IIHF World ChampionshipDiscuss International Tournaments like the WJC, Olympics, and World Cup, as they take place, or discuss past tournaments. performances.
I'm all for the lockout taking an entire year. Even if the NHL returns, why teams would feel compelled to poach a bunch of kids who are unlikely to be that much of a difference maker at this point is beyond me. At least Burke gets it. The interesting thing to me is as great of a player as Galchenyuk is, I think other teams would be hit much harder under such a scenario.
It's pretty depressing what losing two players could do but at least some of the other teams will take thier hits as well.
As an aside, if Galchenyuk doesn't end up playing on this team I hope there's a chance he ends up with a spot on the senior team at the WC's. After all the speculation over the years I just want to see him in a US jersey at an IIHF event at some point this year.
I agree too, I'll probably get flak for saying this, but I don't know why Montreal wants to bring Galchenyuk to there camp especially in a shorten season (if there is even one), I understand he's a phenomenal talent but I would rather see him have a good world junior showing, then finish his junior season strong possibly in the process get traded to an OHL contender competing for the Memorial Cup, then worry about having him on the Canadiens next year. That's just my opinion.
I realize that Gally is dominating the OHL but is he really NHL ready? Or would he just be getting a look in training camp and possibly playing his 9 games in with the Habs?
I realize that Gally is dominating the OHL but is he really NHL ready? Or would he just be getting a look in training camp and possibly playing his 9 games in with the Habs?
One thing is for sure to me, Galchenyuk is way better right now than any of our fowards playing in our farm.. Im not sure he is quite NHL ready yet but Im pretty sure he will adjust quickly if he makes the team and will get better and better every games.. He needs to work a bit on his first few steps but otherwise he is NHL ready IMO. Habs need another top 6 winger and Im sure sure moving Eller there is the solution, I would rather give Gally a 9 games tryout..
I'm all for the lockout taking an entire year. Even if the NHL returns, why teams would feel compelled to poach a bunch of kids who are unlikely to be that much of a difference maker at this point is beyond me. At least Burke gets it. The interesting thing to me is as great of a player as Galchenyuk is, I think other teams would be hit much harder under such a scenario.
Because of the NCAA, we would probably be hit less than any other team proportion wise.
I also think Burke is letting Rielly stay because he's not going to contribute to the Leafs right now anyway.
The NHL lends guys to the U20 teams every year. Other than RNH and Yakupov, who could immediately slip into the top 2 lines, I really don't understand any team pulling players out of this tournament until it is over. Their training camps or beginning of the season at best could cross over for a week. In the scheme of things, what is 3 missed games. They could still have their 9 game tryout after coming back, couldn't they?
The NHL lends guys to the U20 teams every year. Other than RNH and Yakupov, who could immediately slip into the top 2 lines, I really don't understand any team pulling players out of this tournament until it is over. Their training camps or beginning of the season at best could cross over for a week. In the scheme of things, what is 3 missed games. They could still have their 9 game tryout after coming back, couldn't they?
Sure they could, but if we will have to see if the NHL teams care enough about the tournament to bother.
Fortunately I think only one player is in real danger for the US and that's Galchenyuk. I don't think Miller is going to be called into the Rangers.
If Galy doesn't come to the tournament, Grimaldi has as good a chance as anyone to lead the States in scoring. He will likely slot in as #1 C, nocking Gaudreau down to the second line(I cant imagine USA using both pint sized players on the same line).
I agree too, I'll probably get flak for saying this, but I don't know why Montreal wants to bring Galchenyuk to there camp especially in a shorten season (if there is even one), I understand he's a phenomenal talent but I would rather see him have a good world junior showing, then finish his junior season strong possibly in the process get traded to an OHL contender competing for the Memorial Cup, then worry about having him on the Canadiens next year. That's just my opinion.
Where's the worry?
As much as that scenario you pointed out with him finishing the year off in junior could be a good thing, I don't see how management wouldn't rather see him do well at the NHL level. There's nothing left for him to show in the CHL and I'd bet that they're not big fans of Sarnia's system either. The best thing for his development, imo, would be for him to playing and practicing against the highest competition that he can handle.
It would definitely suck though if USA or any team got screwed over like that, but I think we'll have a good idea on whether or not we will see NHL action during the talks this week.
Here are some highlights from his last game that people over on the habs board have been gushing over.
Lots of other Galchenyuk highlights from this year and from summer WJEC with Team USA as well on my channel.
The thing is, if the lockout ends and the US loses Galchenyuk, we won't be hurt nearly as much as some other teams despite losing one of our best players. Russia would lose Grigorenko (with Hodgson and Ennis both injured, Buffalo would have no choice) and Yakupov, Canada would likely lose RNH, Huberdeau, and Hamilton. The overall strength of our roster should still be as competitive as it would've been, especially with our strong D and goalies still being there.
The thing is, if the lockout ends and the US loses Galchenyuk, we won't be hurt nearly as much as some other teams despite losing one of our best players. Russia would lose Grigorenko (with Hodgson and Ennis both injured, Buffalo would have no choice) and Yakupov, Canada would likely lose RNH, Huberdeau, and Hamilton. The overall strength of our roster should still be as competitive as it would've been, especially with our strong D and goalies still being there.
I think Canada would be the most hurt.
Likely Hamilton, Strome, Nugent-Hopkins and Huberdeau would be gone.
Russia would be hurt with Yakupov and Grigorenko.
After that?
Does Minnesota really think Brodin is ready for action? Washington and Forsberg? I don't think either of those guys is ready to contribute to an NHL team but maybe.
So Sweden and Finland could be untouched. Russia could be close to crippled, and Canada has enough depth that it probably shouldn't kill them.
Does Minnesota really think Brodin is ready for action? Washington and Forsberg? I don't think either of those guys is ready to contribute to an NHL team but maybe.
Because of the NCAA, we would probably be hit less than any other team proportion wise.
I also think Burke is letting Rielly stay because he's not going to contribute to the Leafs right now anyway.
He said that Carlyle would decide what happens but if the lockout ends he still will be down in the WJC.
As well he has a habit of being very patient with his prospect which I praise all the time. I want him to stay in the WHL and dominate there, as he missed a solid year of development.
He said that Carlyle would decide what happens but if the lockout ends he still will be down in the WJC.
As well he has a habit of being very patient with his prospect which I praise all the time. I want him to stay in the WHL and dominate there, as he missed a solid year of development.
Anyways back to the topic at hand.
That's what I am saying. The plan all along with Rielly might just be to let him have this entire season in the CHL to play out, considering he is a defenseman and he missed a year of development anyway.
If Nugent-Hopkins were a Leaf player I doubt Burke would leave him in Russia.
Likely Hamilton, Strome, Nugent-Hopkins and Huberdeau would be gone.
Russia would be hurt with Yakupov and Grigorenko.
After that?
Does Minnesota really think Brodin is ready for action? Washington and Forsberg? I don't think either of those guys is ready to contribute to an NHL team but maybe.
So Sweden and Finland could be untouched. Russia could be close to crippled, and Canada has enough depth that it probably shouldn't kill them.
Well my American neighbours, I will be routing for you on every game you play that's not vs Canada.
And vs Canada I'm not going to even take sides and just enjoy.
Stoked to watch Trouba play vs his age group since he's been doing so well against those older in the NCAA.
Well my American neighbours, I will be routing for you on every game you play that's not vs Canada.
And vs Canada I'm not going to even take sides and just enjoy.
Stoked to watch Trouba play vs his age group since he's been doing so well against those older in the NCAA.
Trouba is going to be one of those top players to watch in this tournament, I would not be shocked if he was the captain of this team too.
