Because he is invisible for 5 shifts before doing something great in 1-2 shifts then disapearing again. He's been trending upwards though which is a good thing and has a good chance of being the MVP if he continues to do just that. Getting on the scoring sheet without playing exceptionally well is a good thing though so in the end he always does something well.
Early leaders for WJC MVP?
- Thread starter HansonBro
- Start date
-
Xenforo Cloud will be upgrading us to version 2.3.5 on March 3rd at 12 AM GMT. This version has increased stability and fixes several bugs. We expect downtime for the duration of the update. The admin team will continue to work on existing issues, templates and upgrade all necessary available addons to minimize impact of this new version. Click Here for Updates
Because he is invisible for 5 shifts before doing something great in 1-2 shifts then disapearing again. He's been trending upwards though which is a good thing and has a good chance of being the MVP if he continues to do just that. Getting on the scoring sheet without playing exceptionally well is a good thing though so in the end he always does something well.
WannabeFinn
Beloved One
Sens of Anarchy
Registered User
- Jul 9, 2013
- 68,338
- 54,668
keslerburrows
Registered User
Anyone who watched Tavares in the WJC's knows he was in God mode. To compare him to Strome is absurd.
CAN: Chabot
Russia: Kaprizov
Sweden: Erikson Ek
USA: Greenway
Strome WAS our nominee, but that's why you don't hand these things out at the midway point of the tourney. Chabot just grabbed the reins and if he has another game or two like the QF, he might just win the damn MVP!
Besides the US, whichever team wins Gold will have the MVP, imo:
Canada: Chabot
Russia:Kaprizov
Sweden: Nylander
If the US wins, you can draw straws btw those guys (unless Parsons stands on his head).
Canada: Chabot
Russia:Kaprizov
Sweden: Nylander
If the US wins, you can draw straws btw those guys (unless Parsons stands on his head).
NHL RankKing
Fantasy Guru
bottomofthefoodchain
Registered User
What does "invisible" even mean? I see him making good, subtle plays almost every shift. Just because it doesn't directly lead to a goal or a scoring chance doesn't mean he is invisible.
I saw him getting a bit comfy yesterday though when we were up 5-0, but that's pretty much junior hockey in a nutshell.
BondraTime
Registered User
Yeah, Chabot-Kaprizov-Nylander have spots already essentially. 1-G, 1F, 1D, left
There's no other player I have been watching as much in this tournament as Nylander and I cant even say that with a straight face, he's not been bad. He's been good. But MVP? He's doing great stuff from time to time, but meanwhile he has shifts where he is just "there" without putting effort in to it. Lacking intensity, being a bit comfortable. But in the end, as I already said as long as he is producing, which he has against all teams, I cant really complain what he brings.
But as far as MVP I dont think he's the MVP of team Sweden. To me both Grundström and Eriksson Ek have been more important to team Sweden but Nylandersstock has risen and he is trending upwards since the first few games and if he continues this way yeah I wont have a problem with him being mentioned in the MVP discussion.
ChiefWiggum
Registered User
Sweden: Nylander
Canada: Chabot
USA; Greenway or Parsons
Russia; Kaprizov or Samsonov
This is a projection. If Russia or USA wins the tournament, they will need their goalies to stand on their head as Parsons did against the Swiss. LOL still can't believe USA's goalie was their best player in a game versus Switzerland.
Canada: Chabot
USA; Greenway or Parsons
Russia; Kaprizov or Samsonov
This is a projection. If Russia or USA wins the tournament, they will need their goalies to stand on their head as Parsons did against the Swiss. LOL still can't believe USA's goalie was their best player in a game versus Switzerland.
HansonBro
Registered User
- May 3, 2006
- 4,966
- 3,472
PensBandwagonerNo272*
Forgot About Sid
- Sep 10, 2012
- 12,530
- 9
Strome or Chabot if Canada wins. Barzal's been really good too but his even strength line has been a bit underwhelming.
jj cale
Registered User
Chabot is a good choice for Canada but I am not sure Cirelli hasn't been Canadas best player. He has been real important for them.
I wish the award would simply be for the outstanding player in the tourney. MVP is so much more subjective.
crazyhawk
Registered User
I agree ... Cirelli has been head and shoulders above Strome for one, but you can't go wrong with Chabot.
MXD
Partying Hard
- Oct 27, 2005
- 52,211
- 18,191
BondraTime
Registered User
86Habs
Registered User
- May 4, 2009
- 2,588
- 420
Up to this point, it has been Chabot in my view. While he didn't have his best game against Sweden, he's eating a ton of minutes in Myers's absence and was a dominant force in the game against Czech Republic. Cirelli would be second on my list. After that, Roy has been consistent throughout, Gauthier has 4 goals in the last two games, and Stephens has been a force since returning from injury (he did miss two games, though). While the criticism that Barzal has received the last few games around his passing (or lack thereof) and decision-making has been warranted, he's been a dynamic offensive presence for us so far and has created a ton of scoring opportunities.
My take on Strome is that he's been really good on the PP, and average at ES. He had his best game last night, IMO. I expected much more from a #3OA, 19-year old returning player. He has an opportunity to change that impression tonight.
