GDT: Exhibition: Czech Republic vs. Team North America - 3:30 PM Eastern

[jj cale]

They'll probably settle down, but this is going to be a different game for the NA team. The Czech team is good, and they are going to bring it and force the NA team to really play a good all-around game that they really haven't had to play yet.

100%

I do believe they will settle down but this a game where they are going to have to play all around not just run and gun. Might take them a period and some to get it together.

 

[Sojourn]

Yup. This Czech team is underrated. They played Russia tough in the earlier two games against them.

Yeah, and to be blunt, I think NA got away with being very loose defensively against Europe. That just isn't going to work.

 

[Festinator]

I really think they should incorporate trouba into the lineup when the real games start...

 

[ijuka]

Scheifele going ham

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

I wonder what players would really work with Eich here?

I'd say Saad and Larkin or Trochek could work.

 

[McFlyingV]

Team NA defense is way too soft. The forwards can do whatever they want in their zone.

Aside from Trouba and Parayko its a pretty soft D core. They just need to stick check and move the puck better like they're capable of and they won't be stuck defending as much.

 

[ProspectsSTC]

The Czechs are trying to bore NA to death

 

[larmex99]

I really think they should incorporate trouba into the lineup when the real games start...

It seems unlikely unless there is an injury. Perfect replacement though as he plays both sides.

 

[HanSolo]

Now this is a real test for Team NA.

 

[Hemsky001]

let's see what we can do in PP

 

[McFlyingV]

Couturier's skating looks worse than I remember.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

Man, this stream....

Can't wait until all the games are on T.V.

 

[Sojourn]

The Czechs are trying to bore NA to death

Pretty sure they are trying to win the game, and you need to be disciplined against a fast, skilled team like NA.

 

[Hemsky001]

oh yeah

 

[snipes]

****

Adversity early. Wake up boys.

 

[TheMule93]

Nice goal

 

[HanSolo]

Young guns showing their youth for sure here.

 

[jj cale]

I'd say Saad and Larkin or Trochek could work.

Hmm. Eichel would be the driver of play on that line, which I think he needs to be so that could work.

 

[Voodoozz]

eat it

 

[Liminality]

weird deflection goal

 

[larmex99]

Someone should tell them it is ok to clear the front of the net. Soft or what?

 

[Startseva]

Czechs looks very motivated

 

[ijuka]

LOL Planned goal

 

[Bear12Good]

Nice goal

 

[WillTheThrill]

Lol Matt Murray hearing the goal horn in his own building