Senators NOT releasing Zibanejad for WJC
https://mobile.twitter.com/THNRyanKe...8411743232?p=v
This isnt the only tweet about this on twitter but the first one I grabbed as a reference.
Big loss for Sweden. I guess Ottawa wants him to continue to play against men in the AHL instead of other Jr players. Damn shame if you ask me.
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It is a shame. But honestly, I don't think I really blame them. If he is doing well in the AHL (he's not exactly tearing it up, but not doing too bad), then I'd imagine he's better off there with tighter competition, assuming his ice time is good.Originally Posted by Axeman33
I'm surprised that more teams don't prevent it, but I guess they like to keep their players happy.
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just give the trophy to canada already...
unless they somehow have jake allen or mark visentin in net.
i think if hes doing well in the ahl they should still give him a chance to shine and maybe build more confidence as an elite guy. also to give him the chance to play for his country would be a nice gesture.
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It's a tough call for the team, but as a player I would want to be in the WJC unless I was in the NHL already. The opportunity is so limited that I would want to go every year if I could.
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I wonder if this will play into Edmontons thinking as far as RNH goes when it comes to Team Canada calling them up. Step back for him too??
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25 Man Roster (no position), top 20 point getters count at end of month
Keep 20/25 at seasons end, Cut 5 to FA for redrafting
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G- Vasilevskiy, Sorokin, Oettinger
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Bad call.
He should be at the tourny.
Lowe and Tambellini wouldn't dare!! They are too involved with hockey Canada to not let RNH go win another gold for Canada..
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Doesn't change anything from Edmonton's perspective.
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Great news. Big downgrade in talent, bigger ice, missing a month of AHL for 6 or so games. Not worth it. The WJC is massively overrated for "development".
They want him to learn the game on small ice, so going to the WJC doesn't help, and he already experienced a win last year. You wanna learn how to be a pro, the WJC won't help you at all.
Also the player was consulted and agreed that not going was the right move.
It would be extremely pointless for RNH to be at the WJC.
edit: but I'm not saying he won't be there, since it's pointless for him to be in the AHL as well. Go or no-go, it probably doesn't matter at all for him.
Last edited by Big Ev; November 30, 2012 at 12:19 AM.
Respect you opinion, but disagree. While you may not "develop" in a 6 or 7 game tournament like you would playing against men in the AHL, the experience you get playing in big game situations has gotta be worth 15 games (or sumpoin like that) in the AHL, IMO. Experiencing that pressure and learning to control your emotions and energy can't be learned in any other situation. I'd, personally, say that playing an entire WJC has gotta be close to being worth a season (or so) in the AHL. The best players are recognized for winning and performing at clutch times, not as much for personal accomplishments. It's all about the big game and I don't know where else one could get such an experience.
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Regardless of the benefit these guys might receive or not receive playing in this tournament I think you would be hard pressed to find one of them who doesn't want to play.
My thoughts exactly. I am sure Zibanejad wants to be there and is to say he is disappointed right now is probably an understatement.
10 Team, Points Only, Cash League
25 Man Roster (no position), top 20 point getters count at end of month
Keep 20/25 at seasons end, Cut 5 to FA for redrafting
Goalie points W=2pt L=-1pt SHO=2pt
Stamkos, Tavares, Eichel, Mercer, JRobertson, RThomas, Kucherov, Nugent-Hopkins, Tuch, KConnor, Necas, Point, Konecny, SJarvis, Cozenz, Morrissey, Bouchard, Josi, Novak, Tolvanen, Peterka, Brink
G- Vasilevskiy, Sorokin, Oettinger
"Cleavage is like the sun. You can look, but dont stare.. Unless you're wearing sunglasses."
I don't think this is a huge deal considering he has already played in the tournament.
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