GDT: Slovakia Vs Sweden | 12:00PM ET | Group B - TD Place

[kudla]

As a finn, i don't want Slovakia in the quarter. The will take their first win 100 %. They often claim Finland is the worst opponent for them but I usually think Finland have a difficult time against Slovakia and... Records will always be broken. Therefor I rather be a clear underdog than get Dvorsky, Pekarcik, Chromiak, Strbak and a good goalie and in a quarter.

Sure blud

 

[Svedu]

Sure blud

No, honestly. I rather see us against both Czechia and perhaps even Sweden. Even if Sweden are really good.

Would be typical Finland to take stupid penalties and get punished by Dvorsky but also Radivojevic.
The latter wasn't that good today but I believe he could bloom in a PP and be important for you guys.

 

[ponder]

Button - "Clearly from behind, clearly boarding."

Ref - "Two minutes interference."

TBF, that was a surprisingly light call for the WJCs.

 

[Czechboy]

ASP has grown significantly since being drafted 17th overall. His current season in the SHL is far beyond anything Boqvist ever approached. It’s a pretty terrible comparison at this point.

Boqvist was in the NHL in his draft +2 year. 13 points in 41 NHL games. I'm going to say going from the London Knights in the OHL to the Chicago Blackhawks is pretty significant!

Respectfully, I think you are comparing where we all think Asp will be (Hughes territory) with where Boqvist is today

However, Boqvist went in Top 10 and was in NHL in his D + 2. ASP went in middle 10 and is in SHL in D + 2 and playing at the World Jrs.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Too much skill. The Slovaks looked gassed in the 3rd from chasing the Swedes around the defensive zone.

The consistently relentless defensive puck pressure from Sweden was quite impressive.

 

[RedHawkDown]

Boqvist was in the NHL in his draft +2 year. 13 points in 41 NHL games. I'm going to say going from the London Knights in the OHL to the Chicago Blackhawks is pretty significant!

Respectfully, I think you are comparing where we all think Asp will be (Hughes territory) with where Boqvist is today

However, Boqvist went in Top 10 and was in NHL in his D + 2. ASP went in middle 10 and is in SHL in D + 2 and playing at the World Jrs.

That’s fair. I think they are very different players though.

 

[Czechboy]

That’s fair. I think they are very different players though.

For sure. And I hope ASP ends up in the top tiers of D at his NHL peak! He's fun to watch! I won't like him at all on NYE.lol

 

[Pavels Dog]

Boqvist was in the NHL in his draft +2 year. 13 points in 41 NHL games. I'm going to say going from the London Knights in the OHL to the Chicago Blackhawks is pretty significant!

Respectfully, I think you are comparing where we all think Asp will be (Hughes territory) with where Boqvist is today

However, Boqvist went in Top 10 and was in NHL in his D + 2. ASP went in middle 10 and is in SHL in D + 2 and playing at the World Jrs.

Yeah unfortunately Chicago rushed Boqvist and ruined him.

 

[theslatcher]

Boqvist was in the NHL in his draft +2 year. 13 points in 41 NHL games. I'm going to say going from the London Knights in the OHL to the Chicago Blackhawks is pretty significant!

Respectfully, I think you are comparing where we all think Asp will be (Hughes territory) with where Boqvist is today

However, Boqvist went in Top 10 and was in NHL in his D + 2. ASP went in middle 10 and is in SHL in D + 2 and playing at the World Jrs.

Worth noting injuries & concussions have f***ed Boqvist up.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

What is the score and who scored?

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Boqvist was in the NHL in his draft +2 year. 13 points in 41 NHL games. I'm going to say going from the London Knights in the OHL to the Chicago Blackhawks is pretty significant!

Respectfully, I think you are comparing where we all think Asp will be (Hughes territory) with where Boqvist is today

However, Boqvist went in Top 10 and was in NHL in his D + 2. ASP went in middle 10 and is in SHL in D + 2 and playing at the World Jrs.

This is more indicative of bringing players up too quickly than anything else, honestly.

 

[theVladiator]

Boqvist was in the NHL in his draft +2 year. 13 points in 41 NHL games. I'm going to say going from the London Knights in the OHL to the Chicago Blackhawks is pretty significant!

Noteworthy, maybe. However, hard to chalk it up to personal accomplishments. For a part time bottom 6 role you can't claim the player forced himself onto the roster. So, in large part, it's a management decision here. Might not have been the best decision either in hindsight, as it is tempting to blame his injuries and other struggles on lack of physical maturity.

 

[SW2024]

How did the Slovak 2025 prospects (Radivojevic, Chovan, etc.) look today?

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Realistically even if ASP's defensiive game only develops to nothing better than mid, he's still going to be fine.

In Detroit, he'll be getting PPQB duties and will always end up the secondary choice for defensive duties with Seider there. Not to mention he could very well end up with Edvinsson as his long term partner, which will afford him the cushion to jump up into the offense.

 

[Mike Liut]

How did the Slovak 2025 prospects (Radivojevic, Chovan, etc.) look today?

Like shit lol

 

[GettingYourMoms]

If we lose against Slovakia, we should gave up on hockey entirely as a nation.

 

[Dala]

Sweden good.
TSN bad, what's up with no replay.
SVT terrible, still haven't figured out 60Hz is not the same as 50Hz and how to convert streams.

 

[Muffinalt]

How was Eklund?

 

[Dala]

How was Eklund?

Good early, played simple efficient game. His line created a lot.

Bad later part, begun doing fancy behind the back plays giving away the puck.

 

[Preposterone]

How did the Slovak 2025 prospects (Radivojevic, Chovan, etc.) look today?

Radiojevic looked like usual. Transcendent skater but doesn't really do much with it

 

[Seiza]

Radiojevic looked like usual. Transcendent skater but doesn't really do much with it

And actually looked really weak, out muscled by the Swedes.

 

[VictorLustig]

That’s fair. I think they are very different players though.

Boqvist is I would say the most talented Swedish D in terms of offense since Erik Karlsson. ASP is not quite at that level but far more well rounded. Very different types of players.