4 Nations Cup Discussion

[LeafEgo]

Loading McDavid and MacKinnon on the same line makes zero sense.

1) They are the top 2 centers on the team and should be used as such.
2) They are both player drivers and puck carriers
3) Having all that explosive speed on one line is not as good as having it on the ice for 40 mins of the game.
4) Crosby and MacKinnon already have loads of chemistry from years and years of training together.

Load up ocassionally throughout the game maybe, but regular shifts they should he apart which is why they are.

That's all true. But those two are the most dangerous in the game and play the same speed. If they gel together and their line can pot 2-3 goals a game then a way you go. Crosby and Point can hold down the fort. Never know.

I think they’re letting McDavid go wild hoping he can either score or set one up and using Marner as a defensive safety net.

Sure seemed that way.

 

[notDatsyuk]

My theory is not that big of a stretch. The US would likely prefer to play Sweda in the championship game and maybe they have a slight letdown after beating Canada.

And yes, teams can beat teams that beat teams that beat them.

We barely beat Sweden in overtime.

I would expect the US team to be up for Canada. If they win that game they could be a bit complacent against Sweden, but if they lose to Canada, desperate. So I can see it happen.