The Hockey Writers' prospects experts Matthew Zator, Peter Baracchini and Devin Little get together to react to the results of the Hlinka Gretzky tournament so far, players that have stood out and to give their predictions for who will win it all. They then dive into a preview for the upcoming rescheduled 2022 World Juniors where they talk about players to watch, and whether the missing star prospects will affect the countries involved. Finally, they finish the show with some predictions for gold, silver and bronze and the major awards.
Time Stamps
1:34 What prospects have stood out so far at the Hlinka Gretzky?
5:44 Are you surprised with the results so far?
10:21 Has anyone risen their stock for the 2023 Draft?
14:06 Who will win gold, silver and bronze?
17:59 Are you surprised/disappointed about the missing stars at the WJC?
22:13 Countries That Will Suffer the Most From the Absences of Their Stars
26:05 How much of an impact will Connor Bedard have on Canada's gold medal hopes?
30:12 World Juniors Players to Watch
35:39 Who will win gold, silver and bronze?
37:58 Best Defenseman
39:58 Best Forward
42:36 Best Goaltender
43:34 Most Valuable Player
44:55 World Juniors All-Star Team
47:46 How many points will Bedard finish the WJC with?
49:00 Underdog Team That Will Win a Game Against a Super Power
50:54 Early Calder Trophy Favorites
52:36 Does Shane Wright Stay with the Kraken in 2022-23?
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The Hockey Writers Prospect Corner - Hlinka Gretzky Reaction, World Juniors Preview, Awards, Predictions & More