Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks: Dan Hamhuis & Nick Bonino Compete for Medals at Worlds Canucks prospect Cole Cassels dazzled as his Oshawa Generals defeated Connor McDavid's Erie Otters in five games to win the OHL championship.

Meanwhile, Dan Hamhuis will play for gold with Team Canada while Nick Bonino battles for bronze on Sunday's final day here at the World Championships.

Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks: Dan Hamhuis & Nick Bonino Compete for Medals at Worlds
Canucks prospect Cole Cassels dazzled as his Oshawa Generals defeated Connor McDavid's Erie Otters in five games to win the OHL championship.

Meanwhile, Dan Hamhuis will play for gold with Team Canada while Nick Bonino battles for bronze on Sunday's final day here at the World Championships.
- Carol Schram

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Cassels will be a nice addition to the bottom six, which we have a ton of already, but it is nice that he's a Canuck draft pick. He does look like he needs to work on his skating though.

I only hope and pray Horvat McCann & Cassels can be a good 1-2-3 punch down the middle.

Carol, what are you bringing back for all of us in terms of souvenirs n such? perhaps a few bobbleheads? some Slovakian sausages? a mould of Jagr's mullet? babooshkas, phallic marionettes?

Sounds like you are having a very enjoyable experience. Hope you've had a little chance to sight-see as well

Thanks for keeping up with the blogs despite your European work-load

Carol, what are you bringing back for all of us in terms of souvenirs n such? perhaps a few bobbleheads? some Slovakian sausages? a mould of Jagr's mullet? babooshkas, phallic marionettes?

Sounds like you are having a very enjoyable experience. Hope you've had a little chance to sight-see as well

Thanks for keeping up with the blogs despite your European work-load
- Zogg

I haven't done any souvenir shopping at all. Went by the event's merch tent yesterday, but it was closed because it was an off-day. I'll try again tomorrow—before the games, I guess.

I definitely want to get one of those cool hats that the Czech fans wear.

I have squeezed in a little bit of sightseeing. Went to Prague Castle today and have done the Charles Bridge and the Old Town area. The tourist areas are crowded and expensive compared to our nice little working-class neighbourhood here by the arena—about 15 minutes from the city centre by Metro.

I'll probably still be talking about this for awhile after I get home, so I'll save some of my sociocultural impressions for a future blog...

I haven't done any souvenir shopping at all. Went by the event's merch tent yesterday, but it was closed because it was an off-day. I'll try again tomorrow—before the games, I guess.

I definitely want to get one of those cool hats that the Czech fans wear.

I have squeezed in a little bit of sightseeing. Went to Prague Castle today and have done the Charles Bridge and the Old Town area. The tourist areas are crowded and expensive compared to our nice little working-class neighbourhood here by the arena—about 15 minutes from the city centre by Metro.

I'll probably still be talking about this for awhile after I get home, so I'll save some of my sociocultural impressions for a future blog...
- Carol Schram

Thanks for sharing. It sounds like you're really taking it all in (is this your first time overseas?) and have had a full itinerary. It's great you're able to get in some sight-seeing, as Prague is such a beautiful city and has so many artistic and architectural elements, and such a rich historical background. Hopefully you'll be able to snag yourself one of them thaire fancy hats and maybe get it autographed by Team Canada!

And looking forward to your comments on the cultural aspects vs that of North America. I think people don't realize how passionate European fans can be (the only thing I hate with regards to Euro hockey is the obnoxious and egregious advertising all over the team's uniforms (are they actually big sellers?).

Enjoy the rest of your stay and what I'm sure will be a fantastic final!

PS. please note my favourite colour is black (yes, I know it's technically not a colour) and my size is L or XL . I also would like one of them thaire fancy hats you mentioned (my hat size is gigantus-block-head). Don't worry about wrapping anything up, though

Thanks for sharing. It sounds like you're really taking it all in (is this your first time overseas?) and have had a full itinerary. It's great you're able to get in some sight-seeing, as Prague is such a beautiful city and has so many artistic and architectural elements, and such a rich historical background. Hopefully you'll be able to snag yourself one of them thaire fancy hats and maybe get it autographed by Team Canada!

And looking forward to your comments on the cultural aspects vs that of North America. I think people don't realize how passionate European fans can be (the only thing I hate with regards to Euro hockey is the obnoxious and egregious advertising all over the team's uniforms (are they actually big sellers?).

Enjoy the rest of your stay and what I'm sure will be a fantastic final!

PS. please note my favourite colour is black (yes, I know it's technically not a colour) and my size is L or XL . I also would like one of them thaire fancy hats you mentioned (my hat size is gigantus-block-head). Don't worry about wrapping anything up, though
- Zogg

I want mine wrapped.

I want mine wrapped.
- A_SteamingLombardi

see? this is why we can't have nice things

Lefty,

Our entire makeup of forwards are bottom 6 with the exception of the Sedins and Horvat.

There is going to be plenty of opportunity for McCann, Cassels and Virtanen to get in the lineup soon enough. Hopefully Gaunce and Jensen too if they aren't busts at the NHL level...

Lefty,

Our entire makeup of forwards are bottom 6 with the exception of the Sedins and Horvat.

There is going to be plenty of opportunity for McCann, Cassels and Virtanen to get in the lineup soon enough. Hopefully Gaunce and Jensen too if they aren't busts at the NHL level...
- LordHumungous

There is Vrbata as well (top 6), but, his value is as high as it's ever gonna get, I'd look at moving him if the return was there.

There is Vrbata as well, but, his value is as high as it's ever gonna get, I'd look at moving him if the return was there.
- LeftCoaster

I think they'll do it at the draft if a player they want is available at where the potential trade partner is picking; Otherwise, TDL.

I think they'll do it at the draft if a player they want is available at where the potential trade partner is picking; Otherwise, TDL.
- Gullzy

We desperately need a number 1 defenseman in the system. And a #1 future center. And a couple top wingers. And some big dmen to clear the front of the net. And....ah (frank)

We desperately need a number 1 defenseman in the system. And a #1 future center. And a couple top wingers. And some big dmen to clear the front of the net. And....ah (frank)
- LeftCoaster

I have high hopes for Cassels. Think he could have been a steal. Subban falls under that category aswell.

We desperately need a number 1 defenseman in the system. And a #1 future center. And a couple top wingers. And some big dmen to clear the front of the net. And....ah (frank)
- LeftCoaster

#J-Subbs he's my DARK horse to make the team next year

We desperately need a number 1 defenseman in the system. And a #1 future center. And a couple top wingers. And some big dmen to clear the front of the net. And....ah (frank)
- LeftCoaster

So pretty much a whole team?

So pretty much a whole team?
- Gullzy

Outside of Horvat, three years from now is pretty much a hope and a prayer with all these kids.

#J-Subbs he's my DARK horse to make the team next year
- I-own_da-Northwest

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I haven't done any souvenir shopping at all. Went by the event's merch tent yesterday, but it was closed because it was an off-day. I'll try again tomorrow—before the games, I guess.

I definitely want to get one of those cool hats that the Czech fans wear.

I have squeezed in a little bit of sightseeing. Went to Prague Castle today and have done the Charles Bridge and the Old Town area. The tourist areas are crowded and expensive compared to our nice little working-class neighbourhood here by the arena—about 15 minutes from the city centre by Metro.

I'll probably still be talking about this for awhile after I get home, so I'll save some of my sociocultural impressions for a future blog...
- Carol Schram

Isn't the Disney castle based on a castle over there?

anyway, keep up the good work.

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- VANTEL

Oh crap, not again..... I thought when I worked for the Sun, that would be the last time

Outside of Horvat, three years from now is pretty much a hope and a prayer with all these kids.
- LeftCoaster

Which is a hell of a lot better than it was. Before we just had a prayer.

We desperately need a number 1 defenseman in the system. And a #1 future center. And a couple top wingers. And some big dmen to clear the front of the net. And....ah (frank)
- LeftCoaster

I was already laughing at the first "and", cause I knew exactly where the rest of the post was going

#J-Subbs he's my DARK horse to make the team next year
- I-own_da-Northwest

This post has been forwarded to the NCAAP
- VANTEL

I think you meant the NAACP

Which is a hell of a lot better than it was. Before we just had a prayer.
- CubanBuffet

Isn't that a Bon Jovi song?

Which is a hell of a lot better than it was. Before we just had a prayer.
- CubanBuffet

True - at least we have the eternal hope & a prayer. Truthfully a healthy strong farm system leads itself to better young players coming up.