GDT: Group A • Dec. 31 • Canada vs. USA • Part III

[trilobyte]

I like the tournament, but there are people who need a massive reality check.

There is no need to "hate" kids playing for their country.

What you need to decide is why you hang out in an HF thread, where people who think they know a lot keep proving they don't.
There is no 'ignore' function that filters stupid posts, unfortunately.
The hockey is great entertainment, and you have to take the bad (stupid posters who rip players ad-nauseum in their complete ignorance) with the good.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Contrary to most comments on here, I'm pretty confident with Canada's goaltending. I'd go Comrie based on his play this game against the toughest opponent. But both have been solid and I'd be fine with either one.

 

[Alberta tough]

We're going to lose to Russia

No way I see that happening.

 

[Riggins]

We're going to lose to Russia

Highly doubtful. USA is big, strong, fast and skilled. Russia doesn't have much.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Highly doubtful. USA is big, strong, fast and skilled. Russia doesn't have much.

Doesn't matter. USA always loses to Russia in this thing.

 

[Macman]

even when Reinhart dominates a game, a lot of people still can't see it. He did absolutely everything that game, including giving domi 2 tap-ins.

Yup. He's an incredible player and Buffalo is lucky to have him.

 

[ninjagaiden]

I blame TSN for hyping this tournament to the point adults "hate" children.

well if i did hear correctly auston matthews is 16 and 6'2 200

 

[Macman]

We're going to lose to Russia

Only if their goalie steals it. The U.S. is much better.

 

[Cellee]

What you need to decide is why you hang out in an HF thread, where people who think they know a lot keep proving they don't.
There is no 'ignore' function that filters stupid posts, unfortunately.
The hockey is great entertainment, and you have to take the bad (stupid posters who rip players ad-nauseum in their complete ignorance) with the good.

Sound advice. Just feels like the point cannot be made enough haha.

You can comment on the game without bashing the kids playing it.

 

[ninjagaiden]

Contrary to most comments on here, I'm pretty confident with Canada's goaltending. I'd go Comrie based on his play this game against the toughest opponent. But both have been solid and I'd be fine with either one.

i agree fucale sold me against finland

 

[ManoWarrior]

Reinhardt looks like a Toews who plays the game at Henrik Sedin's pace. Very impressive kid.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Reinhardt looks like a Toews who plays the game at Henrik Sedin's pace. Very impressive kid.

Good point. Some of those passes reminded me of Sedin's as well. Reinhart is such a smart player.

 

[Cellee]

well if i did hear correctly auston matthews is 16 and 6'2 200

Right, he is 16.

Exactly.

 

[S E P H]

Sweden is Russia's kryptonite as Russia is Canada's kryptonite as Canada is USA's kryptonite on the New Year's game.

It really is a revolving cycle.

 

[1Gold Standard]

Right, he is 16.

Exactly.

he's 17

 

[PecnoTrunk]

Right, he is 16.

Exactly.

I think he is 17...just mist the cut off by 2 days....if he was born 2 days earlier he would be in this draft...

 

[PecnoTrunk]

Can anyone tell me hats wrong with Point...he hasnt played a shift???

 

[Cellee]

he's 17

I think he is 17...just mist the cut off by 2 days....if he was born 2 days earlier he would be in this draft...

I went by the guy I was quoting, but I do appreciate the correction (being serious).

17 or 16, it doesn't change my point. The kid can't even drink in North America yet. How he plays hockey shouldn't ruin someone's week.

 

[EON]

Doesn't matter. USA always loses to Russia in this thing.

this.

Russia terrifies me, I was pretty upset they lost to the Czechs.

 

[Alerion]

Can anyone tell me hats wrong with Point...he hasnt played a shift???

No clue, I liked him in the early tournament games, seemed like an offensive sparkplug that could slot in at a lot of different spots in the lineup and provide instant offense. I dunno the last time I saw him on the ice though.

 

[Tutu to]

Morin been the worst defensman for Canada all tourney. Passing skills look like Gauthier's.

hicketts is way worse

 

[WarriorofTime]

I'm glad tsn toned down their coverage from all "quest for gold" and heroic like profiles of all the players. Just let the kids play and don't make too big a deal out of it. Maybe it was the losing streak that did it but they've definitely toned down the sensationalism from where it was at a few years ago in my opinion.

 

[BobDobolina]

Does TSN have the games on demand on their website this year? I can only find the highlights of previous games.

I'd like to watch this game tomorrow.

 

[Jtown]

hicketts is way worse

Is it true Hicketts junior coach is in charge of the D?


Hicketts in my humble opinion just doesn't belong out there on the ice.

 

[Cellee]

I'm glad tsn toned down their coverage from all "quest for gold" and heroic like profiles of all the players. Just let the kids play and don't make too big a deal out of it. Maybe it was the losing streak that did it but they've definitely toned down the sensationalism from where it was at a few years ago in my opinion.

Agreed. Just enjoy watching these kids play their hearts out for something that means a lot to them. The allure of this tournament used to be that it was for the love of the sport and the love of the sport in this Country.