GDT: Group A • Dec. 31 • Canada vs. Sweden • Part I

[spacemunky]

I feel the complete opposite. I usually like discussing games while watching, but the pissing matches going on is just childish.

Yeah, its not necessary.

I root for Canada but I have no interest in trashing other countries just because I wasn't born there.

Best thing for me about this tourney is seeing all the great players from around the world.

 

[Skip2myBordyloo]

On pancakes, butter > maple.

Having both is the best.

 

[EK65IsAGod]

On pancakes, butter > maple.

Quit lying to yourself.

 

[Peasy]

You know a player is having a great tourney when a hit is his best moment in 4 games.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

No, the Konecny hits and the solid forecheck by him and Stephens resulting in the goal were the turning point. Virtanen was a negative for us that period with his stupid penalty and lack of anything resembling offensive skill.

As I said, I saw it as a mixed bag. He was bad to start, but he showed he can be effective if he can be smart and physical. I posted when he was bad, but if he does something positive I am going to post it too. Being a big Konecny booster since the draft, Agree about him.

 

[Canadian Finn]

Alex Nylander is a better prospect and player than William Nylandet. I'm calling it now.

He is very smart ! The only thing William has on Alex is his edgework and turning.

Quoting this now.

Because it sure is silly, lol.

Younger brothers are often touted to be better than older brothers....however, 9 out of 10 times, it never ever works out that way.

 

[carlweezer*]

Bertuzzi had 10x the hands jv has

Not at 19 yrs old

 

[1Gold Standard]

No, the Konecny hits and the solid forecheck by him and Stephens resulting in the goal were the turning point. Virtanen was a negative for us that period with his stupid penalty and lack of anything resembling offensive skill.

Can we just play the 1/4 final game with 12 forwards. Send Virtanen home. I'd rather just play and lose without him around then lose while having to watch his foolishness.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

That's a bit generous. Downie actually produced offensively at the WJC.

Certainly doesn't match Downie on the production side, but in terms of undisciplined play and selfish penalties, he's done more harm than good for his team. Guy doesn't know when to draw the line, like punching an opponent in the back of the head when he's engaged with another player. Is that really necessary?

 

[ViD]

Team Canada should play the 2nd period without sticks. Just to make a point. Go out and don't stop hitting until the entire boards are wallpapered in Swedes.

Right, because Canada can't score anyway

 

[Proust*]

Konecny is going to be a better NHLer than Virtanen and Marner. Book it.

 

[vippe]

Yup, how about yourself?

Sweden dominated at the start. But one Canada got physical, the momentum began to shift. They were outplaying them at the end. Imo

Sweden had 4 scoring chances at even strength compared to 2 for Canada. Sweden had 15 minutes of the game.

 

[Scotty B]

He looks a bit off to me. Having trouble corralling the puck.

Yup he's been fighting the puck a bit...juicy rebound led to first goal, couple have tipped off his glove...He's got good lateral quickness though for a big guy...

 

[snipes]

Keep banging out there boys.

 

[jdatb]

more of Sanheim, pls.

 

[covfefe]

Quoting this now.

Because it sure is silly, lol.

Younger brothers are often touted to be better than older brothers....however, 9 out of 10 times, it never ever works out that way.

Examples..?

 

[PhiladelphiaKessel]

Samheim- dermott
Need to play more

 

[PhiladelphiaKessel]

Bennett, McCann, Fabbri...

who cares though, we miss out on NHL players every year. This team dies on the shoulders of inept coaching and strategy; personnel losses are not a valid excuse

This

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Good shift there by Virtanen to start, maybe he is settling down.

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

Bennett, McCann, Fabbri...

who cares though, we miss out on NHL players every year. This team dies on the shoulders of inept coaching and strategy; personnel losses are not a valid excuse

Agreed. This excuse went out the door after the 2013 tournament.

 

[Hansen]

Keep your heads up Sweden Vietanen is coming in hard for the body and the puck!

 

[Brock Radunske]

Why the hell is strome on a grinding line!?

 

[Blender]

Why do Canucks and Leafs fans get so heated when people say Virtanen or Marner have been bad....there is no defending it they have. Just watch the game and there's no need to respond to the negative comments, they are justifiable.

Marner has been fine in this game though, so I don't see how he's been bad here. Unfair to pile on him based on the 1st period.

He had one bad giveaway with about 6 minutes to go in the period, where from behind Sweden's net he threw it up the middle to a couple Swedes when Canada had 3 guys deep. It lead to a rush the other way, but nothing came of it and it was only a single cherry picked play. You can get away with that stuff more in juniors, but he'll need to clean that up as he develops.

My one legit criticism of Marner so far is that most of his possession has been on the perimeter. He needs to start getting inside and the points will come. Overall he's looked very quick out there and has controlled the puck a lot. Definitely improved over some previous games.

 

[chaosrevolver]

Virtanen = Steve Downie

Downie was actually good at the WJC and was point per game. Reminds me of della rovere right now.

 

[snipes]

Lindblom says that it is fun.

Awesome hopefully Canada can keep crushing them. Goals follow the physical play, it's been that way for Canada forever.