GDT: Gold Medal Game Period 2 | USA vs Canada | 1/5 @ 9:30PM ET| TSN/NHLN

[Chaels Arms]

It may not have made a difference but it seemed like very conservative coaching by Canada regarding the goalie pull and then putting him back in on an offensive zone faceoff.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Drysdale played 25+ minutes and was hung out to dry multiple times including on both goals. He's out there babysitting Byram, who was doing only god knows what on that second goal. Sanderson was better tonight, as was team USA overall, but tournament wise I don't think that it's close. Either way, we're likely going to have to agree to disagree.

Yea, Byram was lost defensively, Drysdale stepped up in 2nd period for Canada. Both Sanderson and Drysdale poised for great success, especially if Drysdale adds more weight.

 

[The Big Swede13]

To be honest for all the 1st round picks Canada had I dont see many of then becoming legit NHL stars

 

[NyQuil]

I'm sorry, did Germany win something?

 

[Pez68]

When it works.

When it doesn't, the team is accused of turtling and ceding momentum.

I'm usually not a fan of that tactic, but it worked. They did an amazing job in the third. Canada had a lot of shots but they were almost all crap.

 

[Arto Kilponen]

Congratulations USA, and also thank you. My wife got very happy for your win. I love this kind of stories.

But hopefully Byram wins Stanley Cup as the captain.

 

[Telos]

Is that the excuse for Byfield this time? He was flat out bad, outside of that game against Switzerland.

Kaliyev was also pretty bad

How about the excuse that they are all kids and this tournament after a year of hockey being closed down due to COVID doesn't determine their futures... Were you talking shit to Avs fans after MacKinnon's WJC performance too? Kaliyev wasn't bad either.

 

[Deen]

Canada got out hustled. Americans wanted it more. Hats off.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Faber and Simontaivl impressed me the most. Faber was a savvy pick.

 

[holy]

Wouldn’t expect much more from a team with a Maple Leaf logo.

 

[the paisanos guy]

Canada got out hustled. Americans wanted it more. Hats off.

Definitely this, what an effort by USA. respect

 

[NyQuil]

I'm usually not a fan of that tactic, but it worked. They did an amazing job in the third. Canada had a lot of shots but they were almost all crap.

Knight was good. Yes, Canada didn't have a lot of shots but a lot of those bounces didn't go in either.

Whenever you basically allow the other team to pelt the crease with pucks is a bit of a gamble.

But it's a luxury they had with the lead and Canada never forced them out of the shell by scoring one goal and making it interesting.

 

[Jordan Belfort]

Only Canadian with jump seemed to be Mercer.... everyone else kind of just seemed slow. Are the Americans that much faster?

 

[Smif]

I agree. US came out to prove something. I imagine all they heard was team Canada this, team Canada that and they came out with a **** you attitude. Honestly great game and good for them and a great lesson for the young Canadians

I agree also, I actually prefer when we lose a game either in the pre-tournament games or the round robin, kinda like the US and Russia in their first game this year. Listening to someone else's anthem HAS to motivate you.

 

[GOALOFSSON]

Well see. Finally played against a real team and he disappeared. Sad to see.

Also yes, we will see about many of your takes on the Sabres in general and their players in the very near future.

 

[McJedi]

Drysdale played 25+ minutes and was hung out to dry multiple times including on both goals. He's out there babysitting Byram, who was doing only god knows what on that second goal. Sanderson was better tonight, as was team USA overall, but tournament wise I don't think that it's close. Either way, we're likely going to have to agree to disagree.

Whatever. Drysdale laid a complete egg tonight. Gave it away several times in his zone. Got toasted wide twice by Americans. Got himself stuck on the ice and was a statue on the first goal. Was a minus 2 on the game and make zero impact offensively. His simple game worked vs the JV schedule but once he faced a good team. He played shook. Drysdale was Just awful in that game.

Cozens too. Totally soft and invisible. Was afraid to take a hit to move the puck out of the zone and his turnover up as goal #2.

Krebs and #12 all laid eggs tonight. McMicheal played selfish and couldn’t hit the the ocean from the edge of the beach. When that much of Canada’s top of roster players were lousy. You get shut out. You lose.

 

[Smif]

I agree. US came out to prove something. I imagine all they heard was team Canada this, team Canada that and they came out with a **** you attitude. Honestly great game and good for them and a great lesson for the young Canadians

I agree also, I actually prefer when we lose a game either in the pre-tournament games or the round robin, kinda like the US and Russia in their first game this year. Listening to someone else's anthem HAS to motivate you.

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

To be honest for all the 1st round picks Canada had I dont see many of then becoming legit NHL stars

Don't apply to be an NHL scout.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Only Canadian with jump seemed to be Mercer.... everyone else kind of just seemed slow. Are the Americans that much faster?

Was Canada's best player. Holloway was flying too.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Drysdale played 25+ minutes and was hung out to dry multiple times including on both goals. He's out there babysitting Byram, who was doing only god knows what on that second goal. Sanderson was better tonight, as was team USA overall, but tournament wise I don't think that it's close. Either way, we're likely going to have to agree to disagree.

Byram was so lost it’s almost like he wasn’t even on the ice for that first goal

 

[End on a Hinote]

Ironically I played against a Canadian roller hockey all-star who threw his silver medal after we shitkicked his team. Dave Hammond. Great player, but must be a Canandian thing being sore losers.

Dave Hammond | inlinehockeydb.com

Like trashing hotel lobbys?

 

[brendan smith]

I'm sorry, did Germany win something?

No but Ottawa sure did.

 

[Arturia Pendragon]

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Champions!

 

[Summer Rose]

I am glad we won.

 

[Lt Dan]

Are the Americans that much faster?

Yes. Bacon and red bull is our secret