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Komarov and the Drummondville Voltigeurs are in the finals of the Q championship.

Round 1 is not even over yet. Dallas vs Vegas tonight.

In a pre tournament tune up, Canada beat Austria 5-2. Cozens and Power get a goal. Cozens had success at this tournament a couple of years ago preceding his breakout year. Maybe he gets his mojo back.

Savoie gets an assist in OT to get the Warriors to game 7.

I think UPL has earned the starter’s job. Levi should not be guaranteed the backup job but KA probably doesn’t get a “blocker”. If UPL struggles then Levi could challenge for more starts. There is nothing wrong with a 1A 1B scenario, I think competition pushes both to be better.

I am guessing that he may get upset that his Finnish buddy is moved.

Levi with over 100 saves the last two games.

I’ve had two BC people say you’re from Onterrible to me lately. I had never heard that term, probably because I live here. Both had only been to Toronto and had never seen the rest of the province.

He is the type that fits 3C perfectly. He could win a few draws for Lindy. LAK may want to move Byfield to C and they have Dubois signed long term so he may be available.

I just read something from Seravalli that Canada still has 3-4 spots open.

Just the first small, high scoring junior player from yesteryear that popped into my head. He lit up the OHL in the early 90’s and didn’t go anywhere. MacKinnon should not be a comparable, he’s bigger. LOL.

Does GB have some ex pats from Canada, USA or Scandinavia?

He could be MacKinnon or he could be Ralph Intranuovo.

Cool, you have to be careful not to get punched or kicked if you venture onto the “dance floor”.

They have parachuted guys in after 2nd round loses in the past.

They often keep a roster spot open in case some big name is eliminated and wants to go.

Not sure Krebs will fetch that much.

Gotta kick their butts in the playoffs for the next few years to get their attention. Sabres have to get there first, though.

It is tough to say who will have a strong team as rosters have not been announced. All of the prominent non playoff players get asked but most do not go due to nagging injuries, length of season or other commitments. Hedman is a pleasant surprise for Sweden. Canada usually has a team of young guys wanting to keep their season going, see Europe and impress Hockey Canada and a mix of journeymen players. They are lucky if they can get one or two guys good enough to make the Olympic team. Bedard is slated to go, so that will be interesting. One rumour has Crosby going as Dubas is co-GM and trying hard to recruit him. I will be there with my son for some early games and to visit Prague. I hear the beer is good.

Levi is getting some serious reps. Is Lindy there?

Still here but is going back next week because of his visa. He has until the end of the year on his tourist visa so he’s hoping to return for work or school. He’s still trying to get anything.

Levi must be doing his part.

In Ontario, the Leafs get almost all of the oxygen. The other Canadian teams combine for a small percentage of the coverage. There are people who look at me funny when I say I’m pulling for the Avs when there are Canadian teams left.

Probably. I think they can be exempted for hockey or studying. My son has a Russian friend who is 22 and hasn’t done his military stint. He has played junior hockey and taken college courses. I am not sure if it is required once his studies are done. He is trying to get a work visa to remain here.

Komarov has chosen to play in N.Am. for the last three years, I would guess he prefers trying the NHL.