton of great options at 17, Im leaning toward Stenberg personally, but I would be glad with Wallinder and 2-3 other guys.

 

[Schooner Guy]

Moore has been way better than Smith in todays game.

I thought Eiserman (or however you spell it) was their best forward. Can't wait to see next year's tank thread for him and Celabrini (or however you spell it).

 

[SOLR]

I thought Eiserman (or however you spell it) was their best forward. Can't wait to see next year's tank thread for him and Celabrini (or however you spell it).

Celebration
Celebrini

 

[HuGort]

My top 7 right now have changed a lot:

1 - Bedard.
2 - Fantilli.
3 - Carlsson.
4 - Smith.
5 - Michkov (always top 2 talent, but Smith so much safer).
6 - Dvorsky.
7 - Leonard.

You really like Dvorsky

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

Its not even close, Brindley kicks his ass all over the ice. Wood's skates are made of lead, as the other clown already admitted, his feet are even heavier than Geekie's ones.

I love Brindley but Wood is and will be the better player IMO. Open up the chequebook for Barb and enjoy the results

 

[Goldenhands]

I love Brindley but Wood is and will be the better player IMO. Open up the chequebook for Barb and enjoy the results

I think Wood skating is a huge red flag, He is in the mold of a Arthur Kaliyev, who Im not a fan of, I prefer better skaters.

 

[calder candidate]

I think Wood skating is a huge red flag, He is in the mold of a Arthur Kaliyev, who Im not a fan of, I prefer better skaters.

I think is skating is still better than Kaliyev, but even if it isn’t Wood is a great passer so I think there more potential…

 

[calder candidate]

Here are the player I like there a few more that I like but…

Stenberg Smith Leonard
Perkarcik Dvorsky Wood
Sale Edstrom Ritchie
Barlow Moore Haltunen
Wahlberg Peter Zidlicky
Lardis Dej

Buium Willander
Dvorak Strbak
Linstein Minnetian
Pisoja ASP
Eperjesi

Augustin
Urban
Hrabal

 

[calder candidate]

double post

 

[Mrb1p]

I think Wood skating is a huge red flag, He is in the mold of a Arthur Kaliyev, who Im not a fan of, I prefer better skaters.

Kaliyevs literally a 50 pts forward in the NHL at 20 YO and hes "lazy" vs Wood whos not.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Kaliyevs literally a 50 pts forward in the NHL at 20 YO and hes "lazy" vs Wood whos not.

But no skate gud!

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

I think Wood skating is a huge red flag, He is in the mold of a Arthur Kaliyev, who Im not a fan of, I prefer better skaters.

So you would have no interest in Jason Robertson? He can't skate either.

 

[KevSkillz4]

You really like Dvorsky

Yes. I'm a fan since last year. With his performance at U-18, that's conviced me. He is easily worth a top 5 pick to me. People should be happy if he ends up with Habs. Two-way ability, shot and his hockey IQ are the most things we see with Dvorsky and that's all important thing to become a really solid NHL'er. Options are there. Habs are going to draft a really good young player, that's for sure.

I really want Will Smith, but with his U-18... top 4 is more likely for him.

 

[1909]

Yep. 12 points in 7 games for Cole

Will he be better than Lane ?

Yes. I'm a fan since last year. With his performance at U-18, that's conviced me. He is easily worth a top 5 pick to me. People should be happy if he ends up with Habs. Two-way ability, shot and his hockey IQ are the most things we see with Dvorsky and that's all important thing to become a really solid NHL'er. Options are there. Habs are going to draft a really good young player, that's for sure.

I really want Will Smith, but with his U-18... top 4 is more likely for him.

Very possible now. Because Mitchkov is such a huge question mark and gamble.

 

[10robinho10]

Dalibor Dvorsky confirmed he got an invitation to NHL Combine. Here is the full version of an interview.

 

[HuGort]

Yes. I'm a fan since last year. With his performance at U-18, that's conviced me. He is easily worth a top 5 pick to me. People should be happy if he ends up with Habs. Two-way ability, shot and his hockey IQ are the most things we see with Dvorsky and that's all important thing to become a really solid NHL'er. Options are there. Habs are going to draft a really good young player, that's for sure.

I really want Will Smith, but with his U-18... top 4 is more likely for him.

Yeah, I don't know Dvorsky that well. I Trust Hughes find us good player though

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

I love Brindley but Wood is and will be the better player IMO. Open up the chequebook for Barb and enjoy the results

Wood is a much better prospect than Brindley imo.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Wood is a much better prospect than Brindley imo.

It's not even close.

One is a big bodied forward with high end hands, shot, etc.

The other is a smaller forward who was lucky to be in position to complement Fantilli all year long.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

It's not even close.

One is a big bodied forward with high end hands, shot, etc.

The other is a smaller forward who was lucky to be in position to complement Fantilli all year long.

Agreed, Wood's IQ is through the roof as well. His skating is so flawed that there are some obvious mechanical fixes.....I like his chances of significantly improving his skating a lot more than Brindley having a significant growth spurt.

IMO there is a zero percent chance that Brindley is drafted before Wood.......Wood is likely gone before the 15th pick and Brindley may not even be selected in the first round.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Agreed, Wood's IQ is through the roof as well. His skating is so flawed that there are some obvious mechanical fixes.....I like his chances of significantly improving his skating a lot more than Brindley having a significant growth spurt.

IMO there is a zero percent chance that Brindley is drafted before Wood.......Wood is likely gone before the 15th pick and Brindley may not even be selected in the first round.

Oh yeah, there's no way Brindley goes ahead of Wood unless Goldenhands buys a team and is making the selection.

 

[Hope Of Glory]

Kaliyevs literally a 50 pts forward in the NHL at 20 YO and hes "lazy" vs Wood whos not.

He's 21 (soon to be 22l and got 28 points in 56 games (41 points pace).

How is that literally a 50 pts forward at 20?

Wood should definitely go top 15 though. Great prospect, wouldn't mind trading up with FLA's pick to get him.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Kaliyevs literally a 50 pts forward in the NHL at 20 YO and hes "lazy" vs Wood whos not.

Oh wow. I’m surprised he made it. With solid production to boot.