GDT: Finland vs. USA | 13 February 2025 | 8:00

[KillerMillerTime]

Almost sounds made up.lol

That's crazy when you look at the C's now! And G's... and W's and D's.lol

US had decent centers when Lafontaine, Modano, Roenick & Janney were in their
primes in the 1990s.

 

[behemolari]

Laine is better

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

Laine is better

 

[93gilmour93]

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Hacksaw Jim Kessel

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

Hacksaw Jim Kessel

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

4-2 USA

 

[nucks88]

GO SUOMI!!!!!!

 

[LaineBOOM]

Kakko as 13rd forward and Laine in 2nd line is hockey terrorism.

Imo it truthfully mirrors their level as players.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

This will be a close one too.

On paper USA:s defense is clearly the big difference - but USA often underperforms while Finland overperforms and often have great coaching.

I am not sure how this one will end .

Another OT incoming

 

[Zybalto]

Saros has the ability to steal a game.

USA needs to get to him early and often.

 

[Ace]

Saros has the ability to steal a game.

He’s never played in front of Henri Jokiharju before.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Faber the bargain of the century these last two years.

That 3rd line is going to be hard to handle. Especially if the US has last change.

 

[the]

Can’t wait to watch Laine play.

 

[Jussi]

This could go either Vancouver 2010 or Turin 2006.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

We were just way too weak at center in the 2000s. Up until Eichel, Matthews, and Hughes, we really didn't have any truly of elite talent down the middle.

Between 1990 and 2010, there were a grand total of 2 American centers drafted in the top 5 of their drafts - Legwand (2nd) and Connolly (5th). That's almost unbelievable.

Canadians had 23 in that same span, with 6 1st overall and 4 2nd overall centers picked.

The 1980 US Olympic Team had better centers in Broten, Pavelich & Johnson. It was the only position not impacted by players turning pro early or going the
Junior route in the mid to late 70's.

This could go either Vancouver 2010 or Turin 2006.

Why are you comparing this to Olympic play? Should be to World Cups or Canada Cups.

 

[Ugene Magic]

STAR SPANGLED MAN​

 

[Summer Rose]

So, will we have a stupidly long intro and puck drop around 8:28? Sounds like about par for the course to me.

 

[Erikfromfin]

6-3 Finland wins... Victory is coming!

 

[Coffee]

Finland has a chance if they start Lankinen

 

[Hurrikaani]

Finland has a chance if they start Lankinen
It's Saros and 5-2 USA, I agree that Lankinen would've at least given us a chance.

 

[The Blue Baron]

Finlands will fight tooth and nail.

Saros needs to be very solid.

Laine, as a Jets fan I’ve seen enough to conclude he is a one trick pony. That being said Finns get a PP OL’ Patty boy could be an asset.

My Boys KFC and Hellboi hope for a nice showing!

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

Go Finland!!!!!

 

[SI90]

 

[heynowbababooey]

World Juniors, World Championship, World Cup, Olympics, doesn't matter which one. The Finns have always terrified me. So much love and respect for those f***in beauties. Heres to a good battle! Best of luck Finland. Let's go USA! Teemu forever!!!

 

[DieSendungmitderMaus]

Sorry for grunching, any info on when the actual puck drop is gonna be?