whos been watching...

[devs30rko]

The wjc here? I just got back, I went to the usa Slovakia game last night.
Happy holidays everyone btw.


I haven't seen a sweden game yet, anyone see how future devil Adam Larsson looks :P
FML

 

[SJ20]

Happy Holidays RKO!
Haven't seen a Sweden game yet either but I'd love to watch just to get an idea of what Larsson can do.

 

[devils30mb]

Here is a site to watch the pre tourney Canada - Swede and the match between Swede - Russia

WJHC on TSN

I'm looking forward to Friday's match between Canada - Sweden.

 

[MCDevils]

I haven't watched any games yet, but will try to tune into a few later in the tournament.

I have noticed that John Merrill has looked like he's doing OK in the box scores.

First 2 Games:

2 PP Assists
On the ice for 3 PP G
0 Goals Against while on ice. (ES, PP, SH)
0 PIMS.
4 Shots on net in two games.

Not too shabby. Glad to see he's getting some PP time, which is a continuation of his success in college, and something the Devils desperately need.

Has anyone watched him play?

 

[devs30rko]

He looked good against Slovakia, but basically everyone looked good against them almost by default

 

[MCDevils]

1G, 1PPA today. +1 on the afternoon. Was also on the ice for another PPG that he didn't assist on. No PIMS.

 

[MadCaptain]

I was watching the game on TV and he didn't look all that impressive. I'm pretty sure that he was playing as the 6th Dman because he was invisible in 5 on 5 situations. The coach was changing D pairings at various times and it seemed that he would regularly miss his shift. I wasn't even aware he was on the ice for the Coyle goal.

He did get good minutes on the powerplay which I guess explains his points total. He was OK on the PP. He did lose a pass at one point that almost went for a breakaway for Germany but that was the only issue. His goal was nothing special as well. It was a weak shot that was intended to be deflected by one of the forwards that were crowding the net. The goalie must have not seen the puck as it went past him under his arm.


Overall the game was so one-sided that none of the Dmen really had to work. The USA forwards carried the team and had many long stretches of control down low. They also were able to crash the net with ease against the smaller and less skilled Germans.

 

[MadCaptain]

I take that back. Looked at the rosters and he was actually playing as the 7th dman which would explain him missing shifts.

 

[MCDevils]

I was watching the game on TV and he didn't look all that impressive. I'm pretty sure that he was playing as the 6th Dman because he was invisible in 5 on 5 situations. The coach was changing D pairings at various times and it seemed that he would regularly miss his shift. I wasn't even aware he was on the ice for the Coyle goal.

He did get good minutes on the powerplay which I guess explains his points total. He was OK on the PP. He did lose a pass at one point that almost went for a breakaway for Germany but that was the only issue. His goal was nothing special as well. It was a weak shot that was intended to be deflected by one of the forwards that were crowding the net. The goalie must have not seen the puck as it went past him under his arm.


Overall the game was so one-sided that none of the Dmen really had to work. The USA forwards carried the team and had many long stretches of control down low. They also were able to crash the net with ease against the smaller and less skilled Germans.

First, were you able to find TOI Charts?

Second, on the first Coyle goal he made an amazing 100 foot pass to spring a 2v1 that was shot just wide. Then he held the line and won the battle for the puck so Coyle could take control and then score. That's a big impact, IMO.

 

[MCDevils]

Jonathan Merrill a rock on defense for Team USA - 2011 World Junior Championship

Just spotted this. Nice Read.

 

[devils30mb]

Here is the link for Canada - Sweden right now if anyone wants to watch.

Great first period. Back and forth action.

TSN - World Junior Championship 2011

 

[devils30mb]

Also have the GNT on the general board.

http://www.sportshoopla.com/forums/...ion/24411-canada-sweden-gnt-2.html#post459464

 

[devs30rko]

i'm watching right now. its intense.

really rooting to see them damn canucks to be put down hard.

 

[devils30mb]

i'm watching right now. its intense.

really rooting to see them damn canucks to be put down hard.

Come on now. Show some love for Canada will ya!

 

[devils30mb]

Jonathan Merrill a rock on defense for Team USA - 2011 World Junior Championship

Just spotted this. Nice Read.

Nice pick up MC. Good read.

It is great to hear that Merrill is progressing really well and showing great poise. We need that.

 

[devs30rko]

4 points in 4 games for merrill so far.

at this pace he'll probably be getting a realistic chance of making the team next year. i can't decide if thats a good or bad thing.

 

[Indian Chief]

4 points in 4 games for merrill so far.

at this pace he'll probably be getting a realistic chance of making the team next year. i can't decide if thats a good or bad thing.

If he has some heart and he wants to be here... it's a step up.

 

[SJ20]

This team is missing heart. And balls. Errr pucks.

 

[MadCaptain]

This team is missing heart. And balls. Errr pucks.

Don't forget missing nets...

 

[skrillex26]

Don't forget missing nets...

That's the biggie!

i swear no team shoots this badly. Wide wide wide wide everytime.