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Originally Posted by MJM
It's a hell of a lot better gauge than the OHL.
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I disagree if only because the sample size is much larger.
It's not about points, it's about watching a player and evaluating how their skills will translate to the higher levels. In Greg Nemisz I see a very well rounded game and a guy that has pretty good sense at both ends. Is he going to be a top line player? No probably not, but those guys are tough to find in the 20's. I see him as a dependable two way player fitting in on the 2nd or 3rd lines.
Nothing wrong with that.
Other reasons why the WJCs are a poor way to evaluate a player
- The officiating is different
- You are facing international teams that play a different style.
- Players are asked to fill different roles than what they do with their club teams.