The Official 2010 WJC Thread

WTF? 4-2 now!?! Almost another shorty from what I hear... just tuned in from Sens game.

Ugh.... wake up!!!!!

Does a loss here end Canada's chance at gold?

Guess so... loser plays the Finns in the quarters

A little closer... one more to go.

The miraculous comeback victory in the shooutout!

WOOHOO!!!!!

Wow, the US team must be furious. To lose the lead on a powerplay and then their goalie can't stop anyone in the shootout.

But did anyone else feel that the US outplayed the Canadians for much of the game? My kid kept saying how the American players were much faster. I didn't see Cowen do much -- that give away is the only thing that stood out. Pietrangelo has a wicked shot. Schroeder will be fun to watch in the NHL.

wprager wrote:Wow, the US team must be furious. To lose the lead on a powerplay and then their goalie can't stop anyone in the shootout.

But did anyone else feel that the US outplayed the Canadians for much of the game? My kid kept saying how the American players were much faster. I didn't see Cowen do much -- that give away is the only thing that stood out. Pietrangelo has a wicked shot. Schroeder will be fun to watch in the NHL.

I said it in another thread...the days of the Canadian talent pool being infinitely larger than everyone else's in hockey is coming to an end, if not already over.

The Americans were fast, tenacious and well-organized. The Canadians pulled it out, but they got outplayed for almost the entire contest.

I suspect we are going to see something similar from their older counterparts (the Americans) in about six weeks.

PKC wrote:

wprager wrote:Wow, the US team must be furious. To lose the lead on a powerplay and then their goalie can't stop anyone in the shootout.

But did anyone else feel that the US outplayed the Canadians for much of the game? My kid kept saying how the American players were much faster. I didn't see Cowen do much -- that give away is the only thing that stood out. Pietrangelo has a wicked shot. Schroeder will be fun to watch in the NHL.

I said it in another thread...the days of the Canadian talent pool being infinitely larger than everyone else's in hockey is coming to an end, if not already over.

The Americans were fast, tenacious and well-organized. The Canadians pulled it out, but they got outplayed for almost the entire contest.

I suspect we are going to see something similar from their older counterparts (the Americans) in about six weeks.

I think the Olympic team's only chance is Miller. Team Russia is stacked. They have a more potent offense than Team Canada, Gonchar/Markov anchoring a pretty good back-end and if one of their goalies gets hot they will be very hard to beat. Team Sweden is pretty solid as well, if not nearly as flashy. King Henrik can steal a medal, for sure.

wprager wrote:

PKC wrote:

wprager wrote:Wow, the US team must be furious. To lose the lead on a powerplay and then their goalie can't stop anyone in the shootout.

But did anyone else feel that the US outplayed the Canadians for much of the game? My kid kept saying how the American players were much faster. I didn't see Cowen do much -- that give away is the only thing that stood out. Pietrangelo has a wicked shot. Schroeder will be fun to watch in the NHL.

I said it in another thread...the days of the Canadian talent pool being infinitely larger than everyone else's in hockey is coming to an end, if not already over.

The Americans were fast, tenacious and well-organized. The Canadians pulled it out, but they got outplayed for almost the entire contest.

I suspect we are going to see something similar from their older counterparts (the Americans) in about six weeks.

I think the Olympic team's only chance is Miller. Team Russia is stacked. They have a more potent offense than Team Canada, Gonchar/Markov anchoring a pretty good back-end and if one of their goalies gets hot they will be very hard to beat. Team Sweden is pretty solid as well, if not nearly as flashy. King Henrik can steal a medal, for sure.

Canada's not great in terms of team speed. That's a real concern for me. I expect the US team to have a fast little team. Luckily for us, it's on the smaller ice.

I hear Petersson is playing lights out - one person described his goal last night as an Ovechkin-type snipe, complete with the toe drag and the ridiculous release.

Hard to imagine he won't be seriously vying for a top 6 spot on the Sens next training camp - along with Silfverberg, who I also hear is absolutely ready for the AHL or NHL next year.

SpezDispenser wrote:I hear Petersson is playing lights out - one person described his goal last night as an Ovechkin-type snipe, complete with the toe drag and the ridiculous release.

Hard to imagine he won't be seriously vying for a top 6 spot on the Sens next training camp - along with Silfverberg, who I also hear is absolutely ready for the AHL or NHL next year.

Petersson has a ton of skill, but he is easily 2 years away from making the Sens. He is extremely one dimensional and will require alot of work to become an NHL player.

I would be surprised if either player made the club in the next 2 years and equally surprised if either player was in the AHL next year as opposed to the SEL.

RobbyJ wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:I hear Petersson is playing lights out - one person described his goal last night as an Ovechkin-type snipe, complete with the toe drag and the ridiculous release.

Hard to imagine he won't be seriously vying for a top 6 spot on the Sens next training camp - along with Silfverberg, who I also hear is absolutely ready for the AHL or NHL next year.

Petersson has a ton of skill, but he is easily 2 years away from making the Sens. He is extremely one dimensional and will require alot of work to become an NHL player.

I would be surprised if either player made the club in the next 2 years and equally surprised if either player was in the AHL next year as opposed to the SEL.

What's the point of rushing them anyways? It's been too long since this team properly developed a young player rather than just bringing them along and throwing them into the mix.

Some might point to Karlsson, but it's clear Karlsson thinks the game at the NHL level already, it's just a matter of adjusting physically, learning the intricacies of being an NHL defenseman and seasoning. More than anything, he just needed to get his feet wet and go from there.

RobbyJ wrote:Petersson has a ton of skill, but he is easily 2 years away from making the Sens. He is extremely one dimensional and will require alot of work to become an NHL player.

I would be surprised if either player made the club in the next 2 years and equally surprised if either player was in the AHL next year as opposed to the SEL.

That's what I thought as well. Could he be headed for a pleasant surprise for us?

PS I find it laughable that some Sens fans on HF Boards have begun calling Cowen a bust because of his performance at the WJC. Jesus guys...come on.

PKC wrote:What's the point of rushing them anyways? It's been too long since this team properly developed a young player rather than just bringing them along and throwing them into the mix.

Some might point to Karlsson, but it's clear Karlsson thinks the game at the NHL level already, it's just a matter of adjusting physically, learning the intricacies of being an NHL defenseman and seasoning. More than anything, he just needed to get his feet wet and go from there.

No rush at all, just people saying that this kid is dynamite. And while most were centering on the Tenenby's of the Swedish team, now they're also looking closely at Petersson and Silfverberg (but especially Petersson).

There is no way Petersson is NHL ready. He's playing really well (and could easily have twice the points he already does) but NHLers would demolish him. His speed and shot are great for his age, but wouldn't stand out in the NHL. He needs size and strength before he'll be NHL ready.

I wouldn't rule him out of the 2011-12 O.Sens roster, but it's just as likely that he'll need some significant time in the AHL.

Still, he's a very exciting 4th rounder!

SpezDispenser wrote:

PKC wrote:What's the point of rushing them anyways? It's been too long since this team properly developed a young player rather than just bringing them along and throwing them into the mix.

Some might point to Karlsson, but it's clear Karlsson thinks the game at the NHL level already, it's just a matter of adjusting physically, learning the intricacies of being an NHL defenseman and seasoning. More than anything, he just needed to get his feet wet and go from there.

No rush at all, just people saying that this kid is dynamite. And while most were centering on the Tenenby's of the Swedish team, now they're also looking closely at Petersson and Silfverberg (but especially Petersson).

Thank God. It seems every year, every team in the NHL gets a young stud on their roster and they usually come out of nowhere (ie. not a first round pick or a second round pick - although maybe a fringe second round pick in some cases). Everyone except for us. It gets tiring. And it's all thanks to that pillock Muckler's drafting...or lack thereof.