Guys on the USA SVK broadcast spent a minute raving about Rinzel, called him the best defensive defenseman in the tournament.
- scottak

Yeah, I was surprised how well his play compliments when surrounded by better players.

https://twitter.com/Mario...8xW75cw3p4ndTtbI3cVA&s=19

Can't wait to see Nazar in a Blackhawks sweater feeding Bedard like this.

https://twitter.com/Mario_Tirabassi/status/1741453354461704407?t=ax8xW75cw3p4ndTtbI3cVA&s=19

Can't wait to see Nazar in a Blackhawks sweater feeding Bedard like this.
- BetweenTheDots

A number of posters were complaining about Bedard trying to beat three opponents and a big reason is his linemates can’t keep up to him. On many rushes you can see him looking around for an option and nobody is with him. A Nazar, or a stop gap like a Stamkos not only provides Bedard with someone who can keep up, but a guy who is able to deal with unpredictable passes and situations.

Ben Pope

Mrazek will start again for the Blackhawks tomorrow. Soderblom needs some extended time working with Jimmy Waite.

Guys on the USA SVK broadcast spent a minute raving about Rinzel, called him the best defensive defenseman in the tournament.
- scottak

Actually said that if there was a Norris in the world jrs, he would be the leading candidate.

Said he just makes every play you are looking for in a shut down defender.

Spend the next two years getting stronger and we just may have something. Lots of angst when that pick was made.

Would make a Mrazek trade back to Toronto even more humorous.

Actually said that if there was a Norris in the world jrs, he would be the leading candidate.

Said he just makes every play you are looking for in a shut down defender.

Spend the next two years getting stronger and we just may have something. Lots of angst when that pick was made.

Would make a Mrazek trade back to Toronto even more humorous.
- vabeachbear

You do know what will come next?

Fans will get concerned about him not signing his ELC.

https://twitter.com/Mario_Tirabassi/status/1741476313599271126?t=HiypGG8h8eubEZ_nTdKr7Q&s=19

This sucks for Dach, went into concussion protocol, shouldn't that guy get suspended
- BetweenTheDots

Dach did the same thing to the other guy before he got waylaid.

Yeah, I was surprised how well his play compliments when surrounded by better players.
- wiz1901

Maybe just maybe KD has a clue. Nazar, Rinzel, Misiak, Gajan playing well in the tournament, sounds like Nazar is leading the tournament in assists.

Actually said that if there was a Norris in the world jrs, he would be the leading candidate.

Said he just makes every play you are looking for in a shut down defender.

Spend the next two years getting stronger and we just may have something. Lots of angst when that pick was made.

Would make a Mrazek trade back to Toronto even more humorous.
- vabeachbear

Wouldn’t Toronto love to have the problem of lots of defensive prospects especially ones who can defend.

I’d love to be a fly on the wall when “Little Nappi” and his staff are trying to decide which 6 defensemen should be on the Blackhawk roster.

Maybe just maybe KD has a clue. Nazar, Rinzel, Misiak, Gajan playing well in the tournament, sounds like Nazar is leading the tournament in assists.
- BetweenTheDots

Lots of us thought he had a clue but there are still lots of aspects of building a team and the breaking it down and collecting prospects was the easy part.

Dach did the same thing to the other guy before he got waylaid.
- boilermaker100

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If Dach does have a concussion, is that #3 for him?

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If Dach does have a concussion, is that #3 for him?
- LAHawk

2nd one while in Rockford. Don't know about his Junior career.

https://www.capfriendly.c...njury/players/colton-dach

Wouldn’t Toronto love to have the problem of lots of defensive prospects especially ones who can defend.

I’d love to be a fly on the wall when “Little Nappi” and his staff are trying to decide which 6 defensemen should be on the Blackhawk roster.
- paulr

Didn’t Stan draft the majority of them?

Allen scored his first pro goal last night, but Rockford lost in a shootout 5-4.

2nd one while in Rockford. Don't know about his Junior career.

https://www.capfriendly.c...njury/players/colton-dach
- boilermaker100

Thought he had 2 last year. Hope he is not as injury prone as his brother.

Actually said that if there was a Norris in the world jrs, he would be the leading candidate.

Said he just makes every play you are looking for in a shut down defender.

Spend the next two years getting stronger and we just may have something. Lots of angst when that pick was made.

Would make a Mrazek trade back to Toronto even more humorous.
- vabeachbear

Kid glides like Drew Doughty.

Wouldn’t Toronto love to have the problem of lots of defensive prospects especially ones who can defend.

I’d love to be a fly on the wall when “Little Nappi” and his staff are trying to decide which 6 defensemen should be on the Blackhawk roster.
- paulr

Guys they give up could be the other team's choice to get back what KD wants. Everybody has scouts.

Didn’t Stan draft the majority of them?

Allen scored his first pro goal last night, but Rockford lost in a shootout 5-4.
- LAHawk

Yes. All except KK and Rinzel.

Gajan was a coach's decision tonight according the official website of the WJC. Wanted him well rested for the QTRs.

Moore took Gauthier place on the top line because Cutter was sick.

Just passing the info along.

Maybe just maybe KD has a clue. Nazar, Rinzel, Misiak, Gajan playing well in the tournament, sounds like Nazar is leading the tournament in assists.
- BetweenTheDots

Not sounds like. Nazar is leading the tourney in assist.

And he the best US player at 5 v 5 according to the stats. 2nd best player in the tourney, actually

Lots of us thought he had a clue but there are still lots of aspects of building a team and the breaking it down and collecting prospects was the easy part.
- paulr

Yes and no, of course he has a ways to go. Where i disagree is if you can't see talent you wouldn't have a bunch of jr players performing really well in the tournament or their respected leagues. Or 2 first round picks performing well in the NHL. Well 1 Bedard was a no brainer but to be honest draft night i was worried he might not draft him.

Lines and pairings at morning skate.

https://twitter.com/BenPo...amp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Not sounds like. Nazar is leading the tourney in assist.

And he the best US player at 5 v 5 according to the stats. 2nd best player in the tourney, actually
- Elbows15

Nazar was rated by some scouts as high as 6th and top 10’sh in his draft class

Lines and pairings at morning skate.

https://twitter.com/BenPo...amp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
- boilermaker100

Appears LR does his line combinations like picking numbers for the mega millions jackpot

Appears LR does his line combinations like picking numbers for the mega millions jackpot
- LAHawk

Speaking of…when are you going to pony up with mine?

Appears LR does his line combinations like picking numbers for the mega millions jackpot
- LAHawk

TBF, when you have 10 4th line FWDs, do the lines really matter?

Yes and no, of course he has a ways to go. Where i disagree is if you can't see talent you wouldn't have a bunch of jr players performing really well in the tournament or their respected leagues. Or 2 first round picks performing well in the NHL. Well 1 Bedard was a no brainer but to be honest draft night i was worried he might not draft him.
- BetweenTheDots

What do Jimmy Waite, Jack Skille, Cam Barker, Everett Sanipass, Mikhail Yakubov, Pavel Vorobiev, Evan Brophy, Mike Blunden, Bill Sweat, Mark McNeil, Ian Mitchell among others have in common? All Blackhawk draft picks who played in the WJC well in their junior leagues and who had less than stellar careers. Yes the current crop of Chicago Blackhawk draft picks look good but so did many of the guys listed at the time. Don’t count our cards before they’re hatched.