The Official 2010 WJC Thread

SpezDispenser wrote:

asq2 wrote:It's not really the greatest forum to advertise his skills. Cowen captains the best defensive team by a pretty substantial margin in the WHL. His top-3 status was because of this defensive ability combined with the potential to be a great offensive contributor (great shot, great skater). He lost a year of development to his injury and most of this year will probably be up before he's at 100%.

His play with the puck is what needs to improve, and that's what this year is largely for (I also think next year should be for that as well). On an offensive powerhouse like Canada, which figures to be in the opposition zone most of the time, his greatest assets don't and probably won't get as much time in the sun. I still think it's good for him, though, because it's forcing him out of his comfort zone to a certain extent.

Pretty much, plus, if used right, it'll be really interesting to see him against the stronger teams when they start to put some sustained pressure on us.

wprager wrote:

asq2 wrote:I wouldn't get too concerned about Cowen. That Czech goal was more on Teubert IMO (what was he thinking?). Anyway, Cowen's defence also caused a turn-over at the Canada blue-line, leading to the Hall break-away goal.

I forget who it was on the radio the guys were interviewing before the game, but when they asked how Cowen was doing, he said that play was *the only* highlight of his game so far. Sure, they haven't played a lot of games, and the *real* games have not yet started, but the point was that he was doing *just alright*.

I know *I* was expecting more. Weren't we all?

asq2 wrote:He's a Memorial Cup Champion.

wprager wrote:

asq2 wrote:I wouldn't get too concerned about Cowen. That Czech goal was more on Teubert IMO (what was he thinking?). Anyway, Cowen's defence also caused a turn-over at the Canada blue-line, leading to the Hall break-away goal.

I forget who it was on the radio the guys were interviewing before the game, but when they asked how Cowen was doing, he said that play was *the only* highlight of his game so far. Sure, they haven't played a lot of games, and the *real* games have not yet started, but the point was that he was doing *just alright*.

I know *I* was expecting more. Weren't we all?

asq2 wrote:

wprager wrote:

asq2 wrote:I wouldn't get too concerned about Cowen. That Czech goal was more on Teubert IMO (what was he thinking?). Anyway, Cowen's defence also caused a turn-over at the Canada blue-line, leading to the Hall break-away goal.

I forget who it was on the radio the guys were interviewing before the game, but when they asked how Cowen was doing, he said that play was *the only* highlight of his game so far. Sure, they haven't played a lot of games, and the *real* games have not yet started, but the point was that he was doing *just alright*.

I know *I* was expecting more. Weren't we all?

What were you expecting? He's a dynamite defensive player but when you're with Team Canada the puck's almost always in the offensive zone. Were you expecting him to be a better offensive guy than Pietrangelo, Ellis or DeHaan?

caissie_1 wrote:Havent seen Cowen on the ice yet... Canada has roled 4 D so far... Scandella Harmonic Ellis and Peitrangelo..... Oh there we go finally I see Cowen...

SpezDispenser wrote:Another assist for Petersson, that's 3 points now.

M_Christopher wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:Another assist for Petersson, that's 3 points now.

Petersson didn't play the third period at all

M_Christopher wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:Another assist for Petersson, that's 3 points now.

Petersson didn't play the third period at all

Gohan wrote:Man, Kadri is so reckless. I'm glad we didn't draft him and I'm sure I'll have no problem hating him when he's a Leaf.