Sean Monahan Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 The selfish side of me wants to say yes because it would be awesome to watch them there but realistically I don't think they're going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex425 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 If they're on a streak and playing with confidence or playing big roles on a team that is in the playoff standings, keep them. If they lack confidence a bit or we are low in the standings I'd say send them to the world juniors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BI3KSA- Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 It would be better for their development, but theyre already such a big part of our team that them being gone for a month would really hurt our playoff chances. We didnt even send Horvat last year even though he wasnt nearly as big a part of our team as Virt and McCann are now (he wasnt at that time in the season) For that reason I doubt we send either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I think it should be up to them. Give them the option and let them decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 If I was the coach/GM, I would ask and get their input on what they think is best for them. If both stay, or don't stay, it doesn't really matter from Canucks' perspective as there are other options and they have depth up front. From both McCann and Virtanen's perspective, there isn't really a bad option, if they stay - that's fine as they will feel they're a regular NHL'ers now, if they don't - they get to represent their country!I agree. And I personally would like to see them go!It would also give a chance to bring up guys like Shinkaruk, Gaunce & Grenier, even Jensen to fill holes. No better carrot than getting paid $10K a game instead of $700. Plus the experience...The key is how many injuries we have at the time we have to make the call? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 If the team is healthy I'd leave it up to them if they want to go. Call up Gaunce and Shinkaruk if choose to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokes Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Are any Comets qualified for WJC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I think it should be up to them. Give them the option and let them decide. I'd be afraid to answer it if I were them (at least if the answer was that I want to go to the WJC). I'd think it was some kind of test or trick question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshiyoshi Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 i dont understand why people think the world juniors will be any better for their development than just sending them back to the juniors would have been. More talented kids in one place but even so they will still be playing kids, and not the nhl game which is what they need to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrizzlyCanuck Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Important tournaments do a lot for confidence - great coaching, great competition etc. As of now, I say both these guys should go. By my estimation, neither of them has looked to grow substantially at the NHL level, instead both play their respective games and grow in small steps that are much more subtle. Let them apply what they have learned. This is the advantage of playing overage years at the major junior level: learning to dominate with a more mature game. Many of you are pointing out that they belong here. I agree with you, but there are certain players that will benefit greatly from applying what they've learned in the NHL at events like these. As of now, let them go dominate their peers and apply what they have learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I'd be afraid to answer it if I were them (at least if the answer was that I want to go to the WJC). I'd think it was some kind of test or trick question.Then stress to them that it's not a trick question and that there will be no implications if they do decide to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I say as long as we aren't completely decimated by injuries, let them play. They are good players, but it's not like we're sending the Sedins over there. The long term benefit of the World Juniors outweighs the miniscule difference in outcome for a few regular season games. Good coaching, the opportunity to gain confidence from a leadership role, the opportunity to play in a championship situation. Having them out of the lineup for a bit won't make or break the team, but playing in the World Juniors does have potential to really boost their skills and mental toughness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Important tournaments do a lot for confidence - great coaching, great competition etc. As of now, I say both these guys should go. By my estimation, neither of them has looked to grow substantially at the NHL level, instead both play their respective games and grow in small steps that are much more subtle. Let them apply what they have learned. This is the advantage of playing overage years at the major junior level: learning to dominate with a more mature game. Many of you are pointing out that they belong here. I agree with you, but there are certain players that will benefit greatly from applying what they've learned in the NHL at events like these. As of now, let them go dominate their peers and apply what they have learned. Yet on the other hand they could go to the tournament, play like crap and it sets them back.I want neither to go. They have already proved they can hang in the NHL. What more is there to gain? You are playing in the premier league already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 i dont understand why people think the world juniors will be any better for their development than just sending them back to the juniors would have been. More talented kids in one place but even so they will still be playing kids, and not the nhl game which is what they need to learn.They will still get to learn the NHL games regardless, they're missing a very small chunk of time in the grand scheme of things. I think the World Juniors are more beneficial than regular junior hockey, not for the caliber of play (playing for Canada against teams like Slovakia, there's far more talent on your own team than the other team anyway) but for the experience of playing under extreme pressure in a championship situation. You really need to have your $&!# together to win a world junior championship, with all the media hype, momentum swings, do or die games, etc. Could help in a Game 7 down the road. Also would help establish them for future international competitions such as the Olympics (as long as the NHL keeps sending players). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I doubt they go, only chance they go is if they play themselves out of the roster somehow before the tourney and are back in jr. Big IF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Both have the skill for the NHL, not gonna learn the physical side of being in the NHL in the WJC. As cool as it would be to watch them, their development is better served here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Both have the skill for the NHL, not gonna learn the physical side of being in the NHL in the WJC. As cool as it would be to watch them, their development is better served here.the way McCann has been treated by Hockey Canada would he even get a call? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoball Cannons Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I say send them both. They'll get a lot of playing time, some valuable experience and gives us a chance to put Gaunce and Shinkaruk into the line up and see how they respond. It sure helped Duclair last year when the NYR sent him, look what he's doing now in Phoenix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I say send them both. They'll get a lot of playing time, some valuable experience and gives us a chance to put Gaunce and Shinkaruk into the line up and see how they respond. It sure helped Duclair last year when the NYR sent him, look what he's doing now in Phoenix.Duclair finally snapped a 7 game pointless drought the other night. I guess he learned how to overcome that by playing against pimply faced teens at the WJC?The WJC is one of the most over-hyped tournaments around in terms of player development. It's more or less just a showcase for young players to show their talent to everyone else who hasn't already heard of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Duclair finally snapped a 7 game pointless drought the other night. I guess he learned how to overcome that by playing against pimply faced teens at the WJC?The WJC is one of the most over-hyped tournaments around in terms of player development. It's more or less just a showcase for young players to show their talent to everyone else who hasn't already heard of them.I think it really comes down to representing your country. That's most likely the biggest thing going through a teen's mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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