GDT: Group A • Dec. 26 • Canada vs. Slovakia

[Tv9924]

Lazar was overhyped, he should be on the third line

 

[Alerion]

is Ritchie slower than Gauthier?

It'd probably be close...

 

[LiquidSnake]

Lazar seems to be playing more of a NHL game. Which is defensively responsible and trying not to make mistakes.

I think that's going to be damn important vs good teams.

 

[X66]

I'm also very pissed the Leafs are playing the Bruins on New Years eve because I don't want go back and forth with the USA/Canada game

 

[cneely]

Very impressed with the entire forward corps. Particularly Petan, Duclair and Crouse.

The d has been solid as well.

 

[Icebreakers]

Lazar seems to be playing more of a NHL game. Which is defensively responsible and trying not to make mistakes.

I think that's going to be damn important vs good teams.

He looks lost offensively.

 

[SabresSharks]

McDavid's looked a bit tentative since that shot-block. Looked like it caught him in the ribs.

 

[PG Canuck]

I remember at the draft everyone criticizing the Virtanen pick and his game.

Calm down, it's been two periods. He can just as easily go invisible as he can become a factor.

 

[Snippit]

The best part of this game so far IMO has been how Slovakia barely has any scoring chances. Completely shut down by Canada.

Also, would not be surprised to see the Slovaks go down. If Germany can best them, they would play Denmark or Switzerland in the relegation round...

 

[cupcrazyman]

The backup goalie is playing like #2

have you ever seen a goalie wear #2 before?

 

[trilobyte]

Not completely surprised. I don't love his linemates in their capacity, he is better off with players who feed off his creativity.

True, there is no magic on that line as we would like to see. I think the team can afford to play with that, I think they have to.

 

[Baby Pettersson]

I don't think virtanen is healthy enough for top line minutes. He should stick to depth role until he gets in the groove a little more.

Haha what?

 

[CK17]

I'm not saying McDavid has been all-world great, but I've yet to see Lazar and Ritchie doing anything by themselves.

 

[Bgav]

I don't think virtanen is healthy enough for top line minutes. He should stick to depth role until he gets in the groove a little more.

Lol what ?

 

[PanniniClaus]

Slovaks cannot possibly play worse. As bad as it gets at this tourney in the modern era.

 

[Westcoasthabsfan]

I'm also very pissed the Leafs are playing the Bruins on New Years eve because I don't want go back and forth with the USA/Canada game

watch the juniors at least you will see two good teams....lol

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

is Ritchie slower than Gauthier?

It's a toss up.

 

[trilobyte]

There will be no games after this one against a team so outmatched as Slovakia.

 

[stayinalive]

I remember at the draft everyone criticizing the Virtanen pick and his game.

And? I personally still think Nylander and especially Ehlers are (far) better prospects.

 

[Bob b smith]

Canada has 9 forwards that are a constant threat to score.

 

[BigBen]

McDavid needs to be put with Virtanen and/or Fabbri. And Lazar should take Virtanen's place on the fourth line. McDavid needs some linemates that can get him the puck.

 

[Cosmix]

He got shoved into the goalie...makeup call?

I did not see any shove. He seemed to lose an edge and ran into the goalie. Seemed like a legit penalty to me.

 

[arsmaster*]

Lol. Even bob Mackenzie comments about the added offense you get by demoting Fred Gauthier.

 

[Alerion]

There will be no games after this one against a team so outmatched as Slovakia.

Germany tomorrow.

 

[PG Canuck]

isn't there a NHLer on his line?

That doesn't mean anything....