GDT: WJC (Rutger, Salomonsson, Wagner in action today)

[snowkiddin]

Not surprised to see them get eliminated. I have been pretty underwhelmed with team Canada this tournament. Some players really disappointed like the NHL guys and Savoie.

Canada loses good junior eligible players every year to the NHL but this year they seemed to be hit harder. Never mind no Bedard and Wright, but no Benson, Fantilli, Korchinski and Luneau was too much to overcome.

Insane that Bedard is still eligible NEXT YEAR as well

Sucks to suck, I guess. Maybe if they brought more skill and less two way grinders, they would have scored more goals. Sweden exposed them a lot.

Yup, just like last year, this was a pretty shittily selected roster. But no Bedard this time to drag them to the end.

And the coaching/lineups was sus too. Jagger Firkus was probably better than half the forwards they iced this tournament and he never dressed.

 

[Gil Fisher]

anyone watch our boy Salomonsson this morning?

 

[enuffidiotsalready]

anyone watch our boy Salomonsson this morning?

i did not but he appears to have assisted Sweden's second goal

 

[lanky]

anyone watch our boy Salomonsson this morning?

I haven't watched him at all during this tournament. General comments on Salomonsson by anyone would be appreciated.

 

[bustamente]

USA and Cap McG advance to the goal medal game against the Swede's Salo D man

 

[gojetsgo]

 

[Maukkis]

As a Finn, I like this new format where there never was a bronze medal game. I think we all should appreciate that and literally never discuss this year's bronze medal in any capacity.

Jesus f***, Finland.

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Jets have 3 prospects in the tournament and they all going for gold.

Pretty crazy honestly.

That probably doesn’t happen often.

 

[flyingkiwi]

Anyone else tuning in? Will keep an eye on our guys and hoping for a fun game.

Kicking myself for not thing of the tournament earlier and going in person, since it looks like it's back in NA for a while.

 

[Whileee]

Anyone else tuning in? Will keep an eye on our guys and hoping for a fun game.

Kicking myself for not thing of the tournament earlier and going in person, since it looks like it's back in NA for a while.

McGroarty was outstanding in the 1st.

Salomonsson has been solid, but his high stick created the delayed penalty situation that led to USA's first goal.

They are both really strong prospects, with solid NHL traits.

 

[gojetsgo]

mcgroarty with a massive hit

 

[jungles]

That was a monster hit. Wow.

 

[snowkiddin]

mcgroarty with a massive hit

That was a monster hit. Wow.

If anyone finds it online, please share it here

 

[flyingkiwi]

Enormous hit, clean too.

Feel for Sweden though, would like to see them win.

 

[gojetsgo]

If anyone finds it online, please share it here

 

[puck stoppa]

McGroarty was outstanding in the 1st.

Salomonsson has been solid, but his high stick created the delayed penalty situation that led to USA's first goal.

They are both really strong prospects, with solid NHL traits.

Chevy has made a point of drafting and trading for players recently that are hard to play against 5-5. Stats don’t always tell the story, these two fit the mold going forward.

 

[UFO]

Hell of a hit. I dig.

 

[JetsFan815]

McGroarty also had a (softer) hit on Salomonsson last shift. Jet on Jet violence.

 

[snowkiddin]

Thanks, friend! I appreciate it

 

[Whileee]

Rutger has been a beast this game. So much to like in his game.

Salomonsson has also been solid. Unfortunately, his D partner Sandin Pellika has been pretty shaky with tunnel vision.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

I can see why the Jets won't move Rutger, kid is going to be a real leader here

I can already hear Minny fans losing their shit when he runs someone over

Salomonsson is just a very solid defender. Very much in the Demelo vein already at his age. He needs a good solid year in the AHL like Morrissey before he sees the NHL IMO.

 

[snowkiddin]

Rutger has been a beast this game. So much to like in his game.

Salomonsson has also been solid. Unfortunately, his D partner Sandin Pellika has been pretty shaky with tunnel vision.

Nice to see our prospects increase their value for the Lindholm trade

 

[JetsFan815]

Rutger has been a beast this game. So much to like in his game.

Salomonsson has also been solid. Unfortunately, his D partner Sandin Pellika has been pretty shaky with tunnel vision.

Sandin Pellika has been good. He has some Pionk type chaos moment but has one hell of a shot and a great ability to get pucks through opposing d-men.

 

[SLAYER]

Good for McG to get the empty-netter there, and to captain his team to gold. Kid is a beauty.

 

[Whileee]

Sandin Pellika has been good. He has some Pionk type chaos moment but has one hell of a shot and a great ability to get pucks through opposing d-men.

ASP is good on the PP and on the point getting the puck through, but he needs to learn how to play in his own zone.