STL fan in MN wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026 08:02 am
That was a great game to attend. Sat behind a couple where the lady was a Czech fan and the boyfriend/husband was a Canadian fan. She was giving it to him all night. Was fun to watch.
That Cihar goal was absolutely filthy. Was something to behold.
McKenna came off like an entitled baby to me. He didn’t play well and kept whining. While the Czechs were scoring the winning goal, he was complaining he got bumped and he lost his stick.
It was past 1 am by the time I got home so I’m exhausted this morning. But with both the US and Canada out, I’d bet ticket prices for the gold medal game will plummet today on the resale market so I’m trying to find a way to justify going.
Just wish I lived closer. 4 hours of driving is a lot for these games.
There was a lot of talk on Reddit by Canada fans that McKenna tried (or did) leave the ice during the awards/anthem. Not sure if you saw that?
But overall yea, he definitely did not help his stock in this tourney, especially last night.
McKenna was given a 10 minute misconduct for abuse of officials and was thus not allowed to be on the ice for the handshakes, player of the game announcements or anthem.
That’s the sort of thing that could get you suspended a game but I saw this morning he’s going to be allowed to play on the Bronze medal game.
STL fan in MN wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026 08:02 am
That was a great game to attend. Sat behind a couple where the lady was a Czech fan and the boyfriend/husband was a Canadian fan. She was giving it to him all night. Was fun to watch.
That Cihar goal was absolutely filthy. Was something to behold.
McKenna came off like an entitled baby to me. He didn’t play well and kept whining. While the Czechs were scoring the winning goal, he was complaining he got bumped and he lost his stick.
It was past 1 am by the time I got home so I’m exhausted this morning. But with both the US and Canada out, I’d bet ticket prices for the gold medal game will plummet today on the resale market so I’m trying to find a way to justify going.
Just wish I lived closer. 4 hours of driving is a lot for these games.
There was a lot of talk on Reddit by Canada fans that McKenna tried (or did) leave the ice during the awards/anthem. Not sure if you saw that?
But overall yea, he definitely did not help his stock in this tourney, especially last night.
McKenna was given a 10 minute misconduct for abuse of officials and was thus not allowed to be on the ice for the handshakes, player of the game announcements or anthem.
That’s the sort of thing that could get you suspended a game but I saw this morning he’s going to be allowed to play on the Bronze medal game.
Oh gotcha. So maybe he didn't really know what he was supposed to do because of the circumstances.
Either way, that wouldn't have affected my rating of him for the game/tourney. He certainly is not a lock 1OA at this point.
STL fan in MN wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026 08:02 am
That was a great game to attend. Sat behind a couple where the lady was a Czech fan and the boyfriend/husband was a Canadian fan. She was giving it to him all night. Was fun to watch.
That Cihar goal was absolutely filthy. Was something to behold.
McKenna came off like an entitled baby to me. He didn’t play well and kept whining. While the Czechs were scoring the winning goal, he was complaining he got bumped and he lost his stick.
It was past 1 am by the time I got home so I’m exhausted this morning. But with both the US and Canada out, I’d bet ticket prices for the gold medal game will plummet today on the resale market so I’m trying to find a way to justify going.
Just wish I lived closer. 4 hours of driving is a lot for these games.
There was a lot of talk on Reddit by Canada fans that McKenna tried (or did) leave the ice during the awards/anthem. Not sure if you saw that?
But overall yea, he definitely did not help his stock in this tourney, especially last night.
McKenna was given a 10 minute misconduct for abuse of officials and was thus not allowed to be on the ice for the handshakes, player of the game announcements or anthem.
That’s the sort of thing that could get you suspended a game but I saw this morning he’s going to be allowed to play on the Bronze medal game.
Oh gotcha. So maybe he didn't really know what he was supposed to do because of the circumstances.
Either way, that wouldn't have affected my rating of him for the game/tourney. He certainly is not a lock 1OA at this point.
I would agree. He’s no longer a lock for 1st overall. That said, it’s not like Stenberg or Verhoeff has taken the bull by the horns to state their case either.
Right now, I see 5ish relatively equal players at the top of this draft. No Celebrini unfortunately. McKenna is pretty clearly the most talented in terms of raw skills but he also plays the game’s least valuable position (LW) and has some real flaws to his game too. He’s still probably who I would put at #1 today but I’d also probably consider Lawrence or Stenberg as well. And I’ve now got 2-3 other d-men ahead of Verhoeff.
STL fan in MN wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026 08:02 am
That was a great game to attend. Sat behind a couple where the lady was a Czech fan and the boyfriend/husband was a Canadian fan. She was giving it to him all night. Was fun to watch.
That Cihar goal was absolutely filthy. Was something to behold.
McKenna came off like an entitled baby to me. He didn’t play well and kept whining. While the Czechs were scoring the winning goal, he was complaining he got bumped and he lost his stick.
It was past 1 am by the time I got home so I’m exhausted this morning. But with both the US and Canada out, I’d bet ticket prices for the gold medal game will plummet today on the resale market so I’m trying to find a way to justify going.
Just wish I lived closer. 4 hours of driving is a lot for these games.
There was a lot of talk on Reddit by Canada fans that McKenna tried (or did) leave the ice during the awards/anthem. Not sure if you saw that?
But overall yea, he definitely did not help his stock in this tourney, especially last night.
McKenna was given a 10 minute misconduct for abuse of officials and was thus not allowed to be on the ice for the handshakes, player of the game announcements or anthem.
That’s the sort of thing that could get you suspended a game but I saw this morning he’s going to be allowed to play on the Bronze medal game.
Do you think he’s still going 1st overall? I have some doubts.
10 points, 6 coming against Denmark. Invisible in their biggest moment, and a bunch of immaturity in the post game interview, and not very exciting production at Penn State thus far.
If I’m picking Top 3-5 I’d have a hard time putting that attitude on my roster no matter how talented he is.
STL fan in MN wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026 08:02 am
That was a great game to attend. Sat behind a couple where the lady was a Czech fan and the boyfriend/husband was a Canadian fan. She was giving it to him all night. Was fun to watch.
That Cihar goal was absolutely filthy. Was something to behold.
McKenna came off like an entitled baby to me. He didn’t play well and kept whining. While the Czechs were scoring the winning goal, he was complaining he got bumped and he lost his stick.
It was past 1 am by the time I got home so I’m exhausted this morning. But with both the US and Canada out, I’d bet ticket prices for the gold medal game will plummet today on the resale market so I’m trying to find a way to justify going.
Just wish I lived closer. 4 hours of driving is a lot for these games.
There was a lot of talk on Reddit by Canada fans that McKenna tried (or did) leave the ice during the awards/anthem. Not sure if you saw that?
But overall yea, he definitely did not help his stock in this tourney, especially last night.
McKenna was given a 10 minute misconduct for abuse of officials and was thus not allowed to be on the ice for the handshakes, player of the game announcements or anthem.
That’s the sort of thing that could get you suspended a game but I saw this morning he’s going to be allowed to play on the Bronze medal game.
Do you think he’s still going 1st overall? I have some doubts.
10 points, 6 coming against Denmark. Invisible in their biggest moment, and a bunch of immaturity in the post game interview, and not very exciting production at Penn State thus far.
If I’m picking Top 3-5 I’d have a hard time putting that attitude on my roster no matter how talented he is.
diehardbluesfan1 wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026 08:48 am
I think this was jiriceks worst game but still solid. I think the Illness was still affecting him. Love to see a great gold medal game.
Am I wrong?
If it was bothering him he sure didn’t show it. Dude played 21:35 and led the Czechs in ice time
STL fan in MN wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026 08:02 am
That was a great game to attend. Sat behind a couple where the lady was a Czech fan and the boyfriend/husband was a Canadian fan. She was giving it to him all night. Was fun to watch.
That Cihar goal was absolutely filthy. Was something to behold.
McKenna came off like an entitled baby to me. He didn’t play well and kept whining. While the Czechs were scoring the winning goal, he was complaining he got bumped and he lost his stick.
It was past 1 am by the time I got home so I’m exhausted this morning. But with both the US and Canada out, I’d bet ticket prices for the gold medal game will plummet today on the resale market so I’m trying to find a way to justify going.
Just wish I lived closer. 4 hours of driving is a lot for these games.
There was a lot of talk on Reddit by Canada fans that McKenna tried (or did) leave the ice during the awards/anthem. Not sure if you saw that?
But overall yea, he definitely did not help his stock in this tourney, especially last night.
McKenna was given a 10 minute misconduct for abuse of officials and was thus not allowed to be on the ice for the handshakes, player of the game announcements or anthem.
That’s the sort of thing that could get you suspended a game but I saw this morning he’s going to be allowed to play on the Bronze medal game.
Do you think he’s still going 1st overall? I have some doubts.
10 points, 6 coming against Denmark. Invisible in their biggest moment, and a bunch of immaturity in the post game interview, and not very exciting production at Penn State thus far.
If I’m picking Top 3-5 I’d have a hard time putting that attitude on my roster no matter how talented he is.
His interview was entitled and pathetic.
He was a goof
100%. Kid took no responsibility for anything, barely answered the questions, “we should’ve won that game” made me laugh.
STL fan in MN wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026 08:02 am
That was a great game to attend. Sat behind a couple where the lady was a Czech fan and the boyfriend/husband was a Canadian fan. She was giving it to him all night. Was fun to watch.
That Cihar goal was absolutely filthy. Was something to behold.
McKenna came off like an entitled baby to me. He didn’t play well and kept whining. While the Czechs were scoring the winning goal, he was complaining he got bumped and he lost his stick.
It was past 1 am by the time I got home so I’m exhausted this morning. But with both the US and Canada out, I’d bet ticket prices for the gold medal game will plummet today on the resale market so I’m trying to find a way to justify going.
Just wish I lived closer. 4 hours of driving is a lot for these games.
There was a lot of talk on Reddit by Canada fans that McKenna tried (or did) leave the ice during the awards/anthem. Not sure if you saw that?
But overall yea, he definitely did not help his stock in this tourney, especially last night.
McKenna was given a 10 minute misconduct for abuse of officials and was thus not allowed to be on the ice for the handshakes, player of the game announcements or anthem.
That’s the sort of thing that could get you suspended a game but I saw this morning he’s going to be allowed to play on the Bronze medal game.
Oh gotcha. So maybe he didn't really know what he was supposed to do because of the circumstances.
Either way, that wouldn't have affected my rating of him for the game/tourney. He certainly is not a lock 1OA at this point.
I would agree. He’s no longer a lock for 1st overall. That said, it’s not like Stenberg or Verhoeff has taken the bull by the horns to state their case either.
Right now, I see 5ish relatively equal players at the top of this draft. No Celebrini unfortunately. McKenna is pretty clearly the most talented in terms of raw skills but he also plays the game’s least valuable position (LW) and has some real flaws to his game too. He’s still probably who I would put at #1 today but I’d also probably consider Lawrence or Stenberg as well. And I’ve now got 2-3 other d-men ahead of Verhoeff.
Yea Verhoeff didn't really stand out to me either. I don't watch prospects nearly as much as you and some others here so the WJC is basically all I see of these guys as far as full games. Based on that, neither McKenna nor Verhoeff were very impressive to me.
STL fan in MN wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026 08:02 am
That was a great game to attend. Sat behind a couple where the lady was a Czech fan and the boyfriend/husband was a Canadian fan. She was giving it to him all night. Was fun to watch.
That Cihar goal was absolutely filthy. Was something to behold.
McKenna came off like an entitled baby to me. He didn’t play well and kept whining. While the Czechs were scoring the winning goal, he was complaining he got bumped and he lost his stick.
It was past 1 am by the time I got home so I’m exhausted this morning. But with both the US and Canada out, I’d bet ticket prices for the gold medal game will plummet today on the resale market so I’m trying to find a way to justify going.
Just wish I lived closer. 4 hours of driving is a lot for these games.
There was a lot of talk on Reddit by Canada fans that McKenna tried (or did) leave the ice during the awards/anthem. Not sure if you saw that?
But overall yea, he definitely did not help his stock in this tourney, especially last night.
McKenna was given a 10 minute misconduct for abuse of officials and was thus not allowed to be on the ice for the handshakes, player of the game announcements or anthem.
That’s the sort of thing that could get you suspended a game but I saw this morning he’s going to be allowed to play on the Bronze medal game.
Oh gotcha. So maybe he didn't really know what he was supposed to do because of the circumstances.
Either way, that wouldn't have affected my rating of him for the game/tourney. He certainly is not a lock 1OA at this point.
I would agree. He’s no longer a lock for 1st overall. That said, it’s not like Stenberg or Verhoeff has taken the bull by the horns to state their case either.
Right now, I see 5ish relatively equal players at the top of this draft. No Celebrini unfortunately. McKenna is pretty clearly the most talented in terms of raw skills but he also plays the game’s least valuable position (LW) and has some real flaws to his game too. He’s still probably who I would put at #1 today but I’d also probably consider Lawrence or Stenberg as well. And I’ve now got 2-3 other d-men ahead of Verhoeff.
STL fan in MN wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026 08:02 am
That was a great game to attend. Sat behind a couple where the lady was a Czech fan and the boyfriend/husband was a Canadian fan. She was giving it to him all night. Was fun to watch.
That Cihar goal was absolutely filthy. Was something to behold.
McKenna came off like an entitled baby to me. He didn’t play well and kept whining. While the Czechs were scoring the winning goal, he was complaining he got bumped and he lost his stick.
It was past 1 am by the time I got home so I’m exhausted this morning. But with both the US and Canada out, I’d bet ticket prices for the gold medal game will plummet today on the resale market so I’m trying to find a way to justify going.
Just wish I lived closer. 4 hours of driving is a lot for these games.
There was a lot of talk on Reddit by Canada fans that McKenna tried (or did) leave the ice during the awards/anthem. Not sure if you saw that?
But overall yea, he definitely did not help his stock in this tourney, especially last night.
McKenna was given a 10 minute misconduct for abuse of officials and was thus not allowed to be on the ice for the handshakes, player of the game announcements or anthem.
That’s the sort of thing that could get you suspended a game but I saw this morning he’s going to be allowed to play on the Bronze medal game.
Do you think he’s still going 1st overall? I have some doubts.
10 points, 6 coming against Denmark. Invisible in their biggest moment, and a bunch of immaturity in the post game interview, and not very exciting production at Penn State thus far.
If I’m picking Top 3-5 I’d have a hard time putting that attitude on my roster no matter how talented he is.
His interview was entitled and pathetic.
He was a goof
100%. Kid took no responsibility for anything, barely answered the questions, “we should’ve won that game” made me laugh.
That really was as bad as it gets and told me a lot about who he is as a person…yup
McKenna seemed upset about the winning goal not being disallowed for a kick but it clearly was not kicked. Even Canada homer Mike Johnson (though I do like his analysis) said it was a good call without question.
A lot of Canadians on Reddit are lamenting Canada hockey and how many are being priced out of the AAA hockey system. Meaning they are only getting the skilled rich kids who are often entitled and not willing to work.
MiamiLaw wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026 15:30 pm
McKenna seemed upset about the winning goal not being disallowed for a kick but it clearly was not kicked. Even Canada homer Mike Johnson (though I do like his analysis) said it was a good call without question.
A lot of Canadians on Reddit are lamenting Canada hockey and how many are being priced out of the AAA hockey system. Meaning they are only getting the skilled rich kids who are often entitled and not willing to work.
McKenna was a joke. I would have called him a goof if I was there. That was so hard to watch
STL fan in MN wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026 08:02 am
That was a great game to attend. Sat behind a couple where the lady was a Czech fan and the boyfriend/husband was a Canadian fan. She was giving it to him all night. Was fun to watch.
That Cihar goal was absolutely filthy. Was something to behold.
McKenna came off like an entitled baby to me. He didn’t play well and kept whining. While the Czechs were scoring the winning goal, he was complaining he got bumped and he lost his stick.
It was past 1 am by the time I got home so I’m exhausted this morning. But with both the US and Canada out, I’d bet ticket prices for the gold medal game will plummet today on the resale market so I’m trying to find a way to justify going.
Just wish I lived closer. 4 hours of driving is a lot for these games.
There was a lot of talk on Reddit by Canada fans that McKenna tried (or did) leave the ice during the awards/anthem. Not sure if you saw that?
But overall yea, he definitely did not help his stock in this tourney, especially last night.
McKenna was given a 10 minute misconduct for abuse of officials and was thus not allowed to be on the ice for the handshakes, player of the game announcements or anthem.
That’s the sort of thing that could get you suspended a game but I saw this morning he’s going to be allowed to play on the Bronze medal game.
Oh gotcha. So maybe he didn't really know what he was supposed to do because of the circumstances.
Either way, that wouldn't have affected my rating of him for the game/tourney. He certainly is not a lock 1OA at this point.
I would agree. He’s no longer a lock for 1st overall. That said, it’s not like Stenberg or Verhoeff has taken the bull by the horns to state their case either.
Right now, I see 5ish relatively equal players at the top of this draft. No Celebrini unfortunately. McKenna is pretty clearly the most talented in terms of raw skills but he also plays the game’s least valuable position (LW) and has some real flaws to his game too. He’s still probably who I would put at #1 today but I’d also probably consider Lawrence or Stenberg as well. And I’ve now got 2-3 other d-men ahead of Verhoeff.
Yea Verhoeff didn't really stand out to me either. I don't watch prospects nearly as much as you and some others here so the WJC is basically all I see of these guys as far as full games. Based on that, neither McKenna nor Verhoeff were very impressive to me.
I do t think Verhoeff played very much to be honest. I’m not really sure why that is either.
MiamiLaw wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026 15:30 pm
McKenna seemed upset about the winning goal not being disallowed for a kick but it clearly was not kicked. Even Canada homer Mike Johnson (though I do like his analysis) said it was a good call without question.
A lot of Canadians on Reddit are lamenting Canada hockey and how many are being priced out of the AAA hockey system. Meaning they are only getting the skilled rich kids who are often entitled and not willing to work.
I don’t think that’s solely a Canadian problem.
The AAA Lady Blues cost about $6,000-$7,000 a season on the low end. It’s crazy. Especially when you consider that women’s hockey is one of the top 3-5 “easiest” athletic scholarships to learn.
MiamiLaw wrote: ↑05 Jan 2026 15:30 pm
McKenna seemed upset about the winning goal not being disallowed for a kick but it clearly was not kicked. Even Canada homer Mike Johnson (though I do like his analysis) said it was a good call without question.
A lot of Canadians on Reddit are lamenting Canada hockey and how many are being priced out of the AAA hockey system. Meaning they are only getting the skilled rich kids who are often entitled and not willing to work.
I don’t think that’s solely a Canadian problem.
The AAA Lady Blues cost about $6,000-$7,000 a season on the low end. It’s crazy. Especially when you consider that women’s hockey is one of the top 3-5 “easiest” athletic scholarships to learn.
