https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Axj1WmW-og

You should watch this as Team USA's captain Brady Tkachuk shows that he is more than a goon . He had 1 penalty in 7 games
- VANTEL

Nobody is saying he is a goon. We are saying Zadina and Svechnikov are better hockey players.

Nobody is saying he is a goon. We are saying Zadina and Svechnikov are better hockey players.
- manvanfan

And yet in a head to head tournament he had more points

And his team won

Nobody is saying he is a goon. We are saying Zadina and Svechnikov are better hockey players.
- manvanfan

At this point it’s all conjecture, but I don’t think anyone suggested that Matthew Tkachuk would be a better pick then Patrick Laine, and I can’t imagine that there is anyone now who would make that swap.

And yet in a head to head tournament he had more points
- VANTEL

Neither Svechnikov or Zadina got to play with the 8OA pick from the previous season.

Zadina had double the amount of points as Chytil the 21Oa pick.

Even though Tkachuk had 2 less points then Mittelstadt.

Who the (frank) knows who Svechnikov played with.

Neither Svechnikov or Zadina got to play with the 8OA pick from the previous season.

Zadina had double the amount of points as Chytil the 21Oa pick.

Even though Tkachuk had 2 less points then Mittelstadt.

Who the (frank) knows who Svechnikov played with.
- manvanfan

Wasn’t Cody Hodgson a tournament MVP?

Neither Svechnikov or Zadina got to play with the 8OA pick from the previous season.

Zadina had double the amount of points as Chytil the 21Oa pick.

Even though Tkachuk had 2 less points then Mittelstadt.

Who the (frank) knows who Svechnikov played with.
- manvanfan

We have a sniper Brock

We have a skilled EP

We need someone to go get them the puck.

Wasn’t Cody Hodgson a tournament MVP?
- 1970vintage

So was Sid

At this point it’s all conjecture, but I don’t think anyone suggested that Matthew Tkachuk would be a better pick then Patrick Laine, and I can’t imagine that there is anyone now who would make that swap.
- 1970vintage

Zadina is no where near the skill of Laine

So was Sid
- VANTEL

Just saying that the larger sample is more accurate. Short tournaments can yield unlikely heros who are not capable of sustaining that success. If Chucksey is their guy, and they pick 3rd, I hope to hell they trade down to get him.

Just saying that the larger sample is more accurate. Short tournaments can yield unlikely heros who are not capable of sustaining that success. If Chucksey is their guy, and they pick 3rd, I hope to hell they trade down to get him.
- 1970vintage

Most of the time they get it right

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Axj1WmW-og

You should watch this as Team USA's captain Brady Tkachuk shows that he is more than a goon . He had 1 penalty in 7 games
- VANTEL

I might take him. He makes others better.

That said Zadina just as tenacious, hungry for the puck and has a better shot. He may not have the pedigree but he good.

We have a sniper Brock

We have a skilled EP

We need someone to go get them the puck.
- VANTEL

HIs name is Bo.

I might take him. He makes others better.

That said Zadina just as tenacious, hungry for the puck and has a better shot. He may not have the pedigree but he good.
- thundachunk

Exactly . You need to possess the puck first . And he is very good at creating space and possession

HIs name is Bo.
- thundachunk

He is Bo +

Zadina is no where near the skill of Laine
- VANTEL

I think you under estimate his potential

I think you under estimate his potential
- 1970vintage

I would be willing to bet he doesn't average 40 goals per year in his first two years like Laine

I think you under estimate his potential
- 1970vintage

I think Zadina is the winger version of Hischier. Maybe not as quick but a better shot. Very similiar Q numbers.

I would be willing to bet he doesn't average 40 goals per year in his first two years like Laine
- VANTEL

Would you have made that bet about Boeser before the season? Without injury he would have been close. In the right situation Zadina will absolutely be a 30+ goal scorer in the NHL as soon as next season.

Would you have made that bet about Boeser before the season? Without injury he would have been close. In the right situation Zadina will absolutely be a 30+ goal scorer in the NHL as soon as next season.
- 1970vintage

I do believe Zadina will be a 30 plus goals 50 pt guy

I also think Tkachuck will be a 25 goal 55 pt guy who brings other things too

I think Zadina is the winger version of Hischier. Maybe not as quick but a better shot. Very similiar Q numbers.
- manvanfan

I think a bit more jam, willing to engage physically more often. Like Boeser he will shoot from anywhere, and almost always hits the net.

I do believe Zadina will be a 30 plus goals 50 pt guy

I also think Tkachuck will be a 25 goal 55 pt guy who brings other things too
- VANTEL

Fair enough

Fair enough
- 1970vintage

I do buy the best two forwards are Zadina and Tkachuk. I think they go 2 and 3 . They both offer different things and we all know how each of us feel about the two

Again it is a hell of a payday coming up

I do buy the best two forwards are Zadina and Tkachuk. I think they go 2 and 3 . They both offer different things and we all know how each of us feel about the two

Again it is a hell of a payday coming up
- VANTEL

Only if we win the lotto.

Only if we win the lotto.
- thundachunk

No . Boqvist Hughes Dobson still a hell of a payday

Only if we win the lotto.
- thundachunk

There are very good players in the top half and beyond