GDT: Canada vs USA, Group A, Dec 31 2024; 20:00 EST

[Tralfamadore]

I predict that a lot of people will be upset with the officiating.

Depends how many Oilers fans are watching.

 

[57special]

I'm thinking a big brawl at Center Ice to start the game off right.

 

[HabsQC]

EZ US win IMO

 

[cyris]

1 team comes into this game worried about their offensive production but quite happy with their defensive play.
Another comes into the game quite happy with their offensive production but worried about their defensive play.

Should be interesting.

 

[MNRube]

I’m guessing Canadian fans will be cursing Leonard either way tonight. As an American, I hope it’s because he was a pest and productive.

Hard to imagine Canada’s offensive issues lasting much longer. Eventually, they will click and progress to the mean.

US needs Buium to quit trying to be Slavin and just play his game. Hensler & Perreault also have more to offer than they have shown so far.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Rarely are either of these teams not up for these games. Should be a good one where we see the best out of these kids.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

I just hope the players on both teams have fun tonight. That’s really what it’s all about.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Let’s have a classic here boys

 

[Rob]

My guess is that Cameron and the HC brass put together this team with beating the US in mind. If they fail tonight there is a good chance they will be out in the quarter finals again

 

[jj cale]

Don't even worry about scoring goals to start this game boys, just get after them and establish a good forecheck to start this game and get your legs going and some flow, throw the puck on net and crash the net and get a dirty one and you will start to feel better about yourself and then things will start to come together.

Just keep it simple and stick to the basics and get some confidence going.

 

[slobbergob]

Canada's defence has been good but if they don't find a way to transition a little better, I think the US offence will eventually win out.

Should be an exciting game either way.

 

[Mathieukferland]

McKenna needs a big game tonight, his last game against the US at IIHF competition was the single biggest "team on his back" performance I’ve seen from a skater in a gold medal game. I’m off to Kanata now, let the fun begin

 

[PWiz30]

I'm a big USA Hockey guy but I have a hard time seeing our guys winning tonight if Augustine doesn't find his A game.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

PLAY FREE BIRD!!!

 

[MNRube]

Bruce Springsteen > Tragically Hip
Chris Farley > John Candy
Chili Cheese Fries > Poutine
Any Chip > Ketchup Chips

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Bruce Springsteen > Tragically Hip
Chris Farley > John Candy
Chili Cheese Fries > Poutine
Any Chip > Ketchup Chips

All Dressed is the actual GOAT chip. Step your game up.

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

I’m guessing Canadian fans will be cursing Leonard either way tonight. As an American, I hope it’s because he was a pest and productive.

Hard to imagine Canada’s offensive issues lasting much longer. Eventually, they will click and progress to the mean.

US needs Buium to quit trying to be Slavin and just play his game. Hensler & Perreault also have more to offer than they have shown so far.

Their offensive issues are because they left like half their offensive talent off the team.

 

[MNRube]

All Dressed is the actual GOAT chip. Step your game up.

Spicy Dill Pickle would like a word

 

[Fatass]

Canada's defence has been good but if they don't find a way to transition a little better, I think the US offence will eventually win out.

Should be an exciting game either way.

Canada’s D (imo) has been bad offensively. Scoring comes a lot from D in the best hockey. Canada’s D is definitely lacking in play drivers. I see a big win by the US tonight. I don’t see Canada’s D being able to keep up with the US D offensively. The D will be the difference.

 

[jj cale]

PLAY FREE BIRD!!!

Tuesdays gone would work better for me tonight.

Canada’s D (imo) has been bad offensively. Scoring comes a lot from D in the best hockey. Canada’s D is definitely lacking in play drivers. I see a big win by the US tonight. I don’t see Canada’s D being able to keep up with the US D offensively. The D will be the difference.

If Hutson gets buzzing around we're in trouble.

 

[Chainshot]

Big pressure game, going to be extremely interesting to see who steps up. Can't wait, how many people get banned from this thread by the end of the 1st period

Time to start now.

Virtual PuNtarenas ?

I have taken the ferry from putinuranus to the Nikoia peninsula. It's an experience.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

 

[north21]

Why are both fan bases so pessemistic about their chances? I mean, it's not like either are going up against a dominant team. They both have an equal chance of pulling it off or shitting the bed.

Lots of sandbagging going on, should be a good one.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Eiserman is the 13th forward? US version of Rehkopf I guess

 

[hockey20000]

Eiserman is the 13th forward? US version of Rehkopf I guess

damn lol he was once the no 2 choice in his draft he has really fell off