If there's a passenger on that line it's Duclair... he isn't really a passenger though, given he's demonstrated excellent finish and has made plays when he should make them. He's just had his success in terms of points as a result of the elite level skill and execution from Domi and Reinhart, who are driving that bus.
WJC: Your Top 10 WJC Players so Far
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There will always be bias in this. I think it would be interesting for each set of fans to rank the top three players from their team in the group stage, so we have a crowdsourced "players to watch" list for the final round.
Seriously though. This kid is 16 years old and has been insane. Hasn't showed up on the sheet, but he has EIGHTEEN SHOTS ON GOAL in three games, plus five or six posts? Unreal.
I am constantly amazed seeing how often Petan steals pucks, knocks down clearing attempts, goes into a scrum and comes out with the puck...
Not sure it will translate to the NHL but he is an amazing junior player and having a great World Juniors.
That's fine. Don't confuse me with some arbitrary hockey fan who only likes the flashy players. I'm actually not. Reinhart is IMO been the tournaments top center and been better than Domi. There. I said it. He's the definition of not flashy.
You're describing Reinhart to a T. Difference is, Reinhart has been the best player on the best line in the tourney. All while getting the tight checking assignments. Somethng Petan hasn't gotten.
Okay one person thinking he was too high is Hate? Seriously?
No offence but Point has been awful and McDavid has been kinda meh by his standards. Reinhart and Theodore IMO should be there. Nurse too if you expand it to 5.
hototogisu
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Now I remember why talking about the World Juniors on here is unbearable.
So that's a Wings fan mad that I didn't mention Larkin because he's been playing like Gretzky and a Sabres fan mad that I didn't mention Reinhart because he's been playing like Gretzky.
If I've mortally offended any other fanbases by not giving special adulation to your team's prospect, just PM me instead of cluttering the boards with this "what about my guy?!?!" junk. Geez.
Reinhart IMO only excelled in the Finland game, I didn't find he was particularly exceptional in the first two games.
Nurse would probably be my top defenseman, but Theodore's been fine too. Honestly none of Canada's defensemen individually have blown me away. Which is OK too because they're playing really well as a unit.
You should watch those games again.
And yes...when you leave off the best US player this tourney and the second best Canadian performer this tournament in a list of like 16 names...people are going to notice it.
And yes...when you leave off the best US player this tourney and the second best Canadian performer this tournament in a list of like 16 names...people are going to notice it.
Brayden Point had a stellar game against Slovakia, but he was invisible against Finland and Germany. Also, Nic Petan and Sam Reinhart have outperformed Connor McDavid, and you could even make a case for one of Nurse or Bowey. From what I've seen so far, Jesse Puljujarvi has been the best Finnish forward, if not the best forward in the tournament. As previous posters have said, Eichel deserves to be on the US list, and so does Dylan Larkin. I can't argue with Slovakia and Germany however.
Jesus Christ Horburn
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I thought Larkin's game against Finland was amazing. Remember, he's playing 3rd line minutes and rarely sees the PP so he isn't going to dazzle you with offence. But he was the heart and soul behind the American PK, completely shutdown the Fins whenever he was on the ice, while creating a decent amount of shorthanded chances while he was at it. The fact that he's leading the team in scoring is pretty amazing too considering the role/minute's he's been giving. Imagine if he was given top 6 minutes and regular PP time?
And Eichel has been disappointing if you bought into all the hype. But if you're looking at it objectively, he's the focal point of the American offence. Every play goes through Eichel, and sure his numbers could be better but he's done a pretty good job none the less. To be clear I was saying he is easily a top 4 player on team USA, seeing as he wasn't in your top 4 for them.
AstrophysicalJet
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And Ehlers hasnt?
Seriously though, in every thread i see you come with weird points as to why Nylander Is the better prospect and why he has been better in this tourney.. Just be happy you have a great prospect..
They are both super skilled and have both done really good in this tourney.
Imo not alot seperates them! Certainly none of the points that have been given so far.
ShouldveDraftedFiala
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No THIS is why talking about the world juniors is unbearable. People get offended when people talk about their own prospects. Reinhart has been great. He was the best player on the ice today. Best on his line this tourney. He's been completely dominant.
Just because he's not zipping about on the ice and dangling a bunch. No one notices him. He's made zero mistakes. He's the best two-way center. He's leading the tourney in scoring now I think. He's been nothing short of amazing. And to have Point over him isn't only going to raise Sabres fans eyes. Others too.
To me Reinhart has been a cut above the rest game in and game out. Domi has had a great tourney too as has Larkin but in terms of forwards I'd take Reinhart over any other forward. It gets harder when you throw in goalies and defencemen.
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Absolutely agree. People are excited about their players, let them toot their horn. Who really cares anyways?
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