GDT: Bronze Medal Game | Finland vs Russia | 1/5 @ 5PM ET | TSN/NHLN

[Shocker]

That's an appropriate reaction to lifting a 3rd place trophy, lmao.

"Yayyyy.."

 

[Jussi]

So many handshakes left hanging by this suit

There's a reason why Finland have done so well with Covid. We behave responsibly.

 

[MuzzaFuzza]

Ah good point, I came to expect it after a team played its last game. My bad.

Truth be told i have no idea why you wouldn't have it after their last game, like why wouldn't the gold/bronze medal games be included?

 

[TMLeafer]

Why does does the trophy say '20?

 

[Stive Morgan]

Why does does the trophy say '20?

That's what I was wondering. Isn't this the 2021 WJC?

 

[Jussi]

Ruutu has collected a pretty impressive medal collection as a player and staff member.

We're pretty much guaranteed a medal if he's involved.

 

[sakux]

Finland needed 12-13 minutes of warmup this game. After that there was never a doubt who would win this game. Finland was a number or two too big for Russia.

Lundell 12th pick overall, talk about steal. It's going to be interesting to see what Florida can accomplish with Barkov anchoring the first line and Lundell the second.

Barkov is superior to Lundell when it comes to stick handling, but that aside I'll say Lundell will probably be as good as Barkov when it comes to the full 200ft game.

 

[Dexter Colt]

Ruutu has collected a pretty impressive medal collection as a player and staff member.

He's a guy you're happy to see succeed. It was sad to see one of the top 83-born players have their career derailed by injuries.

 

[JustaFinnishGuy]

Why does does the trophy say '20?

Obviously they made one too many and wanted to get rid of it

 

[John Agar]

Askarov there smiling

"I'm going to the show"...

When things do get back to a new normal...

We here in Winnipeg will see lots of Askarov in a baby mustard jersey...

 

[Jussi]

That's what I was wondering. Isn't this the 2021 WJC?

Well it started in 2020. That's what counts.

 

[Czechboy]

Congrats to Finns and Russia!

 

[Shocker]

Why does does the trophy say '20?

No wonder it looked kinda rusty, it's a hand me down trophy.

 

[780il]

Captain handing out medals was pretty cool. I liked that.

 

[Hooz]

Hell of a tournament from the Finns. I wasn’t expecting much from them this year but they prove yet again that they should never be counted out. They play so damn hard.

 

[Stive Morgan]

Well it started in 2020.

Yeah, but that's like saying Tampa Bay won the 2019 Stanley Cup because the season started in 2019.

 

[ManWithNoName]

Why does does the trophy say '20?

It’s last years trophy. Lias Andersson stole it and threw it outside the arena. They are re-using it.

 

[Math the wild rose]

Finns were really good today as a team, good tournament as well. So happy for the bronze!

shame that USA advanced even if finns might have been a better team.

Usa was too fast for finland and more talented, but hey, we had a very good and tight compet this year for the big final 4

couldnt ask for more on my side.

 

[Stive Morgan]

It’s last years trophy. Lias Andersson stole it and threw it outside the arena. They are re-using it.

Hahaha I've been waiting for a Lias Andersson joke once I saw Lundell handing out medals

 

[agent082]

We're pretty much guaranteed a medal if he's involved.

Maybe that's why he is there.

 

[Stive Morgan]

That's an appropriate reaction to lifting a 3rd place trophy, lmao.

"Yayyyy.."

To be fair that's the peak of Finnish excitement from my experiences

 

[snowkiddin]

Congrats Finns

Heinola is gonna be a stud NHLer

And whoever gets to draft Lambert will be very lucky

 

[Jussi]

Yeah, but that's like saying Tampa Bay won the 2019 Stanley Cup because the season started in 2019.

It's a bit different with short tournaments. Plus the Stanley Cup playoffs are not split by the New Year.

 

[Shocker]

Usa was too fast for finland and more talented, but hey, we had a very good and tight compet this year for the big final 4

couldnt ask for more on my side.

I think we watched totally different games yesterday.

 

[brendan smith]

"I'm going to the show"...

When things do get back to a new normal...

We here in Winnipeg will see lots of Askarov in a baby mustard jersey...

Askarov is the goalie version of Yakupov. Unfortunately for us Jets fans, I dont see him having a career in the NHL.