GDT: Germany Vs Finland - 12/25 - 6PM ET - TSN/NHLN

[JackSlater]

Finland is obviously outplaying Germany but it isn't the bloodbath that I expected by any stretch.

 

[Zub]

I guess I'm agreeing with you now. Tieksola, Miettinen and Aatu are probably much better than many on this roster. I´m even missing Puistola and Saarela.

Yeah i've seen too many excuses here, the issues are clear as day.

 

[Svedu]

Man Piironen has looked not so good, but Im unsure if it should be on him or the finish D

Perhaps both, but probably more on the D´s.

 

[tny760]

Simontaival has been horrible

seemed like he was on earlier in the 1st, definitely very floaty in the 2nd and 3rd, not really doing anything lately

 

[Zub]

Finland is obviously outplaying Germany but it isn't the bloodbath that I expected by any stretch.

With over half of the team being beer leaguers it is no surprise.

 

[HSF]

Finland wins this one with ease, Lundell will eat Stutzle alive...

Mhmmm

 

[Svedu]

You're like a broken record. None of them are in the team and won't be.

You are a mercenary, Pennanens defender in every situation. No room for critics in your world It´s black or white.

 

[Boud]

With over half of the team being beer leaguers it is no surprise.

I mean Germany is missing a bunch of guys and other than Stutzle and Peterka it's not like they're a good team.

Finland has a lot more going for them, they're just playing bad tbh.

Maybe they're not giving full effort knowing it's a depleted German team but it's way closer than it should be.

 

[Zub]

At this point i'm actually hoping Germany wins, we don't deserve to win.

 

[TMLeafer]

Finland #4 on D, numerous poor plays.

 

[NorCalhockey]

Finland is the substantially better team.

Yes, it’d be an upset if Germany pulled off the win even IF the German team had all their players available. I think Germany can hold their head up high that they competed hard and hung with one of the Big Five fairly well. (Posting this with the score 5-3 Finland).

 

[AB13]

Stützle looks like he probably is the best player in the tournament.

 

[Zub]

Lambert's skating reminds me of Jack Hughes

 

[karhukissa]

You are mercenary, Pennanens defender in every situation. No room for critics in your world It´s black or white.

Of course there's room for criticism but atleast give him and the team some time. First game in and already mad speculation about players who aren't there. How do you know that Aatu would be better than any of these guys? Nobody can know hence it's quite pointless to speculate.

 

[Scorevat53]

Looked like Stuzle hurt himself a bit there.

 

[Boud]

Stutzle looking hurt after that hit.

 

[tny760]

stuetzle needs to chill with those runs

i understand being engaged but that's not smart

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Stutzle looking hurt after that hit.

hopefully winded

 

[Boud]

Looked like Stuzle hurt himself a bit there.

It was his left hand too

 

[Svedu]

Actually, only thing impressing me with Finland is single players skill. Lundell, Lambert and especially Niemelä.

Karhukissa, please explain. Which others has impressed you? Or please, tell me about this really game winning hockey where every player buys their role and plays together in a well working unit? Because I can't se that for s*it. Move along buddy.

 

[Kezaster]

a sloppy win incoming. It ain't a beauty contest, get the points and get out.

 

[Lambo]

Finland is obviously outplaying Germany but it isn't the bloodbath that I expected by any stretch.

Without Corona-Desaster and a normal preparation Germany could win this.

 

[Boud]

hopefully winded

Hopefully because he was holding his left arm going back to the bench.

EDIT: He's back looks fine

 

[NorCalhockey]

I think Germany’s a sleeping giant when it comes to hockey. It’s one of the largest countries in Europe. It’s one of the most financially stable countries in Europe. And Germany routinely has excellent showings in the Winter Olympics. So they have a lot of talent, money, and facilities.

I was rooting Big Time for Germany in the gold medal game (Olympics) against Russia, but alas...it was not to be. The NBC broadcast showed Bastian Schweinsteiger rooting his country men on. Nice to see German hockey getting fan support from a soccer star.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Hopefully because he was holding his left arm going back to the bench.

EDIT: He's back looks fine

back on there scrapping