GDT: Group A - May 13 - USA vs Finland (Mod warning in post 2)

[JustaFinnishGuy]

So if Finland wins every game from now on, Finland wins the group? Even if they lose in OT.

Precisely.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Eventually a solid starter whether that's in CLB or somewhere else in the NHL. Probably not going to be a perennial contender for the Vezina though. He is an extremely good system goalie but can't control the pace of the game if he's hung out to dry

So given that Columbus has a very good set of defensemen, that sounds like an ideal place for him.

 

[FinPanda]

So if Finland wins every game from now on, Finland wins the group? Even if they lose in OT.

I think so because USA and Canada have lost and they still play against each other.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

for me, Keller has been near invisible this entire time- that is the guy that needs to step up.

Thoughts on Q Hughes today

 

[Saekk]

USA has a lot more skill and speed for the 3v3, might be our downfall.

 

[LOFIN]

A just result I think, exiting game so far. Sad that we won't have 5on5 continous OT...

 

[OKOptimistic]

USA just looks like the smaller team: Kane, DeBrincat, Gaudreau, Vatrano, etc... they are getting pushed by the bigger Finnish players. But they skate well when the have the puck in space.

As for Hughes, not worried because he hasn't gotten a lot of ice time or room.

 

[DaJackal]

Apart from that one time he had a gift rebound from Vehviläinen during the first period I haven't noticed Hughes at all.

Hopefully they'll put him on the ice during OT, I want to see what he can do with the puck.

 

[king89]

They are actually going to play Anttila in 3-3

 

[TheFinnishTrap]

This game has been entertaining for sure, chances in each end.

 

[Hagged]

USA has a lot more skill and speed for the 3v3, might be our downfall.

3 players are not enough against Kakko. Finland wins.

 

[AmericanDream]

Thoughts on Q Hughes today

seems to be restrained a bit - had a beautiful end to end last game, but nothing like that today. I would say all three of our young dmen are playing cautious - Hughes, Fox and Wolanin who all can skate and create out there seem to be just playing safe which is not their strength.

 

[Sineli]

My home town guy Veini Vehvilainen was very good 2/3 of the game. Luckily for me it was the first 10min I did not see.

 

[DaJackal]

Horrible decision on that 3on1.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Thoughts on Q Hughes today

Has he even stepped on ice in the third?

 

[OKOptimistic]

3 on 3 on big ice is LOL

 

[sadpanda]

Starting Anttila 3vs3???

 

[Loffer]

Finland will be dangled out of their socks now. Anttila?! Seriously. lol

 

[Finnswiss]

I admit I'm too lazy to check the overtime rules. Can anyone tell me how they are again?

 

[TheFinnishTrap]

Christ Anttila, maybe the worst decision on a 3-on-1.

 

[FinPanda]

Why do you do that on a 3 on 1..

 

[Devilsfan118]

Have you ever seen a guy look as disinterested at Kane does in this tournament?

 

[mattihp]

I admit I'm too lazy to check the overtime rules. Can anyone tell me how they are again?

#1 - Don't play Anttila

 

[chauron]

Kaapo-time

 

[bondra]

Omg Kakko