Rush17 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ray_Cathode said: That says 2019, maybe that is not the right one? its right when u click on it. they never changed the link since 2019 lol https://www.tsn.ca/2019-world-junior-hockey-championship-broadcast-schedule-1.1221193 Edited December 22, 2020 by Rush17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 1:13 Igor Larionov begins to dissect what he has in Vasili Podkolzin. Quote “One of the biggest tasks for me, when I’m getting the boys from the KHL teams, they’re very strict, by the system, by the coaches, because they’re young. So the coaches, obviously, they’re under the pressure, so they’re not letting the boys [make] mistakes. When they come to my hands […] I let them play the game, create some chances […] I like Vasili from last year, [he] needs special attention, in terms of [letting] him play, to understand the game and to play the right game in certain situations […] [there’s] no doubt in my mind he’s a team leader and he’s the guy who can handle the pressure, who can do the [little things well]. His skill level is top-notch. Sometimes he’s doing a bit too much, but now with a good centre, I think he’s going to do his job more [efficiently] and effectively. I expect him to be a top guy and a [go-to] guy and lead the way for the Russian Junior team.” Igor seems very excited to try and access this untapped potential in Vasili. I feel Podkolzin is going to really benefit from the tutelage of Igor's mind and overall approach to the game. We have seen Vasili's offensive creativeness take a backseat to play a more safe game. Hopefully this gives him a confidence boost like the Karjala Cup tourney to start exerting more of his skill in the game. He will play with SKA's top rookie center Marat Khusnutdinov and Rodion Amirov which should also evoke a lot of offensive creativity out of him too. Russia may have one of the most formidable top lines in the tourney. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B Cooper Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 On 12/21/2020 at 12:56 AM, Ray_Cathode said: Let’s start by saying I’m not comparing stature, but there have been very effective levels of toughness combined with talent in Messier’s era - that were the same size as Hoglander and who were in the 70 to 80 point range - Smyl and Verbeek So what you are saying is players that size being very successful playing that style are very few and far between. Lol. Smyl has his number retired. For every smyl, there are a couple hundred Meh. Quote - they took turns leading the league in hits. And those weren’t just hits - these two guys HIT. Smyl was 5’9 190, Verbeek was 5’8 180. And Messier only had one of his 100 point seasons when he wasn’t playing on the same team as Gretzky, Coffey, Kurri, and Anderson What a ridiculous thing to say. He was playing with the greats during his prime. Whoops? Haha. Are you suggesting he wouldn’t have been amazing either way? Because you’d be alone with that thought. Quote - in addition Messier was 6’1 210. Much of Messier’s toughness consisted of being willing to take your head off with his elbow or his stick. All this is to say that there is little that prevents Hogs from being effective playing his game. Hogs can play his game for sure. That isn’t Messier or Jagr’s game though. Jesus Christ. Two of the best ever to play the game and we are comparing to Nils Hoglander. Hahahahahahhaha ok. Quote There is a guy in Boston who excels at that kind of game - proficient and nasty and of small stature. With a guy like that holding down one of the wings for the Sedins, we might of had us a cup. Marchand is 5’8 180 and a consistent top ten scorer. again one of the few out of hundreds. Also, he doesn’t play the same power forward game as these two all time greats. Quote The average player today is 6’1 200. Messier was not an extraordinarily big guy, what he was mostly, was fast and extremely nasty. Playing on a team in Edmonton that could afford to carry a couple of guys like Semenko and McSorley permits that kind of behaviour. The tallest team in the NHL is the Vancouver Canucks with only two players under six feet. https://www.stack.com/a/how-big-is-the-average-nhl-player It’s exhausting reading this board sometimes. Hoglander players like Jagr and Messier. Give me a break kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 3 hours ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: He will play with SKA's top rookie center Marat Khusnutdinov and Rodion Amirov which should also evoke a lot of offensive creativity out of him too. Russia may have one of the most formidable top lines in the tourney. The Wild must have been very high on Khusnutdinov. They traded Kunin in a package for a top-10 pick in the 2nd round (and Bonino) to draft him. I was really keen on him heading into the draft too. Says a lot that Guerin was willing to move Kunin so that Brackett and his scouting staff could take a flyer on him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 54 minutes ago, Herberts Vasiljevs said: The Wild must have been very high on Khusnutdinov. They traded Kunin in a package for a top-10 pick in the 2nd round (and Bonino) to draft him. I was really keen on him heading into the draft too. Says a lot that Guerin was willing to move Kunin so that Brackett and his scouting staff could take a flyer on him. He has been playing sporadically for SKA on the fourth line, a lot of the time with Vasili Podkolzin when the team was hit with Covid. Like you said, he is going to be a very interesting guy to watch, tons of skill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 So Canada plays Russia today? Do we know if Podkolzin is playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 51 minutes ago, DeNiro said: So Canada plays Russia today? Do we know if Podkolzin is playing? Yup. It's Vasiliy time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 48 minutes ago, DeNiro said: So Canada plays Russia today? Do we know if Podkolzin is playing? He’ll play. You know he’ll play. He’ll play on crutches... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Slegr said: He’ll play. You know he’ll play. He’ll play on crutches... Funny thing is I’ve heard Podkolzin compared to Messier, the man responsible for that quote... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Man Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 56 minutes ago, DeNiro said: So Canada plays Russia today? Do we know if Podkolzin is playing? TSN 3pm. Am I missing something here? He's the Captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted December 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 23, 2020 I know I will receive flak for this...but Im cheering for Podkolzin today not team Canada 1 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogs & Podz Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: I know I will receive flak for this...but Im cheering for Podkolzin today not team Canada You can do both! Canada wins 4-3... Podkolzin with hatty!!! Awesome gif by the way 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 21 minutes ago, Cat Man said: TSN 3pm. Am I missing something here? He's the Captain. He’s the captain yes. Just wondering if they were going to rest top players since it’s just a preliminary game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: I know I will receive flak for this...but Im cheering for Podkolzin today not team Canada I forgot GW got through college on a dodgeball scholarship. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Man Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 19 minutes ago, DeNiro said: He’s the captain yes. Just wondering if they were going to rest top players since it’s just a preliminary game. Gotcha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beary Sweet Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Very excited to see how Podz does for team Russia this year. He will have a big role for them considering he’s named captain. It’s only a preliminary game but it will set up how he’ll play for the tourney. Can’t wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StiffStick33 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) Hows he looking? Edited December 23, 2020 by StiffStick33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petey40 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, StiffStick33 said: Hows he looking? Good, very hardworking player. He made a great pass in tight at the front of the net but his teammate is trash and missed from 15 feet out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergioMomesso Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 How can an entire u-20 team from a country as big as Russia only find one right handed shot player? Vasily looks solid at both ends of the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedinyoureyesontheprize Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Anyone got a stream? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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