GDT: Group A • Dec. 31 • Canada vs. USA

[drax0s]

Virtanen has to do a better job getting open in the offensive zone when he doesn't have the puck. He's great on the rush in, but he can't find that sneaky open ice where McDavid can find him well at all.

 

[Sharpshooter]

Yeah, truthfully, Virtanen looks really bad so far. Must be worked up.

'Really bad' eh?

 

[Nothingman*]

Why are they booing Eichel? Because he's good, and might challenge to golden boy McDavid for the #1 pick?

Or is there some incident that makes them not like Eichel?

This.

 

[The Sweetness]

Great game so far. Demko player of the game so far.

 

[Kharkov]

Entertaining and fast paced game so far. Demko has been great, but is it just me, he looks quite small when he is on his pads?

 

[PhiladelphiaKessel]

Anyone else notice Nurse's skating?

So quick for his size, Oilers have a good one there. And for once they are developing someone right by not rushing him to the NHL

 

[Cody Webster]

Only looks like hes jumping cause hes on the low bench boards.

lol, what? He clearly jumps to deliver the hit. This doesnt even make sense

 

[Tv9924]

Can Lazar play LW? Virtanen doesn't look comfortable there, I'm tempted to switch him with Fabbri.

Fabbri-McDavid-Lazar
Paul-Petan-Virtanen

 

[Get North]

Eichel getting shutdown pretty good, he tries to go wide and Morin just pokes the puck off his stick, tries to shoot and it's blocked.

Game over.

 

[Alerion]

Bowey terrifies me, he causes odd man rushes but they're usually for the other team...

 

[Machinehead]

CM Punk's dancing face brings so much joy to this edgy thread.

 

[Richter915]

Anyone else notice Nurse's skating?

yup, he finds a lot of space as well and is not shy to join the rush. He has a bright NHL future ahead.

 

[y2kcanucks]

Not debating the high sticks but how many strides does Ritchie need to take for you to think it is a charge? Just because he didn't send Larkin into the bench or into the 4th row doesn't mean it isn't charging. He came in there like a bull.

He was gliding into the hit

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Why are they booing Eichel? Because he's good, and might challenge to golden boy McDavid for the #1 pick?

Or is there some incident that makes them not like Eichel?

I am sure McDavid would be cheered if the game was in the USA. Think about it.

 

[KCC]

Domi is clearly the next Sean Avery.

He keeps pointing to his head. Is he trying to say he's being smart? Well he's been by far Canada's best player, so it must be working.

 

[CK17]

No particular players really stood out that period besides the goalies. If I had to pick one I'd go with Nurse. His skating has really impressed me this tournament.

 

[y2kcanucks]

CM Punk's dancing face brings so much joy to this edgy thread.

Best avatar ever?

 

[gphr513]

It's a compliment.

No need to get all flustered.

I've got a beer in hand, hunkered down in the basement next to a roaring fire, and I'm watching USA-Canada in the WJC. I'm about as far from flustered as a person can be.

 

[Jtown]

Nurse is skating like Duncan "**********" Keith right now.

He has been the best player for Canada in this game.

the day nurse steps into the league is the day he becomes the best skating dman over 6'1'' ainec.

 

[dwanmaster*]

Eichel getting shutdown pretty good, he tries to go wide and Morin just pokes the puck off his stick, tries to shoot and it's blocked.

Game over.

Nah it's only the end of the 1st

 

[NyQuil]

Domi is clearly the next Sean Avery.

It'll be interesting to see who shuts his yap for him in the show.

 

[The Sweetness]

Domi acts like Avery on speed when he gets back to the bench. Is he always like this?

 

[Make]

USA started well but Canada took control later in the period. Even officiating so far. Shot quality was pretty low for both teams.

 

[izzy]

'Really bad' eh?

Yeah, really bad. Giveaways, poorly timed shots, all that good stuff.

 

[Habsawce]

Some of you guys are hilarious and fun to read. The argue till you die mentality no matter what the situation, just for the sake of it is good stuff. A lot passion and desire for your country to win makes the game a little more exciting for us.

Keep it up guys, I love the blind homerism!