GDT: 9/18/16 - North America Vs Finland - 8PM ET (II)

[Cult of Hynes]

Parayko kind of reminds me of Pronger without the nastiness.

That's not really Pronger then haha. Nah, I know what you mean. He reminds me a bit of him as well.

 

[Keeptdos]

Yey? 4-1

 

[Divine]

True! i think we have now established try hard - stop playing. no stops between.

The Sportsnet announcers even said that Team NA is just waiting for this game to end.

 

[babblemoth]

Team NA is going to trash Sweden and Russia the same. They are just far too skilled and fast. Guaranteed to generate a ton of scoring chances while the defense has been solid and Murray is Murray.

World of difference. People are really overlooking the fact of how young Finland is as well.

 

[Daximus]

Wow finally.

 

[WillTheThrill]

Chef keeps dishing to Matthews.... and he keeps wasting the chances.

Chef is the one who took a goal off the board for team NA (and a matthews point).

 

[snipes]

It's pretty pathetic that the vets have been dead quiet tonight, great leadership by them.

Again why no Rantanen, why no Pulju, they were build for these games.

Pulju could keep up speed wise with Team NA, phenomenal skater.

 

[antiqueslivers]

man Canada vs N.America is going to be a fantastic game!

 

[spacemunky]

Nice work by Leo there.

Finns on the board!

 

[hirawl]

Drunk *****es keeping the spirits up! Flip!

 

[48g90a138pts]

Can someone explain to me why Filppula Komarov Jokinen is 2. line and Barkov's is 3. line ?

Because they can score...lol jk

 

[Ezekial]

Did you see how he took that shot? He like moved his hands to get the puck to go forward. What a player.

Please don't think I'm serious with this.

Did you see that pass he did, he bounced it off the boards to McDavid, I've never seen anything like that before.

 

[PhilJets]

Can't wait for Laine post game interview

 

[Kratti]

Rinne is crap.

His decline has been sad to watch. From one of the most dominant goalies at his best to this? Good lord.

Agreed. He just doesn't seem dependable at all. Shaky and zero confidence, which is murder with the so-and-so defenders that we have.

 

[TLeafsFan]

That's been my biggest issue with Marjamaki from game 1.
How the hell doesn't he realize that doesn't work here and work here today.

NA team is ready when they start.

Well there's one. Filpula buries it! Good to see as much as I love team NA!

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Dumb schedule, only made for ESPN.

Why are teams playing back to backs, instead of groups alternating nights, and then finishing with simultaneous games.

 

[CashMash]

Not the best night for Rinne, but he hasn't had any help from defence either..

I'm counting his recent performance in the NHL as well.

 

[Pi]

man Canada vs N.America is going to be a fantastic game!

They don't play each other till the finals if both teams top their groups .

 

[WTFMAN99]

Pulju could keep up speed wise with Team NA, phenomenal skater.

His knee is okay? That is good.

Laine and Pulj represent a nice future for Finnish hockey. Barkov between those 2 :O

 

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

good one leo

 

[quat]

Can someone explain to me why Filppula Komarov Jokinen is 2. line and Barkov's is 3. line ?

Good question

 

[Johnny HFBOARDS]

ESPN guy jinxed it LOL

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Chef is the one who took a goal off the board for team NA (and a matthews point).

The puck was stopped on the line for a long time before that happened. Wasn't going in without Scheif's help.

 

[ijuka]

Finland have never relied on being the most talented team. It is because they play as a team that makes them a scare to play. From a Canadian perspective I have always feared them for this. I did not see this tonight. I don't know if you blame the coaching, but I didn't see this tonight. They usually play a team game that overcomes some of their weaknesses. Tournament is not over yet, we will see.

Haven't seen Finland be this garbage since Vancouver semis vs USA. It should be a coaching issue or no one's doing what they should.

 

[Canuckistani]

man Canada vs N.America is going to be a fantastic game!

In what sort of Mickey Mouse event is this even a possibility?