GDT: Group A • Dec. 26 • Finland vs. USA

[Richter915]

Hmmmm, had to go to shoot out against Denmark???????

well they did beat Canada in a tune up game. Russia is notorious for only turning it on against the elite teams.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Just dropped by to say that was probably the worst PP I've ever seen. US dominated and they were a man short.

Still Finland hanging in there. Husso playing very well. Didn't expect it to still be tied after 2. Keep it up

 

[VanFlyer]

I don't support the posters sentiment but half empty at the Bell Centre is still 11,000 people.

The lower bowl is half empty. Its pathetic. Terrible international support and I doubt Montreal will ever get a bid for IIHF again.

In Vancouver, it was packed every game regardless of teams playing.

 

[Zaddy]

you answered it yourself. he's been okay but as hyped as he's been he should be a lot better than ok. werenski has been better

It's been two periods and he's a defenseman. What did you expect? Is he even on any of the PP formations? I don't think I've seen him on it, but I could be wrong. If you don't notice much of a defenseman that means he's doing a good job.

 

[gphr513]

It appears the NHL.com fixed the issue, I'm watching it there again.

 

[Bps21*]

lol what? Larkin's been their best player so far, Eichel looks good too but he's been playing selfishly.

The second part is a laugh...

The first part...larkin hasn't even been the best player on his line.

 

[Garyboy]

That wide view of the arena showing how empty it is, is a joke. Nice job Montreal

Seriously. Too late to move it to Halifax?

 

[trick9]

Makes sense. Too bad for Saros though. Win your country gold and then ride the pine!

I would be shocked if Finland played just 1 goalie against both USA and Canada. They'll propably split those games and then decide who is the starter afterwards.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Eichel looked REALLY pissed when he didnt get the pass, it was all over his body language.

Well he had his stick down and he looked like he wanted the pass.

Literally million different ways? Literally?

So you took (a) he had his stick down and (b) he screamed into the air after Husso stopped Tuch's shot and extrapolated that into "Eichel is selfish because he screamed when Tuch didn't pass to him". Come on kids, Intro to Logic was a freshman course.

 

[BobDobolina]

The lower bowl is half empty. Its pathetic. Terrible international support and I doubt Montreal will ever get a bid for IIHF again.

In Vancouver, it was packed every game regardless of teams playing. What a travesty by Montreal. Just another reason to despise that snob city.

In Edmonton too, not sure about Calgary.

 

[Richter915]

That wide view of the arena showing how empty it is, is a joke. Nice job Montreal

I was considering a road trip up to MTL for a game or two but the ticket prices were just absurd, even from non-Canada games. Maybe everyone's at home celebrating Boxing Day? lol.

The Bell will be rocking tonight, that's for sure.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Yah that was a high hit.

 

[Novak Djokovic]

US powerplay!

 

[LOFIN]

Dangerous play. Lucky to get away with 2 minutes there.

 

[Huokaus]

Damn, definitely not the way Finns wanted to start the 3rd period. Hope we survive.

 

[landy92mack29]

It's been two periods and he's a defenseman. What did you expect? Is he even on any of the PP formations? I don't think I've seen him on it, but I could be wrong. If you don't notice much of a defenseman that means he's doing a good job.

if you're a complimentary one and not a future top pick. werenski has shown more than hanifin

 

[melinko]

Tuch battles in front of the net like a NHLer.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Great battle in front with Tuch.

 

[Get North]

So you took (a) he had his stick down and (b) he screamed into the air after Husso stopped Tuch's shot and extrapolated that into "Eichel is selfish because he screamed when Tuch didn't pass to him". Come on kids, Intro to Logic was a freshman course.

I never said he was selfish but as a captain, you can't really scream after you didn't get a pass from your teammate.

I think there is a good chance he wanted the pass.

 

[JacobBeans]

Am I the only one thinking that Eichel is fumbling a lot with the puck?

 

[SimplySensational]

OMG, stop skating around so much. Eichel on the left half wall, and a left handed shot on the right half wall and one timers.

 

[TT1]

The second part is a laugh...

The first part...larkin hasn't even been the best player on his line.

Yea its been Fasching right? Without looking at your profile i'd be willing to bet my house that youre a Sabres fan. Larkin's 2way game has been phenomenal and he's been an offensive threat aswell.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Holding the puck to long Mathews.

 

[SimplySolace]

So you took (a) he had his stick down and (b) he screamed into the air after Husso stopped Tuch's shot and extrapolated that into "Eichel is selfish because he screamed when Tuch didn't pass to him". Come on kids, Intro to Logic was a freshman course.

You do realize "Intro to Logic" is basically a math class, not a common sense class.. right? So condescending.

 

[Richter915]

Holding the puck to long Mathews.

he's so dang smooth with it though...better than eichel...