Prospect Info: Wild Prospect Thread 2022-23

[123TripleDoge]

Wallstedt softie alert! panic!

 

[Jbcraig1883]

Sweden wins. Wallstedt gave up a softie on the first one but I'd still argue may have been one of two or three Sweden players that played well. Switzerland seemed to have the better scoring chances, hit a couple pipes, etc. Sweden didn't look that great.

Didn't really notice Ohgren but didn't notice anyone really on Sweden.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Sweden wins. Wallstedt gave up a softie on the first one but I'd still argue may have been one of two or three Sweden players that played well. Switzerland seemed to have the better scoring chances, hit a couple pipes, etc. Sweden didn't look that great.

Didn't really notice Ohgren but didn't notice anyone really on Sweden.

Isn't Ohgren not playing?

 

[chchelseII]

Isn't Ohgren not playing?

He played. Just wasn’t noticed.

 

[Jbcraig1883]

Isn't Ohgren not playing?

He played - was watching his shifts. Wasn't bad, wasn't good...believe he drew a penalty coming out of his zone, but that's pretty much it.

Also, Lambos made a boo boo at end of first. Not quite as bad as Peart's mistakes but looked like me in senior men's league - just not taking it that seriously and then getting caught doing something dumb.

 

[Circulartheory]

He played - was watching his shifts. Wasn't bad, wasn't good...believe he drew a penalty coming out of his zone, but that's pretty much it.

Also, Lambos made a boo boo at end of first. Not quite as bad as Peart's mistakes but looked like me in senior men's league - just not taking it that seriously and then getting caught doing something dumb.

I find this whole WJC so weird. An international tourney springing up in the middle of the offseason before even junior preseason starts or even training camps.

 

[Parax]

He played - was watching his shifts. Wasn't bad, wasn't good...believe he drew a penalty coming out of his zone, but that's pretty much it.

Also, Lambos made a boo boo at end of first. Not quite as bad as Peart's mistakes but looked like me in senior men's league - just not taking it that seriously and then getting caught doing something dumb.

Peart's mistakes seemed like him losing focus and intensity in a one sided game. Lambos's errors seem to just be a result of poor play. First time really getting to see Lambos play in a full game situation and I'm not impressed.

Pretty happy Detroit passed on Wallstedt right now though. What the hell is Cossa even doing?

 

[Jbcraig1883]

Peart's mistakes seemed like him losing focus and intensity in a one sided game. Lambos's errors seem to just be a result of poor play. First time really getting to see Lambos play in a full game situation and I'm not impressed.

Pretty happy Detroit passed on Wallstedt right now though. What the hell is Cossa even doing?

I would disagree on Lambos' first mistake. It was the first time he faced a Latvian rush, and while Canada wasn't dominating on the scoreboard yet, they were dominating puck possession. It looks like Lambos was casually skating backwards and then realized the puck carrier was coming faster and then he pivoted the wrong way because he wasn't ready.

Now, this last period, he looked like the opposite - he couldn't settle the puck down. He got a simple pass twice and fired it right pack, one time going past his D partner all the way to the goalie. It reminded me of my viewings of him in the WJC in December before they were shut down. He seemed nervous/anxious with the puck.

Agree with you on Cossa - wasn't impressed when I saw him last fall either.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Not a great outing for Minnesota and their defensemen.

 

[Circulartheory]

Not a great outing for Minnesota and their defensemen.

While it would be nice for them to perform, it's also like them jumping into a summer league. I don't expect high quality play from anyone with a tourney in August.

 

[Parax]

Not a great outing for Minnesota and their defensemen.

Faber was as excellent as he could have been as a primarily defensive defender in a game where the other team almost never had the puck and he's paired with a flashy offensive partner. And Peart was actually good, the two errors are overblown because that USA team was shot out of a cannon from the start and the mistakes the players did make weren't as obvious because of the lazy nature of Peart's mistakes.

Maybe someone was more observant than myself, but I don't know if I saw Lambos out there at all in the 3rd period for the parts I was able to watch? And I hardly noticed RoR outside of a few shifts late in the 1st and 2nd.

 

[Jbcraig1883]

While it would be nice for them to perform, it's also like them jumping into a summer league. I don't expect high quality play from anyone with a tourney in August.

I agree to some extent, but we can still watch/evaluate relative to their peers since they are all in the same position.

Not saying that this WJC makes or breaks anything, but I don't think it can be dismissed that easily.

Faber was as excellent as he could have been as a primarily defensive defender in a game where the other team almost never had the puck and he's paired with a flashy offensive partner. And Peart was actually good, the two errors are overblown because that USA team was shot out of a cannon from the start and the mistakes the players did make weren't as obvious because of the lazy nature of Peart's mistakes.

Maybe someone was more observant than myself, but I don't know if I saw Lambos out there at all in the 3rd period for the parts I was able to watch? And I hardly noticed RoR outside of a few shifts late in the 1st and 2nd.

I didn't notice Lambos much in the third, maybe a few shifts. Some of that is due to special teams though.

RoR was the 7th Dman (what Lambos was in December) so he wasn't going to get a regular shift. He had some defensive zone shifts throughout the game and only noticed him make a breakout late in the game.

 

[Circulartheory]

I agree to some extent, but we can still watch/evaluate relative to their peers since they are all in the same position.

Not saying that this WJC makes or breaks anything, but I don't think it can be dismissed that easily.

I actually usually in the camp where I take WJC very seriously and would push back on peeps who say it's just a short tourney. But timing wise, it just feels off to me and really forced. Like I mentioned before, this is suppose to be an elite tourney but it's done in middle of off-season break before junior training camps or preseason starts (WHL camps starts in Sep).

it just doesn't feel right to me.

 

[Al Lagoon]

Regardless of day 1 performance, it's amazing to have so many Wild prospects participating, especially on the defensive side.

 

[DigitalBoldy]

I find this whole WJC so weird. An international tourney springing up in the middle of the offseason before even junior preseason starts or even training camps.

I'm in the same boat. A lot of NHL players take a little bit to get going every season and that's with training camp, preseason, etc.

 

[57special]

I'm panicking. Faber save us!

 

[Jbcraig1883]

Czechia up 1-0 on Finland. Pleasantly surprised by Spacek so far. Has had two good shifts with good defensive plays and then a decent pinch to keep puck in zone.

Missed a little bit of 2nd. Spacek has played a solid game...couple of long passes that missed. Skating seems average relative to his peers. Seems like is a quiet, solid player that doesn't seem to have any skill that stands out, but is positionally sound and strong along boards...and a RHD! Great play late in game to clear puck from what was probably a guaranteed goal.

Also - purpose of posting isn't to exaggerate this tournament or say a prospect is a bust or the next Kaprizov. Just trying to give some feedback since I'm at home with COVID and there is hockey to watch in August!

Lambos scratched and ROR 7th dman for Canada in game against Petrovsky.

 

[Jbcraig1883]

Well, Canada is dominating Slovakia. Petrovsky has not looked out of place when Slovakia has the puck.

ROR has had a couple of shifts. Nothing of note.

 

[chchelseII]

Spacek: 22+ minutes today
ROR: 11+ minutes today
Lambos: 0 minutes today

 

[ThatGuy22]

the way some people were raving about Lambos at prospect camp i didnt think he would be below Orourke, wonder if its a system thing then where Lambos is not as good as 1LD and Orourke fills the shutdown physical role they want in a 2LD better? or he just had a bad camp and pretournament. it happens.

ROR is a year older, has a season of AHL experience (half season kind of) and they were only like 15 picks a part (26th vs 39th). Matters a ton at this stage in development. Lambos is going to play a much bigger role next year(like 4 months from now).

 

[Jbcraig1883]

USA opening it up in the 2nd with help from Faber. Goal and an assist so far in the second.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Peart and Lambos scratched. Bummer.

At least Faber has looked good

 

[57special]

Ohgren with an assist today. He is by no means standing out amongst the older players, but looks ok. You can see he has a good shot, has good size, and is strong. Wallstedt wasn't playing.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Ohgren with an assist today. He is by no means standing out amongst the older players, but looks ok. You can see he has a good shot, has good size, and is strong. Wallstedt wasn't playing.

Good move on pulling Wally. Don't want him hurt against a team they should steamroll.

 

[Jbcraig1883]

Petrovsky very noticeable against Latvia. Has had a few nice chances this first period.

Good game overall. Took terrible penalty with 2:20 left but they made it to OT. He had two great chances to win it but goalie made some nice stops. Still going!

Petrovsky misses net in shootout. Good game overall - very noticeable.