Wilson will more than likely make the team next year. He's progressed nicely this year and the potential is there for him to develop into what we all hope he does. He's still very raw and below average defensively. Throw in his rough style of play which may lead to penalties overseas and you can see why Team Canada went the safe route.
Not worried about Wilson getting cut. He was an 18 year old at Canada's camp. If he got cut from a Finnish, Czech, or even American roster it would be more upsetting. No shame in a player with a year of eligibility remaining not making team Canada, especially in a lockout year (RNH would have definitely been in the NHL, possibly Strome and Schiefele as well, not that any of them were competing for the same role as Wilson).
Not worried about Wilson getting cut. He was an 18 year old at Canada's camp. If he got cut from a Finnish, Czech, or even American roster it would be more upsetting. No shame in a player with a year of eligibility remaining not making team Canada, especially in a lockout year (RNH would have definitely been in the NHL, possibly Strome and Schiefele as well, not that any of them were competing for the same role as Wilson).
Very good point about the NHL'ers. If Wilson doesn't make it next year, then I might be worried........but he will and will also to continue to develop at a slower pace as almost every power forward does.
Not worried about Wilson getting cut. He was an 18 year old at Canada's camp. If he got cut from a Finnish, Czech, or even American roster it would be more upsetting. No shame in a player with a year of eligibility remaining not making team Canada, especially in a lockout year (RNH would have definitely been in the NHL, possibly Strome and Schiefele as well, not that any of them were competing for the same role as Wilson).
obviously RNH would stay in the nhl and Huberdeau and strome would very likely make the nhl. rattie and schiefele also some chance of joining there teams as well or at least a training camp/ 8 game tryout. so that's at least 3 guys maybe 5. i'm sure wilson knows this and hopefully it doesn't get to him.
What if lockout is solved and camps start before the beginning of the WJC? They'll likely need replacements, and Tommy could make it.
thats unlikely but if they can start camp before they leave to russia its possible. but i think the nhl teams would only invite players that would be guaranteed to make the team, don't wanna bring them to camp then send them back to the minors
@chrismpeters: Bad news for Team USA in losing Noesen. Probably would have played a top-six role, would been relied on for some scoring. Tough to replace.
@chrismpeters: The door now opens wide for guys like Ryan Hartman and/or Riley Barber to play an established role for Team USA. USA has 4 RWs left in camp.
The Noesen ruling--declared ineligible due to ongoing OHL suspension--leaves just one forward to be cut from the final roster. The remaining cuts will come after pre-tourney games vs. SWE & FIN on Thursday & Saturday (to be shown on NHLN).
@mike_morreale: Alex Galchenyuk skated mostly with Vince Trocheck and Riley Barber at today's morning session
Not sure what Forsbergs exact stats are, but I think they were 19 points 22 GP, but I saw that Landeskogs were 14 in 17 GP in Swe-2 before he left for tax reasons.
OHL
Wilson w/ 1g & 1a (+2) in a win
Carrick w/1 g (+1) in the same game
Wilson: 1 point shy of last years total (26/27). Matched his assist output (18/18), 1 goal shy of last years total (8/9). Think he's missed 10 games this year
London vs. Plymouth tomorrow at 5pm eastern offers Wilson/Carrick plus notable 2013 prospects Zadorov, Domi & Horvat. A couple Calgary games and a Regina game as well.
London vs. Plymouth tomorrow at 5pm eastern offers Wilson/Carrick plus notable 2013 prospects Zadorov, Domi & Horvat. A couple Calgary games and a Regina game as well.
London vs. Plymouth tomorrow at 5pm eastern offers Wilson/Carrick plus notable 2013 prospects Zadorov, Domi & Horvat. A couple Calgary games and a Regina game as well.
Bizarre that OHL Livestream site has the Plymouth game at 5, OHL and Whalers sites say it's at 7:05.
Stephenson's SIX-pointer is pretty insane. Best Caps prospect game since Kuzya's nine points v Latvia?
Also, Greg Burke back in action, which is great to see.
And Minnesota oddly beat Boston College 8-1. Both Patrick Wey and Travis Boyd pointless and even. Strange result......
I was actually at the game, which was totally dominated by Minnesota from the openning whistle...payback for final for result last Spring 6-2 BC on the way to NCAA Championship.
Interesting that BC played with Wey and 5 freshmen on defense, two of which had played in 1 or no games before this one. Wey played every other shift throughout entire game including PK and PP. He was on the ice for 1 Minnesota PP goal which was quite astonishing considering the minutes he logged in an 8-1 blowout.
Boyd looked strong throughout but was not on for any even strength goals. Their entire team pressured the BC team all over the ice, all three zones.
