Ekmanc 586 Report post Posted May 6, 2015 3-1 Ekblad. Canada as expected came out with more speed in the second period, and well they couldn't exactly get any worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted May 6, 2015 But boy did they had to fight for that goal. Sweden isn't giving them anything for free. Very entertaining second period so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekmanc 586 Report post Posted May 6, 2015 3-2 Taylor Hall on a penalty shot. Looks like we might get a game out of this after all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekmanc 586 Report post Posted May 6, 2015 3-3 Coutorier on a tip-in, well that was a little unnecessary... Lindholm completely screwed up when trying to backhand the puck out of his own zone. 4-3 former LA King Oscar Möller on a slapshot from the hashmarks. And Mike Smith continues to look like a complete sieve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) 5-4 for Canada ... getting crazy there. Nice substitute for boring NHL round 2 series. Edited May 6, 2015 by RedWingsRox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted May 6, 2015 6-4 (EN) now. It's a pity, that game would have deserved OT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted May 6, 2015 Good job McLellan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekmanc 586 Report post Posted May 6, 2015 Crazy crazy game! Good thing I have money on Canada in this tournament Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted May 7, 2015 In an hour and 20 minutes, u.s. plays Belarus.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Dave lewis, the coach of Belarus. USA looks FAST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted May 7, 2015 They need to move Larkin off the bottom line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Larkin needs to turn pro. The opportunity to have him, aa, and helm on the same line before helm loses a step is too amazing to think about... It would be the fastest line in the NHL. Larkin is fast as hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted May 7, 2015 U.s.a lost to Belarus and larkin -2 As much as I wanna see larkin athanasiou mantha tearing it up in the nhl maybe it's best for larkin to stay for one more year? He's turning 19 in July , can play one year in the ahl and then nhl hopefully at 21? You guys think he should go with Grand Rapids next year? 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted May 7, 2015 I think he should. I wouldn't be against him being the big dog in Ann arbor, but I think hell learn more in grand rapids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted May 8, 2015 Dylan Larkin 2015-16 - Wolverines 2016-17 - Griffins 2017-35 - Red Wings 1 MrazekFanBoy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted May 8, 2015 I think he should. I wouldn't be against him being the big dog in Ann arbor, but I think hell learn more in grand rapids. I agree with this 100%. Not that u of m has a bad coach or anything but I think he'll develop faster in the ahl, playing against tougher competition. I think he should spend all of next season in grand rapids and then he'll start the following season there and perhaps be one of the first call ups that season, assuming his development goes well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted May 8, 2015 I agree with this 100%. Not that u of m has a bad coach or anything but I think he'll develop faster in the ahl, playing against tougher competition. I think he should spend all of next season in grand rapids and then he'll start the following season there and perhaps be one of the first call ups that season, assuming his development goes well.He's so fast and he can control the puck while he skates, so he can simply walk(at a very high rate of speed) around college teams, which is why I agree with him moving up now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted May 8, 2015 I admit that although Larkin is one of our prospects that I am most excited about, he is probably the one I know the least about, in the sense that other than his Wolverines highlights, I've only seen him play those five games in this past years World Juniors. And although he looked unreal in that tournament, he is still just an 18 year old kid. History has proven that our "over ripening" strategy works, so I don't know why we'd stray from that now. Mantha proved that the transition from junior (or in this case college) to pro is a very big step for a young kid, and he was a year older when he made the jump. I'd personally rather one more season of college and then make the transition to pro in Grand Rapids. I'm sure we'll soon find out where he is headed next season, I hope he continues to impress regardless of where he ends up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) I admit that although Larkin is one of our prospects that I am most excited about, he is probably the one I know the least about, in the sense that other than his Wolverines highlights, I've only seen him play those five games in this past years World Juniors. And although he looked unreal in that tournament, he is still just an 18 year old kid. History has proven that our "over ripening" strategy works, so I don't know why we'd stray from that now. Mantha proved that the transition from junior (or in this case college) to pro is a very big step for a young kid, and he was a year older when he made the jump. I'd personally rather one more season of college and then make the transition to pro in Grand Rapids. I'm sure we'll soon find out where he is headed next season, I hope he continues to impress regardless of where he ends up.Like I said, I'd have no problem with him being back at u of m but I don't see what he'd learn from going back to a place where all he has to do is skate fast to be successful. From what I've seen of him, His hands are decent, good to very good if you take into account how fast he's moving with the puck, but he doesn't have the best shot at full speed, and in college, literally all he has to do is skate fast.. His playmaking is pretty damn good. But it could be better. Which are things I think he could be taught more adeptly at the pro level, just because he won't simply be able to out skate as many people/teams... Edited May 8, 2015 by jimmyemeryhunter 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) The kids going to be successful wherever he's at. He's smart, he's big, he's skilled, he's effin fast, and he works his ass off... I'd be more concerned about stunting his development, than pushing him too fast at this point. Stunting isn't the right way to describe it, more like hindering it, or stringing it out longer than it needs to be... We're kind of in the situation where we need him sooner than later, if for nothing more than I want him to be around pav and z for as long as possible... And with mantha, someone on HF boards put it really well. He was playing in aa in juniors, not AAA. When he made the jump up it took him a season to do anything. He was a fifth round pick in the q(iirc) and he wasn't good until he adjusted. I'm willing to give him the benefit if the doubt that he just needs to adjust. Edited May 8, 2015 by jimmyemeryhunter 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted May 8, 2015 Is there anyplace to watch these games? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted May 8, 2015 Is there anyplace to watch these games? Czech Republic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted May 8, 2015 Czech Republic That would be nice. The atmosphere at European sporting events puts North America to shame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted May 8, 2015 That would be nice. The atmosphere at European sporting events puts North America to shame. Euro Hockey game has a better atmosphere then a Canadian Hockey game? Not. Even. Close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted May 9, 2015 The turnout doesn't seem very good there either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
