GDT: Czechs vs Slovenia

We brought our EHT team and had a heavy focus on Extraliga guys over SHL, LIIGA, NLA, NHL and AHL guys.

To be fair to Kari.. we are also very injured!

Chytil is out
Sedlak it out
We have had 3 different 1C's in 4 games
Smejkal is playing hurt
Cernoch is playing hurt
Jiricek got hurt in EHT
Chlapik is hurt as well

It's a lot of injuries too! That isn't on Kari.

On Kari is the roster he chose, the goalie rotation he has chosen (and he through our goalie coach under the bus), the deployment and the fact we were the only 'Big 5' nation to close our roster so soon. His reliance on the EHT and watching Extraliga games is obvious. Personally, I'd take maybe 5 guys from Extraliga... Sedlak is an obvious one.
You are right, but since Kari took Michal Jordán and did not take guys from AHL which were available, he can go fk himself righ into the a**.
 
Poor Smejkal.. meant to be a Top 6 forward for us, signs with the Sens (2 way), breaks his jaw and lsoes teeth, plays with a visor, nowhere near as noticeable as he was pre injury and now this. Dude is a warrior and I love him on the NT but it is not going well.
 
That low eh? wow.
The only thing I know about Slovenia is that everyone that has ever gone there says it is an absolute jewel of a country and a hidden secret in Europe. Clear waters and beautiful mountains and an amazing country to road cycle!

I'd guess Skiing and Alpine sports are big there but I could also be talking out of my ass here.lol
 
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Killed it off, Czechs will probably tie this game up now, one before the period and then another by 10 minute mark in the 3rd.
 
Do we add Smejkal now?
Playing with a broken jaw and gets one of the ankle.

I've been jokingly calling us Team Itech this tourney as everyone has lost their teeth, noses and jaws.haha
 
One thing I can say for sure after this game, even half of it, Kazakhstan is in trouble.

Cycling is very popular in Europe.
It is a popular activity, it isn't a popular sport as in the form of entertainment. Same with skiing. There is a difference.
 
I love Marty's summary of our PP... Pass to Kubalik... Blocked. Pass to Kostalek... Blocked
 
Wow. Thank god I am out drinking in Tokyo and am not watching this disaster. Planned to go home at around midnight (in 15 minutes), but I guess I’ll stay in the pub until this thing is over.
 
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Wow. Thank god I am out drinking in Tokyo and am not watching this disaster. Planned to go home at around midnight (in 15 minutes), but I guess I’ll stay in the pub until this thing is over.
Staying in a pub is always the right choice!
 
Jalonen should just throw the old man Jagr in the lineup and boom, an easy 5 goals scored immediately
Jalonen should just leave, we are playing worst hockey in history under him, it absolutely unwatchable and we have historic loses against countries we never had any problem with. Even winning bronze last year, we were absolutely horrible and he refused Vrana Svozil and Galvas what the f?
 
The Slovenes only have a handful of players that play in Big 7 European leagues. Most players wouldn't even count against the AHL's experienced professional rule.
 

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