Official 2023 World Junior Championship Thread

[Philly Fanatik]

Would like to see the same attitude for stick handling/dekeing on a breakaway. None of that back and forth crap, just shoot the puck!


Literally no one in your era could pull off a Michigan move like kids today can

True!

 

[RonHextall27]

The only issue I have with the Michigan is the wow factor attached to it. 12 yr old kids can pull it off. Every guy getting paid to play hockey can pull it off. It's not a skill move and doesn't deserve the praise it receives. It's actually played out now and guys know how to defend it.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Switzerland has a first round pick and doesn't even use him on the PP lol.

I actually liked Rodwin Dionicio a decent bit last year. Former forward converted to D and you can see it in his hands. Probably won't get drafted again because Niagara is a wasteland these days, but I would rather give him the contract Zanetti is going to get (NJ roots too).

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

The only issue I have with the Michigan is the wow factor attached to it. 12 yr old kids can pull it off. Every guy getting paid to play hockey can pull it off. It's not a skill move and doesn't deserve the praise it receives. It's actually played out now and guys know how to defend it.

That’s certainly a fine position to take on it. I wouldn’t disagree that the novelty is gone as it’s attempted more & it succeeds more now a days than ever before.

But the discussion mostly around this is it’s essentially yelling at the clouds because people are mad that Team Canada got upset last night.

 

[FLYguy3911]

The Michigan is really just the new age wrap-around since the goalies take away the bottom of the net so well these days.

 

[deadhead]

Comes down to whether you can do it effectively or you're just trying to be cute.

Similar to basketball, where you see kids trying to do fancy dunks in games and bounce it off the rim and a fast break the other way, it's not the move itself, it's whether it's necessary or can you get the job done in a more effective manner. Showing off to the detriment of your team is immature, making a creative move b/c a conventional move has been blocked is what makes a player special.

 

[Philly Fanatik]

That’s certainly a fine position to take on it. I wouldn’t disagree that the novelty is gone as it’s attempted more & it succeeds more now a days than ever before.

But the discussion mostly around this is it’s essentially yelling at the clouds because people are mad that Team Canada got upset last night.

I for one

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

@BigToe, yesterday you asked when Canada last lost their first game. To expand on the answer, it was the first time they have ever lost their opener at a tournament played in Canada.

They have never won a medal after losing the first game of the tournament, as well.

 

[BigToe]

Comes down to whether you can do it effectively or you're just trying to be cute.

Similar to basketball, where you see kids trying to do fancy dunks in games and bounce it off the rim and a fast break the other way, it's not the move itself, it's whether it's necessary or can you get the job done in a more effective manner. Showing off to the detriment of your team is immature, making a creative move b/c a conventional move has been blocked is what makes a player special.

A better comparison is probably ballhandling, Deady Man.

@BigToe, yesterday you asked when Canada last lost their first game. To expand on the answer, it was the first time they have ever lost their opener at a tournament played in Canada.

They have never won a medal after losing the first game of the tournament, as well.

That's crazy. I can't see this team not getting a medal though,

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Is Switzerland really about to f*** up the position they put themselves in with yesterday’s win over Finland here?

 

[Philly Fanatik]

A better comparison is probably ballhandling, Deady Man.

That's crazy. I can't see this team not getting a medal though,

A better comparison is probably ballhandling, Deady Man.

That's crazy. I can't see this team not getting a medal though,

Gold

A better comparison is probably ballhandling, Deady Man.

That's crazy. I can't see this team not getting a medal though,

Gold : States
Silver:Sweden/Finland
Bronze:Sweden/Finland

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

This feels like the Flyers vs. the Flyers in this shootout.

 

[flyersnorth]

Went to the Slovakia/Finland game today. Honestly didn’t notice Nemec that much, but I was talking a lot with friends. Is the other Nemec his brother?

Finnish captain scored a nice wraparound goal. Winnipeg draft pick Lambert had a nice short side goal too.

Going to see Gauthier on NYE against Finland, and might go see him against Switzerland on the 29th.

 

[BigToe]

Is the other Nemec his brother?

Nah

 

[FLYguy3911]

The u18 play. What a bomb.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

The u18 play. What a bomb.

I can't believe they took away Marcel Marceau's goal after they showed his billet family slobbering in the stands.

 

[Magua]

*Rasmus Ristolainen looks around nervously*

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Austria is really bad.

 

[GapToothedWonder]

I

…there’s a time and a place for those trick shots….(NHL ALL-STAR game)
I’m just from a different era and have a completely opposite view or mindset of the lacrosse goal!
When we played…it was called showboating and it ticked off the opposing team…and you were held accountable for hotdogging it.
I know my thoughts are dinosaur and man cave ideology but that just the way we rolled back then.
The NHL seem so fine with that kind creativity and individuality that Zegras has been their poster boy for the league!
I’ll have to chalk it up to me being a Fred Flintstone and not having the vision to evolve our great game!
At least I can joke about the Leafs least Cup win!View attachment 627065

Why not just watch old games from your glory days instead of getting pissy about the fact kids these days have way better puck skills and are trying to score in new ways in addition to the old ways.

 

[ellja3]

Is Switzerland really about to f*** up the position they put themselves in with yesterday’s win over Finland here?

Sadly, no... We were so close. Solid play by the guys. Game vs Slovakia should be winnable.

Edit: people here are saying that Austria looks awful thus we should avoid relegation, but I am 100% sure this team is capable of more than just making sure they don't stay last.

 

[renberg]

Any thoughts on the Play of Konsta Kapanen? He's small but quick like his brother and Father. Guys like him can be useful.

 

[Magua]

The Czechia-Slovakia dream gold medal game lives on.

Draisaitl as a style comparison for Gauthier is so horrible, you'd think Dave Star Man came up with it.

 

[BigToe]

Not a good look for Chesley. Should’ve kept Casey.

 

[Magua]

Tyler Boucher was absolutely Chuck's guy at #14, if he kept the pick.

Gauthier will be a better player when he realizes how regularly he can bait guys with his shot. Like that PP pass. Unfortunately, that message will have to come from the Lord, because the Flyers aren't telling him.

 

[Rich Nixon]

Cutter's a stud baby not sure how they're gonna f*** this guy up but they'll try.