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mattihp
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Had no idea they were in such a drought. Hope that messes with them. They are a more skilled team and their chemistry seems almost as good as Finland's.
Ruotsalainen and Lundell - show the way!
Ruotsalainen and Lundell - show the way!
mattihp
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I'm already sick thinking about this one.lol
I really enjoy Finn hockey and everything they've done.
Gold medalists with a similar team and, I'm guessing, identical gameplan.
I still say OT and a heartbreak (like Swiss/Germany just now)
Good luck Finland.
Keys for us is Hrubec being ordinary (above .900) and our PK stepping up.
Hopefully no Moravcik. I would like to see Zohorna in somewehere to be honest.
Hope Chytil and Vrana are at near 100%
Hope Czechs realize they won't be scoring 7 goals today and remember what it was like to play Denmark.
I really enjoy Finn hockey and everything they've done.
Gold medalists with a similar team and, I'm guessing, identical gameplan.
I still say OT and a heartbreak (like Swiss/Germany just now)
Good luck Finland.
Keys for us is Hrubec being ordinary (above .900) and our PK stepping up.
Hopefully no Moravcik. I would like to see Zohorna in somewehere to be honest.
Hope Chytil and Vrana are at near 100%
Hope Czechs realize they won't be scoring 7 goals today and remember what it was like to play Denmark.
Finland have one special power called "sisu" and another called Anttila !
Anttila will break all the Czechs sticks and eat them for lunch before the game starts !
Seriously - I think Finland have the best tactics and that will decide the game ... if they could win last WC this one seems way easier
When did Czechs last live up to the demands - maybe this will be the first time in a couple of years ?
Anttila will break all the Czechs sticks and eat them for lunch before the game starts !
Seriously - I think Finland have the best tactics and that will decide the game ... if they could win last WC this one seems way easier
When did Czechs last live up to the demands - maybe this will be the first time in a couple of years ?
Finland have one special power called "sisu" and another called Anttila !
Anttila will break all the Czechs sticks and eat them for lunch before the game starts !
Seriously - I think Finland have the best tactics and that will decide the game ... if they could win last WC this one seems way easier
When did Czechs last live up to the demands - maybe this will be the first time in a couple of years ?
Well, if the demand is not so great, there is not much to live up to
maclean
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I would say the Czech team has generally looked much better this year than it has recently, but Finland's disciplined play could easily defuse their firepower. In other words, if ever there was a year to outperform, I'd pick this one, but it will take some lucky bounces to beat the Finns.
maclean
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I just read that Sekac and Spacek are out. What happened?
From the sounds of things they were just left out, coach's decision. Same with Moravčík and Blümel
mattihp
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It defused some very good rosters' firepower in 2019 playoffs. Same head coach, some same players, so I don't see why not. Our goalie Olkinuora is good but he isn't as good as Lankinen in 2019, at least not yet. It remains to be seen.
Yes I like that come from behind thing. Let them have 1 goal early for free or something.
Antila will score two in Finlands net and four in the Czech net !
You can't control him... nobody can, least of all Jukka Jalonen ....
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I just read that if Russia wins, they'll play FIN/CZE, but if Canada wins, they play USA
Why??
Is this a new rule or due to covid stuff?
Why??
Is this a new rule or due to covid stuff?
Czechboy
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WTF am I looking at?
Hajek is number 7? Stupid
Kubalik and Vrana on line 1? I've hated that from day one
Flek in top 6... he can't score.. he's beautiful on 4th line!
Chtil at 3C? WTF????
No Spacek? He was 2nd in team scoring? There better be an injury there.
7 games and a million exhibition matches and we go for a brand new lineup in the quarter? f***en stupid. Have Flek/hanzl/Zsdina even had one game together?
Now the Finns can focus on Kubalik line.
Pesan outthought himself.... I hope we win but these are some shocking choices that scream of fear.
It's been around for a some years already. It's based on seeding. Highest seed plays lowest seed. Seeds were decided after group stage and based on group stage standings & points.
#1.USA
#2.RUS
#3.FIN
#4.SUI
#5.CZE
#6.GER
#7.SVK
#8.CAN
Personally I liked the old pre made bracket thing more.
Well the coach can return the old lines if it's not working, but sounds like some extra unnecessary confusion on the players.
Czechboy
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Remember when we said you have a coaching advantage? This is it.lol
No Spacek is f***en madness! He was an outscorer for us and a nice counter punch.
