GDT: Exhibition • Dec. 21 • Canada vs. Sweden • 7:00 PM ET

[GuillaumeLetsundress*]

Official roster for tonight:

Mark Masters ‏@markhmasters il y a 25 minutes
Canada lines at morning skate:
Domi-Reinhart-Duclair
Ritchie-McDavid-Lazar
Petan-Paul-Fabbri
Crouse-Gauthier-Virtanen
Point

Nurse-Theodore
Morrissey-Bowey
Morin-Hicketts
Heatherington

Comrie

Id switch around Ritchie and point honestly, point has much better offensive instincts than Ritchie, hope mcdavid isn't throwing freebies to an unaware Ritchie.

Though good to test the line as it is right now, Ritchie could open up a lot of ice if he decides to show up

 

[199991]

Id switch around Ritchie and point honestly, point has much better offensive instincts than Ritchie, hope mcdavid isn't throwing freebies to an unaware Ritchie.

Though good to test the line as it is right now, Ritchie could open up a lot of ice if he decides to show up

Me Id put Fabbri on McDavid's left side

 

[Jacquestrapless]

Hopefully some hate brews between these two. Always better to see two teams that hate each other play.

Looks like Swedes have infiltrated Canada's practice session

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Me Id put Fabbri on McDavid's left side

Yea, Fabbri and McDavid were ridiculous together over the summer.

I'd throw one of either Lazar, Petan, or Point on the other wing.

 

[GuillaumeLetsundress*]

Me Id put Fabbri on McDavid's left side

yea that is what I thought they would go with to start with but couple good options of course, petan would bring another layer of elite offense if he stays on the third line because those tope two lines will be heavy either way.

Fingers crossed for a fast paced fun hockey game! hopefully no bone head hits or injuries

 

[Inkling]

Is this broadcasted/streamed anywhere in Sweden?

There could be streams available since it is being broadcast in Canada.

 

[CaptainCatfish]

12-0 Canada, McDavid 10 goals and 2 assist

 

[BigBen]

Im looking forward to see Blidh and Karlsson. Both are great agitators and energy players. Both will make it hell for Canadian players when they are on the ice.

When will Grönborg release the lines?

Canada has about 2 full lines of body bruisers. Sweden will have a lot more problems with the Ritchhie/Crouse- Gauthier - Virtanen line.

 

[m4tt145]

Canada has about 2 full lines of body bruisers. Sweden will have a lot more problems with the Ritchhie/Crouse- Gauthier - Virtanen line.

All those players are used to playing juniors, so I really doubt it. Our players play men.

 

[LiveeviL]

All trash talk before these kind of games make me cringe. It should be a bit embarrassing for both parts engaged in that kind of talk.

 

[JAS 39 Gripen]

Why do team Sweden continue to play Canada in pre tournament games? Do they want to get one of their stars hurt every year?

 

[Evolu7ion]

 

[jdatb]

Heh I wonder why Ritchie is next to McDavid

 

[bert]

Heh I wonder why Ritchie is next to McDavid

Probably because he can score goals, make room for him and if anyone takes any liberties at all with his hand he will take care of it.

 

[MrFunnyWobbl]

Canada eh

 

[Pgust]

Make H.M. Konung Carl XVI Gustaf proud!

 

[m4tt145]

Make H.M. Konung Carl XVI Gustaf proud!

Thought it was Thranduil there for one second..

 

[Gigantor The Goalie]

Heh I wonder why Ritchie is next to McDavid

Why do you think he is? McDavid is just coming back from a hand injury. Having someone like Lazar and Ritchie is the perfect way to ease him back into the competition. I just hope Lazar is able to keep Ritchie from taking too many penalties.

 

[BusQuets]

Looking at that Canada's bottom-6.. Why do they bring so many bruiser/grinders? No way they can compete with USA imo. (Not necessary talking about this game's lines)

 

[Mcnofool6110]

With three Oilers in it tonight (Lagesson, Nurse, McDavid), super excited to see how this goes.

4-2 Canada.

 

[PecnoTrunk]

Make H.M. Konung Carl XVI Gustaf proud!

LOL !!!! thats funny.... is that dick cheney mounting the moose ?


Anyways, i really like these lines: LOTS of speed on all four lines,
i also understand the reason they put Ritchie with McDavid to create lots of room.

All 4 lines bring lots of speed and some size...good mixture of both

We will see how Point is utilized as the game progresses....Hope he doesnt disapear...


Canada lines at morning skate:
Domi-Reinhart-Duclair
Ritchie-McDavid-Lazar
Petan-Paul-Fabbri
Crouse-Gauthier-Virtanen
Point

Nurse-Theodore
Morrissey-Bowey
Morin-Hicketts
Heatherington

Comrie

 

[Romang67]

Make H.M. Konung Carl XVI Gustaf proud!

For the motherland!

 

[Pgust]

There are way to many of these patriotic pictures of our king but it will probably just get me banned.

Anyway, Canada will probably win this one but I sure hope we don't get too humiliated. Wish I could stream the game but I have to get up early tomorrow.

 

[PecnoTrunk]

There are way to many of these patriotic pictures of our king but it will probably just get me banned.

Anyway, Canada will probably win this one but I sure hope we don't get too humiliated. Wish I could stream the game but I have to get up early tomorrow.

Why would you get banned....we all realize its meant in good sport, nothing malicous...

I hope its a good game, and i believe in Comrie...

 

[TimeZone]

Can't wait to see Nylander/Mcdavid/Lazar tonight