Silfverberg Snipes Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Dammit garrison. Sedins doing the hard work and he can't even handle a bouncing puck lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangelos Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 lol. Whoops wrong thread, that was supposed to go in the GDT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombastik der Teutone Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 17 Goals and 30 Assists in 31 Games yet way to go Leon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombastik der Teutone Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Draisaitl delivers in Minsk Germany's young charge making a difference Published 12.05.2014 11:43 GMT+3 | Author John Sanful Leon Draisaitl looks on after Germany's second win against Latvia at the 2014 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. Photo: Andre Ringuette / HHOF-IIHF Images In Germany's opening game against Kazakhstan, Leon Draisaitl picked up an assist in 12:05 in ice time in being named his team's best player. Germany is rolling the dice at the 2014 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. Head coach Pat Cortina is counting on several first time selections on the team to make an impression. The player who perhaps will draw the greatest attention is big centreman Leon Draisaitl. It is no small statement to say that Draisaitl is perhaps one the most promising prospect ever produced from Germany. As he is NHL draft eligible and will most likely be selected in June, there is the strong possibility that Draisaitl will be the highest player ever selected from Germany. Marcel Goc currently holds that status when he was selected 20th overall by the San Jose Sharks in 2001. More important than his draft status, Draisaitl could become an impact player over the near future. After Germany’s first game against Kazakhstan, Draisaitl was named best player and played much older than his years. Every time he was on the ice, he did something to spark the offence. “He was very good and I think we all see how good he is with the puck,” said his coach Cortina. “You know what I really liked about Leon is that he was extremely disciplined today with the puck and his shift length which is a sign of a mature young man.” In one sequence he possessed the puck deep in the Kazakh zone, shielding it with his body and drawing a holding penalty. “He’s strong on the puck and finds the open man most of the times,” Cortina remarked about his young charge. “In our last exhibition game he tried to force it a little bit but didn’t do that against Kazakhstan.” Continue reading On another, he sent a perfect pass to teammate Matthias Plachta who scored Germany’s first goal of the game and the tournament against Kazakhstan. “He made a nice play on the first goal we scored,” Cortina added. “He didn’t try to do too much out there. I was worried that he was going to try and do too much given this as his first World Championship game but he was in control.” Draisaitl comes from strong hockey bloodlines. His father Peter played for the German national team, taking part in three Winter Olympic tournaments. The elder Draisaitl currently coaches in the Czech Extraliga with HC Ceske Budejovice. The last time a young skater performed at the World Championships ahead of the draft and played well was Anze Kopitar for Slovenia at the 2005 World Championships in Austria. It was less that Kopitar put up points (he had one goal in six games) and moreso that he displayed maturity beyond his years and managed to show that he was able to play at the highest level of annual international hockey competition. Cortina will be looking for similar contributions here. Draisaitl is big. Standing 189 cm and weighing 96 kg, he has the size needed to excel at his position. With the Prince Albert Raiders in the Western Hockey League, he averaged about 25 minutes of ice time and scored 38 goals and 105 points. He made a late season push that possibly has enhanced his draft standing by scoring 48 points in the Raiders final 22 games. His scouting report includes plenty of praise for his offensive skills and on ice presence. It will be interesting to watch how he fares against the United States and Russia when he’ll go up against the most skilled players as he’s encountered to date. “If I play a good tournament it can only be good for me. You never know what might happen. This is probably the last time I can really show myself off so I want it to be good.” With games like that, Draisaitl will get a long look from many NHL teams with the opportunity to choose him in the draft. http://www.iihfworlds2014.com/en/news/draisaitl-feature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 http://www.iihfworlds2014.com/en/news/draisaitl-feature/ How did he look to you Ollie? .. does he look capable of playing against men, or is he not physically ready? .. so young and skilled .. I believe he will be a definite top 6 in the NHL some day .. just needs to be developed properly and not rushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombastik der Teutone Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 How did he look to you Ollie? .. does he look capable of playing against men, or is he not physically ready? .. so young and skilled .. I believe he will be a definite top 6 in the NHL some day .. just needs to be developed properly and not rushed. he´s allready looking good for a 18 years old guy today germany will face finland ....a good chance to show up if he´s ready to play vs. big boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 This guy won't drop to 6th but it'd be sweet having him on VAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 This guy won't drop to 6th but it'd be sweet having him on VANof the "top 5", who do you think has the best chance of falling to 6? MDC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 of the "top 5", who do you think has the best chance of falling to 6? MDC? Yes, I personally feel he has a better chance of dropping over Bennet, Ekblad, Reinhart and Draisaitl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I see Calgary or Edmonton taking Bennett/Draisatl without question. I'd love to have the kid even with the questions regarding his skating but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGokou Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I think not only could Draisatl drop but he could potentially fall to 8 due to his skating issues. Yes that means Canucks could potentially pass on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenman92 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Yah, I can't see him falling, but even if he doe, I don't have a lot of faith in Vancouver's scouts to draft him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I think not only could Draisatl drop but he could potentially fall to 8 due to his skating issues. Yes that means Canucks could potentially pass on him. If we passed on Draisaitl I would be pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGokou Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 If we passed on Draisaitl I would be pissed. Based on one or two scouting reports, Draisatl has now been bumped out of the top 5 into 6th spot so realistically he could fall even further than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Based on one or two scouting reports, Draisatl has now been bumped out of the top 5 into 6th spot so realistically he could fall even further than that. The top five will change daily till draft day...anything is possible..I personally think we will end up with Bennett But I want a pure goal scorer .enough of this second line crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William_Clarkson Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 But I want a pure goal scorer .enough of this second line crap. Shinkaruk & Jensen, you don't need that many "pure goal scorers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom52 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Saw this guy play a few times this season when the Raiders were in Saskatoon. The stats don't lie - he is easily one of the best players in the WHL. If the Canucks manage to draft this guy I will be very, very happy and excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 The first 3 picks seem to be set, so... Burke has already stated that he doesn't want Drais, so if the NYI don't take him I think he will be available. I do have concerns with his skating. Van seems to be stockpiling prospects that have 'skating issues'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 The first 3 picks seem to be set, so... Burke has already stated that he doesn't want Drais, so if the NYI don't take him I think he will be available. I do have concerns with his skating. Van seems to be stockpiling prospects that have 'skating issues'. using your own words tell me which of our prospects that are projected nhl regulars, have skating issues, and what those specific issues are. gaunce has to work on his initial 3 steps but its been noted multiple times that he is a positional skater rather than explosive... so who else has skating issues pal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombastik der Teutone Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 leon and germany had a tough worldchampionchips till now ...1 assist and a -4 rating but what to do if you play with a crap goalie like zepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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