GDT: 9/21 3:00 PM EDT - Team Sweden 2-0-0 vs Team North America 1-1-0

[Nordic*]

Swedens d is going to kill them this game, it seems like Ekholm and Karlsson are the only competent ones out there today.

I was just thinking about who the best Swedish defenceman has been, but couldn't come up with one, haha..

They have all looked slow, nervous and timid.

 

[Blitzago*]

How was the selection for this NA team? Did they get to pick before CAN/USA or did they just left out guys like McJesus and Gaudreau?

Those teams cant pick 23 and under players.

 

[bDtKarlsson]

ur kidding right?

Refs have been bad both ways

 

[HeckLa Bud]

Refs want NA to win, therefor another swe penalty

You're saying that wasn't a penalty ?

 

[21]

Always looking for something to blame?

NA has played better, simple as that.

In fact, they are so good they could win the entire tournament.

Still believe Sweden will outsmart NA and turn this around though.

Sweden had a tough game yesterday, and NA didn't ...

Maybe that will decide this game ...

Sweden looking a bit more tired ...

 

[kxx]

You are right, let's blame the Finns.

He is just one Finn.

They are likely thanking the Finns for the easy win

 

[Rugbyplayer*]

Can we make a deal? They win in overtime, borh of us goes to semi-final?

Ok. But Russia will beat Finland and NA is out.

 

[Divine]

How was the selection for this NA team? Did they get to pick before CAN/USA or did they just left out guys like McJesus and Gaudreau?

If you're under 24 and from NA, you are only eligible for Team NA.

 

[Rebuilt]

I dunno. I love it but this NA team is an overstacked all star team with at least 5 future hall of famers on it. My God.

The ONLY reason why they arent blowing everyone away is they are so young and dont know how good they are yet.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Can we make a deal? They win in overtime, borh of us goes to semi-final?

NA wins in OT and Russia wins then NA doesn't make the semis so no deal.

 

[Chimpradamus]

U mad m8? If Komarov made it to the ASG he definitely belongs on the Finnish team...

The way Komarov has made his presence known is in front of a board deciding how many games he should be suspended. That he's still in the tournament is a joke.

 

[Festinator]

Put a picture of Brendan Lemieux in his locker before every game.

 

[member 147413]

Hagelin isn't exactly a big time hitter.

I'm aware

 

[The Gloaming]

How was the selection for this NA team? Did they get to pick before CAN/USA or did they just left out guys like McJesus and Gaudreau?

I think anyone who was eligible for team NA wasn't eligible for US and Canada.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Goal differential before this game was +3 sweden, +2 NA, 0 russia.

If NA wins by 1 it will be +3 NA +2 Sweden

 

[21]

Problem is that most of the young NA players are so soft and light weight anything may look like a penalty.

Right now it is pretty even, referee has been giving stupid penalties to both teams.

You're saying that wasn't a penalty ?

 

[Moncherry]

Eichel and Gostisbehere should be replaced by Gaudreau and Rielly on the first PP unit.

 

[JFG]

Swedish analysts also blaiming Komarov

 

[ViD]

Ok.

All I need is the NA to go up by 2 and Swedes to pull the goalie to make it a 3 goal difference.

 

[Nordic*]

Always looking for something to blame?

NA has played better, simple as that.

In fact, they are so good they could win the entire tournament.

Still believe Sweden will outsmart NA and turn this around though.

He is kind of right though. Back to backs with 20 hours rest and then face this team, who skates much harder and faster than any other team (in the world).

But that doesn't explain our first 8 minutes, where we got caught by their insane speed.

 

[48g90a138pts]

Refs want NA to win, therefor another swe penalty

Sweden got away with so many the first two periods refs have no choice. That's the whole problem. Officiating losses control and the team benefiting just goes too far then the tables get turned. Team Sweden taking liberties just makes the officials look bad.

 

[Draiskull]

Sweden had a tough game yesterday, and NA didn't ...

Maybe that will decide this game ...

Sweden looking a bit more tired ...

maybe that is what decided the SWE - FIN game..
maybe RUS was tired too when they lost to SWE...

Sorry but every team has had to play back to back.. SWE isnt the only one.

edit: FIN didnt but NA and RUS did.

 

[snipes]

He's been the best forward on the team, he is constantly creating offense. He slips in and out of coverage so incredibly well. His hockey sense is off the charts, closest thing we will see to a Gretzky like player in this era.

Gaudreau is comparable to the Gretzky of his era? Yeah, no!!

 

[LeaferGeezer]

he's been the best forward on the team, he is constantly creating offense. He slips in and out of coverage so incredibly well. His hockey sense is off the charts, closest thing we will see to a gretzky like player in this era.

lol!!!!

 

[authentic]

I dunno. I love it but this NA team is an overstacked all star team with at least 5 future hall of famers on it. My God.

The ONLY reason why they arent blowing everyone away is they are so young and dont know how good they are yet.

They pretty much are blowing everyone away it's just not showing on the scoresheet this game and last. Russia was lucky to win, and Sweden is luck they are not losing by more right now. I just can't wait to see them face Canada, I would not be remotely surprised to see North America beat them.