Dvorský scores Olympic goal

[stlblue06]

Broberg looked good from what little I saw. Ripped one off the crossbar.

OLE dressed and didn’t have a single shift all game! Crazy stuff.

Forsberg had 1 shift at 1:07 lol

[dhsux]

Dalibor Dvorský scores for Slovakia in their Olympic opener. Slovakia leads Finland 3-1 late in the 3rd.

Getting geared up for that patented late-season Blues' run.

would you be (upset) if that happened and it was led by guys like Dvorsky, Stenberg, Hollywood, Thomas, Snuggy? If those guys decide to drive the team into winning, I'm not going to get angry about young guys developing especially when they are playing against teams that are trying to make the playoffs.

Yeah I would for 2 reasons. For starters, I want a talented, high end prospect to add to our team going forward. And secondly, I don’t want to give Army any room to think it’s ok to run this group back out again next season. We need to move on from Schenn, Faulk, and Binnington at a minimum.

If it is led by those indicated what are you going to do park the kids in the pressbox the last 10 games?

Yah. Don't get this. You want young players to tank and pkay poorly. Great teaching model .

This team is 2nd to last in the NHL. In the highly unlikely event that dvorsky, snuggerud, stenberg, etc turn into all stars and power them to the cup after the break I would welcome it. But in reality the thing the blues need the most is top end talent and picking high in this draft is a very good way to get it.

I’m not suggesting that we should be bad to get a high draft pick. I’m saying we ARE bad so let’s get that pick to try and change that.

Well why wish anything?

You want a high pick but you won't cheer them to lose you want them to lose on their own because they are bad.

They're going to come out and play to win imo. And what you get is what they are.

Hope it all works out for you...not cheering for them to lose but hoping they are bad and will lose.

[The Average Gatsby]

Dalibor Dvorský scores for Slovakia in their Olympic opener. Slovakia leads Finland 3-1 late in the 3rd.

Getting geared up for that patented late-season Blues' run.

would you be (upset) if that happened and it was led by guys like Dvorsky, Stenberg, Hollywood, Thomas, Snuggy? If those guys decide to drive the team into winning, I'm not going to get angry about young guys developing especially when they are playing against teams that are trying to make the playoffs.

Yeah I would for 2 reasons. For starters, I want a talented, high end prospect to add to our team going forward. And secondly, I don’t want to give Army any room to think it’s ok to run this group back out again next season. We need to move on from Schenn, Faulk, and Binnington at a minimum.

If it is led by those indicated what are you going to do park the kids in the pressbox the last 10 games?

Yah. Don't get this. You want young players to tank and pkay poorly. Great teaching model .

This team is 2nd to last in the NHL. In the highly unlikely event that dvorsky, snuggerud, stenberg, etc turn into all stars and power them to the cup after the break I would welcome it. But in reality the thing the blues need the most is top end talent and picking high in this draft is a very good way to get it.

I’m not suggesting that we should be bad to get a high draft pick. I’m saying we ARE bad so let’s get that pick to try and change that.

Well why wish anything?

You want a high pick but you won't cheer them to lose you want them to lose on their own because they are bad.

They're going to come out and play to win imo. And what you get is what they are.

Hope it all works out for you...not cheering for them to lose but hoping they are bad and will lose.

I’m just being realistic here. This season is toast regardless of how many games we win down the stretch. I’d rather endure a little short term pain and add a piece that helps us next year and in the future.

[DawgDad]

Dalibor Dvorský scores for Slovakia in their Olympic opener. Slovakia leads Finland 3-1 late in the 3rd.

Getting geared up for that patented late-season Blues' run.

would you be (upset) if that happened and it was led by guys like Dvorsky, Stenberg, Hollywood, Thomas, Snuggy? If those guys decide to drive the team into winning, I'm not going to get angry about young guys developing especially when they are playing against teams that are trying to make the playoffs.

Yeah I would for 2 reasons. For starters, I want a talented, high end prospect to add to our team going forward. And secondly, I don’t want to give Army any room to think it’s ok to run this group back out again next season. We need to move on from Schenn, Faulk, and Binnington at a minimum.

If it is led by those indicated what are you going to do park the kids in the pressbox the last 10 games?

Yah. Don't get this. You want young players to tank and pkay poorly. Great teaching model .

This team is 2nd to last in the NHL. In the highly unlikely event that dvorsky, snuggerud, stenberg, etc turn into all stars and power them to the cup after the break I would welcome it. But in reality the thing the blues need the most is top end talent and picking high in this draft is a very good way to get it.

I’m not suggesting that we should be bad to get a high draft pick. I’m saying we ARE bad so let’s get that pick to try and change that.

Well why wish anything?

You want a high pick but you won't cheer them to lose you want them to lose on their own because they are bad.

They're going to come out and play to win imo. And what you get is what they are.

Hope it all works out for you...not cheering for them to lose but hoping they are bad and will lose.

I’m just being realistic here. This season is toast regardless of how many games we win down the stretch. I’d rather endure a little short term pain and add a piece that helps us next year and in the future.

There are games left to play. Teams and players are professionals, they are expected to play to win. The management is expected to make moves in consideration of the big picture, to help maximize the value of the team. They may act with a long term perspective. The players are expected to play to win.

[Harry S Deals]

Just watched the 3rd period again of SLO/FIN it's exciting to see Dvorsky play so well winning faceoffs getting to the net going 1v1 on Aho. That shot he got off was a ripper top shelf. Kids gonna be a good one

[zamadoo]

Steven Ellis said Dvorsky is going to be a number one C for the Slovaks for a long time. Said he was everywhere around the net today and scored the biggest goal of his life. This could end up being a huge confidence boost for Dalibor along with having another strong offseason and he could be a legit number 2 C next year.

I'm not surprised to hear this report at all. I didn't get to see this game, but his play on the world stage has been exactly as is described here (and Harry's). Everywhere around the net (both ends), always in the play or driving play, seems to do or attempt the right thing, incredible shot, leadership...

20 years old at the Olympics, I thought I read that was the youngest ever for the Slovaks? Youngest for something. Anyways, I agree this could be a significant confidence booster, along with whatever wisdom he may gain.

Funny that Thomas wasn't even thought of for Team Canada, but he's our #1. Ha, I went to look up Robby Tommy's jr stats, and google gave me a bunch of recent articles about Dvorsky emergence making Thomas available and which teams he could go to

Btw, Idk how many of you paid attention or remember, but Thomas' final jr season was legendary. Traded to Hamilton and then just playing unreal hockey leading them to the championship. Dalibor didn't quite have that success with Sudbury, but he was awarded top prospects team as 19 year old rookie AHL all-star last season with Springfield, and with a longer runway he is projecting nicely.

[Rollin' on the River]

Dalibor Dvorský scores for Slovakia in their Olympic opener. Slovakia leads Finland 3-1 late in the 3rd.

Getting geared up for that patented late-season Blues' run.

would you be (upset) if that happened and it was led by guys like Dvorsky, Stenberg, Hollywood, Thomas, Snuggy? If those guys decide to drive the team into winning, I'm not going to get angry about young guys developing especially when they are playing against teams that are trying to make the playoffs.

Yes.

This team needs a high end talent infusion.

They need to continue losing so they get that.

[dhsux]

Dalibor Dvorský scores for Slovakia in their Olympic opener. Slovakia leads Finland 3-1 late in the 3rd.

Getting geared up for that patented late-season Blues' run.

would you be (upset) if that happened and it was led by guys like Dvorsky, Stenberg, Hollywood, Thomas, Snuggy? If those guys decide to drive the team into winning, I'm not going to get angry about young guys developing especially when they are playing against teams that are trying to make the playoffs.

Yes.

This team needs a high end talent infusion.

They need to continue losing so they get that.

That is far from anything determined.

They'll come out and play and we shall see.

If they dump some key guys and/or play a roster for experience for the younger players they might lose but it won't be because of any "understanding" or "getting it".

[dhsux]

Dalibor Dvorský scores for Slovakia in their Olympic opener. Slovakia leads Finland 3-1 late in the 3rd.

Getting geared up for that patented late-season Blues' run.

would you be (upset) if that happened and it was led by guys like Dvorsky, Stenberg, Hollywood, Thomas, Snuggy? If those guys decide to drive the team into winning, I'm not going to get angry about young guys developing especially when they are playing against teams that are trying to make the playoffs.

Yes.

This team needs a high end talent infusion.

They need to continue losing so they get that.

That is far from anything determined.

They'll come out and play and we shall see.

If they dump some key guys and/or play a roster for experience for the younger players they might lose but it won't be because of any "understanding" or "getting it" to tank.

[Bluesfan1978]

Steven Ellis said Dvorsky is going to be a number one C for the Slovaks for a long time. Said he was everywhere around the net today and scored the biggest goal of his life. This could end up being a huge confidence boost for Dalibor along with having another strong offseason and he could be a legit number 2 C next year.

I'm not surprised to hear this report at all. I didn't get to see this game, but his play on the world stage has been exactly as is described here (and Harry's). Everywhere around the net (both ends), always in the play or driving play, seems to do or attempt the right thing, incredible shot, leadership...

20 years old at the Olympics, I thought I read that was the youngest ever for the Slovaks? Youngest for something. Anyways, I agree this could be a significant confidence booster, along with whatever wisdom he may gain.

Funny that Thomas wasn't even thought of for Team Canada, but he's our #1. Ha, I went to look up Robby Tommy's jr stats, and google gave me a bunch of recent articles about Dvorsky emergence making Thomas available and which teams he could go to

Btw, Idk how many of you paid attention or remember, but Thomas' final jr season was legendary. Traded to Hamilton and then just playing unreal hockey leading them to the championship. Dalibor didn't quite have that success with Sudbury, but he was awarded top prospects team as 19 year old rookie AHL all-star last season with Springfield, and with a longer runway he is projecting nicely.

Youngest to score I think is what they said

[BluesDom]

Dvorsky--1 goal 2 assist so far.
Future Projections?
Exciting Prospect/NHL player.

--better than Lubo Bartecko?



Better than Michal Handzus?
How about Demitra?-that would be real nice if he had a nice career like PD.
Gaborik? Hossa?

[DawgDad]

DD is a LONG way from pushing RT off the team, IF he could ever do that. They are different types of players, different strengths and weaknesses. He could be a very good player in his own right but he's currently no where near being a 1C because he does not carry play in the offensive zone, he's a finisher. As a 2C, ok, I see the potential. He hasn't shown the physicality to be a Bennett, though, but he might become a better goal scorer.

The good news is he plays pretty well defensively and in transition. Needs to get meaner, but all the young guys not named Neighbours need more bite in their game.

[MrPostman01]

Dvorsky--1 goal 2 assist so far.
Future Projections?
Exciting Prospect/NHL player.

--better than Lubo Bartecko?



Better than Michal Handzus?
How about Demitra?-that would be real nice if he had a nice career like PD.
Gaborik? Hossa?

Joe Sakic was slow to get going but then turned into wildfire.

[BluesDom]

Sakic's numbers are insane
Regular season 1641 points in 1378 games and 188 pts in 172 playoff games.

6 seasons with 100 plus points
2 Stanley Cups
Same team whole career.
625 regular goals plus 84 playoff goals
2 50 plus goal seasons

Peter Forsberg was my favorite player for a long time.
Awesome all around player. SO tough!!

[seattleblue]

To compete for a Cup outside of the fluke run hope scenario which is very rare, your cornerstones better be two high end centers, a true #1 defenseman and a playoff nails goalie. Then give me quality & depth everywhere else.

Said it many many times but Dvorsky is one of these needed pieces, he is one of the cornerstones we need at center. We have not seen in a Blues uniform yet what it's fully going to be, but it will emerge. There is too much depth to his ability and intention for it not to happen if he stays healthy.

[BluesDom]

To compete for a Cup outside of the fluke run hope scenario which is very rare, your cornerstones better be two high end centers, a true #1 defenseman and a playoff nails goalie. Then give me quality & depth everywhere else.

Said it many many times but Dvorsky is one of these needed pieces, he is one of the cornerstones we need at center. We have not seen in a Blues uniform yet what it's fully going to be, but it will emerge. There is too much depth to his ability and intention for it not to happen if he stays healthy.

Are you building around Thomas and Dvorsky?