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

[MXD]

The complaints about the Dickinson probably would carry a little more weight if Svoboda wasn't buried by a crosscheck from behind on the same play.

I don'T think this penalty is called if the American player whose identity I forgot hadn't ran into the linesman (it was absolutely call-worthy, I'm just not sure it's called).

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Cowan with few good passes

That line has been good this period.

They are terrible.

 

[BTP]

game has been amazing

 

[PaulD]

Sure, but no one on Canada has been except George. Cowen and several others have been good, but I think there were higher expectations for everyone on the team.

yep, but mostly Cowan

 

[Nogatco Rd]

This tournament is like what I imagine it is being a crackhead.

Hm in what sense

 

[wickedwitch]

The US have Gaudreau's jersey hanging in the locker room.

 

[Spektre]

Hopefully Canada scores 2 quick goals and the fans go crazy loud for 15 minutes. Then the USA rattles off 4 goals in the final 5 minutes and the arena is as quiet as Montreal in the 1996 World Cup final game.

 

[MNRube]

Hm in what sense

I can’t get enough

 

[jj cale]

Good energy by Canada, but the truth is both teams look lacklustre. Nobody is really standing out skill wise.

This U,.S team is far from some juggernaut, that is plain to see, it's just that We are just even less of a juggernaut.

If just one guy could bear down and score a f***ing goal.

 

[PaulD]

Yes, Canada committed 4 penalties.

And he whines after States gets called for one.

 

[fahad203]

Hopefully Canada scores 2 quick goals and the fans go crazy loud for 15 minutes. Then the USA rattles off 4 goals in the final 5 minutes and the arena is as quiet as Montreal in the 1996 World Cup final game.

All I remember was Tony Amonte

 

[Leaf Fans]

yep, but mostly Cowan

Nah.

 

[PaulD]

Hutson best player through two periods

 

[Master P]

And he whines after States gets called for one.

Clearly a game management call.

 

[trilobyte]

All I remember was Tony Amonte

Amonte was amazing!

 

[Bounces R Way]

Cowan is a good player, maybe not as good as he thinks he is but he's solid. So are Yager, Dickinson, and Catton.

But the problem with leaving a bunch of talent at home is they know their top of the lineup and PP spots are safe whether they're producing or not. In a short tournament such as this a role player only has so much value. Not all your skill guys are going to be on like you need them to be for every game, so when they're not there's no option to put in another producer who's been creating. You have to keep these junior kids hungry.

 

[PaulD]

All I remember was Tony Amonte

I remember Cujo sucked and Richter was lights out.

 

[belair]

one of one, OHL Regular Season and Playoff MVPs

Enjoy Robby Fabbri redux.

 

[nucks88]

This U,.S team is far from some juggernaut, that is plain to see, it's just that We are just even less of a juggernaut.

If just one guy could bear down and score a f***ing goal.

I really think Sweden will dummy either team...

 

[Blitzkrug]

Pretty obvious Sweden is the best team in this tournament

 

[fahad203]

Cowan is a good player, maybe not as good as he thinks he is but he's solid. So are Yager, Dickinson, and Catton.

But the problem with leaving a bunch of talent at home is they know their top of the lineup and PP spots are safe whether they're producing or not. In a short tournament such as this a role player only has so much value. Not all your skill guys are going to be on like you need them to be for every game, so when they're not there's no option to put in another producer who's been creating.

HC even now brings players for functional reasons. Like 4th liner should be an energy guy
Also, who played in under 18 tournies.....

Just bring the player that's hot and having a good season.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Cowan is a good player, maybe not as good as he thinks he is but he's solid. So are Yager, Dickinson, and Catton.

But the problem with leaving a bunch of talent at home is they know their top of the lineup and PP spots are safe whether they're producing or not. In a short tournament such as this a role player only has so much value. Not all your skill guys are going to be on like you need them to be for every game, so when they're not there's no option to put in another producer who's been creating.

Cowan shouldn't be a line driver. He should be F1 in on the forecheck and being a disruptor. They are asking him to be the primary puck carrier and drive the play and I don't think that is where he is best suited. Honestly seems to be a theme on this team of talented players not being utilized to put them in a place to succeed. Bonk as PP QB being the most glaring.

 

[canucksfan]

Pretty obvious Sweden is the best team in this tournament

They'll find a way to lose the gold medal game.

 

[PaulD]

Cowan is a good player, maybe not as good as he thinks he is but he's solid. So are Yager, Dickinson, and Catton.

But the problem with leaving a bunch of talent at home is they know their top of the lineup and PP spots are safe whether they're producing or not. In a short tournament such as this a role player only has so much value. Not all your skill guys are going to be on like you need them to be for every game, so when they're not there's no option to put in another producer who's been creating.

Yea, Cowan thinks he's a star. He's just another guy.

 

[New User Name]

Hutson best player through two periods

Damn duals. LOL