Post-Game Talk: World Junior Championships 2020 in the Czech Republic: Canada Wins 2020 Gold

[Marky9er]

For some reason I thought the game started at 2. I turn it on to see Laf limping off.... ugh, I was really looking forward to watching him play this afternoon.

 

[Marky9er]

Seider > Byram Exhibit A

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Veleno with a head butt....

 

[Lampedampe]

Berggren continues to look great, 2 great set-ups in the 2nd period so far. Both should have gone in imo.

 

[Hen Kolland]

Veleno with a head butt....

I believe that’s a challenge in the Russian language

 

[Christien]

Berggren's skating is a thing of beauty. He just picked up an assist after setting up Raymond for a goal.

 

[Hen Kolland]

Can safely say I want Raymond on the Wings.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Goal differential matters at times in this tournament...

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

Seider > Byram Exhibit A

He walked right in

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

Can safely say I want Raymond on the Wings.

He has superstar POTENTIAL

 

[ChadS]

Berggren assist:


Another setup earlier, no goal:

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Can safely say I want Raymond on the Wings.

I have trouble moving Stutzle over him.

 

[Hen Kolland]

ChadS has the Raymond goal, but this assist was beautiful as well.

 

[Zetterbeer]

Byfield just floated on the backcheck on Russia's last goal, looks like 2012 Ovi out there.

 

[Hen Kolland]

I have trouble moving Stutzle over him.

I’m having a debate internally if I wouldn’t take Raymond #2 at this point. The only thing that holds me up is that if Byfield puts it all together, he’s the prize of the draft.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Raymond is a right handed shot that would be a nice addition

 

[Balthazar]

I wanted Byfield first anyway...

He's been a complete no show and looks 2 tiers below Lafreniere.

 

[Hen Kolland]

By observing on the main board, it appears Canada hates their own juniors aged players more than anyone else

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

By observing on the main board, it appears Canada hates their own juniors aged players more than anyone else

They *really* melt down when Canada loses. Only Lafreniere is worthy of their praise. Everyone else is a loser whose career is over.

Until Canada wins another game, that is.

 

[Hen Kolland]

They *really* melt down when Canada loses. Only Lafreniere is worthy of their praise. Everyone else is a loser whose career is over.

Until Canada wins another game, that is.

It’s just blame being thrown at everyone continuously. Everyone is an overhyped prospect. Nobody has an impactful future in the NHL. Everyone is an embarrassment.

 

[Marky9er]

I'm Canadian and I'm a little unsure how Dawson Mercer made this team, but I think they just had a stinker. Russia had one already, I think they expected the same from that game tape and everyone is in shock.

*Not knocking Mercer, just thinking should have an older team maybe.

 

[datsyukfan]

Berggren just had a nasty rush + through the legs move for a great chance

 

[Christien]

Berggren just had a nasty rush + through the legs move for a great chance

 

[GreatGordie9]

Canada has a very young junior team. I believe 5 returnees from last years team. The goaltending was bad especially Daws, lots of turnovers, and poor defensive play. Lafreniere is likely done for the tournament but hopefully will be back and ready for the 2020-2021 season as the 1st pick. Veleno played pretty well considering how the overall game went.

 

[Marky9er]

I like that he knows what he wants to do with the puck before he gets it seemingly.

I think this is the difference from Stutzle to Mysak, the vision and the thought process. Mysak I think has the tools but doesn't have that instinct or, he can't think as fast as his feet. Stutzle is very sharp in that regard. He knows what he wants to do, but can also make alternative plans accordingly.