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World Juniors 2021

herman said:
https://www.nhl.com/news/toronto-maple-leafs-prospect-nicholas-robertson-will-not-play-in-wjc/c-319798176
"Based on the NHL and NHLPA health and safety protocols, unknowns surrounding roster protocols given the coronavirus, and Nick's standing on our roster heading into training camp, we feel it is in the best interest of both Nick and the Maple Leafs that he remain in Toronto so that we ensure he can participate in our training camp, while abiding by all health and safety standards from the City of Toronto and Province of Ontario," Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas said Saturday.
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if that's not a jab at the IIHF and Team USA bungling of protocols, as well as Alberta's pandemic response...
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If it was a jab it'd be pretty weird for Dubas to say that and then say "well good luck to these other 6 prospects that we don't care as much about in this health hazard of a tournament".
 
https://www.tsn.ca/iihf-cancels-six-world-juniors-pre-competition-games-1.1566493?tsn-amp

This doesn't bode well...
 
In exhibition action, Niemela (#7) gets the primary assist on a 1st period PP goal to start off the scoring. Good toe drag to draw a block attempt and open up room for his winger.
https://twitter.com/mostlyleafies/status/1341576393256280066
Spencer Knight showing some bad stick habits on that push off.

Next shift, Niemela nearly threads through a point shot that had Spencer Knight looking behind him, but no dice.

Niemela looking like an RH Sandin with NZ pinches to kill rushes, and decking guys at the OZ line when they try to break out
 
Finland has taken 4 straight penalties now, so it's been quiet for Hirvonen (#22) and Niemela. Kokkonen (#35) getting a couple of PK shifts and just made a massive block on a 5-on-3.
https://twitter.com/dylanfremlin/status/1341582140543127554

USA PP really missing Nick Robertson
 
Hirvonen feeds Parssinen to Niemela for a PPG :D
https://twitter.com/NickDeSouza_/status/1341590489783480322

Not just a goal scorer
https://twitter.com/mostlyleafies/status/1341592761087213568
 
Chasing a deficit late in the third, Niemela and Hirvonen are both elevated to the top pair/line.
Topi Niemela wins Finland's best player (of the game) award (1G 1A), while dragging an anchor for a partner.
 
https://theathletic.com/2276287/2020/12/23/world-juniors-maple-leafs-prospects/
Oh hey, Dubas took the cone of silence off John Lilley?

An emphasis on drafting and developing skill has been a central tenet of the Toronto Maple Leafs since Kyle Dubas took over as general manager in 2018. The 2021 World Junior Championship in Edmonton will feature six Leafs prospects, the most of any NHL team that qualified for postseason play in 2020.

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The Athletic spoke to Maple Leafs director of amateur scouting John Lilley, as well as scouts and coaches, to better understand what will be on display over the next two weeks.
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herman said:
https://theathletic.com/2276287/2020/12/23/world-juniors-maple-leafs-prospects/
Oh hey, Dubas took the cone of silence off John Lilley?

An emphasis on drafting and developing skill has been a central tenet of the Toronto Maple Leafs since Kyle Dubas took over as general manager in 2018. The 2021 World Junior Championship in Edmonton will feature six Leafs prospects, the most of any NHL team that qualified for postseason play in 2020.

[...]

The Athletic spoke to Maple Leafs director of amateur scouting John Lilley, as well as scouts and coaches, to better understand what will be on display over the next two weeks.
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I thought you meant Brian Lilley and Im now relieved.
 
herman said:
I thought Amirov would have more support from his line mates
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I mean Canada has a way of making everyone look average but to be honest nobody really stood out for me, not even for Canada.
 
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