Countdown to WJC 2021 - Cozens, Quinn, Peterka, Johnson?

[Snippit]

Well I'm gutted by the result but what a perfect game by the USA. Canada didn't generate anything - even in the 3rd I thought the USA had the better scoring chances.

VERY pleased with Ryan Johnson - I barely knew anything about this prospect going into this tournament. Started up and down but he was great from NYE on. Great skater, good defender, and there is some promise offensively.

 

[Chainshot]

Cool to see Cozens consoling Byram who appears extremely upset at the results. Dylan has a solid head on his shoulders, such a good kid.

 

[THUNDERBURST]

I wasnt a fan, but it is too early to give up completely based on this

Not early

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

 

[GOALOFSSON]

Not early, it's just Buffalo, never perfect or good. Although Cozens and Johnson look good, this is rather an exception to the rule.

Much, much too early on Quinn for many reasons and probably Mitts too. Don't forget about JJP who should haunt Ottawa for a while.

 

[Sabre the Win]

Disagree, if you took it in front of Lundell or Rossi then this is at least strange or stupid.

What honestly did you see in Rossi that was so special? He didn't stand out to me in anyway where I was like man too bad we didn't draft him.

 

[Samsonite23]

Cool to see Cozens consoling Byram who appears extremely upset at the results. Dylan has a solid head on his shoulders, such a good kid.

Probably referencing hitting the post off his pass. Good to see kids care.

 

[joshjull]

who cares how I feel about a player?

What a bizarre thing to ask on a forum dedicated to discussing/debating our opinions (or what we feel) about players, coaches, etc.

 

[Chainshot]

Probably referencing hitting the post off his pass. Good to see kids care.

Maybe. It was after Byram got player of the game.

 

[SackTastic]

I like to talk my shit, but hats off to our Canadian brothers. Great tournament, and great final. Thank you for something resembling normalcy these days.

 

[THUNDERBURST]

Much, much too early on Quinn for many reasons and probably Mitts too. Don't forget about JJP who should haunt Ottawa for a while.

Well, I'm judging at the moment, of course I don't know what will happen in five years, but so far it looks like a bad take. Peterka is a very good choice, but what I'm saying is that we almost never have perfect picks in the first and second rounds, except that Cozens and Johnson fit this description in recent years, you can even praise Botterill for that. Although Zegras looks very good and he was my number one, but I cannot complain about Cozens, he also looks very good.

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Byram really taking the loss hard.

Been there taking 2nd place in a finals game. Never feels great.

 

[Sabre the Win]

Accepting silver has to be so demoralizing. I rather just not get anything at all.

If your not first, your last. Silver and bronze are participation ribbons.

 

[joshjull]

 

[Chainshot]

Boldy is the tallest 12-year old I have ever seen.

 

[OkimLom]

What a bizarre thing to ask on a forum dedicated to discussing/debating our opinions (or what we feel) about players, coaches, etc.

my opinion shouldn’t have any weight for anybody on these boards.

 

[THUNDERBURST]

What honestly did you see in Rossi that was so special? He didn't stand out to me in anyway where I was like man too bad we didn't draft him.

He was not noticeable in this tournament, but he was the best player in the OHL, on the other hand, Lundell looks like a steal and he shows this not only in the WJC, but also in the Finnish League.

 

[Chainshot]

Accepting silver has to be so demoralizing. I rather just not get anything at all.

If your not first, your last. Silver and bronze are participation ribbons.

Did you see how much that participation ribbon mattered to the Finns earlier?

 

[Sabre the Win]

He was not noticeable in this tournament, but he was the best player in the OHL, on the other hand, Lundell looks like a steal and he shows this not only in the WJC, but also in the Finnish League.

I like Lundell, Rossi I was never sold on, more ok if he was our pick because this board talked him up so much.

 

[joshjull]

Byram really taking the loss hard.

Been there taking 2nd place in a finals game. Never feels great.

Same. It’s a horrible feeling because you lost to get it. Bronze is more enjoyable because you’re ending with a win.

 

[Sabre the Win]

Did you see how much that participation ribbon mattered to the Finns earlier?

Too each country their own

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Same. It’s a horrible feeling because you lost to get it. Bronze is more enjoyable

The worst part is having to stand there and watch the other team's enjoyment of the moment.

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Great tournament and discussion boys! Now on to the NHL season with you all.

 

[K8fool]

Canada got punched in the mouth early.. They showed there skill throughout but mainly as individuals..

Bottermilk and Adams did a pretty good job drafting the right type of player , it seems..

Great team game by the US. Fun intense ugly hockey to watch.

 

[Chainshot]

This has been an exceptional U20 for a lot of reasons. Just getting this tournament out in front of hockey fans in general. The Germans making the QF for the first time in 15 years despite being so shorthanded and unable to practice. The Swedes losing not once, but twice in the round robin after their 53-game run. The US-Finland game in the semis was outstanding.

From a Sabre-centric point of view:

- Peterka was studly.
- Cozens was studly and showed a bundle of high-character/leadership qualities.
- Quinn surprised by making the CND team. There was some good there.
- Johnson may have shaken off any draft stygma for not being a forward after ramping up his game over the course of the tournament.