PGT: Game 10: United States 8 - Kazakhstan 2

[Plub]

You always know it's international play when there's bogus ass penalties given out.

 

[kabidjan18]

He has a point, with some of the plays he’s made already this game he could have like four.

Honestly though USA just looks really good after the first five minutes

Fine, goal. He's taken like a dozen shots one is bound to go through.

I haven't been checking the gametracker.

 

[polarbearcub]

This is kind of an overreaction on my part but is Dahlin really that much better of a prospect than Hughes?

We don’t know and won’t know for a while. Dahlen is more physical and has size. Skating wise , hockey iq.. i don’t see a difference

 

[Kcb12345]

This is kind of an overreaction on my part but is Dahlin really that much better of a prospect than Hughes?

I assume the difference is defensively and physically but I haven't watched Quinn play much. Not sure how a player can be THAT much better offensively than he is though...

 

[AmericanDream]

This is kind of an overreaction on my part but is Dahlin really that much better of a prospect than Hughes?

a bit different types of players..but when you look at skating, vision, hands, shot, back checking, etc...not sure much separates them honestly but a few LBs and some inches in height..

 

[SabresSharks]

This is kind of an overreaction on my part but is Dahlin really that much better of a prospect than Hughes?

Good thread for the Prospects board. Dahlin vs Hughes.

 

[Smitty93]

Hughes's skating is unbelievable. The only critique I have is that he tries to do too much.

 

[kabidjan18]

a bit different types of players..but when you look at skating, vision, hands, shot, back checking, etc...not sure much separates them honestly but a few LBs and some inches in height..

If a Swede comes into the forum and catches us having this convo then there will be no more discussing the game on this thread from here out haha

 

[Hyzer]

This is kind of an overreaction on my part but is Dahlin really that much better of a prospect than Hughes?

That is a hot take.

Maybe? Dahlin definitely better defensively than Quinn is, that's a guarantee. Dahlin is doing very well in the NHL

 

[SabresSharks]

If a Swede comes into the forum and catches us having this convo then there will be no more discussing the game on this thread from here out haha

Or a Sabres fan. ;-)

 

[hangman005]

You always know it's international play when there's bogus ass penalties given out.

I would say yes... but then I read NHL GDT's and they complain of the same things too.

 

[Kcb12345]

Robertson's skating has been very good this entire year from the CHL to here...if this kid isn't with the Stars next year they should riot

I hope he can. His skating may not be the best in the world but it continues to improve and his offensive instincts are just fantastic. We really could even use a guy like him right now lol

 

[clydesdale line]

Quinn Hughes is one of those d men that mesmerize you with their ability to skate and control a game. This Canucks fan can not wait for him to sign

I remember when you guys couldn't buy a solid prospect yet alone an elite one. Now you guys have a lot of them. Canucks definitely will be one of the fun teams to watch in the league.

 

[Canucks LB]

Hughes's skating is unbelievable. The only critique I have is that he tries to do too much.

Let’s not try to lose his creativity though, he does try to do too much but it’s still so much fun to just watch

 

[jj cale]

The U.S has had some beautiful versions for their uniforms, not sure why they went with these ones this year, pretty ugly.

 

[NewHampshire]

Wahlstrom It’s pretty funny, it just goes to show how little he gives a **** this season with the way he’s playing now.

He looks like a completely different player, both in the pre-tournament games and now the main games

Or maybe it has something to do with playing against his age group instead of 21-24 year olds at the NCAA level. It's happened enough that I think we can stop questioning kids talent or character just because they don't produce immediately in college...

There is a reason kids like Paul Cotter struggle early on at the NCAA level - and then become immediate factors in the OHL. And it's age, not give a shit level...

 

[SabresSharks]

I would say yes... but then I read NHL GDT's and they complain of the same things too.

I try not to complain about officiating. Players and coaches make mistakes. Don't know why officials are expected to be perfect.

Anyone really upset about it can throw the stripes on and give it a shot. Skate a mile in another man's skates.

 

[AmericanDream]

If a Swede comes into the forum and catches us having this convo then there will be no more discussing the game on this thread from here out haha

I think it is a fair discussion here..both kids look to be elite talents, I am not saying Hughes will be better than Dahlin, but on a skill set POV, they look pretty similar..

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

 

[AmericanDream]

Or maybe it has something to do with playing against his age group instead of 21-24 year olds at the NCAA level. It's happened enough that I think we can stop questioning kids talent or character just because they don't produce immediately in college...

There is a reason kids like Paul Cotter struggle early on at the NCAA level - and then become immediate factors in the OHL. And it's age, not give a **** level...

nah, they are busts remember?? stats, stats, stats.....that is the HF way to solely judge a player according to some..no context needed.

 

[polarbearcub]

I remember when you guys couldn't buy a solid prospect yet alone an elite one. Now you guys have a lot of them. Canucks definitely will be one of the fun teams to watch in the league.

Yup. Horrible drafting during our good run from 2009-2014 will do that. It was a desert.

Havnt been this excited since 2011. It’s just different and fun watching a young team come together

 

[AmericanDream]

I hope he can. His skating may not be the best in the world but it continues to improve and his offensive instincts are just fantastic. We really could even use a guy like him right now lol

no shit...every game I watch I say to myself Robertson could easily play on the third line with this team...

 

[AmericanDream]

I remember when you guys couldn't buy a solid prospect yet alone an elite one. Now you guys have a lot of them. Canucks definitely will be one of the fun teams to watch in the league.

I said the same thing - going to be hard to hate these assholes like we did years prior!!lol...

Boeser and Horvat are just a treat to watch right now..Hughes and Pettersson are going to be elite players...

 

[SabresSharks]

Or maybe it has something to do with playing against his age group instead of 21-24 year olds at the NCAA level. It's happened enough that I think we can stop questioning kids talent or character just because they don't produce immediately in college...

There is a reason kids like Paul Cotter struggle early on at the NCAA level - and then become immediate factors in the OHL. And it's age, not give a **** level...

I don't watch much NCAA apart from the Frozen 4. Aren't coaches reluctant to give freshmen top-line and PP minutes? That would obviously cap their point totals.

 

[Canucks LB]

I don’t know why but this Kazakhstan goalie is just super likeable