Bertschy can play C too, he did it at the WJC and did it pretty well. I don't know what he played in Iowa though.
WC: 2016 Team Switzerland
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I'm sorry but while Helbling is playing fairly well, no way is "much better". The defensive and BP play of Chiesa blows Helbling away. Chiesa's positioning in BP is just so strong. I agree that both have some skating deficiency for this level, but I would have welcomed (my opinion) a shutdown defencemen for BP duty and keeping the slot free, either Chiesa or Helbling.
Chiesa+Furrer was the best shutdown defensive line in NLA this year, they almost single-handledly brought Lugano in final (+ Merzlikins of course). What they did against Geneva was really impressive, winning all the physical battles.
But I see Fischer wants more mobile defencemen, and he wants this total hockey à la Del Curto. It could be a risk, but if successfull he could take us very far. At least he has the balls to try to go all in with two-ways player (no pure defensive player à la Walker).
It's a pity for Romy, he had really strong playoffs.
Vermin and Richard have been called up by the Bolts and are therefore very probably not available.
Update:
Vermin/Richards => 2nd round, therefore not available
Nino => Down 1-3
Streit => Down 1-3
Diaz => Down 1-3
Josi => 2-2
Kukan => Up 2-0 (Best of 5)
Fiala and Müller => Playoffs start tonight
Vermin/Richards => 2nd round, therefore not available
Nino => Down 1-3
Streit => Down 1-3
Diaz => Down 1-3
Josi => 2-2
Kukan => Up 2-0 (Best of 5)
Fiala and Müller => Playoffs start tonight
It sucks for the players but it is starting to look good the playoff outcome.
By the way Nino is in a great shape he would be a great addition to the roster, even if I hope for him that Minnie still somehow manages to go to the second round.
But then again Nino-Haula-Pomms is pretty much the only line that works, so I do not see how the Wilds can go through.
By the way Nino is in a great shape he would be a great addition to the roster, even if I hope for him that Minnie still somehow manages to go to the second round.
But then again Nino-Haula-Pomms is pretty much the only line that works, so I do not see how the Wilds can go through.
I know nowadays Dmen do not have to be giant physical players to be successfull but I'm totally with you that a line-up without any big zone cleaner is a bit worrying. Quite a few times they have been dominated physically in recent history. That's why I've seen Marti as an option since we've started this year's WHC discussion.
On the other hand lacking skating abilities are usually a killer for international careers. Unless you play in a strict defensive system a la Krueger. But with Fischer common tactics... Im not so sure. And he coached Chiesa till his dismission in Lugano, so he knows what he would get.
But I agree he was very solid in the PO finals... But Untersander was more visible.
Walker is a defensive player with the ability to hammer once in a while a puck into the roof (or miss by 5 meters). Plus is strong, quite physical, can clear space and is a solid skater. Unfortunately he can 't read the offensiv game. Nevertheless an option IMO.
A hot Nino in the Line-up would be tremendous. Has the ability to make the hole team play tougher.
Diaz in good form, despite his injuries, would be very welcomed as well.
The Center situation:
Walser, Trachsler,
i and Haas only get a roster spot on Center while Bertschy, Schäppi and Ambühl are more versatile. At least 5 will make the team, maybe 6?
It's a pity Richard has to stay with Tampa, probably won 't play any minute...
Still thinking Corvi could have been an option.
What do you guys think of Walser?
Diaz in good form, despite his injuries, would be very welcomed as well.
The Center situation:
Walser, Trachsler,
i and Haas only get a roster spot on Center while Bertschy, Schäppi and Ambühl are more versatile. At least 5 will make the team, maybe 6?It's a pity Richard has to stay with Tampa, probably won 't play any minute...
Still thinking Corvi could have been an option.
What do you guys think of Walser?
Even if we consider Schäppi and Bertschy as wingers, I'd be surprised if Ambühl is pushed on the winger to make space for Walser with Andrighetto, Moser, Hollenstein, Bieber, Martschini, Bertschy, Hofmann and Wieser already available.
Not that he's bad, I just can't see a possible lineup that would include him when there are better players available. He doesn't have any known chemistry that would justify cutting a superior player to keep him.
Not that he's bad, I just can't see a possible lineup that would include him when there are better players available. He doesn't have any known chemistry that would justify cutting a superior player to keep him.
Ambühl has played winger against the Czechs, so Fischer may test him on center tonight.
I agree. Walser must play very convincingly to make the team. But he might got a chance as back-up center (13th/14th) forward.
Without any further additions, 2 forwards still must be cut. And I don't think it's a obvious choice right now: Walser? One of the Wiesers?, Scherwey? Bertschy? Might even Bieber?
It seems pretty open...
I'd like to see something like this tonight:
Martschini-Haas-Hofmann
Bertschy-Ambühl-Hollenstein
Moser-
i-AndrighettoSchäppi-Walser-Scherwey
I guess the way guys like Martschini, Bertschy or Hofmann perform in the next games will play a key part in deciding what the WC team will look like. If Fischer is not convinced they can score at this level, he might go with two defensive lines which would increase Walser's chance, but if he decides to go with three lines with offensive potential, Haas, Ambühl and i will definitely play in the top 9 and Trachsler is a lock for the 4th line.
i will definitely play in the top 9 and Trachsler is a lock for the 4th line.I guess the way guys like Martschini, Bertschy or Hofmann perform in the next games will play a key part in deciding what the WC team will look like. If Fischer is not convinced they can score at this level, he might go with two defensive lines which would increase Walser's chance, but if he decides to go with three lines with offensive potential, Haas, Ambühl and
I guess Fischer would love to go with 3 scoring lines... Might even force it even if the result say rather not?
Walser can play both, in a defensive line or as a stabilizer for a dynamic offensive couple on the wings a la Martschini/Andrighetto. Question is, is he able to do that on this level as well?
but as you say he probably can't pass Trachsler yet. Nevertheless if
i turns out to produce more harm than points during the WHC, Walser could be a nice back up.Today's team:
Mayer
Du Bois - Geering
Marti - Weber
Loeffel - Grossmann
Genazzi - Schneeberger
Andrighetto - Ambühl - Hollenstein
Hofmann - Walser - M. Wieser
D. Wieser -i - Martschini
Bieber - Haas - Bertschy
Not dressed: Zurkirchen, Blum, Untersander, Moser, Schäppi, Scherwey, Trachsler
Mayer
Du Bois - Geering
Marti - Weber
Loeffel - Grossmann
Genazzi - Schneeberger
Andrighetto - Ambühl - Hollenstein
Hofmann - Walser - M. Wieser
D. Wieser -
i - MartschiniBieber - Haas - Bertschy
Not dressed: Zurkirchen, Blum, Untersander, Moser, Schäppi, Scherwey, Trachsler
Quick thought about Yesterday's game...
Belarus was difficult to play against, well organized defensively and played with intensity, although they ran out of gas and Switzerland got more chances as the game went on. Very good PK, and the PP had some good moves but sometimes struggled to get set in the offensive zone.
Hollenstein - Ambühl - Andrighetto was the best line, with Hollenstein finally playing to its potential, Ambühl being his usual self and Andrighetto showing some flashes of what he can do. Hofmann had a very good game, he could create a lot thanks to his speed.
On defense, Du Bois was dominant again and Geering played well too. Like Andrighetto, Weber showed what he can do on some occasions, and Genazzi played a very solid game. Disappointed by Loeffel, he didn't create as much as he can and didn't even get PP time. Great game by Mayer.
Belarus was difficult to play against, well organized defensively and played with intensity, although they ran out of gas and Switzerland got more chances as the game went on. Very good PK, and the PP had some good moves but sometimes struggled to get set in the offensive zone.
Hollenstein - Ambühl - Andrighetto was the best line, with Hollenstein finally playing to its potential, Ambühl being his usual self and Andrighetto showing some flashes of what he can do. Hofmann had a very good game, he could create a lot thanks to his speed.
On defense, Du Bois was dominant again and Geering played well too. Like Andrighetto, Weber showed what he can do on some occasions, and Genazzi played a very solid game. Disappointed by Loeffel, he didn't create as much as he can and didn't even get PP time. Great game by Mayer.
The quality of the TV coverage made it difficult to identify players at time, so there were many players I didn't notice much. I saw Marti make a good plays along the board but he had a pretty bad turnover at some point. It looks like his skating could be an issue, but it's too early too tell.
Today's lineup:
Zurkirchen
Geering - Du Bois
Blum - Weber
Grossmann - Untersander
Marti
Hollenstein - Ambühl - M. Wieser
Moser - Haas - Hofmann
D. Wieser - Walser - Andrighetto
Scherwey - Bertschy - Martschini
Bieber
Not dressed: Mayer, Genazzi, Loeffel, Schneeberger, Trachsler, Schäppi,i
Unlike yesterday, Belarus dressed its top line with Kalyuzhny and the Kostitsyn brothers.
I like the Haas line, but I think Andrighetto will be wasted playing with Wieser and Walser. Not a big fan of playing Bertschy and Martschini together either.
Surprising that Trachsler and Schäppi didn't get a game.
Zurkirchen
Geering - Du Bois
Blum - Weber
Grossmann - Untersander
Marti
Hollenstein - Ambühl - M. Wieser
Moser - Haas - Hofmann
D. Wieser - Walser - Andrighetto
Scherwey - Bertschy - Martschini
Bieber
Not dressed: Mayer, Genazzi, Loeffel, Schneeberger, Trachsler, Schäppi,
iUnlike yesterday, Belarus dressed its top line with Kalyuzhny and the Kostitsyn brothers.
I like the Haas line, but I think Andrighetto will be wasted playing with Wieser and Walser. Not a big fan of playing Bertschy and Martschini together either.
Surprising that Trachsler and Schäppi didn't get a game.
Strange game today. It started with a better pace than yesterday and a dominant first period from Switzerland. Then the second period started well but Belarus tied it on a nice power play move before taking the lead on a shot straight off a face off and a turnover by Bertschy. The second half of the game looked more like yesterday, with Switzerland trying to break through the Belarus defensive system. Overall an a below average performance, with a strong first part wasted because of the lack of finish followed by a weak second half with great difficulties to reach the offensive zone, although there were still some scoring chances.
Good showing by the Ambühl - Hollenstein pair again, and Hofmann and Haas created a lot of chances too. Dino Wieser had a good game, and Martschini managed to get in good position many times but either lacked the finishing touch or made bad decisions. Bertschy and Andrighetto didn't do much.
Weber was way more noticeable than yesterday, but has trouble with the system as he often slows down transition by keeping the puck for too long. Du Bois was good, Geering wasn't as noticeable as during the last games, and Untersander didn't do much. Marti didn't play much.
Good showing by the Ambühl - Hollenstein pair again, and Hofmann and Haas created a lot of chances too. Dino Wieser had a good game, and Martschini managed to get in good position many times but either lacked the finishing touch or made bad decisions. Bertschy and Andrighetto didn't do much.
Weber was way more noticeable than yesterday, but has trouble with the system as he often slows down transition by keeping the puck for too long. Du Bois was good, Geering wasn't as noticeable as during the last games, and Untersander didn't do much. Marti didn't play much.
A few thoughts about todays game.
Streamquality was mediocre. Constantly had to switch between 2 different streams as they both blacked out alternatingly. In full screen mode you had alittle bit of depth but couldn 't recognize any numbers or the puck. The swiss wearing white shirts made it even worse. So many right shots on the team that didn't help either to decipher. Plus guys like Untersander, Scherwey or Bertschy had no name on their shirts. So you pretty much had to wait till a face-off when they were standing still and then keep following them all over the ice simultaneously
so it's pretty much impossible to give an exact review about single players.
I have missed the starting 5 minutes. But Hofmann forced his own rebound in close to the left post for the first goal. The swiss looked a bit quicker, faster through the first period than Belarussia. Were the better team at the begining of the 2nd as well. Had afew opportunities to make it 2-0, best chance a breakaway from Scherwey, I guess, coming from the penalty box, having Weber on the right side for an easy tip-in, and decides like a junior, cuts in front of the goalie and misses.
Then the swiss took one penalty too much and got scored on by a nice play. Afterwards Belarussia was the better team for the rest of the second. Once again they showed they can dominate the Swiss physically, and give them some headache when they attack early and finish their checks.
The second belarussian goal happend after aclassic 'Bully-Goal'. Nice shot from the blueline, wide post in. The 3rd was caused after a horribly timed zoneclearing pass by Untersander, I guess.
3 rd Period was pretty even at the beginig. Then the Swiss could build a bit of pressure. And eventually Hofmann hit the net from the high crease after a nice quick feed by Ambühl. But the weren't able to fully recover.
On PP the passing didn't look bad, but they tried too hard to make the nice play. Having aphysical disadvantage on attack might has something to do with it.
So overall the Swiss are quick and good puckhandlers but are on the light rather small side.
Which gives Schäppi and Walker if he joins a good chance to make WHC IMO .
Beside his goals Hoffmann was very active, zone entries, forechecking, boardplay, creaseplay.
Ambühl and Hollenstein looked solid . Weber looked slow as always, but tried to take influence. Grossmann can't pass anymore. I haven't noticed Bertschy and Andrighetto very much. Martschini is fun to watch as mostly, but couldn't finish his plays or was held to the outside .
Streamquality was mediocre. Constantly had to switch between 2 different streams as they both blacked out alternatingly. In full screen mode you had alittle bit of depth but couldn 't recognize any numbers or the puck. The swiss wearing white shirts made it even worse. So many right shots on the team that didn't help either to decipher. Plus guys like Untersander, Scherwey or Bertschy had no name on their shirts. So you pretty much had to wait till a face-off when they were standing still and then keep following them all over the ice simultaneously
so it's pretty much impossible to give an exact review about single players.I have missed the starting 5 minutes. But Hofmann forced his own rebound in close to the left post for the first goal. The swiss looked a bit quicker, faster through the first period than Belarussia. Were the better team at the begining of the 2nd as well. Had afew opportunities to make it 2-0, best chance a breakaway from Scherwey, I guess, coming from the penalty box, having Weber on the right side for an easy tip-in, and decides like a junior, cuts in front of the goalie and misses.
Then the swiss took one penalty too much and got scored on by a nice play. Afterwards Belarussia was the better team for the rest of the second. Once again they showed they can dominate the Swiss physically, and give them some headache when they attack early and finish their checks.
The second belarussian goal happend after aclassic 'Bully-Goal'. Nice shot from the blueline, wide post in. The 3rd was caused after a horribly timed zoneclearing pass by Untersander, I guess.
3 rd Period was pretty even at the beginig. Then the Swiss could build a bit of pressure. And eventually Hofmann hit the net from the high crease after a nice quick feed by Ambühl. But the weren't able to fully recover.
On PP the passing didn't look bad, but they tried too hard to make the nice play. Having aphysical disadvantage on attack might has something to do with it.
So overall the Swiss are quick and good puckhandlers but are on the light rather small side.
Which gives Schäppi and Walker if he joins a good chance to make WHC IMO .
Beside his goals Hoffmann was very active, zone entries, forechecking, boardplay, creaseplay.
Ambühl and Hollenstein looked solid . Weber looked slow as always, but tried to take influence. Grossmann can't pass anymore. I haven't noticed Bertschy and Andrighetto very much. Martschini is fun to watch as mostly, but couldn't finish his plays or was held to the outside .
Actually when I started to write my post your review wasn't there yet. Damn im such a slow writer
But as it looks we have watched about the same game.
Diaz is out, he finishes his one and only NHL-game this season with an assist on the PP in the third. I really hope he joins the team, would be a nice reinforcement.
doug88
Registered User
Hell no!
He might be good enough to play for Zoug but not for the national team. Anyway, Fischer will most likely select him, they're from the same town 
that seems to be a good enough reason for Fischer.Hell no!
Do you really think that Diaz is not good enough to make this roster better? That seems odd.
Breakdown of the situation in North America:
Available: Berra, Diaz
Not available: Vermin, Richard, Kukan
Still in the NHL: Josi, Streit, Niederreiter (all down 3-2)
In the AHL, possible call up: Fiala (down 3-2 in NHL, down 2-0 in AHL), Müller (through in NHL, 1-1 in AHL)
At least that's good for our credibility!
Available: Berra, Diaz
Not available: Vermin, Richard, Kukan
Still in the NHL: Josi, Streit, Niederreiter (all down 3-2)
In the AHL, possible call up: Fiala (down 3-2 in NHL, down 2-0 in AHL), Müller (through in NHL, 1-1 in AHL)
Actually when I started to write my post your review wasn't there yet. Damn im such a slow writer
But as it looks we have watched about the same game.
At least that's good for our credibility!
Hell no!
Are you serious? Did you see who's currently on the roster in Defence?
Diaz had 21 points in 37 AHL-games this season with a +11 on a team that missed the playoffs. He'll dominate the NLA next year and is in my opinion a lock for the Swiss national team even if everyone would be available.
