2020 World Juniors

probably

 

Being a newfie doesn't matter, he's just probably playing favourites.

 

https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/t...2019-20/world-championship/stats/team-rosters

 

Toronto Maple Leafs Send Rasmus Sandin to World Juniors

 

Three players to watch on each 2020 World Junior Championship team

CANADA
Alexis Lafreniere: Two-layered disappointment from last year’s tournament — finishing sixth and not being able to contribute due to limited playing time — should inspire him to big things in this event.

Dylan Cozens: Plays a speed game and has versatility as a centre or a winger.

Bowen Byram: At his best when he’s allowed to roam like a buffalo.

USA
Cole Caufield: The snipe show never rests. Caufield has 12 goals in 18 games with the University of Wisconsin this season.

Oliver Wahlstrom: A stint back with his peer group should serve him and the Islanders well. Adds another goal-scoring option to a deep U.S. team.

John Beecher: A bit of a surprise pick at the end of the first round of the 2019 draft by Boston, Beecher will prove his worth with speed, work ethic and a well-rounded game.

CZECH REPUBLIC

Jan Jenik: “One of the most competitive people I’ve ever met,” said former fellow Coyote prospect Kevin Bahl. Jenik has been held off the scoresheet once all season with the OHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs.

Jakub Lauko: A speed burner on a big home-ice surface is a dangerous proposition.


Jan Mysak: Will look to solidify his spot in the first round of the 2020 draft.

RUSSIA
Alexander Romanov: Could probably play in the NHL right now. Possesses some Shea Weber-like qualities with a good shot and the ability to apply himself physically.

Yaroslav Askarov: He’ll be a story whether he’s Russia’s starting goalie or not. If he plays like he has in previous international competition, the Russians will play for gold.

Grigori Denisenko: A returnee who tied for the tournament scoring lead last year, Denisenko is a year older and a year wiser.

SWEDEN
Lukas Raymond: Another speed burner who has high hockey IQ that lends itself to fine playmaking.

Alexander Holtz: Goes hand-in-hand with Raymond. Does everything well from an offensive standpoint and should be good for his fair share of snipes.

Samuel Fagemo: Laid claim to the title of most improved Swede from the start of last year.



FINLAND
Ville Heinola: Jumped on the scene at this event last year before he got injured. Has NHL games under his belt and thinks the game at that level.


Lassi Thomson: With a great skating ability, Thomson decided to go back home and forgo a second year in WHL Kelowna. He plays with bite and shoots it a ton.

Rasmus Kupari: Back for his third kick at the can, there’s no reason this LA Kings prospect can’t be a dominant player at this year’s WJC.

 

Joe Veleno shows up to practice today.

 

https://www.tsn.ca/2019-world-junior-hockey-championship-broadcast-schedule-1.1221193

 

Mattias Samuelsson named captain for the US.

Who is Mattias?

A sabres 2nd round pick and currently plays for W.Michigan.
His dad played 9 seasons with the Flyers, mattias holds dual citizenship with Sweden.

 

Kjell’s kid. Big lefty that doesn’t put up points. Have to assume that he’s a great locker room guy.

 

I’ve seen him for two years when WMU was at DU. He’s a solid d-man and displayed leadership traits even as a freshman. I’m very happy to have him in the pipeline. I think his style will compliment the current d-men very nicely.

 

2020 World Junior Championship schedule
United States to face Canada on first day; NHL Network will broadcast 20 games live...

WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

Thursday, Dec. 26
Russia vs. Czech Republic, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN
Switzerland vs. Kazakhstan, 9 a.m. ET
U.S. vs. Canada, 1 p.m. ET, NHLN
Sweden vs. Finland, 1 p.m. ET

Friday, Dec. 27
Kazakhstan vs. Slovakia, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN
U.S. vs. Germany, 1 p.m. ET, NHLN

Saturday, Dec. 28
Slovakia vs. Finland, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN
Czech Republic vs. Germany, 9 a.m. ET
Canada vs. Russia, 1 p.m. ET, NHLN
Switzerland vs. Sweden, 1 p.m. ET

Sunday, Dec. 29
Finland vs. Kazakhstan, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN
Russia vs. U.S., 1 p.m. ET, NHLN

Monday, Dec. 30
Canada vs. Germany, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN
Kazakhstan vs. Sweden, 9 a.m. ET
Czech Republic vs. U.S., 1 p.m. ET, NHLN
Slovakia vs. Switzerland, 1 p.m. ET

Tuesday, Dec. 31
Slovakia vs. Sweden, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN
Russia vs. Germany, 9 a.m. ET
Czech Republic vs. Canada, 1 p.m. ET, NHLN
Finland vs. Switzerland, 1 p.m. ET

Thursday, Jan. 2
Relegation Game 1, 4 a.m. ET
Quarterfinal 1, 6:30 a.m. ET, NHLN
Quarterfinal 2, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN
Quarterfinal 3, 11:30 a.m. ET, NHLN
Quarterfinal 4, 2 p.m. ET, NHLN

Saturday, Jan. 4
Relegation, Game 2 5 a.m. ET
Semifinal 1, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN
Semifinal 2, 1 p.m. ET, NHLN

Sunday, Jan. 5
Relegation, Game 3 (if needed), 5 a.m. ET
Third-place game, 9 a.m. ET, NHLN
Championship game, 1 p.m. ET, NHLN

 

Undrafted 19 year old Egor Sokolov from the Q (plays for Cape Breton) gets the call for Russia.

30 games and 24 goals, (51) points.

Ignored at the draft two years in a row.

 

So he gets invited to cbjs training camp and impresses, even plays in a pre-season game.

6'4 240 lbs, wtf is wrong with these scouts?

 

USA vs Canada

1 pm

 

The US has won 13 tournament openers in a row and have a four gsme winning streak vs Canada.

 

PP goal for the ford Pinto.

1-0 US

 

Spencer Stastney, had to do a double check there. Lol