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

[Bigleaf]

This is what happens when you have your team lead by leaf prospects

Team Sweden?

 

[dmacgreg37]

True, but this is one of the worst Canada teams I've seen in a while. Last years team would beat this team 10-0 without much effort. This years defence is pitiful and last year the top 3 lines were probably all more effective than the top line this year. The top 2 lines certainly were miles better than any line Canada has going right now.

10-0 is a HUGE stretch, but I agree they'd beat this team.

 

[Marlander93]

As a big Marner fan, I agree with the non-leaf homers that he has been pretty bad thus far. He needs to be putting up points and creating scoring chances against teams besides countries like Denmark. He has been extremely underwhelming this tournament. I just hope he isn't a player that plays a style that only works in the OHL and can change his game so it translates more to a NHL style.

 

[New User Name]

I don't think I've seen such a slow skating, disorganized Canadian junior team like this one.

For a country that probably puts more money into minor hockey than all of Europe combined it's a bit embarrassing.

Bring in a NTDP like the USA

 

[Kelly]

He's been one of the worst. Has stones for hands, can't keep a puck flat.

Hahahaha yeah Marner has stone hands.

Him and Konecny have been our best forwards, quite easily. Although that isn't saying much.

 

[TLEH]

good kill i guess lol

 

[Blender]

This team just isn't good enough, and the coaching is even worse.

 

[Plub]

Today Lööke looks like a returnee. He's been great.

Another 'Yote prospect.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Can we at least all agree that last year's team was far superior to this garbage?

I literally don't think there is any question about that lol

 

[IDuck]

uh oh..another canadian PK.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

Have you guys still not apologized for Bryan Adams?

 

[BlazingBlueAnt]

Canada is getting out skated so hard, holy cow

 

[TLEH]

the canadian team looks as though each player is trying to do everything on his own.

 

[Iceman]

This is what happens when you have your team lead by leaf prospects

It was just meant to be.

 

[Jyrgen]

I honestly think Canada has a lot of guys with more skill/talent level than Sweden.

But the team play and structure is the Big difference.

Also like Swedens D, mobile, moves the puck fast and boxes out Canada really Well.

 

[mrpudsworth]

Timashow with sloppy hands. Good PK by the Canadians.

 

[BruinsBtn]

As a big Marner fan, I agree with the non-leaf homers that he has been pretty bad thus far. He needs to be putting up points and creating scoring chances against teams besides countries like Denmark. He has been extremely underwhelming this tournament. I just hope he isn't a player that plays a style that only works in the OHL and can change his game so it translates more to a NHL style.

Scorers gotta score but that goes for a lot of them. Marner might not get a chance because the IIHF is going to look at that hit.

 

[Nordic*]

Why continue giving Holmström all this icetime, especially on the PP. He's fourth line material.

 

[snipes]

Can we at least all agree that last year's team was far superior to this garbage?

Uhhh, yeah!

I still think this team can upset the Finns in the QF's though. Tournament isn't over yet.

 

[ViD]

Has anyone already talked about biased Russian ref?

 

[topshelf15]

Lol these are kids...kinda sad how some people react.

Yep spoiled ,they expect gold every year.When they dont get it ,they finger point .Nothing wrong with hockey canada,we are in a retool year .Our best youth is usually snagged by the nhl ,and we have to replace it

 

[chaosrevolver]

Konecny has been the only good forward today. Not good enough.

 

[Alerion]

On the plus side, Lowry is never getting near another Team Canada squad again after this showing.

 

[Mitchy]

This is just an embarrassment.

This team has a ton of talent, and no that doesn't excuse them of blame, but most of it should go to coaching. No structure at all.

 

[helax]

Sverige!!!!