4 Nations Cup Discussion - Canada Wins

[DarkKnight]

Good grief.
Marner didn’t play much but if his wingers could do anything he’d have a point or two.
What do you guys want?

To be miserable, and not very funny.

 

[PromisedLand]

I hate Stone on that line
Hagel McDavid Point

I'd put marchand uop there next to mcjesus and point

two reasons

1) Marchand can finish and still keep up with pace
2) Bruins fans gonna be in a glass of emotion -> BEAUTIFUL!

 

[DarkKnight]

I dont know why people are jumping on Marner so far this game.

Hes made a couple good plays including causing a turnover at the opponent's blueline that should've resulted in a 2v1.

I dont think he's playing timid, he's playing safe and covering defensively. He was the lone man back multiple times already.

Exactly. When you say more about yourself...

 

[IPS]

I dont know why people are jumping on Marner so far this game.

Hes made a couple good plays including causing a turnover at the opponent's blueline that should've resulted in a 2v1.

I dont think he's playing timid, he's playing safe and covering defensively. He was the lone man back multiple times already.

Honestly found myself hoping this is the more simplified and effective game he brings to this year's postseason.

 

[TheShape]

two biggest things for 2026:

1) Improve team speed
2) find somebody who can play with McDavid.

In hindsight, they should’ve brought Hyman here. McDavid isn’t jiving with any of his linemates. He also needs to pump the brakes on the hero mode.

 

[BallardEra]

only forwards that look out of place on team canada is Marner followed by Stone

Marchand looks cooked too.

 

[frizzer1]

Marner looked scared against Florida last year but i dont see that so far in this game.

 

[Racer88]

Marchand looks cooked too.

It’s an old guy team

 

[Confucius]

honestly i'd rather tavares than marner on this Canadian team. At lest he can play body and boards although cant sake that fast

good for matthews i guess...

Crosby isn’t the best player on team Canada yet he is Captain. Some organizations have class

 

[Zybalto]

Probably McDavid's worst period of the tournament. Couldnt get anything going.

 

[leafs in five]

I want a replay of the alleged high stick that led to the whistle in the US end

 

[ToneDog]

Canada needs to find its Tkachuk gear. USA is playing hockey while Canada is still figure skating.

Also, even in this international tournament Mitch looks scared.

The USA hockey = old school Canadian hockey. Canada is now more softer and skilled. They should have kept Dubas away from this team.

 

[Leafsfan74]

Matthews between the Tkachucks is difficult to handle for the Canadian D. Matthews has been making that behind the net wrap around play a staple of his game. He has added little additions to his game over the years, always trying different plays. Gretzky made behind the net his office, but Matthews loves to use it for a driving shield where he can pass or wrap it around. Wayne just moved laterally until he found his man to set-up.

Regardless, Matty got the assist because he had the right players on his line. Brady was playing Knies role there and received the gift.

 

[Gallagbi]

It's funny how the group of mostly top tier NHLers seem to separate themselves (even some who aren't top tier)

Some guys look like they just can't hang at this pace (Hagel jumps out to me) and other guys look like they're still the top guys

 

[ToneDog]

Time to start playing the top two lines more.

 

[Smif]

only forwards that look out of place on team canada is Marner followed by Stone

Good job outing yourself as a hater.

 

[frizzer1]

I'd put marchand uop there next to mcjesus and point

two reasons

1) Marchand can finish and still keep up with pace
2) Bruins fans gonna be in a glass of emotion -> BEAUTIFUL!

Agreed.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Matthews between the Tkachucks is difficult to handle for the Canadian D. Matthews has been making that behind the net wrap around play a staple of his game. He has added little additions to his game over the years, always trying different plays. Gretzky made behind the net his office, but Matthews loves to use it for a driving shield where he can pass or wrap it around. Wayne just moved laterally until he found his man to set-up.

Regardless, Matty got the assist because he had the right players on his line. Brady was playing Knies role there and received the gift.

It's like he has two Hymans.

 

[frizzer1]

Probably McDavid's worst period of the tournament. Couldnt get anything going.

He barely touched the puck.
Mackinnon, on the other hand, is always noticeable.

 

[Community]

Give McDavid some more speed and at least one guy whose good at stealing the puck and turning the puck over along the boards.

Hagel - McDavid - Marchand
Mackinnon line
Stone - Point - Marner
Bennett - Cirelli - Jarvis

 

[fahad203]

Time to start playing the top two lines more.

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The other two don't play for Tampa

 

[Tony Romo]

Canada has about 6 forwards that have been JAGs this tourney. Probably will need to also figure that shit out. Especially when you leave a guy like Scheifele at home. He's not the best option but Barzal speed would be useful in this game.

 

[leafs in five]

Jarvis was good

 

[Smif]

Give McDavid some more speed and at least one guy whose good at stealing the puck and turning the puck over along the boards.

Hagel - McDavid - Marchand
Mackinnon line
Stone - Point - Marner
Bennett - Cirelli - Jarvis

Hagel and Marchand are the most similar to Hyman so sure, give it a shot...

 

[Antropovsky]

All these highlights with star players dogpiling the goalies crease.

No wonder our team hasn't been able to win....complete opposite of what we see in Leaf playoff games.