GDT: Cesko vs Kanada

[jj cale]

The workhorse from Whitehorse yet again.

How many times has this guy saved our bacon here so far?

 

[MeHateHe]

Don't forget attending Mass!!

Someone's gotta pray for these guys. Have you seen the power play?

 

[NyQuil]

Why was that not a double minor if blood was drawn though?

 

[ORRFForever]

Remember when the 2016 World Cup was the launching point for MacKinnon?

Maybe this will do the same for Cozens?

 

[jj cale]

O.K.......they'll be coming hard now boys, keep up the good focus.

 

[start winnin]

Excited to see a new Cozens under Ruff, he will thrive with a structured system as opposed to playing under Granato's freewheeling system.

 

[jj cale]

Binnington!!

 

[ORRFForever]

Hockey Canada (Nash) really put together a nice team.

Tavares is a machine on draws.

 

[NyQuil]

Keep your tempers boys.

Wrong guys to have on the ice right now.

 

[ORRFForever]

So glad Edmonton won last night.

Imagine if Vancouver won the Cup?

First Canadian team to win the cup in 1,000 years and there's NO Canadians on the team.

 

[Czechboy]

I can. That's the point about teams like Austria. Everyone suddenly made them out to be some crazy, invincible new hockey overlords after a few good games. As I said in another comment, I was impressed and suddenly feared we may lose against them, but also said that we should not forget they are still Austria and lost 1-5 against Denmark.

EDIT: You and I had this conversation in 2022. I said that anything is possible in a one-off game when you were concerned Austria might beat us, but ultimately we have to acknowledge we are favourites because this is still hockey, we are still the Czech Republic and they are still Austria. And then they beat us on penalties for the first and only time ever But my original post stands.

Totally agree but we are who we are.... beat Canada and lose to Austria next day. Made up scenario but that happens a lot to us.

It is what I've liked about this tournament tbh... we've beaten the 'weaker on paper' rosters and hung with the 'big boys' so far. Not like us at all.lol

 

[NyQuil]

So glad Edmonton won last night.

Imagine if Vancouver won the Cup?

First Canadian team to win the cup in 1,000 years and there's NO Canadians on the team.

I don't care about nationalities when it comes to the NHL.

My favourite players have been an American and a Swede.

 

[dryz]

Canada is controlling the game. It just feels like we can't win no matter what, typical in the last 15 years. Struggling to get out of our zone.

 

[ORRFForever]

I don't care about nationalities when it comes to the NHL.

I do. Edmonton is 80%+ Canadian kids so I am glad they won.

 

[NyQuil]

I do. Edmonton is 80%+ Canadian kids so I am glad they won.

Different strokes for different folks I guess.

I was rooting for Edmonton but only because I want to see McDavid get a ring.

 

[ORRFForever]

Badard's timing is NOT there. Watch him score a BIG goal before this tournament is done.

 

[NyQuil]

Badard's timing is NOT there. Watch him score a BIG goal before this tournament is done.

It would be nice.

The tougher the competition, the less of an impact he's made.

 

[jj cale]

An actual good defensive play there by Bedard and it led to a good chance. That sort of stuff will lead to more shifts kid!!

 

[Oilslick941611]

Bigger teams play up and down to their competition. This is why the game vs Austria ultimately doesn't matter.

 

[thewookie1]

Sucks I can't watch it since I'm American; 3 Sabres are on Team Canada whereas none are on Team USA

 

[NyQuil]

An actual good defensive play there by Bedard and it led to a good chance. That sort of stuff will lead to more shifts kid!!

In all seriousness, he's probably not used to having to work for his icetime.

 

[ORRFForever]

For dinner, I am going to have Hot and Sour Soup with Wontons.

Someone introduced me to mixing the two types of soups and it is amazing.

 

[jj cale]

In all seriousness, he's probably not used to having to work for his icetime.

That's for sure. Good learning experience for him.

 

[FinPanda]

Bedard has been so invisible in recent games. Only time I see him is when he takes a penalty.

 

[legionista]

Some of these refs really are blind, clear trip on Pasta