2022 WJC 8/9 -8/20

[PerreaultForever]

Sweden survives a less than inspired effort 2-1. Most of team Sweden doesn't inspire me. Rosen is a very passive player who lets others do the harder work and he quits on plays imo. He has skills, but I honestly do not think he has what it takes.

Lysell looks like a potential NHLer. Andrea was good, Olausson has potential. Not many others.  

[JoeSchmoe]

On 8/16/2022 at 9:28 AM, Carmel Corn said:

With respect to Rosen, maybe it's not a bad thing that he's not standing out.  We had another 1st round pick Swede forward named Nylander who was pretty good in the WJC's and then struggled as a pro.  Maybe Rosen will be the ANTI-Nylander 🙃

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/sabres-alexander-nylander-outstanding-at-world-juniors/

 

Realistically, his current track record compared to other prospects of his age isn't promising.

It was a swing for the fences pick based on a strong U18's that's looking more likely to be a strike than a home run. He put on some weight which is good, but he just hasn't produced like a prospect at his draft position should.

I'm betting he's a career mid-high SHL/AHL player and nothing more, but will thankfully eat crow if I'm wrong. 

[dudacek]

Haven’t been watching, but it looks like Rosen is leading Swedish forwards in goals and +/- and has 4 points in 5 games, 1 behind the leaders? Ahead of Lekkerimaki and Ohgren? Are the stats misleading?

[thewookie1]

Czechia knocks off the US.... but at least Kulich had a great night with 1 EN goal and 2 assists.

[SabresBillsFan]

I though Kulich looked good and Spacek 

[PerreaultForever]

Kulich was very good. Really strong work along the wall to get the puck back for the first goal and he showed a great burst of speed on the empty netter. Unlike Rosen, he seems like a guy who maybe elevates his game when it matters. 

Chechia's goalie swap paid dividends too. 

[French Collection]

I didn’t stay up but I just read the report. That is an upset, the Czechs said that they learned a lot from losing to Latvia and they were hungry for this one.

I thought the USA had the best team, you never know in this type of format.

Good for Kulich, the Sabres will be happy. Suchanek will be on the Sabres prospect team, he may be one to watch since Levi and Portillo won’t be there.

[French Collection]

Canada struggled at times vs Switzerland, they will need to be better vs Czechia. We get another look at Kulich and Suchanek.

Rivals Sweden and Finland meet in the other semi final. This might be Rosen and Sjodin’s last game, I think the Finns are a bit stronger.

[nfreeman]

OK, so the semifinals are on Friday, with Kulich and the Czechs (are they still called that) vs Canada at 2:00 pm ET, and Rosen, Sjodin and the Swedes vs Finland at 6:00 pm ET.

TV coverage in the US is on NHLN, but for streamers, it's only on Fubo (brilliant work as always, NHL!).

Interestingly enough, it looks like Sjodin got 15.5 minutes of ice time in Sweden's game yesterday, while Rosen got 13.5.  Kulich got 15:40 for Czechia.

[Eleven]

On 8/16/2022 at 8:26 AM, Eleven said:

The Czechs scare me.  

 

[French Collection]

1 minute ago, Eleven said:

 

You called it, I was not as worried. 
One game knockout seems to always produce an upset.

[PerreaultForever]

Czechs wanted it more. They battled. The USA team was fast and highly skilled but didn't bring the same level of intensity imo. Maybe over confidence, maybe lack of preparation, whatever the case, they didn't bring it when it mattered. 

Jirichek is going to be a beast. 

[bob_sauve28]

 

[French Collection]

Canada without Ridley Grieg, the pesky two way centre has been really good.

Edited August 19, 2022 by French Collection

[LGR4GM]

 

[Eleven]

Hol' up:  There's a guy named not only Brad, but also Lambert, and he's Finnish?

[Weave]

3 minutes ago, Eleven said:

Hol' up:  There's a guy named not only Brad, but also Lambert, and he's Finnish?

Its short for Braadko Lambertinnen.

[French Collection]

15 minutes ago, Eleven said:

Hol' up:  There's a guy named not only Brad, but also Lambert, and he's Finnish?

Canadian dad, who played in Finland.

Healthy scratch tonight, this guy’s stock keeps falling.

[Weave]

9 minutes ago, French Collection said:

Canadian dad, who played in Finland.

Healthy scratch tonight, this guy’s stock keeps falling.

I like my answer better.

[French Collection]

Sjodin on PK1 for Sweden.

[French Collection]

Maybe we get a look at Leinonen this December, two of Finland’s three goalies are aging out.

[Flashsabre]

If the Swedish junior program played the Maple Leafs in an elimination game would either team win or would the game just go on forever?

[kas23]

On 8/18/2022 at 6:32 AM, French Collection said:

Good for Kulich, the Sabres will be happy. Suchanek will be on the Sabres prospect team, he may be one to watch since Levi and Portillo won’t be there.

Hol’ up Part 2: what does Suchanek have to do with the Sabres?

[PerreaultForever]

Kulich was good against Canada. He's a smart quick player with good skills and strong effort. I see big things in his future and expect him to develop into a future Sabre. Possibly a star. 

Sweden is a soft uninspired hockey team. Rosen is a soft uninspired hockey player. If he becomes a significant Sabre I will be pleasantly surprised, but I doubt it. 

[Flashsabre]

3 hours ago, French Collection said:

Canadian dad, who played in Finland.

Healthy scratch tonight, this guy’s stock keeps falling.

Wait, healthy scratched? I thought he was probably injured. Yikes. There were a lot of online, Analytics driven draft pundits that were convinced he was a top 5 talent because of his transitions with the puck from blue line to blue line but I just don’t think he has the smarts or character to be more then a Josh Ho Sang. Have to see how the next couple years go but he just constantly disappoints.