Post-Game Talk: World Junior Championships 2020 in the Czech Republic: Canada Wins 2020 Gold
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Veleno was the only player for Canada to log over 20 minutes, also 71% on faceoffs.
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Veleno played great winning crucial face offs and hopefully future Wing Lafreniere was amazing. God it would be huge if we get that kid.
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So watched the Canada US game. Great game to watch.
Veleno had a strong game. He was creating chances all game and on the PP. But the best part of his game was how physical and strong he was on the boards. If we could find a 2nd line center I think Veleno would fit in perfectly on the 3rd line and 2nd PP unit.
McIsaac also played a strong game. He was his usual self defensively. His offensive game continues to surprise me in a good way. He played like has hasn't missed a game all season. I have said this from the first time I saw him play after Detroit drafted him, he is the perfect partner for Hronek on the 2nd pairing some day.
Laf just completely dominated out there. He is more of a playmaker then a shooter but his passes were easily the best on the ice. He did score a beauty goal but again he passes a lot and seems to prefer it.
Byfield has some chances and I was impressed for his speed but other then that didn't really have an impact. To be fair Laf is a returning player and this was Byfields first game at a WJC. Hopefully next game he can be better and less nervous.
Veleno had a strong game. He was creating chances all game and on the PP. But the best part of his game was how physical and strong he was on the boards. If we could find a 2nd line center I think Veleno would fit in perfectly on the 3rd line and 2nd PP unit.
McIsaac also played a strong game. He was his usual self defensively. His offensive game continues to surprise me in a good way. He played like has hasn't missed a game all season. I have said this from the first time I saw him play after Detroit drafted him, he is the perfect partner for Hronek on the 2nd pairing some day.
Laf just completely dominated out there. He is more of a playmaker then a shooter but his passes were easily the best on the ice. He did score a beauty goal but again he passes a lot and seems to prefer it.
Byfield has some chances and I was impressed for his speed but other then that didn't really have an impact. To be fair Laf is a returning player and this was Byfields first game at a WJC. Hopefully next game he can be better and less nervous.
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Who's the comparable for Lafreniere? What mold is he in?
I keep thinking Huberdeau+... but what about Hossa?
I keep thinking Huberdeau+... but what about Hossa?
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Alex Tanguay? That's a weird reference to me.
I've not yet thought of a comparable either. The Kournious scouting report reminds me a bit of Hossa.
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Why is it weird? Tanguay was a winger that had great vision and was a very effective playmaker. Same size. Good but not great skater. Both Frenchies. Always thought he was a really good player. I think they have a decent amount in common, with Lafreniere having the potential to be a more gifted version.
I don’t think there is a great comp for Lafreniere, I feel like people pigeon hole prospects too much looking for comp’s a lot of time.
I think Hossa is a better skater and better athlete than Lafreniere. I thought he was a perfect comparison for Andrei Svechnikov.
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I think a majority of people on this board like Veleno, I think the disconnect is when we get to what peoples expectations are for him. A few people on this board are already penciling him in as the Wings future 2nd line center behind Larks, I am not in that group. Granted I haven't watched any GRG games this season but from watching preseason games and this single WJC game (huge sample size I know) I'm just not seeing anything that would lead me to conclude he is going to become more than what his draft day comparable was, which was Lars Eller (the Capitals version). Basically a middle six tweener that with the tools they possess will always leave you wanting more, which isn't a bad player at all and he still has a lot of time to develop but I'm just not seeing the surefire top 6 center that others are seeing. He doesn't have any weakness's but I'm not really seeing anything that's standing out as an elite skill.
Thought McIsaac had a pretty good game for playing just 3 games this season. Looking forward to see how he does for the remainder of the season.
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Would never happen but....
How high would mantha,AA and our 2nd(32) move us in the draft? Top 5? Could mantha alone get top 10? If so I’d do that and draft Drysdale
In 2 years
Laf-Veleno-Zadina
Bertuzzi- Larkin - Fabbri
Bergren-Ras-Svech
drysdale-Seider
Mcissac-Hronek
Chowlowski-Dekeyser
still need a goalie
How high would mantha,AA and our 2nd(32) move us in the draft? Top 5? Could mantha alone get top 10? If so I’d do that and draft Drysdale
In 2 years
Laf-Veleno-Zadina
Bertuzzi- Larkin - Fabbri
Bergren-Ras-Svech
drysdale-Seider
Mcissac-Hronek
Chowlowski-Dekeyser
still need a goalie
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