GDT: Quarter Final: Canada Vs Slovakia | 9AM EST 3PM CET | CAN 6 - 1 SVK

[JackSlater]

Nice that Lafreniere is looking good. It's good that McMichael has maintained the jump he showed against the Czechs as well. I'd like to see Byfield get one before the game ends.

 

[Ulysses31]

russiA vs. canada! going to be a hell of a rematch.

edit: misunderstood the bracket

 

[Star Ocean]

Whoever drafts Lafreniere is going to get a bonafide superstar. He does everything right out there. Even hits well too.

He reminds me of Peter Forsberg.

 

[Christien]

As a Wings fan, I'm happy we have Veleno as a prospect

 

[Tralfamadore]

I have only seen Byfield in this tournament, but his game looks raw. You can see the skill, but will it translate to the pro game?

Maybe it is just being 17 in the WJC, I'd need to see more.

Laf has a pro game. His floor is high.

It's solely an age thing. It's interesting because he's been more dominant in the CHL than a few of these 18/19 year players yet looks more out of place in this tournament than those very same players. The 17/18/19 year old years are so important for development.

 

[Confucius]

27 for Slovakia just had their best defensive play...

Too bad it was on their own guy

 

[TheBeastCoast]

russiA vs. canada! going to be a hell of a rematch.

Gotta get through the Americans first.

 

[Goulet17]

If there was other Canadians diving I might mention it. You are right, I really dont like him as a prospect.

I believe there is a distinction between not liking a particular prospect and posting for days on end exclusively about Byram. It is strange, let's be honest.

 

[Bob Barker]

russiA vs. canada! going to be a hell of a rematch.

Only if Sweden loses to Czech

 

[jj cale]

Nice that Lafreniere is looking good. It's good that McMichael has maintained the jump he showed against the Czechs as well. I'd like to see Byfield get one before the game ends.

Yup, Lavoie too as I really believe he can be a weapon. We need more credible offensive threats going.

 

[jj cale]

He reminds me of Peter Forsberg.

I don't see that at all.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

I believe there is a distinction between not liking a particular prospect and posting for days on end exclusively about Byram. It is strange, let's be honest.

I have posted quite a bit about McIsaac and Bahl as well. Correlation is that they dont move the puck well. Ahhh I see, you are an Avalanche fan.

 

[jj cale]

slovak p.p incoming.

 

[blindpass]

It doesn't matter whose fault it is. In the IIHF rules if you catch the head and it leads to an injury it's still a major.

Regardless of the rules, it was hardly his fault that the player bailed on the hit and put himself in a bad spot. Calling him "moron" was a terrible take, stop trying to justify it.

 

[wacko2]

I think that 6-0 slaughtering to the Russians awoke a sleeping Canadian giant

C'mon, we're beating Slovakia, worst team in the tournament.

 

[Cellee]

Lafreniere is a big kid.

 

[Confucius]

slovak p.p incoming.

I'm scared

 

[Scandale du Jour]

I don't see that at all.

Me neither. I see Hossa.

 

[blindpass]

I have only seen Byfield in this tournament, but his game looks raw. You can see the skill, but will it translate to the pro game?

Maybe it is just being 17 in the WJC, I'd need to see more.

Laf has a pro game. His floor is high.

Yeah, he'll be fine -- or at least the lack of production this year shouldn't be a concern. Lafreniere didn't have much impact last year at WJ.

 

[TimeZone]

Me neither. I see Hossa.

Hossa is the best comparable I can think of as well. Been using that one for quite some time.

 

[hockey20000]

predictions byfield back next year? he'sbigbut I cant see him in nhl next year

 

[Goulet17]

I have posted quite a bit about McIsaac and Bahl as well. Correlation is that they dont move the puck well.

So Byram does not move the puck well? He is similar to Bahl?

Got it.

 

[jj cale]

Me neither. I see Hossa.

I think the comparison is closer yeah.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

So Byram does not move the puck well? He is similar to Bahl?

Got it.

He moves it well if he makes the right read, he rarely makes the right read. He is the second coming of Jack Johnson, you can call me on this in 5 years.

 

[Tube Skates]

Is TSNs feed absolutely garbage for anyone else or is it just in Halifax area?

Crappy down the South Shore