GDT: 2018 WJC • Game 09 • Group B: SWE (3) - CZE (1) F

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Falljegren

 

[kudymen]

The race for having a last word in an internet argument is always fun to watch/read

 

[Lahey]

Keep this in a different thread mates.

Swedens forcheck has improved alot since the 5v3.

I mean I am talking about a player in this game so.. also Nylander looks much like his older brother tbh, Amazing when he’s on but does take some shifts off

 

[Hyzer]

Did... did Pettersson actually use his body to hit someone...?

 

[Snippit]

Nylander has looked excellent in the offensive zone

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Nylander has looked excellent in the offensive zone

Yeah I hope it gives him some confidence. He has tons of skill

 

[snipes]

I love seeing liljegren throw his body around

He's had 3 massive hits this game. As a guy that loves physical D men, love seeing that.

 

[ChazzMichaelMichaels]

Nylander has looked excellent in the offensive zone

Thought he’s been pretty good all game!

 

[Sonny21]

Liking Nylander's board play, winning his battles.

 

[Lahey]

He's had 3 massive hits this game. As a guy that loves physical D men, love seeing that.

Never seen him this aggressive either. Mostly known for his skating ability and offensive instincts but it’s great to see him throw the body

 

[snipes]

Good D by Dahlin.

 

[Lahey]

Lol too many men

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Ouch. Too many men Czech

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

He's had 3 massive hits this game. As a guy that loves physical D men, love seeing that.

Yeah I hope he keeps it up. I didn't really expect him to develop a real physical aspect to his game but it's so fun watching defensemen blow people up

 

[Sojourn]

I have a personal interest in Liljegren as a fan. I don't take any hockey discussion personally as a insult, as I know the realities of being a fan of the most polarizing fanbase/franchise in the league. Helps to have perspective as well.

Nor was any of my posts targeted at you, to be frank, I haven't even read your previous post so I have zero context to speak on. You were the one who quoted me. I just saw a handful of posters (not you actually) say Liljegren looked awful which makes me question if we're watching different games.

Yeah, that’s fair.

I don’t think he’s been awful. I’ve liked some of his play. Haven’t liked some of it. The stuff I haven’t liked is mostly the play away from the puck, and that doesn’t mean he hasn’t had some good plays too.

Part of it might be my own expectations. He’s been talked up a bit, and I was looking for more standout play, I guess.

 

[Christien]

Wish Gustav Lindstrom got a little more ice time

 

[Opak]

The pace and the intensity of this game has been insane, and this is "just" a round robin game. We're being spoiled here.

 

[firstemperor]

Nylander has looked like the best forward on Sweden most of the game but he has these moments of lackadaisical effort that are so remarkedly poor that make you question his compete level. He's not going to be dangling over everyone at the next level.

Nylander, competing as hard as Steen would be the best player on the ice

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Dahlin is already one of the better powerplay defensemen I've seen. He's masterful

 

[Woodhouse]

Nylander has looked excellent in the offensive zone

That's the thing, Nylander's a scoring winger who will over-handle puck and try riskier passes from time-to-time. Take the good with the bad. Not sure if some people are expecting a 200-ft Hossa game from him. It'd be awesome if that aspect becomes average or better to round out his game and earn him more trust from pro coaches though.

 

[ChazzMichaelMichaels]

Still don’t understand why they pair Dahlin and Brannstrom together. Feel like the two of them could make 2 other Dman really excel in their own games.

 

[Lexus]

Nylander goal for those who missed it.

 

[Gert B Frobe]

Anyone know what the story is with Hogberg? Is he just the 7th best D they have or has he been bad?

 

[Ori]

Lias was so close should have scored though on that PP chance.

 

[93LEAFS]

Thinks injuries has hold him back! He should dominate Ahl totally if hes talent shows up!

I mean I am talking about a player in this game so.. also Nylander looks much like his older brother tbh, Amazing when he’s on but does take some shifts off

His brother is much more dynamic coming through the neutral zone which allows him to create more chances for himself and teammates.

Alex is great when given time and space, which is why you can't let him shoot 5 times on a power play if you have any intention of killing that penalty off. His problems at the AHL are primarily two different things. Firstly, until this year, Rochester was terrible. Secondly, last year he was on the smaller side, and he's a guy who needs space and he simply wasn't able to create it with regularity. He'll get compared to his brother but I see sizable differences between the two even in style.