GDT: Exhibition game - Canada Vs Russia

[TheBeastCoast]

TSN just had a commercial for the new Reklaws album. TSN going back to their “Roots”.

There is absolutely no way they aren't related to someone important with TSN.

 

[Einhorn and Finkle]

I kind of forgot Byfield was playing tbh.

 

[Statsy]

The idea of going up against Askarov in an elimination game is terrifying lol I watched that Hlinka final.

I knew how good he was at stopping the puck, but I have to admit his confident puck handling has been an eye opener. This guy seems to have it all.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Shots are 17 - 17 according to HockeyCanada site.
Canada is missing some bounces

 

[Avsboy]

The Byram hate is a bit excessive here. Just a few mistakes in his first game in a year.

 

[JackSlater]

I've liked this game for Canada so far. Skating well. Obviously rusty but that's expected. Powerplay is understandably disjointed, and that will need to be a big focus going forward. Canada's size at forward looks to be causing problems. Dach in particular looks like he's difficult for junior defencemen to handle, though it hasn't translated yet. Byfield looks noticeably better than he did in the camp games. Pelletier has also been good.

 

[violaswallet]

Shots are 17 - 17 according to HockeyCanada site.
Canada is missing some bounces

That can’t be right but perhaps quality of shots have been lower for Russians.

Levi has done well

 

[docbenton]

I have never seen a good skating D get beat wide as much as Byram

He's definitely improved his skating but he's never been that interested in or good at playing defense.

 

[Czechboy]

I knew how good he was at stopping the puck, but I have to admit his confident puck handling has been an eye opener. This guy seems to have it all.

And he's headed to Nashville which always makes their goalies look good... what a combo!

 

[Llamamoto]

I kind of forgot Byfield was playing tbh.

He's flying out there, both on the forecheck and on the rush.

He's also throwing around his weight a lot better than he usually does.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

We can still support better to gain and keep possession. Have to stay on their toes

 

[Goulet17]

These threads are often better than the game. The vast majority of posters are just trying to feel better about their NHL team's prospects and trying to run down other prospects to make themselves feel better. Every year it is a special kind of cluster&*#!@.

 

[Statsy]

He's flying out there, both on the forecheck and on the rush.

He's also throwing around his weight a lot better than he usually does.

He was reading HFBoards and it really lit a fire!

 

[Scandale du Jour]

TSN just had a commercial for the new Reklaws album. TSN not forgetting their “Roots”.

That song is so bad... and corny..... and bad.

 

[ViD]

That can’t be right but perhaps quality of shots have been lower for Russians.

Levi has done well

Many shots missed or blocked for team Canada. Shot attempts will definitely favor Canadians

 

[HanSolo]

These threads are often better than the game. The vast majority of posters are just trying to feel better about their NHL team's prospects and trying to run down other prospects to make themselves feel better. Every year it is a special kind of cluster&*#!@.

Wait till national pride factors into the group stage and beyond. That's where the real fun is.

 

[John Agar]

These threads are often better than the game. The vast majority of posters are just trying to feel better about their NHL team's prospects and trying to run down other prospects to make themselves feel better. Every year it is a special kind of cluster&*#!@.

It's just getting started...

Peeps are just shaking off the rust...

 

[John Agar]

Many shots missed or blocked for team Canada. Shot attempts will definitely favor Canadians

Like what's new...

The history of all our national teams, win or lose...

 

[ViD]

For the love of God, Russian hockey federation needs to invest into Canadian specialists to come over to train face offs in Russian hockey schools.

Same shit year after year, Canada creates tons of chances after winning offensive face offs

 

[Czechboy]

These threads are often better than the game. The vast majority of posters are just trying to feel better about their NHL team's prospects and trying to run down other prospects to make themselves feel better. Every year it is a special kind of cluster&*#!@.

Cue up the ...
'ain't even close'
and
'sleeping on him'
and
'strawman argument'

Some of my favs!lol

 

[ArPanet]

Schneider disa- rusty.

 

[Czechboy]

Askarov is not playing third... briliant move!

Reminds me of another fav comment I read here... he's now living rent free in Canada's heads.haha

I kid but I do think it's a smart move.

 

[Fisticuffer]

Closely matched teams tonight. NeEd some goals.

 

[BigBadBoar]

For the love of God, Russian hockey federation needs to invest into Canadian specialists to come over to train face offs in Russian hockey schools.

Same shit year after year, Canada creates tons of chances after winning offensive face offs

I don't know why exactly but it is usual for Canada to dominate face offs. And the Russians as well as Czechs are usually not very good in this discipline. Really don't know why because the practice of it must be very similar everywhere.

 

[tenken00]

For the love of God, Russian hockey federation needs to invest into Canadian specialists to come over to train face offs in Russian hockey schools.

Same shit year after year, Canada creates tons of chances after winning offensive face offs

Just get Datsyuk to put the feat of God in them on the dot.