GDT: Bronze Medal Game - May 25 - Russia vs Czech Republic

[Jakk123]

Meant to ask.. how do you feel about coach being fired? How do you feel about a non Slovak coach being on the bench? Who do you think will be next coach?

I don't think he's being fired. Elections for the president of the hockey federation are upcoming, so it's going to be in the hands of the new president to choose a new GM and a coach or to negotiate with Ramsay. I read that Lasak said he would not continue, but who knows.

As for a non-Slovak coach, I don't care about the nationality if things work. I'm OK with Ramsay, this was the first time after many years I actually enjoyed our play, although the end result was disappointing. I would be glad if we had enough modern and progressive coaches, but I don't think that's the case. And I have no idea who could be the next coach.

By the way, when does Riha's contract end? Crap, it's tied

 

[NyQuil]

Vrana's on the ice!

 

[Czechboy]

Yeah we really regressed in men's side recently but we were very good, illustration of that are Davis cup wins, I really liked Serena and some eras before Henin, Clijsters, Li Na etc. because I don't always like that unpredictability even in my own life, so I prefer men's side.

I admire Canada's newly found passion for tennis, 7 years ago there was just Nestor, who I really like by the way now they are almost better than us. I don't believe Genie much, she is better at taking selfies than actual tennis.

The selfies are exceptional though! Canadian Treasure!

 

[Czechboy]

I don't think he's being fired. Elections for the president of the hockey federation are upcoming, so it's going to be in the hands of the new president to choose a new GM and a coach or to negotiate with Ramsay. I read that Lasak said he would not continue, but who knows.

As for a non-Slovak coach, I don't care about the nationality if things work. I'm OK with Ramsay, this was the first time after many years I actually enjoyed our play, although the end result was disappointing. I would be glad if we had enough modern and progressive coaches, but I don't think that's the case. And I have no idea who could be the next coach.

By the way, when does Riha's contract end? Crap, it's tied

I'm not sure if he has one? I feel like we get a new coach every 2 seasons.lol

 

[Czechboy]

That Plzen line is doing great!

 

[NyQuil]

That Plzen line is doing great!

I could go for a Pilsner.

It's a good morning beer.

 

[Czechboy]

Can someone explain Gusev to me? He seems like a beast who scores a tonne but he's not in the NHL has been traded and makes, apparantly, 1 million for Vegas but plays in KHL? Seems like a lock to be a superstar in NHL?

 

[Jakk123]

I'm not sure if he has one? I feel like we get a new coach every 2 seasons.lol

Yeah, it's similar over here And who would you want to be the next coach?

 

[Czechboy]

I'd say the Russian bear is no longer sleeping... amazing what a shit goal can do!

 

[Czechboy]

Yeah, it's similar over here And who would you want to be the next coach?

I wanted Pesan but he's the boss now. I can't say I'm enthralled with Czech coaches that much right now... I did like the last one a lot and thought he was going in right direction. I

 

[Czechboy]

Repik was so close to 2 goals!

 

[Czechboy]

Rutta close too! He hasn't been great this tourney but I'd hate to see our D without him. More a comment on Czech D in general!

 

[Czechboy]

I hope Hrubec is watching how that last shot hit TWO Russians and deflected TWICE but Vasilevsky still tracked it.

 

[Jakk123]

Need to convert some of those chances.

 

[Czechboy]

It's a shame Musil can't score... he's such a smart player and gets so many good chances! Just no finish to his game. He's been a real pleasant surprise though!

 

[Czechboy]

Need to convert some of those chances.

Shots are 8-3... we're shooting from everywhere!

 

[Czechboy]

I feel like we need to keep the Russians with only quality and dangerous chances... Hrubec seems good at those.

 

[NyQuil]

Czechs keeping them to the outside for the most part.

 

[Czechboy]

Thrilled with 2-2... it would appear our strategy is to be a high volume shooter and hope something wiggles lose. I'm totally fine with that. 20 mintues to a medal... need a guy like Hronek/Voracek/Frolik to step up here. Of course, Russia has a few game changers as well.lol

 

[kudymen]

Czechs definitely the luckier team through one.

Sort of what I meant, definitely luckier team

 

[NyQuil]

Sort of what I meant, definitely luckier team

You and I have a philosophical difference when it comes to what luck is.

Czechs have been good in this game.

 

[Nexon]

Russians are like they wake up to play just for 2 minutes in the beginning and 2 before end before period ends, we should have lead by 2 already

 

[kudymen]

You and I have a philosophical difference when it comes to what luck is.

Ah well. It's not like we need a thread full of people agreeing with each other.

 

[Czechboy]

Let's do this! Hronek with a great chance! I imagine we'll see a lot of him...

 

[Czechboy]

Ah well. It's not like we need a thread full of people agreeing with each other.

You just summed up my last 2 weeks.lol