thefiestygoat Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 This year's tournament will take place in Montreal and Toronto from Dec. 26 - Jan. 5. NHL Network will be broadcasting the games in the US. Here is their live broadcast schedule and here is one with the tape-delayed games mixed in. Here is the WJC home page. Group A: Finland, Canada, United States, Slovakia, Germany Group B: Sweden, Russia, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Denmark Hockey Prospectus has this preview which highlights a drafted and undrafted player from each team. Future Considerations has this article on the draft eligibles in the tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caron14 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I anxious about Connor mcdevils and jake echeil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 This year's tournament will take place in Montreal and Toronto from Dec. 26 - Jan. 5. NHL Network will be broadcasting the games in the US. Here is their live broadcast schedule and here is one with the tape-delayed games mixed in. Here is the WJC home page. Group A: Finland, Canada, United States, Slovakia, Germany Group B: Sweden, Russia, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Denmark Hockey Prospectus has this preview which highlights a drafted and undrafted player from each team. Future Considerations has this article on the draft eligibles in the tournament. Thanks for the info. Who made it from the Devils prospects and what country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Santini and Miles Wood made the US team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Santini and Miles Wood made the US team. Fantastic news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Apparently Santini hasn't 'made it' just yet, they have another cut to do in D and he's been injured. But from what I understand he's a lock if he's good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I read they just took the pins put of Santini's wrist this past Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I read they just took the pins put of Santini's wrist this past Monday Even if he's cleared to play, I gotta imagine that wrist won't be as strong as it was before after a couple months I think he was out. Also, he's just had the pins removed 3 days ago and the tournament starts tomorrow. I'm not familiar with sports injuries and the physical therapy used to treat them., but that's not a lot of time to regain the strength and flexibility in the joint unless he was allowed to do rehab with the pins in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Even if he's cleared to play, I gotta imagine that wrist won't be as strong as it was before after a couple months I think he was out. Also, he's just had the pins removed 3 days ago and the tournament starts tomorrow. I'm not familiar with sports injuries and the physical therapy used to treat them., but that's not a lot of time to regain the strength and flexibility in the joint unless he was allowed to do rehab with the pins in. I will be surprised if he makes the cut because of the weakness of the wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William D'Aquila Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Get ready to be surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 Time ended up working against Santini and he won't be on the US team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Time ended up working against Santini and he won't be on the US team. Disappointing news but understandable if they took a long look due to the wrist concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazer Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 is "mcdevils" hand still broke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William D'Aquila Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I can't believe he was cut, they needed him badly. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Get ready to be surprised. You were wrong again. He didn't have the strength in his wrist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 The good news is he's on the coaches' radar and impressed them. Hope we have a strong player to look forward to in a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Every year im fvcking bummed to think of the team canada could have if there wouldnt be a bunch of guys staying in the NHL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Wow that assist by eichel was amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I can't believe he was cut, they needed him badly. Oh well. You seem surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 you can't tell much because this is men against boys, but brayden point looks pretty good. i know that was a guy that many wanted the devils to draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 also, not gonna lie - i really like the team canada jerseys tonight (12/26). and since they're devils colors, wouldn't mind co-opting - if of course the devils would have another jersey besides the two (and throwback) they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Yeah they look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 also, not gonna lie - i really like the team canada jerseys tonight (12/26). and since they're devils colors, wouldn't mind co-opting - if of course the devils would have another jersey besides the two (and throwback) they have. Fans have tried to push for it but the team has quashed it numerous times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) I thought Miles Wood looked decent in the limited ice time he got. I assume he's still the extra skater as he was bounced around from line to line, taking shifts with Eichel and then with Compher. His best attribute seems to be his skating and that's one of, if not the most important skill in a hockey player. Guys don't usually become much better skaters by the time they get to the pros, but if they can get the right areas quickly, you can teach them defense and they'll have a good chance to be a NHL player. Every year im fvcking bummed to think of the team canada could have if there wouldnt be a bunch of guys staying in the NHL What are you complaining about? Every year Canada has a powerhouse team. If NHL teams let the guys you want go to the WJC, it would be like cheering for a team of adults playing against 8 year olds. It'd be no real victory when you're THAT much better than every other team. Edited December 27, 2014 by ATLL765 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share Posted December 27, 2014 Day 1 ScoresRussia defeated Denmark 3-2 (SO)USA defeated Finland 2-1 (SO)Sweden defeated Czech Republic 5-2Canada defeated Slovakia 8-0 I thought Miles Wood looked decent in the limited ice time he got. I assume he's still the extra skater as he was bounced around from line to line, taking shifts with Eichel and then with Compher. His best attribute seems to be his skating and that's one of, if not the most important skill in a hockey player. Guys don't usually become much better skaters by the time they get to the pros, but if they can get the right areas quickly, you can teach them defense and they'll have a good chance to be a NHL player. It seemed like Wood started out as 4LW before being moved to the extra forward position. No big deal though, he seemed like he belonged in his limited time which is a welcome sight now that he's facing real competition. I see he's now listed at 6'1, 194 so he seems to be filling out nicely. As you mentioned his skating seems strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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