The Hockey Writers prospect crew of Logan Horn, Matthew Zator, and Peter Baracchini get together to react to the results of the 2023 World U18 Championship. They discuss Team USA’s gold medal win, Team Sweden’s strong tournament, difference-makers for Team Canada, Dalibor Dvorsky’s breakout performance for Team Slovakia, and more.
Then in the second half of the show, the boys turn their attention to a trio of rookies that are making headlines in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs in Akira Schmid (New Jersey Devils), Wyatt Johnston (Dallas Stars), and Matthew Knies (Toronto Maple Leafs).
0:00 Intro
2:55 2023 World U18 Championship Reaction
3:39 Team USA Wins Gold
9:36 Team Sweden Wins Silver
15:02 Who was the biggest difference-maker for Canada?
22:32 Dalibor Dvorsky
30:03 Which 2024 Eligible Prospect Was the Most Impressive?
34:25 Which Prospect Was the Most Impressive Overall?
39:01 Wyatt Johnston
44:46 Akira Schmid
51:20 Matthew Knies
59:11 Who Will/Should Win the Calder Trophy?
1:03:54 Prospects of the Week (Arshdeep Bains, Will Smith, Macklin Celebrini)
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4 Comments
sweden had the chance to end that gold medal game in the second, but the natural goal scoring touch wasnt there with the powerplay or the two breakaway chances.. while augustine played very well.
Loose the first 1:05 20 minutes of intro please
Dominance? The Swedes had them under a blanket until they got one back late, and were then very lucky to obtain a power play on a bone-headed gesture. I was actually disappointed in the much-hyped Americans, and impressed with Sandin-Pellikka, obviously. I think that he's done more than just "cement himself as a top-32 pick"! I think he could well go in the top ten.
Happy that Dvorsky finally gets acknowledged! The guy is and always was top10 pick 100% and I'm happy he finally showed it. Any team that gets him will be getting a huge elite prospect!