GDT: Canada - Czechia; Pool B, May 23, 2023

[vlady]

Kempny trying to score in his own net

 

[martygod12]

It occured to me last night.. they should've called Kovar! We needed a C ... He would've been a great get too.

He is probably already on vacation somewhere lol

 

[Czechboy]

Halfway done and a much better second period from us.

Curious is the Canuck posters have a preference from Sweden, Finland and US?

 

[Czechboy]

Kempny trying to score in his own net

That's our best D.lol.

 

[vlady]

Halfway done and a much better second period from us.

Curious is the Canuck posters have a preference from Sweden, Finland and US?

Canada loves playing Sweden

 

[jj cale]

I think Carcone has been one of our best forwards this tournament, good wheels and can actually do something with the puck, not afraid to get his nose dirty either.

 

[martygod12]

PP lets go Kubalik

 

[Czechboy]

Was that even a foul? Looks like he fell. I'll take it but not sure

 

[Old Man Jags]

Post!! Damn.

 

[Czechboy]

Post... Great pressure too. Canada blocking the lane to Kubalik very well

 

[jj cale]

Halfway done and a much better second period from us.

Curious is the Canuck posters have a preference from Sweden, Finland and US?

No real preference, they will all be tough games.

 

[Czechboy]

PP lets go Kubalik

Plan A,B and C

 

[vlady]

Was that even a foul? Looks like he fell. I'll take it but not sure

Stepped on Hunt's stick, that's always a penalty.

 

[Czechboy]

Smejkal being healthy could be key going forward. Much more noticeable. Add in zohorna and we may have a little bit of depth on Thursday.

 

[Czechboy]

Nice PK from Canada.. shame about the post.

 

[Czechboy]

Zboril showing why he isn't full time NHL yet.lol

 

[martygod12]

damn two posts. Score that second against canada is just cursed lol

 

[NA Hockey]

He doesn't have a lot to work with.

I think he's been pretty noticeable which is always a plus for a young man in a men's tournament.

I'm not sure what kind of deployment and icetime he is getting on Canada compared to Slaf on Slovakia.

He's been more noteworthy than his stint at the WJCs IMO.

He looks fine considering he is a teenager playing in a mens tournament, but he is nowhere close to the best offensive player. He has zero goals and only two assists and hasn't created anything to make note of. His shifts are way too long and he has turned the puck over a lot, especially today, with either weak plays or poor decisions.

He has as much or more to work with than players on other teams and has received good 5 on 5 ice time and 2nd PP time.

This is a great learning experience for him but it shows the he has long way to go before contributing at the NHL level. It will be interesting for next year as he is too good for NCAA and not good enough (yet) for NHL.

 

[Goodman68]

The unbelievable has become a reality. We played a good second period and even after such a bad first period... I can't believe it happened.

 

[jj cale]

Well, this is a damn good hockey game.

Big third coming up!!

 

[Czechboy]

Will it be jeckyl or Hyde in the third?lol

 

[Old Man Jags]

Will it be jeckyl or Hyde in the third?lol

I was literally about to say the same. We are quite capable of turning up like in the second period, or like in the first. I have no clue!

 

[BigBadBoar]

Very good game so far. Canada started fast and furious, while the Czechs took the initiative in the 2nd. It is apparent both teams know this is more or less a preparation game, so nobody needs to be too nervous, all player can just enjoy the hockey game. The QF's will see a completely different approach.

 

[NyQuil]

Very good game so far. Canada started fast and furious, while the Czechs took the initiative in the 2nd. It is apparent both teams know this is more or less a preparation game, so nobody needs to be too nervous, all player can just enjoy the hockey game. The QF's will see a completely different approach.

I think they're both trying to get into elimination game mode because it can be hard to just ratchet up the intensity if you wait too long.

I think they're both taking it pretty seriously for a game that doesn't eliminate either team.

 

[Czechboy]

I think they're both trying to get into elimination game mode because it can be hard to just ratchet up the intensity if you wait too long.

I think they're both taking it pretty seriously for a game that doesn't eliminate either team.

Listen! You can't allow Martin kaut to score on you and say you are taking it serious!

I kid... I love kaut but I am the only one haha