CanadianFlyer88
Knublin' PPs
We're not going to have to worry about Gauthier passing on odd man rushes in the NHL. 
Official 2023 World Junior Championship Thread
- Thread starter LegionOfDoom91
- Start date
LegionOfDoom91
Registered User
If I told you USA has a top 5 & 10 pick forwards in this game I’m not sure you’d believe me watching them out if I told you who they are.
Striiker
Former Flyers Fan
CanadianFlyer88
Knublin' PPs
Tripod
I hate this team
Magua
Entirely Palatable Product
We're not going to have to worry about Gauthier passing on odd man rushes in the NHL.
Cody Webster
Registered User
- Jul 18, 2014
- 26,351
- 24,853
The one that just took a shot and hit the goalie square in the chest?
Magua
Entirely Palatable Product
Gauthier's having his worst game by a mile. But anything you'd criticize about his game has been on full f***ing display in this one. And you see what a gigantic gap there is between him and Cooley -- more than 2 picks in the top 5, I'll say that.
Striiker
Former Flyers Fan
He's big and he shoots a lot.
That's literally all it takes for the average Flyers fan to fall in love.
That's literally all it takes for the average Flyers fan to fall in love.
CanadianFlyer88
Knublin' PPs
Shane Wright said he wants to play a game like Bergeron. Of all the things he needs to work on, faceoffs might be the top of the list. He's brutal.
LegionOfDoom91
Registered User
He’s just surviving out there. He looks so tentative & slow.
Larry44
#FlyersPerpetualMediocrity
- Mar 1, 2002
- 12,190
- 7,748
Canada are bottom feeders? 3 gold, 2 silver in last 6 years isn’t bad… IIHF World Junior Championship - Wikipedia
Magua
Entirely Palatable Product
Larry44
#FlyersPerpetualMediocrity
- Mar 1, 2002
- 12,190
- 7,748
FOs need work but he’s playing a great game today. Tremendous backchecks tonight, strong at both ends. Pity we couldn’t have got him instead of Gauthier who is meh.
Kelmitchell2
Registered User
- Aug 30, 2020
- 4,301
- 7,210
So far from some of these prospects here is what ive seen, good and bad, and no not just in this game, im being fair and unbiased
Bedard- elite level talent possibly generational, exceptional offensive instincts, and top tier creativity, great wrist shot, good passer, good speed, he's a good pp qb, but is much better suited along the left wall or the slot where he can better utilize his shot, always seems to find his way to the puck and great at finding holes and soft spots in the defense.
Now some negatives, he needs to learn when it's an appropriate time to deke and when to pass it off, I also see him starting off as a winger until he fills out/matures a bit as he's not good on the draws at this point, also he's an average defender, not bad, but not good either, I know it's not his game, but he's shown tendencies to shy away from contact and board play.
Fantilli- great talent, certainly has the tools to be an elite player, has a really good shot, a good one timer, and, very creative, also doesn't shy away from contact or board play.
Negatives- He's been a little inconsistent, has many flashes, but also has long periods of being invisible, likely needs 1 more year before making an impact on the nhl, but he's not far off by any means, just think he could use the extra year. Very smart you can see it in his game but he is very streaky
Cutter Gauthier- has elite speed, an elite shot, and a wicked one timer, he has good size and has been able to be a good net front presence (not in this game, just in general) He also seems to have a nose for the net and likes to crash the net, he has a shoot first mentality which can be good and bad, he also is a sneaky passer, meaning his passing is much improved compared to last season and it's not at all talked about, He likely makes the flyers full time out of Camp next season, and I also see him as top 6 lw with the potential to be an elite lw (low elite/ High top 6) He's also very physical, and doesn't shy away from contact.
Negatives, He's very lackadaisical when the puck isn't on his stick, (alot like schenn when he was here) He has sub par defensive instincts, leaves alot to be desired, he doesn't see the defensive side of the game very well at all, so will need a good defensive minded center to help cover for his flaws as they will be exposed in the nhl, he's also just not good at center, it doesn't seem to come naturally to him, he's not good on the draws and again isn't good enough defensively to take on that kind of responsibility imo, he needs to be more aggressive and assertive with and without the puck, he has the tools to succeed, but I do question his hockey i.q
If yall think this is a good write up, I'll do more, because I have notes on every player in this tournament, as well as in other countries and junior leagues!
Bedard- elite level talent possibly generational, exceptional offensive instincts, and top tier creativity, great wrist shot, good passer, good speed, he's a good pp qb, but is much better suited along the left wall or the slot where he can better utilize his shot, always seems to find his way to the puck and great at finding holes and soft spots in the defense.
Now some negatives, he needs to learn when it's an appropriate time to deke and when to pass it off, I also see him starting off as a winger until he fills out/matures a bit as he's not good on the draws at this point, also he's an average defender, not bad, but not good either, I know it's not his game, but he's shown tendencies to shy away from contact and board play.
Fantilli- great talent, certainly has the tools to be an elite player, has a really good shot, a good one timer, and, very creative, also doesn't shy away from contact or board play.
Negatives- He's been a little inconsistent, has many flashes, but also has long periods of being invisible, likely needs 1 more year before making an impact on the nhl, but he's not far off by any means, just think he could use the extra year. Very smart you can see it in his game but he is very streaky
Cutter Gauthier- has elite speed, an elite shot, and a wicked one timer, he has good size and has been able to be a good net front presence (not in this game, just in general) He also seems to have a nose for the net and likes to crash the net, he has a shoot first mentality which can be good and bad, he also is a sneaky passer, meaning his passing is much improved compared to last season and it's not at all talked about, He likely makes the flyers full time out of Camp next season, and I also see him as top 6 lw with the potential to be an elite lw (low elite/ High top 6) He's also very physical, and doesn't shy away from contact.
Negatives, He's very lackadaisical when the puck isn't on his stick, (alot like schenn when he was here) He has sub par defensive instincts, leaves alot to be desired, he doesn't see the defensive side of the game very well at all, so will need a good defensive minded center to help cover for his flaws as they will be exposed in the nhl, he's also just not good at center, it doesn't seem to come naturally to him, he's not good on the draws and again isn't good enough defensively to take on that kind of responsibility imo, he needs to be more aggressive and assertive with and without the puck, he has the tools to succeed, but I do question his hockey i.q
If yall think this is a good write up, I'll do more, because I have notes on every player in this tournament, as well as in other countries and junior leagues!
Last edited:
Striiker
Former Flyers Fan
I don't recognize those as legitimate medals.
Magua
Entirely Palatable Product
I wish CraftBeerMaven would go through Fletcher’s picks.
Call it back. Do it.
Call it back. Do it.
LegionOfDoom91
Registered User
Hollywood Cannon
I'm Away From My Desk
Magua
Entirely Palatable Product
- Sep 28, 2014
- 78,139
- 125,661
HAHAHA this is truly f***ing pathetic.
What is a player supposed to do there? NOT go for the puck when the whistle hasn't blown yet?
What is a player supposed to do there? NOT go for the puck when the whistle hasn't blown yet?
