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He actually does have a pretty hard shot.

That's why I think he stays four years. Right now he lacks the vision and play-making ability some of these elite (1-2 and done) college players have. But he's an elite grinder. He need's to round out the rest of his game. This won't happen in the second half but should start to happen over the next two years.

I agree. In the grand scheme of things a shootout should not be the deciding factor....but both the semi and championship game shootouts were beyond awesome. Theatre on ice. I enjoyed the game. Greatest I've seen in long time.

This game is crazy.

His uncle (or pretty close relative) is the GM. They should be on the same page. I really hope Pogo stays for his senior year. There were rumors last summer that he wanted to come back for one more year. I like the kid but unless he already has his degree, he could use another year at this level.

I would think pretty good. He'll be back for sure next season.

The Canucks were cheering for Russia yesterday. I believe it's just an inferiority complex.

The US absolutely dominated the first period...their corsi was elite. Just couldnt finish.

I know, that's why I was thinking Evers is still committed. Who knows I guess. Bast is another huge question mark...this kid has barely played the last two years. As soon as he makes it make there seems to be another long term injury. I wonder what going on there.

I still believe he's committed to UND but haven't heard anything. His development seems to have stalled a bit so no clue what's going on.

His decision wasn't a bad one. He's logged the NHL games. If it were me, I would have stuck around to play another year, that's all I was saying. Schmaltz was a beast last year, but he was playing on a line with Caggs and Boeser. Had the Blackhawks not been so thin, Schmaltz would have been sent down much sooner....he had a very very long leash. I watch a ton of Blackhawks games and while Schmaltz had his moments, he was definitely not ready for the show. He needs an AHL year (or needed another year of college). Saying he had nothing to gain by coming back another year isn't entirely true. He would have continued to develop strength, etc. The competition wouldn't have been as good as the A (obviously) but he still would have gotten better. 46 pts isn't "mastering" college hockey (especially given the linemates he had). Gaudreau hung around for 3 years...he "mastered" college hockey. I get where you are coming from though.

I agree. Although I do really like the NHL's development model by playing a year in the AHL. It's such a good league. However, if you are under the legal age to drink a beer in most cities, I would stick around a play another year of college puck. Unless a player is beyond elite I guess (I am talking about those underagers that are playing in the NHL full time). At least when a player leaves after their junior year they can go out with the boys (whether they are in the NHL or AHL). 20 is so young in the grand scheme of things.

Haha, that's a good one. In all seriousness, Tomek should travel with the team and has clearly shown he can (at the very least) be a backup. Tomek got absolutely peppered by the US and Russia and held his own against very very good talent.

...and he was very very very close to staying for a third year.

Agreed....other than the Russia game. He's good but been more of a role player. He captains next year's team as well as Team Canada during next's year's WJC.

I see. Wasn't he just noting the disadvantage between NCAA and CHL? If Jost signed after this year the advantage he would have is that he wouldn't have to go to the CHL (i.e Jack Roslovic). If Jost signs after this year there is no way his agent would let him get sent to the CHL. He'd go to the AHL if he doesn't stick in the Show.

No, he'd play in the AHL. If he doesn't stay up....which he most likely won't given he's not ready yet.

Hopefully they start bringing him on road trips

I'll take Russia

Big win for the boys! Cam and the D looked good. Boring game plan but the got the W. That's all that matters.

Big win!

oh....this feed

I thought tomek held his own ina tough matchup. He'd want that 4th goal back. All in all, he looked solid.

It's going to get out of hand here.

Which one?