LeftWinger 5,129 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 I didn't see a thread for this years tournament, so I thought I'd make one for all WJ talk. So far Canada beat Germany 6-2. Mantha had the Hattie and Patterson got the win in goal. Right now USA is up 2-0 on Czech Republic. I am intrigued by Hudson Fasching, whom I hoped the Wings would have snagged up, but they didn't take him. Instead opted for Pope. Also Steve Santini who the Wingd missed out on. Always routing for USA, but will be fun watching all our prospects and future NHL stars! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 USA up 2 after 1 over the Czech's. Decent game so far. Missed Mantha's hat trick dammit. 1 T.Low reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,129 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Mantha's goals:http://t.co/zjvtZYOFb2http://t.co/EXQm3uuJ8whttp://t.co/FqoQaHAatwvia @Weallbleedredd #RedWings 1 St. Michael (the Red Wing) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,129 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Fasching with the goal! 3-0! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Nice. For those looking for the game... http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=616&id=516719〈=en&navid=DL|NHL|home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Let's all give a big applause to Norway today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Until today, I did not know that Anthony Mantha is Andre Pronovost's grandson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 (edited) I know it only makes sense to not get too excited about Mantha. But, really, could he more promising as a 19-year-old? Like, I get the knocks on his D and compete. It's all valid, all true. (Though I don't think he should've been considered a "bubble boy" candidate for this Juniors team.) But, at the same time, he's a 19-year-old goal-scoring machine, with a massive frame he's probably not even close to fully understanding. D and compete can be taught, instilled. Natural scoring ability and size, not so much. Edited December 26, 2013 by Dabura 1 St. Michael (the Red Wing) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 That defenseman for the Czech's that just scored against us is drafted by the Red Wings? I missed his name. 1 Cloune reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloune 270 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Yes, Michal Plutnar 1 St. Michael (the Red Wing) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Yes, Michal Plutnar Pretty big kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Not 11 rip or Canada's performance but a good all around game and win by Team USA today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Pretty balanced scoring by USA today, 14 different players with 1 point each. Unfortunately I missed the game. USA/Canada on New Years Eve day should be a great one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Pretty balanced scoring by USA today, 14 different players with 1 point each. Unfortunately I missed the game. USA/Canada on New Years Eve day should be a great one! I hope it isnt on the same time as the alumni games! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 plutnar hasnt been drafted by anyone yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 I hope it isnt on the same time as the alumni games! Alum games are scheduled between 12-5. Looks like the WJC game is 10:30am/7:30am. http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/feature/?id=4124 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 plutnar hasnt been drafted by anyone yet Or has he? 2 jthiel86 and FireCaptain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jthiel86 43 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 I will admit the compete part of Mantha's game scares me, but he can score. I guess I feel similar in that if he has a couple years with the Wings he will have that level instilled in him. I really want him to be a key on this team for years, so I hope he gets a lot of time just talking to Hank and Pav before they are gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Or has he? i think you'll find he got invited to the prospect camp , the kid the wings ought to draft next on D is the Russian Nikita Tryamkin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 plutnar hasnt been drafted by anyone yet Or has he? http://penguins.nhl.com/club/draftprospectdetail.htm?dpid=11006 http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8477623&view=other The Wiki page for the Tri-City Americans says he is undrafted http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tri-City_Americans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 i think you'll find he got invited to the prospect camp , the kid the wings ought to draft next on D is the Russian Nikita Tryamkin. For the record, my question was actually an honest one; I didn't know if he'd been drafted (by us). I just Googled him and found that page and didn't really know what to make of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 I will admit the compete part of Mantha's game scares me, but he can score. I guess I feel similar in that if he has a couple years with the Wings he will have that level instilled in him. I really want him to be a key on this team for years, so I hope he gets a lot of time just talking to Hank and Pav before they are gone. He really does need a better level of competition. Right now he doesn't need to give it his all in order to dominate, just play a little smarter and away he goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted December 27, 2013 For the record, my question was actually an honest one; I didn't know if he'd been drafted (by us). I just Googled him and found that page and didn't really know what to make of it. Invited to training camp this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted December 27, 2013 Well, this 6-2 pretty much sums up the difference between German and Canadian hockey at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted December 27, 2013 On Mantha. Yes, his defensive skills are subpar, but put him on a line with two if the glut of our forwards whose main asset is defensive responsibility and a shutdown line becomes a defensively responsible one, with a scoring threat. Pair him with andersson and Abby while he learns the defensive game. Or sheahan and have a the grit/size/scoring ability. I know a lot of you are saying they need to dominate lower leagues to build the confidence. But baptism by fire may correct his compete level issues. And i think were shying away from our over-ripened youth policy since our kids are playing so well.(see:Thomas jurco) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
