GDT: Germany vs Canada, Group A; Dec 28, 2024, 7:30 Eastern

[Leaf Fans]

Agree he looked bad. Most likely nervous as hell in his first game.


He shouldn't have made the team if he was just going to sit. Let's just say his market value at draft time is taking a big hit. I just want to see the kid play.

I don't agree with his draft stock taking a hit; however, I do agree with wanting to see him play.

 

[SelltheTeamFrancesco]

Their top 2 are overrated as well. Hutson is not close to his brother.

Yeah Buium hasn’t looked that good too. Lindstein, ASP, and Willander is miles above what Canada or the US have.

 

[OttersFan]

He's watching the game in the box alongside Martone.

I saw that. Has he had his surgery yet? I know he’s there, but I thought they mentioned he hadn’t.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Did I hear that correctly? Schaefer is still in Ottawa and hasn’t had surgery yet? He’s obviously in a walking, but I’m second guessing what the commentators said.

he has a broken clavicle.

 

[Leviathan899]

Especially when it's Panocha and Handel handling the puck.. a bit of coordinated pressure and they won't be able to deal with it. Letting them get comfortable.

Yeah that’s my main takeaway, wayyyyyy too passive on the PK. Treating these guys like they’re prime Makar and Mcdavid on the PP. swarm them and win some battles. And when you possess the puck, get it out!

 

[The Blue Baron]

Did I hear that correctly? Schaefer is still in Ottawa and hasn’t had surgery yet? He’s obviously in a walking, but I’m second guessing what the commentators said.

Out for the tournament. Broken collar bone.

 

[Leviathan899]

Yeah Buium hasn’t looked that good too. Lindstein, ASP, and Willander is miles above what Canada or the US have.

So far I agree. I like Buium as a prospect but hasn’t impressed me a ton yet. I think Schaefer, despite being only 17, was the best D in the tournament, with ASP.

 

[Mitch nylander]

I’ve never seen a Canada team look this bad in terms of special teams, specifically the PK.

This isn’t even a talent thing, having coached at a high level and worked with some NHLers and pros, this team has enough to win but there’s 0 cohesion. A good coach can mask our flaws and don’t get me wrong we are lacking some high end talent at the back, but what’s the identity here ? They don’t hit, they’re only a little aggressive on the forecheck and I mean they just don’t dominate the play. Hockey in Canada hasn’t regressed but man there’s some boggling coaching going on.

Cowan looks terrible and Nadeau is a ghost, I’m not sure why Martone is a skratch for a team that is sorely lacking creativity.

That being said, the Germans and Latvians have genuinely really improved, but either way, we just don’t look well coached.

I found Cowan and Nadeau to be the two of the most noticeable players last period outside of Mckenna. Are we watching a different game?

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

0 ES goals in 4 periods against powerhouses like Latvia and Germany

Let’s get going here

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Let's get another upset going here

 

[landy92mack29]

To add - they are fairly soft, not overly fast, and utterly lack cohesion.

it's a special combination of low skill but even worse low energy. No big hits and slow in on the forecheck. They should be skating their butts off for 40 seconds as they roll lines. Bunch of puck watching

 

[The Blue Baron]

I’ve never seen a Canada team look this bad in terms of special teams, specifically the PK.

This isn’t even a talent thing, having coached at a high level and worked with some NHLers and pros, this team has enough to win but there’s 0 cohesion. A good coach can mask our flaws and don’t get me wrong we are lacking some high end talent at the back, but what’s the identity here ? They don’t hit, they’re only a little aggressive on the forecheck and I mean they just don’t dominate the play. Hockey in Canada hasn’t regressed but man there’s some boggling coaching going on.

Cowan looks terrible and Nadeau is a ghost, I’m not sure why Martone is a skratch for a team that is sorely lacking creativity.

That being said, the Germans and Latvians have genuinely really improved, but either way, we just don’t look well coached.

Agreed.

I baffles me they don’t hit a soul out there.

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

I found Cowan and Nadeau to be the two of the most noticeable players last period outside of Mckenna. Are we watching a different game?

Cowan had a good period, but still not good enough at ES. He's gotta take over or else it's over for him.

 

[SelltheTeamFrancesco]

So far I agree. I like Buium as a prospect but hasn’t impressed me a ton yet. I think Schaefer, despite being only 17, was the best D in the tournament, with ASP.

I really like Buium as a prospect he just looks off. Sometimes it happens.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Cowan had a good period, but still not good enough at ES. He's gotta take over or else it's over for him.

The tournament?

 

[Mathieukferland]

Canada needs u18 McKenna, they’re getting Hlinka McKenna

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

The tournament?

He'll get the bust label if he doesn't step the f*** up, and it's tough to shake that once you've got it. Very few players have done it.

 

[Game suspension]

I don't agree with his draft stock taking a hit; however, I do agree with wanting to see him play.

Well he ain't going first overall after this tourney that's for sure. He was billed as one of the guys to watch and I can't watch him. So...........call me annoyed by the coaching decision. Just silly that players get dressed just to sit on the bench.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Canada needs u18 McKenna, they’re getting Hlinka McKenna

It is also a pretty big step up. Expecting someone in their D -1 to carry the water for you is a recipe for disaster. Next year is his year.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Whoever’s idea it was to put this Canadian team together needs to be fired.

They could make a better team with the guys not playing.

 

[Leaf Fans]

He'll get the bust label if he doesn't step the f*** up, and it's tough to shake that once you've got it. Very few players have done it.

He might get the label by some posters on the board, but not in reality. He is currently having a very good tournament.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

He'll get the bust label if he doesn't step the f*** up, and it's tough to shake that once you've got it. Very few players have done it.

Being labelled a bust by random chuckle f***s on the internet doesn't actually make you one though.

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

Being labelled a bust by random chuckle f***s on the internet doesn't actually make you one though.

Those chuckle f***s are usually right tho unfortunately. I hope he proves the doubters wrong.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Those chuckle f***s are usually right tho unfortunately. I hope he proves the doubters wrong.

Sure they are.

 

[The Blue Baron]

HIT THE NET YOU PUTZ