GDT: CAN vs USA Part II

[bennysflyers16]

Stamkos has been pretty bad...

Worst Canada player by quite a bit imo.

 

[fsanford]

Umm, not to get technical, but Canada has turned it over two more times than the States according to the boxscore.

but they do it in the offensive zone, not the defensive zone

 

[Slot]

I don't think Torts knows what to do with the lines. Kane isn't exactly always the most impressive player on international ice and I doubt Torts has forgiven him for his TO last game.

It's NHL ice not international. Unless you mean he's been underwhelming in international play.

 

[AvroArrow]

Make America gritty again

 

[Pablo El Perro]

"We didnt compete hard enough"

"I really like what I saw out there. The boys brought some grit, heart, and really came out strong. Really think they deserved to win, but sometimes the bounces don't go your way."

 

[48g90a138pts]

When was the last time joe shaved?

Burns and Thornton are Neanderthals so they don't need to shave

 

[Get North]

Americans are going to have 20 different excuses, but it's the same thing as Sochi. Canadian dominance regardless if they bring skill focused team or a grit focused team.

 

[Hank Plank]

Angry/Disappointed Ryan Kesler brings me unreasonable amounts of joy.

You must be the happiest person alive.

 

[McYoungGuns]

Worst Canada player by quite a bit imo.

worst player for Canada = the best player for the US LOL

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Canada owning the puck. All that grit.

 

[KaylaJ]

It's NHL ice not international. Unless you mean he's been underwhelming in international play.

yes.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Americans are going to have 20 different excuses, but it's the same thing as Sochi. Canadian dominance regardless if they bring skill focused team or a grit focused team.

US only lost to Canada 1-0 in Sochi. It was actually a really good game.

 

[JaegerDice]

Between the 2015 SCF and the World Cup, Stamkos being snake-bitten on the biggest stages is becoming a bit of a pattern.

 

[flaneur]

stamkos has a case of the goal yips

 

[Slot]

As does the Canada contingent on the u23 squad though.

Except for McDavid I think Canada's guys are a step under the Americans at that age group.

 

[TMLeafer]

Stamkos can't buy one.

 

[rynryn]

We are USA la la la please don't hurt us
Lets just wrap this up so we can go hooooome

 

[Zero Pucks Given]

US only lost to Canada 1-0 in Sochi. It was actually a really good game.

In a game where we looked dangerous for all of what, 5 minutes?

 

[Get North]

US only lost to Canada 1-0 in Sochi. It was actually a really good game.

If you watched the game you would know USA had almost no good scoring chances.

 

[MikeK]

Yes very true. On forward, Kane and Pavelski would make team Canada for sure and 1 or 2 others would be considered maybes. On defence, McDonagh and Suter would have a chance, otherwise none. Quick would likely make it as the backup to Price. So maybe 5 players from the USA would make team Canada.

The future is bright though for USA, some of the talent on team NA are elite potential.

Your optimism is higher than most. And no chance Quick makes team Canada. Even as a backup.

 

[clydesdale line]

worst player for Canada = the best player for the US LOL

Let's not go overboard with the hyperbole. But, he woukd be top 5, even top 3 on this team.

Your optimism is higher than most. And no chance Quick makes team Canada. Even as a backup.

Agreed. If anything, Schneider has an argument as far as our goalies.

 

[Steazy Doo]

Worst Canada player by quite a bit imo.

And he hasn't really been that bad, he's had tons of chances and blocked some shots.

Goes to show how good this team is.

 

[incineratorz]

Except for McDavid I think Canada's guys are a step under the Americans at that age group.

Agree, USA has some sick players coming in.

 

[JaegerDice]

US only lost to Canada 1-0 in Sochi. It was actually a really good game.

That was the least competitive 1-0 in the history of hockey.

The US didn't look dangerous at all, and Canada possessed the puck and shut down US' snipers with ease.

 

[kingsfan28]

USA losing this more than Canada winning it.

USA Hockey decision making the last three years or so has been unacceptable if you're a USA fan.

The problem is team USA hasn't had anyone who can score over the past few torneys on a consistant basis. Kane has 1 goal in 2 tourneys now I believe.