GDT: Sweden vs. Latvia, Feb 18th, 17:00 CET, 11:00 AM EST
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Lundqvist has the worst save% in the Olympics.
Foppa is back, and I dont really care if he dominates or not, I just pray to god that he´ll remain healthy.
Foppa is back, and I dont really care if he dominates or not, I just pray to god that he´ll remain healthy.
I don't want Sweden to do their best in this game offensively, I just want them to score 1 goal more than Latvia. I want to see tight defense, give Lundqvist a break already... tell me one goalie who can have a good saving percentage when all you get is odd man rushes?
I want Sweden to play great defense and score 1 goal more, please god.
Lundqvist needs confidence if we're ever gonna get to the final.
I want Sweden to play great defense and score 1 goal more, please god.
Lundqvist needs confidence if we're ever gonna get to the final.
Starshollow said:
We could've had Nylander "staying healthy"...(or even me) ofcourse you want Forsberg to dominate...thats why he is here. And if he IS healthy then he WILL dominate
I hope Forsberg has a great game and helps Sundin lead Sweden to victory. I'd love to see a powerplay line of Sundin - Forsberg - Alfredsson.
Put Sundin and Forsberg togehter;
Forsberg - Sundin - Axelsson
Modin - Zetterberg - Alfredsson
Sedin - Sedin - Samuelsson
Jönsson - Påhlsson - Holmström
Forsberg - Sundin - Axelsson
Modin - Zetterberg - Alfredsson
Sedin - Sedin - Samuelsson
Jönsson - Påhlsson - Holmström
yarre
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Great lines Robertsson, I would make some changes though on the rightwings, want to see Holmström with the Sedins, just to try it out:
Forsberg - Sundin - Alfredsson = Superline
Modin - Zetterberg - Samulesson = Zetterberg gets himself a scorer and a player he has played together with in Detroit
Sedin - Sedin - Holmström = I think Holmström would be great together with the Sedins, drawing attention to him, getting in rebounds.
Jönsson - Påhlsson - Axelsson = Great defensiveline.
Forsberg - Sundin - Alfredsson = Superline
Modin - Zetterberg - Samulesson = Zetterberg gets himself a scorer and a player he has played together with in Detroit
Sedin - Sedin - Holmström = I think Holmström would be great together with the Sedins, drawing attention to him, getting in rebounds.
Jönsson - Påhlsson - Axelsson = Great defensiveline.
Chimpradamus
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What I want to see is disciplined play with no sloppy turnovers (TONS of them against the Russians), good passing, good defense and good PP. If we want to get anywhere in this tournament, we need alot of PP goals. Forsberg will start with Axelsson and PÃ¥hlsson to get him going, as a warmup. I consider this a good choice.
In PP, I want Forsberg in the right corner, controlling the PP just like in Philadelphia. Lidström should play very PP nonstop on right blueline, with his stick towards the middle for shots. Alfredsson can use his boomstick on the left blueline, where he has had great success in Ottawa. Holmström should check in on his office in front of goal, while Zetterberg or Sundin position on the left side. When Forsberg gets the puck, everybody gets in MOTION to give Forsberg many alternatives. Let his godlike awareness and passing ability set up an opening, shot, shield by Holmström and rebound.
If B-Ã… still refuses to play PP for real and continues to roll on the lines, I swear by God that I will rant him to death. As a coach with these players, KNOWING how important the PP will be, especially later in the tournament, it's crucial, unforgivable, obvious and unmistakable. I just don't have enough words for it, he MUST set up a proper PP.
In my mind, I still can't figure out the reason for not doing it since the start. Does he know the history Sweden has with bad PP in big tournaments? Does he want to keep it that way as a cultural thing or what?
As for the players, I require alot more by Modin and Zetterberg (not that it's easy to create anything dragging Jörgen Jönsson on his *** in the same line). And the sloppy, slow, bad defensemen of course.
By the way, isn't Hävelid injured for several games? Is it official that he can play tomorrow?
In PP, I want Forsberg in the right corner, controlling the PP just like in Philadelphia. Lidström should play very PP nonstop on right blueline, with his stick towards the middle for shots. Alfredsson can use his boomstick on the left blueline, where he has had great success in Ottawa. Holmström should check in on his office in front of goal, while Zetterberg or Sundin position on the left side. When Forsberg gets the puck, everybody gets in MOTION to give Forsberg many alternatives. Let his godlike awareness and passing ability set up an opening, shot, shield by Holmström and rebound.
If B-Ã… still refuses to play PP for real and continues to roll on the lines, I swear by God that I will rant him to death. As a coach with these players, KNOWING how important the PP will be, especially later in the tournament, it's crucial, unforgivable, obvious and unmistakable. I just don't have enough words for it, he MUST set up a proper PP.
In my mind, I still can't figure out the reason for not doing it since the start. Does he know the history Sweden has with bad PP in big tournaments? Does he want to keep it that way as a cultural thing or what?
As for the players, I require alot more by Modin and Zetterberg (not that it's easy to create anything dragging Jörgen Jönsson on his *** in the same line). And the sloppy, slow, bad defensemen of course.
By the way, isn't Hävelid injured for several games? Is it official that he can play tomorrow?
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dakdak said:
His head. That's as far as this idea goes. It doesn't reach anything beyond his skull.
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DayWalk3r
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DayWalk3r said:No way. I would say the opposite, they love eachother
Yeah, there´s definitely some male lovi´n going on between Foppa & Sudden
This is their last tournament together, I think they should get to play together.
When Forsberg has been talking about the Olympics he always say "This is probably the last big tournament with Sundin and those boys". He always mention Sundin first, always and with a big smile. He doesn't hate the guy, no way.DayWalk3r said:No way. I would say the opposite, they love eachother
Do you know who was one of the players Forsberg did admire the most in the Swedish Elite Leauge last year? Per Ledin, the guy who was ALWAYS on the back of Forsberg, picking on him, teasing him etc...just like Draper does.
Chimpradamus
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Yeah, Per Ledin is a very skilled agitator, no question about that. Probably the best in Elitserien.
No word who will be in goal? Tellqvist or Lundqvist? I can't find info anywhere.
No word who will be in goal? Tellqvist or Lundqvist? I can't find info anywhere.
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I'm looking forward to this game a lot, watching Forsberg is always entertaining. Let's hope the women's team inspired the men's team to work hard, because if we lose this one we are in some serious trouble..
Btw, I was thinking about getting an avatar just like that, LotN! Sweet!
Btw, I was thinking about getting an avatar just like that, LotN! Sweet!
My prediction.
We come out gun´s á blazin, lead shots on goal 19-2 after the first period, but Latvia take sthe lead late in the first period on a break-away.
Second period, Sweden gets to play 10 minutes on the PP, but fails to capitalize.
13 shots on goal for Sweden, 3 for Latvia. We´re down 2-0 after 2 periods after a late giveaway by Kenny Jönsson.
Last period starts off with Foppa leaving the rink die to an injury. Latvia adds 2 powerplaygoals to their previous 2 and wins the game 4-0, despite being outshot 49-11.
We come out gun´s á blazin, lead shots on goal 19-2 after the first period, but Latvia take sthe lead late in the first period on a break-away.
Second period, Sweden gets to play 10 minutes on the PP, but fails to capitalize.
13 shots on goal for Sweden, 3 for Latvia. We´re down 2-0 after 2 periods after a late giveaway by Kenny Jönsson.
Last period starts off with Foppa leaving the rink die to an injury. Latvia adds 2 powerplaygoals to their previous 2 and wins the game 4-0, despite being outshot 49-11.
Sakaarnis
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Starshollow said:My prediction.
We come out gun´s á blazin, lead shots on goal 19-2 after the first period, but Latvia take sthe lead late in the first period on a break-away.
Second period, Sweden gets to play 10 minutes on the PP, but fails to capitalize.
13 shots on goal for Sweden, 3 for Latvia. We´re down 2-0 after 2 periods after a late giveaway by Kenny Jönsson.
Last period starts off with Foppa leaving the rink die to an injury. Latvia adds 2 powerplaygoals to their previous 2 and wins the game 4-0, despite being outshot 49-11.
Ill take this one
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