GDT: World Juniors 2024-25

[LGB]

Lindstein had a great year last year and I thought maybe this year he could continue that steep upward trajectory, but it was probably a lot more reasonable to expect a more normal development year which is what seems to be happening. He skates really well, is usually very poised with the puck, and has flashes of high end passing and evasion with the puck. I agree he is a much better bet to be a middle pairing D than a top pairing one.

 

[TheOrganist]

Gunnar was taller, Lindstein is a much better skater and passer IMO. Gunnar was never someone that could QB a PP, while it's not Lindstein's main strength, his passing ability, skating ability, and IQ allows him to at least be capable of it.

The things that I see that will prevent Lindstein from succeeding come down to his size/strength will he be able to make his weakness an area that can't be exploited at the next level, and then his skating and decision-making/transition, can his stength maintain a strength at the next level.

Gunnar was someone that played a decent enough robin role to Petro and Phaneuf in Toronto.

Even of recent Blues players, Leddy is a better stylistic fit than Gunnar.

I read the article in the Athletic this morning and the quotes from his SHL coaches are encouraging but I guess I’m not seeing much evidence of elite skating or elite hockey IQ. I see a young D who has a lot of solid qualities that could translate into a reliable middle pairing left D.

 

[sfvega]

@Ranksu should be very happy.

Are you kidding? Our whole forum is rooting for Sweden, he's irate!

 

[BlueMed]

I see the Gunnarsson comps just as off as the Petro-lite comps. I really don't see much comparison in the styles of Gunnar and Lindstein either.

Petro-lite probably is reasonable enough, but the lite part does heavy lifting and people will come away with different interpretations of it. I think Forsling is a pretty good stylistic comp.

He's going to be better than Gunnarsson IMO. I feel like the hockey IQ is higher. Gunnarsson wasn't the ideal partner for Petro, who had a huge range of them in his time. Lindstein is more the type of player we spent two years before acquiring Bouwmeester from like 2011-2013 wanting to get, someone who could be awesome next to Petro and not someone Petro had to carry, a genuine player in his own right.

Why? Gunnar was a good skater, a good outlet passer, while playing a cerebral game and taking on tough defensive assignments (like he has at the WJC) and could PK. Similar frame as Lindstein. And not known as a two-way powerhouse though could contribute offensively. I could easily see that as how Lindstein games translates to the NHL level. And there’s nothing wrong with that.

I don't think either Gunnarsson or Petro are good comparisons for Lindstein. I think Jonas Brodin is probably a safer bet with potentially Gustav Forsling as his ceiling.

 

[TheOrganist]

Ryan Leonard is good at hockey.

 

[PocketNines]

First USA goal Kos couldn't stay with Perrault,who scored. only prospect out there during the shift

 

[Ranksu]

@Ranksu should be very happy.

How do I say.

We hate sweds.

 

[GoBluz24]

Stancl with a beauty

 

[PocketNines]

STANCL takes the WJC goal scoring lead, rifling the equalizer, 1-1. Gorgeous shot

 

[TheOrganist]

21 does it again. Great rip.

 

[Stelmacki]

Anyone have a stream for this?

 

[TheOrganist]

STANCL takes the WJC goal scoring lead, rifling the equalizer, 1-1. Gorgeous shot

Tourney leading 6th goal.

 

[bleedblue1223]

We are going to have a collection of shooters in our top 9.

 

[TheOrganist]

Ralph can definitely skate for a big man. He actually even looked like Parayko on that rush.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

I don't think either Gunnarsson or Petro are good comparisons for Lindstein. I think Jonas Brodin is probably a safer bet with potentially Gustav Forsling as his ceiling.

I think he’s more of a mix between Orr and Lidstrom, maybe slightly better.

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

Stancl looks like a man amongst boys out there. Has all tournament.

 

[sfvega]

I think he’s more of a mix between Orr and Lidstrom, maybe slightly better.

I see somewhere between Paul Coffey and an omnipotent god.

 

[TheOrganist]

Stancl looks like a man amongst boys out there. Has all tournament.

He’s probably been the most notable Czech forward along with Sikora but that ain’t saying much as US isn’t giving up much of anything. Jiricek not showing much composure with the puck tonight. Exciting package but very raw and he’s years away.

 

[Reality Czech]

Holy moly what a save by Augustine!

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

If USA holds on here it's going to be a hell of a St. Louis Blues prospect showcase between Sweden and Czechia.

 

[PJJJP]

Awful change for the Czechs

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

Free Bird is such a fantastic goal song for a USA hockey team.

 

[TheOrganist]

Well, nice showing by the Czech’s in the tourney but definitely outclassed by the US tonight. Can’t see Finland beating the US twice. Easily the most complete team.

 

[PocketNines]

Ralph can definitely skate for a big man. He actually even looked like Parayko on that rush.

He should be a returner next year and see more situations, really looking forward to seeing St. Cloud some this year

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

Unless Rimpinen plays out of his mind, USA should coast against Finland.

I'm excited to see Sweden-Czechia! That should be a great game.