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GDT: CAN vs. AUT May 14, 2024

bert said:
Average at best? .926 playoff run to a Stanley cup. This year he was a top 5 goalie in the league. Leafs.... HAHA I am a sens fan. My goodness this is a doozy of a post. Hard to miss this badly in two sentences. But hey there goes your cred.
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A Sens fan? So my point about average goaltending and never doing anything when it counts still stands?
 
I was following the game's result until 6-1 and since it looked so boring, I stopped watching. Unbeleviable result considering Canada's roster.
 
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JoVel said:
A lot of North Americans also go there just to get drunk let's be real.
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In Prague thats a hell of a trip and location, I am jealous I wish I was there. No surprise why the quality of roster and attendance of good players across the board. Obviously best on best next couple years helps but this might be the best location for the tournament from a 'fun' perspective.
 
legionista said:
Canada channeling their inner Maple Leafs collapses.

Wouldn't be surprised if they don't even medal.
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Don't ever rule Canada out, no matter which roster they are using. They have that winning mentality to win when it matter the most. Just look at their 2021 run. Started with 0-3 in the group, were on brink of missing quarters and still won Gold.
 
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bert said:
Yeah he is playing Austria on his Euro vacation in a meaningless game they are up 6-1. Probably out boozing in Prague until 4 am.
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You are dilusional if you don't think he cares more than that. He went there to cement a chance to play in the Olympics because that's why every high profile NHL player is there and so far he has done the opposite.

I think if he wanted to vacation he can afford it and doesn't need Hockey Canada to take him places.
 
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SoundAndFury said:
You are dilusional if you don't think he cares more than that. He went there to cement a chance to play in the Olympics because that's why every high profile NHL player is there and so far he has done the opposite.

I think if he wanted to vacation he can afford it and doesn't need Hockey Canada to take him places.
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This is nothing new here.

Canada is notoriously a slow starter at the WCs and that's partly because they let the guys cut loose a bit before the games get more serious.

It was a terrible 3rd period, and a poor performance by him, but I really don't think they'll be looking at the tape of this game when they are deciding on the best-on-best roster.
 
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SoundAndFury said:
You are dilusional if you don't think he cares more than that. He went there to cement a chance to play in the Olympics because that's why every high profile NHL player is there and so far he has done the opposite.

I think if he wanted to vacation he can afford it and doesn't need Hockey Canada to take him places.
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I sad reality alot of hf posters struggle to come to grips with is these are people not hockey robots. The round robin is vacation mode, they get serious come the medal round. The players, coachs, trainers etc all enjoy themselves. Obviously they dont want to see that but they were up 6-1 for a reason. They got complacent and took their foot off the gas. Anyone freaking out over it needs to relax. The appeal of going over is not just the hockey but its to experience the culture and everything a stunning city like Prague has to offer. Make no mistake these guys are enjoying themselves at the moment.

NyQuil said:
This is nothing new here.

Canada is notoriously a slow starter at the WCs and that's partly because they let the guys cut loose a bit before the games get more serious.

It was a terrible 3rd period, and a poor performance by him, but I really don't think they'll be looking at the tape of this game when they are deciding on the best-on-best roster.
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They will be looking at his play in elimination games in the playoffs and this tournament. This would be like looking at an exhibition game in September its not happening and they really wont take it into consideration.
 
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jj cale said:
Now that's what I like to hear..................it's comforting.
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NyQuil said:
was a terrible 3rd period, and a poor performance by him, but I really don't think they'll be looking at the tape of this game when they are deciding on the best-on-best roster.
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That's exactly what they did with Ben Bishop back in the day.
bert said:
I sad reality alot of hf posters struggle to come to grips with is these are people not hockey robots. The round robin is vacation mode, they get serious come the medal round. The players, coachs, trainers etc all enjoy themselves.
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I don't doubt that's true but like I said already, there is no way they do it every day 2 weeks in a row, especially when we are talking about the goalie (who get plenty of days off) who knows he's starting tomorrow.
 
Honestly Canada got the win and thats all that matters. They crapped to bed in the third period but that is a teaching point for sure. Go Canada go.
 
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I watched the Poland - France game thinking this one would be lopsided and boring. Guess I picked the wrong game.
 
Like, WTF happened there? "It is never over until it is over" strikes again. Once you allow your legs to go off during a hockey game, it may turn really bad for you. A weird period but exactly these moments make hockey a fun game.
 
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