GDT: Group A - May 11 - Russia (3) vs Denmark (0)

[Bagge]

Personally I don't see how much would it help to have more players in the NHL if the only way to watch them is at the small hours. How well are the current NHL players known in Denmark? I'd be surprised if even one-tenth could name a Danish NHLer.

Which is exactly why we need more "stars". But I am quite sure that our players in NHL are more known to the main public than players in SHL

 

[Urbanskog]

Which is exactly why we need more "stars". But I am quite sure that our players in NHL are more known to the main public than players in SHL

Not doubting that but if the NHL players remain largely unknown to the public, I'm not sure if it's a good deal for Danish hockey.

 

[Bagge]

There are 3 Danish on Jokerit, they can watch the team.

Rumours has it that Niklas Jensen will join them after the summerbreak. They also signed 18 year old Lucas Andersen, so maybe a quintet in a few years.

 

[Bagge]

Not doubting that but if the NHL players remain largely unknown to the public, I'm not sure if it's a good deal for Danish hockey.

I understand what you are saying and to a certain point I agree. If our progress continues we will have a dozen or so pkayers in SHL within two or thee years. Add to that a handful in KHL and another handful in FEL and DEL which is going to be our base the next decade.

 

[Quonis]

Personally I don't see how much would it help to have more players in the NHL if the only way to watch them is at the small hours. How well are the current NHL players known in Denmark? I'd be surprised if even one-tenth could name a Danish NHLer.

True, but the NHL players are definitely better known than basically any other Danish player. Our biggest problem to overcome is the lack of facilities, and to get more rinks built, I believe we need the sport to become move visible. The NHL players can help us with that much more than the Danish league, which has consisted of the same 8-10 clubs for years and years. Sadly, the league and the federation haven't really been able to convince any new cities to make rinks for as long as I can remember.

Let's hope next year's World Championships (where we're probably going to see all available Danish NHL players in the team) can do even more to improve hockey in Denmark.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Panarin and Kucherov can play.

 

[Atas2000]

Panarin and Kucherov can play.

Znarok's star lines are always silly. Most obvious thing ever to play Panarin with Kucherov. Now give them Kuznetsov at center and watch them go

 

[sdf]

Denmark 5:2

 

[ViD]

Crazy to think, if not for that one minute burst, they regulation could have ended scoreless

 

[Kshahdoo]

Znarok's star lines are always silly. Most obvious thing ever to play Panarin with Kucherov. Now give them Kuznetsov at center and watch them go

Namestnikov is doing his job ok.

 

[zbornaja36]

Namestnikov is doing his job ok.

Yes, ok, but with kuznetsov line has magic potential, although true, kuznetsov and mozyakin can be tested also, but i think those 3 are match made in heaven..

 

[Fantomas]

Namestnikov could shift to the wing too. Not looking forward to Orlov's gold medal game giveaways but fine.

 

[ViD]

Namestnikov could shift to the wing too. Not looking forward to Orlov's gold medal game giveaways but fine.

I'd rather have Orlov who's matured even more through another NHL playoffs than see Zub or Gavrikov get burned by the Canadian stars

 

[Fantomas]

I'd rather have Orlov who's matured even more through another NHL playoffs than see Zub or Gavrikov get burned by the Canadian stars

I like Gavrikov and his defensive role is different from Orlov's.

Orlov will be relied upon to move the puck and he will have his usual brain cramps. If he gets more playing time than Provorov I will be unhappy.

 

[sdf]

Well i was wrong

 

[Atas2000]

Namestnikov is doing his job ok.

He is no match to Kuznetsov.

 

[BlitzSnipe]

I like Gavrikov and his defensive role is different from Orlov's.

Orlov will be relied upon to move the puck and he will have his usual brain cramps. If he gets more playing time than Provorov I will be unhappy.

True, Orlov makes really crude errors sometimes. Gavrikov has been quite solid so far, don't know if Orlov can improve anything there.

 

[BlitzSnipe]

He is no match to Kuznetsov.

Wouldn't say so, Kuznetsov rarely shoots the puck, whereas Namestnikov is more trigger-happy. Plus he's been displaying a very solid level in these last games.

 

[kp61c]

orlov is like a chicken without the head. don't understand all the hype. namestnikov is ok, but it pains me to see the players of such calibre on the russian team. beggars can't be choosers i guess

 

[Fantomas]

orlov is like a chicken without the head. don't understand all the hype. namestnikov is ok, but it pains me to see the players of such calibre on the russian team. beggars can't be choosers i guess

Which is why it's nice to see Kuznetsov on the roster.