Group A • Dec. 31 • Canada vs. USA - Part II

[dwanmaster*]

Can't believe Domi wasn't good enough to be invited last year.

Too short

 

[Plub]

Score on the PP and I think it's game.

Eichel has been invisible.

Except for that play where the U.S. scored.

 

[Richter915]

I think McDavid and Eichel are both showing that the term 'generational talent' is getting thrown around way too liberally these days.

very tough to prove generational talent at WJC...mostly because you're a man amongst boys...you do all the right things but those around you are amateurs. They will shine when they get to the pros.

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Crosby was still more of a role player than the main guy. Just like this tournament with McDavid. These four games aren't going to make or break his career.

Really? Because most people on here seem to think you can judge the next 20 years of his career based on the last eight shifts.

He hasn't even come close to showing his best yet, and he is still doing fine. He's playing with two players who have zero understanding of his game, but there is no point in putting him between anyone else at this point since the other lines have all gelled.

 

[y2kcanucks]

Its been going on all game, brutal call. Let them play.

It's as weak as the call on Ritchie.

 

[tsujimoto74]

Didn't really get why Tyler Motte and Miles Wood were on the team, but they're proving they don't belong.

Very entertaining game so far.

More importantly, I don't know why both are playing in the top 9 while Compher is stuck toiling away on the 4th line.

 

[Get North]

He caused their only goal.huh?

I thought Milano made that pass to DeAngelo cross the zone, but I haven't even noticed him by not looking at his name. Can't pull any tricks against Canada.

 

[Richter915]

NHL games will look like crap later after watching this

that's why I love this time of year...these kids play so absurdly hard...and it's a million times better than the olympics.

 

[Analyzer*]

Thank you! there is some significant dead weight on team USA...their depth is severely lacking.

It seems the states has a slight agenda as to who they want on the team and who they don't. Canada did this last year and it cost them.

with their beetie little eyes and their flapping heads

This is great.

 

[Captain Bowie]

NHL games will look like crap later after watching this

They always do.

They should find some way to turn the NHL season into a whole bunch of 7-game tournaments.

 

[Lehner]

It's as weak as the call on Ritchie.

I agree, both are terrible.

 

[nowhereman]

Groulx needs to move Fabbri up with McDavid & Lazar. Virtanen is not looking comfortable out of position at LW.

Personally, I'd move Fabbri up with McDavid and move Virtanen to the right side. Lazar would excel in a more defensive role (where the goals will still come), while Virtanen and Fabbri have the offensive skill to convert for McDavid. That third line has had one great game, so it's not like breaking them up is going to kill chemistry.

very tough to prove generational talent at WJC...mostly because you're a man amongst boys...you do all the right things but those around you are amateurs. They will shine when they get to the pros.

Lazar and Virtanen are both VERY good players, though. Hell, Lazar IS an NHLer. I still think that line should be juggled but you can't blame McDavid's linemates for the way he's looked. You might not be playing with NHL pros out there but, once you get to the NHL, you'll also be facing the Bergeron's and Webers of the world too, playing against superior NHL-systems and coaching. They both should be showing more, especially at this level. It's not going to be easier, once they make the pros.

 

[Alerion]

I think McDavid and Eichel are both showing that the term 'generational talent' is getting thrown around way too liberally these days.

Yup, I completely agree.

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

very tough to prove generational talent at WJC...mostly because you're a man amongst boys...you do all the right things but those around you are amateurs. They will shine when they get to the pros.

Could not agree more.

Domi is almost two years older than both of them.

What would they be doing to competition if they were a full two years older?

We'll never know because they will likely be top ten NHLer scorers by then. Put that into perspective when comparing them to Domi, for instance.

 

[Aceonfire*]

I honestly hope the Oilers get Eichel over McDavid.

I think McDavid will be a great player but he has the same issue as Crosby.

Its easy to get into his head and the pressure put on him is obviously getting to him.

Eichel has an edge to his game, and it would be hilarious to see him and Nurse as team mates.

 

[Richter915]

Imagine how much better Canada would be with Ho-Sang?

 

[arsmaster*]

Not sure why we as Canadians are complaining about officiating.

I didn't like the call on Ritchie but Larkin's high stick was a follow through. And we scored on it.

The officiating has been even both ways. I bought the Ritchie call changed the game a bit and that's why we're seeing more calls and more chippy stuff.

 

[BB6]

with their beetie little eyes and their flapping heads

LOL fair play sir.

 

[Scrobble]

Score on the PP and I think it's game.

Eichel has been invisible.

Miles better than McDavid at least but that isn't much. Well MacDavid had that injury though.

 

[X66]

The thing people have to remember about Gauthier is that he wasn't selected to play a big role in the early round robin games.

I've said from the start he'd start showing his worth in the more serious games, not against teams like Germany or Slovakia.

Just my two cents.

 

[Jtown]

Personally, I'd move Fabbri up with McDavid and move Virtanen to the right side. Lazar would excel in a more defensive role (where the goals will still come), while Virtanen and Fabbri have the offensive skill to convert for McDavid. That third line has had one great game, so it's not like breaking them up is going to kill chemistry.

thats my thinking as well. I like Lazar but i dont think he is the type of guy u want playing with mcdavid.

 

[KevinBXA]

Alright boys, time to win this one handily, flame out in quarter finals and make Canadians all across this great country break things.

 

[Pip]

Imagine how much better Canada would be with Ho-Sang?

Not really better at all

 

[jacobhockey13]

Too short

More like Hockey Canada incompetence

 

[Bures Elbow]

Look whose in the house for McDavid vs Eichal: