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

[ijuka]

Finland hasn't even had a chance in the NA zone to set Laine up for a decent shot.

Wasn't so good by them. Had a few attacks but none of them ended with a pass to Laine. Sebastian Aho has been pretty terrible this game from what I've seen.

 

[Ezekial]

Can't help to think that it must feel really odd for the canadian players in team NA if they were to meet Canada in the final, I mean how can you not want Canada to win as a canadian?

Or is this just so difference because it's the NHL is arranging this tournament and they see it differently so there are no real patriotic feelings involved?

Also McDavid belong on the Team Canada squad for sure.

Because they want to prove to everyone that a new era has begun. I have no doubt in my mind these kids would love to have a shot to whoop the best team in the world.

 

[satbank]

I'm not sure I trust either goalie Rask might be the better choice though.

 

[BusQuets]

I can't understand why Rinne is so overrated in Finland. Rask was the best goalie in the Sochi and has outplayed Rinne in NHL almost every year. Rinne seems like a nice guy so maybe it's that.

 

[snipes]

Oh dear. When did hockey (internet) audience start to behave like hysterical mice on speed? >_<

After hockey IQ, speed is the most important element in the modern game.

 

[DoubleGold]

Finland hasn't even had a chance in the NA zone to set Laine up for a decent shot.

Vatanen isn't passing properly.

 

[IceBjoern]

What are the lines for Team North America ??????????????????????????????

No one knows.. They're too fast to see..

 

[Gsus]

Since Finland is known for tactics, should we replace Rinne with a sixth player and have 5 guys on the goal line? Maybe the 6th one too.

 

[McDavidbowie]

Im convinced Rinne poured super glue on the goal line.

And Eichel should take Scheif's spot on the top line. Bad penalty and now goalie interference.

And it's funny how much **** McDavid took for the exhibition games. These are the games that matter and you can see who is stepping up.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I hope someone has a route plan for Rinne to the hotel after this game.

Do they put in Rask to start the 2nd? A Goalie change can spark a team.

 

[Ezekial]

Since Finland is known for tactics, should we replace Rinne with a sixth player and have 5 guys on the goal line?

Goal line has been a better keeper than Rinne.

 

[satbank]

Since Finland is known for tactics, should we replace Rinne with a sixth player and have 5 guys on the goal line?

Sure why not.

 

[Raimo Sillanpää]

Vatanen isn't passing properly.

Everyone said he'd get it under control in the real games, nope. Vatanen still can't pass properly

 

[Yemack]

Because they want to prove to everyone that a new era has begun. I have no doubt in my mind these kids would love to have a shot to whoop the best team in the world.

They have a shot but I dont think they are as good as some say here. In my opinion, their speed is masking some of their problem. Let's see if they get out of their group first.

 

[Nalens Oga]

My favourite part tonight has been Parayko & Ekblad stapling guys to the board. Too bad no Trouba.

 

[Plub]

No one knows.. They're too fast to see..

This made me giggle.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Saves:

Rinne: 12
Goal Line: 2
Post: 1
Crossbar: 1
Ristolainen: 1
Pokka: 1
Video Review: 1

 

[Gsus]

Goal line has been a better keeper than Rinne.

If you add the goal posts they have probably stopped more than Rinne for real

 

[JuJu Mobb]

No one knows.. They're too fast to see..

You're right.

I know McDavid Matthews Sheiffele

 

[Rugbyplayer*]

Finland will spank North America in the next to periods.

 

[Matti_A]

I can't understand why Rinne is so overrated in Finland. Rask was the best goalie in the Sochi and has outplayed Rinne in NHL almost every year. Rinne seems like a nice guy so maybe it's that.

Well, Rinne was great in the playoffs most recently so there is that.

 

[WesMcCauley]

Selanne is the definition of a beauty. His hair will probably look the same when he is 80

 

[IceBjoern]

I hope Finland plays better in the second.. Rinne has been bad but so has the Finnish D as well and they need to stop playing the NA game.. Slow it down!

 

[snipes]

Im convinced Rinne poured super glue on the goal line.

And Eichel should take Scheif's spot on the top line. Bad penalty and now goalie interference.

And it's funny how much **** McDavid took for the exhibition games. These are the games that matter and you can see who is stepping up.

He's going beast mode, knew he would when it started to count.

 

[MMANumminen]

Well I quess you can call this entertaining...like the horror movies