World Juniors News & Notes
WJC Roundup: Switzerland opens with OT win over Finland | Sportsnet
Excellent news for Switzerland, and probably a disappointing start for Finland.
United States opens world juniors with 5-2 win over Latvia | ESPN
Sweden, meanwhile, had an 11-0 victory over Austria.
World Junior Takeaways: Canada flops in opener vs. Czechia, hosts 0-for-2 on ‘The Michigan’ | Sportsnet
It was a day for upsets.
Relatedly: this isn’t a criticism, but I can’t imagine having the nerve to try a pure style move like a lacrosse goal (or…attempt at one) on the international stage. It would have been spectacular if it had worked, but I would have been too afraid of failure.
Other News & Notes
Bruins announce new policies in wake of Mitchell Miller signing | ESPN
Some of the things that the Boston Bruins didn’t have in place–things you’d expect any organization working with that kind of budget to have while making hiring decisions, like clear written policies about what is or is not a red flag, or a tracking system to make sure that staff are actually vetting people the team wants to offer a contract to–are, uh. Those sure are things the Boston Bruins apparently didn’t have in place.
Three ups, three downs: Beauts can’t hold the fort as the Six overtake first place | The Ice Garden
It’s been a rocky season for the Buffalo Beauts, who are having some issues with both identity and injuries but who are still finding things for their fans to enjoy.
Wild F Mason Shaw suspended by NHL for 2 games for kneeing | ESPN
He has also been fined $8,108.10, and even received a major penalty during the game.
Q & A with Whale Forward Lenka Serdar | The Ice Garden
Serdar joined the Connecticut Whale after spending the start of her post-college career in Europe.
NHL postpones Sabres-Blue Jackets game amid weather issues | ESPN
The Buffalo Sabres are still unable to fly out of Buffalo International Airport.
Bold NHL predictions for 2023: Connor McDavid or Tage Thompson scores 50 goals in 50 games | Sportsnet
Ironman streaks make me kind of uncomfortable and I think also make for worse hockey–they incentivize playing hurt or sick, which isn’t great nor does it make for optimal results, and they take on such a mystique that they might affect coaching decisions to some extent.