Team USA World Junior Championship Evaluation Camp Predictions

sa cyred · 08-09-2012, 05:20 PM

One guy not talked to much about (well other than the Flyers board and by people watching) is Shayne Gostisbehere. Peters said he has been the most impressive defender so far in the camp. Was a darkhorse to make the squad in the beginning, but his play should push him into a roster spot.

**HatTrick Swayze** · 08-09-2012, 05:21 PM

USA Hockey is gonna have a heck of a time whittling this team down.

SimplySensational · 08-09-2012, 05:29 PM

Anyone wanna comment on Forsberg?

x74Pacioretty74x · 08-09-2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by perry2perry

Nice effort by him but the swedish D put it in his own net.

Let me rephrase that then...

The moves that led up to the goal were outstanding.

zoA · 08-09-2012, 06:07 PM

Always like to see behind the scenes kind of stuff with players. Should give all 3 episodes a watch, some funny stuff.

Huffman · 08-09-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Liberation

Anyone wanna comment on Forsberg?

Probably the best Swedish forward, created quite a few chances on his own but did not really get much help from his linemates. Scored a goal in the third that was waved off for some reason, he also made some great dangles right before the final whistle.

Huffman · 08-09-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by x74Pacioretty74x

Let me rephrase that then...

The moves that led up to the goal were outstanding.

Yes, pretty sweet moves.

Ih8theislanders · 08-09-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HatTrick Swayze

USA Hockey is gonna have a heck of a time whittling this team down.

I definitely think so. Not too much of a difference between most of the guys left, especially the forwards.

Edit: Did Fogarty/Matteau play today? If not, who were Biggs' linemates?

Exit Dose · 08-09-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ih8theislanders

Edit: Did Fogarty/Matteau play today? If not, who were Biggs' linemates?

From the box score I'd guess it was Trocheck and Kerdiles.

**HatTrick Swayze** · 08-09-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Exit Dose

From the box score I'd guess it was Trocheck and Kerdiles.

Yep.

William H Bonney · 08-09-2012, 09:33 PM

Great to see Gostisbehere and Reilly continue to play so well. They both bring games that Housley will love.

**HatTrick Swayze** · 08-09-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by William H Bonney

Great to see Gostisbehere and Reilly continue to play so well. They both bring games that Housley will love.

Yea they have got to be close to locks at this point.

A LOT of good defenders for the US this year. Really tough to sort it out, but this is my personal opinion:

Trouba
Jones
Reilly
Skjei
Gostisbehere
Murphy
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McCabe

Grzelcyk
Haar
Seiloff
Welinski

DJB · 08-09-2012, 09:45 PM

For those that have watched, how is Noesen?

Thanks!

HankyZetts · 08-10-2012, 12:57 AM

Watched the game vs Sweden and Galchenyuk just makes it look so easy. He can do whatever he wants with the puck and is an elite passer. Reminds me a lot of Malkin. First time I've seen him play a full game and he didn't disappoint!

Seth Jones is incredible and I wish there were a way for the Habs to get him without having to suck again!

poetryinmotion · 08-10-2012, 09:10 AM

Gibson bailed out his team on numerous occasions, he's my choice for no. 1 so far.

Rabid Ranger · 08-10-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by William H Bonney

Great to see Gostisbehere and Reilly continue to play so well. They both bring games that Housley will love.

Agreed. Housley's probably having flashbacks watching Reilly play. If both these guys stay to form, we could have a really nice balance on the blueline. The skill level overall looks exceptionally high.

CBJBrassard16 · 08-10-2012, 02:25 PM

What do you guys think of Mike Reilly?

William H Bonney · 08-11-2012, 12:25 PM

USA Lines for their last game today against Finland:

Matteau - Fogarty - Biggs
Boucher - Trocheck - Kerdiles
Vesey - Bardreau - Hartman
Pietila - Boyd - Blackwell
Di Pauli

Skjei - Murphy
McCabe - Grzelcyk
Sieloff - Haar
Welinski

Stolarz
Gillies

Scratches: Galchenyuk, Gaudreau, Miller, Kuraly, Noesen, Jones, Trouba, Gibson, Lucia, Reilly, Gostisbehere, Sparks, and Noesen.

No surprises on the scratches. Last chance for the staff to get a look at the rest of the players and if the tournament were to start next month, all those scratched players would be locks for the team. They all did their jobs to make a strong impression on the staff, now they just have to play well and keep that impression alive for the next 5 months.