WJC: 2021 groups

[FinPanda]

Looks like we will have another "group of death" next year, but Austria will be the victim.

Group A (Edmonton)
1 Canada
4 Finland
5 Switzerland
8 Slovakia
9 Germany

Group B (Red Deer)
2 Russia
3 Sweden
6 USA
7 Czech Republic
10 Austria


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It is possible that we see Slovakia playing for relegation. It is possible that they will make changes to the groups, but a little more balanced anyway. Sorry if I offended someone by making this before the gold medal game is played.

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[MaxV]

This sets up another "group of death" scenario.

 

[FinPanda]

Easier group once again for the Finns lmao. It isn't good thinking about the quarterfinals though.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I think being in the harder group is better for the team in the long run honestly. But shakes out however it does and just roll with it.

 

[hockey20000]

ye Austria vs Slovakia in relegation unless germany has some injurys

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Maybe Sweden will lose in round Robin

 

[FinPanda]

Maybe Sweden will lose in round Robin

Maybe Finland can finally win a group.

 

[tobu]

We're expecting a slightly better Slovak team next year compared to the one we've had this year. Those following the 2001/2002 age groups for Germany and Switzerland, what's the outlook compared to 2000?

 

[Riggins]

It's a big advantage being in the tougher group for the stronger teams. Your team gets tested early and you can set yourself up for a much easier QF. Canada being in that Finland group actually looks like it would make for a dull start to the tournament.

 

[FinPanda]

It's a big advantage being in the tougher group for the stronger teams. Your team gets tested early and you can set yourself up for a much easier QF. Canada being in that Finland group actually looks like it would make for a dull start to the tournament.

Yeah, it also means you will get a hard team to play against in the quarterfinal no matter how well you play.

 

[tony d]

Looking at those groups could be either Sweden/USA for Canada or Finland/Switzerland. The former produces the harder matches which could be more beneficial in the long run.

 

[Joe Zanussi]

Will they play w the groups, if necessary, to put the USA and Canada together?

 

[FinPanda]

Will they play w the groups, if necessary, to put the USA and Canada together?

I think they can change if they want to.

 

[ES]

Only time I can recall them changing groups was 2018 and that was because of outdoor game.

 

[EK47]

How are Austria?

 

[Mestaruus]

This is some BS that Finland is in the weak group again. I wanted Finland to be in the harder group this year and the next year.

Only positive I find is that Finland is locked to stay in Roger's Place for the entire tournament as long as Finland and Canada are the two top seeds of their group. So there's actually an advantage next time to be in the weak group compared to the U20 tournament that just ended, but I would still prefer over that some more competitive preliminary games and a higher chance to be rewarded with a weaker QF opponent.

 

[FinPanda]

This is some BS that Finland is in the weak group again. I wanted Finland to be in the harder group this year and the next year.

Only positive I find is that Finland is locked to stay in Roger's Place for the entire tournament as long as Finland and Canada are the two top seeds of their group. So there's actually an advantage next time to be in the weak group compared to the U20 tournament that just ended, but I would still prefer over that some more competitive preliminary games and a higher chance to be rewarded with a weaker QF opponent.

I agree. Harder group, win games => easier quarterfinal opponent. This sucks.

 

[Jacksonbobson]

This has to be the year Sweden loses a game

 

[king89]

This has to be the year Sweden loses a game

Crazy if they don't

 

[Joe Zanussi]

I agree. Harder group, win games => easier quarterfinal opponent. This sucks.

You should ask the US about this.

 

[FinPanda]

You should ask the US about this.

Meh, we are just too good for the US to beat

 

[snipes]

Group B is stacked once again lol

 

[kudla]

Imagine if Sweden beat USA, Czech, Russia and then lost to Austria

 

[FinPanda]

Group B is stacked once again lol

I love that we are in the same group as Canada. I can listen Gord in every Finnish game.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I love that we are in the same group as Canada. I can listen Gord in every Finnish game.

and that Canada will probably not stack the games at the exact same times like they were done this year lol I basically didn't get to see anything from Group A.