Comments for December 4, 2012 at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 10 out of 10 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Fri, 24 May 2013 03:02:54 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5094-december-4-2012#comment-23451 I just don't understand the "he needs to stay in the pro leagues and develop" argument. I would agree 100% if playing the in the WJC championships meant missing an entire year of pro hockey, but what does he miss? 2-3 weeks? I understand there is a debate between what is more important, developing against tougher competition or playing in big pressure games, and I think both sides have legs, but I don't see how missing up to 3 weeks of hockey to play in one hell of a tournament (which is still great competition) will hurt his development. Even if it did "hurt" his development, what, really, is the scale of such a hit. These are STILL the top players from each country and players don't get big game experience unless they play in it. Man, if you ask me, the perfect year of development is exactly what these guys have the chance to do! A full year of development against the toughest competition (minus 3 weeks) AND gaining the most important experience of all in dealing with the pressures of a big game. It's really quite bizarre to me. They have the chance at the best of both worlds here. I just don't buy the argument that missing 3 weeks of pro hockey is going to kill there development to the point that it isn't worth it to gain experience in another setting. Yes, even if they've done it before. - ridinryan44 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:42:12 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5094-december-4-2012#comment-23447 Thanks for the great ramblings, Dobber! - OceanMon Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:34:28 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5094-december-4-2012#comment-23446 ...In freakin overtime no less. - Ross The Boss Palmer Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:07:06 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5094-december-4-2012#comment-23445 Late Round Gem: "Zibanejad Zibanejad scored the OT gold medal goal, what more does he have to accomplish at the junior level? Having him continue to refine his pro game is the right decision for the Sens. If Nugent-Hopkins had done the same I would bet dollars to doughnuts that the Oilers would keep him in the AHL this year as well. Nuge - fair amount of North American pro experience, short on these types of pressure packed games Zibanejad - the opposite It's crazy to think that a professional hockey team would purposely hold a player out so their home country has a better chance of winning. This tourney happens every year, the stink of a poorly developed lottery pick lasts far longer than one year of disappointment." How long is the tournament? I highly doubt that playing in it will impede his development or disrupt the refinement of his pro-game. I disagree with your stance. If he's not playing in the NHL, let him represent his country and have some fun with peers before the game becomes more and more a business. This is like telling a kid that he can't go to his grade 12 prom because he is smart enough to be in university (even though he isn't yet), and because he went to the prom in grade 11, where he ended up losing his virginity to the prom queen, Kate Upton (the female equivalent to winning the World Juniors). Let the young man play. - Ross The Boss Palmer Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:02:52 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5094-december-4-2012#comment-23444 Just read that Penguins fan favorite, Craig "F'n" Adams is now involved in the NHL lock-out negotiations on the side of the players. Expect a deal to be done before you sit down for dinner. ;) Probably not really, but that guy represents the heart and soul of the everyday Pens fan. - TeamFoster4 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:02:42 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5094-december-4-2012#comment-23443 I'm happy to see outspoken Miller there, but ALSO happy that Parros is so involved. "While at Princeton, Parros majored in economics and wrote his senior thesis on the West Coast longshoremen's labor dispute." Sounds like he's got some relevant education... lol - holdUP Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:52:29 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5094-december-4-2012#comment-23441 Zibanejad scored the OT gold medal goal, what more does he have to accomplish at the junior level? Having him continue to refine his pro game is the right decision for the Sens. If Nugent-Hopkins had done the same I would bet dollars to doughnuts that the Oilers would keep him in the AHL this year as well. Nuge - fair amount of North American pro experience, short on these types of pressure packed games Zibanejad - the opposite It's crazy to think that a professional hockey team would purposely hold a player out so their home country has a better chance of winning. This tourney happens every year, the stink of a poorly developed lottery pick lasts far longer than one year of disappointment. - Late Round Gem Tue, 04 Dec 2012 07:54:43 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5094-december-4-2012#comment-23438 If Zibanejad were Canadian, Ottawa would have let him go play, 100% - Dakkster Tue, 04 Dec 2012 05:15:10 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5094-december-4-2012#comment-23436 Thank you Dobbs for bringing this to our attention...I have hope right now...and I don't know why!! Heres a clip of Steve Burton talking about possible end to #NHL lockout w/ words from #Bruins Milan Lucic http://alturl.com/jhfsh - The Hockey Hitman Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:32:57 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5094-december-4-2012#comment-23435 Couldn't agree more with your Zibanejad comments! Why in the world would you not want a player to play at this unique high end tournament? Every year after watching this tournament, I have a hard time watching "boring" NHL hockey because the WJHC was so fast and exciting. That's right Sens management, what could a 19 year old possibly learn from leading his team in a short elite tournament against the world's best? - The Comish Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:55:47 +0100