Would Reschny likely have the inside track on a roster spot compared to Bear? Both drafted this year. Bear was taken higher in the draft - not that that is a a firm indication of the better player at this point and for this tournament. Just interesting that most lists I see of guys least likely to make the final roster includes Bear. Is he especially younger than most of his draft class or not producing as well this year? I mean, he got the invite so he must be doing something right.
Obviously would love for Reschny to make team Canada in any capacity (wing or center) but it would be awesome for him to get a top 2 center spot. Tough to do on such a stacked team but he would look really good playing with McKenna or Iginla. A line of Iginla-Reschny-Greentree could be awesome.
I am actually really looking forward to this year. Lots of cheering interest in a lot of guys. Has anyone seen Iginla play live? How has he looked? I don't really follow junior a lot.
Crazy to hear Zayne talk about 'slowing things down' at the WJC!! One of only a few guys coming from the NHL. It would be pretty cool to walk into the dressing room toting a Flaming C on your bag.
I agree that learning to be a pro is way more valuable than getting a zillion points in the W. I hope he has a great tourney. Did anyone hear what his injury actually was?
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Has Reschny in the top six forward category, and not the bottom six.
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Cole Reschny, 5-foot-11, 183 pounds, left shot centre/winger
Reschny has been on a heater recently at North Dakota, producing 1G-13A in his last 10-game segment. The fact he can play either the wing or at centre is a bonus. Reschny is a very detailed forward who doesn’t cut corners on either side of the puck. The Calgary Flames drafted Reschny in the first-round (18th overall) last June. Before making the move to North Dakota he played for Victoria in the WHL and contributed 26G-66A in 62 games last year.
And Parekh in the transition / PP QB category ...
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Zayne Parekh, 6-feet, 186 pounds, right shot
Parekh has been rehabbing an injury with the Calgary Flames and hasn't seen game action since Nov. 7. Hunter has gone head-to-head with Parekh when he played for the Saginaw Spirit, so he knows exactly what the defenceman provides. Parekh isn’t someone you want on the ice to protect a one-goal lead with less than a minute to play in the game, but he can be a difference maker offensively. The power play quarterback produced 33G-74A last season in Saginaw, and stands out as the most qualified for the role with team Canada.
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Cole Reschny, 5-foot-11, 183 pounds, left shot centre/winger
Reschny has been on a heater recently at North Dakota, producing 1G-13A in his last 10-game segment. The fact he can play either the wing or at centre is a bonus. Reschny is a very detailed forward who doesn’t cut corners on either side of the puck. The Calgary Flames drafted Reschny in the first-round (18th overall) last June. Before making the move to North Dakota he played for Victoria in the WHL and contributed 26G-66A in 62 games last year.
Honestly there is nothing id rather read or hear about this guy than this.
I think he is going to be an extremely good player.
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Parekh isn’t someone you want on the ice to protect a one-goal lead with less than a minute to play in the game
Which needs to change, and I think he's capable. Parekh is a very smart hockey player and I doubt that's a reputation or quote he'd be happy to read. He's an explosive dynamic player from the blue line but I hope he's willing to be even halfway capable in his own end as he is going on the attack
Which needs to change, and I think he's capable. Parekh is a very smart hockey player and I doubt that's a reputation or quote he'd be happy to read. He's an explosive dynamic player from the blue line but I hope he's willing to be even halfway capable in his own end as he is going on the attack
I'm the opposite. We have no shortage of shot blockers and body checkers. We drafted a Ferrari. Let him be a Ferrari.
Also, from what I've heard from ex-coach interviews, they all say he's an excellant defender, but usually with his play away from the puck in the neutral zone. They way he reads what's happening and positions himself and his stick to take away the really dangerous outlets and funnel things into lower dangers, etc.
I really Like Huska, so this is in no way meant as a slight... but I really believe we need to make systemic changes on both sides of the puck as we add more skill to our roster.
I don't want him to be a shot blocker or body checker, you're taking it to the extreme. I want him to use his intelligence more in his own zone, use his quickness to backcheck with wise positioning and active stick then engage on offense. He shouldn't be a guy who you don't trust in the last minute, I think he's can be without sacrificing offense
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Which needs to change, and I think he's capable. Parekh is a very smart hockey player and I doubt that's a reputation or quote he'd be happy to read. He's an explosive dynamic player from the blue line but I hope he's willing to be even halfway capable in his own end as he is going on the attack
Doubt he cares what Bukala thinks...Zayne will be out there late in games with the lead. His defensive struggles are overblown and maginfied by NHL time. Its not like many dmen in this tourney could make an NHL team let alone play mistake free NHL hockey.
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I don't want him to be a shot blocker or body checker, you're taking it to the extreme. I want him to use his intelligence more in his own zone, use his quickness to backcheck with wise positioning and active stick then engage on offense. He shouldn't be a guy who you don't trust in the last minute, I think he's can be without sacrificing offense
Defensively you area talking about Duncan Keith. He used his speed and active stick straight to the HOF. And Parekh should have much better offensive skills.
Now, duplicating Keith's defensive skills is by no means easy.
Well, you can have a Makar who is terrific offensively and decent defensively or a Karlsson, who has great offensive numbers and barely qualifies as a defender. I’d like Parekh to not be a liability in his own zone.
I mean, we make fun of McDavid when he wins the league in scoring but has negative plus minus/.
Yeah I don't get how a guy who was able to play 30 minutes a night in junior, on the way to winning a Memorial Cup, at the age of 18, can't defend well enough at the junior level.
He has some size / strength issues to defend well at the NHL level at this time, but he's a perfectly capable defender at the junior level.
Yeah I don't get how a guy who was able to play 30 minutes a night in junior, on the way to winning a Memorial Cup, at the age of 18, can't defend well enough at the junior level.
He has some size / strength issues to defend well at the NHL level at this time, but he's a perfectly capable defender at the junior level.
I think he just needed to get used to NHL positioning and anticipation. His abilities gave him a certain amount of leeway to get back into a play in junior - he just needs to adjust to NHL speed. He is also obviously getting roughed up a bit so he needs strength, which will come if he wants to work on it.
Doubt he cares what Bukala thinks...Zayne will be out there late in games with the lead. His defensive struggles are overblown and maginfied by NHL time. Its not like many dmen in this tourney could make an NHL team let alone play mistake free NHL hockey.
I know Dino I know, he's perfect. Everything Flames is perfect. Everything bad is overblown.
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