GDT: Group A - May 8 - Kazakhstan (4) vs Russia (6)

[BMann]

I wasn't sure what you mean so I googled Burakovsky... damn I was absolutely sure dude is Russian

His dad was a Swede and hockey player/coach. But it isn't a Swedish surname so to speak. His distant roots are in Eastern Europe. Could be Ukraine, Russia or even Poland.

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Kazakhstan has little less than 5000 registered hockey players, while Czech Republic has more than 100.000. Talent pool is simply not big enough, however that doesn't mean they can't drastically improve their programs, numbers are not everything of course. Number of registered hockey players in Latvia is very similar.

 

[BMann]

1. Availability of rinks
2. Reducing or subsidising cost of junior hockey
3. Coach expertise at junior level
4. Talent identification and subsequent hothousing through academies and competition

All these aims can be achieved by any hockey nation if it's well run. However the numbers game does win. There is more probability of unearthing superstars every age group rather than one say every few years if you have more kids playing.

 

[Raptor1990]

This is Russian downfall of hockey.

 

[Urbanskog]

Kazakhstan has little less than 5000 registered hockey players, while Czech Republic has more than 100.000. Talent pool is simply not big enough, however that doesn't mean they can't drastically improve their programs, numbers are not everything of course. Number of registered hockey players in Latvia is very similar.

Unfortunately hockey is such an expensive sport to play that few can afford it in a country like Kazakhstan.

 

[BMann]

This is Russian downfall of hockey.

Sure it is Nostradamus.

 

[BMann]

Unfortunately hockey is such an expensive sport to play that few can afford it in a country like Kazakhstan.

Not when corrupt oligarchs can spend tens of millions on vanity projects.....

 

[Salavat Yulaev]

Im sure Kazakh tax payers appreciate such smart spending of their hard earned money but i guess thats what you get living in an autocratic country.

I appreciate your care about my country. But give us a favor. Watch your own pockets.

 

[Latgale_fan]

I appreciate your care about my country. But give us a favor. Watch your own pockets.

Give us some oil and then we will back down
PLEEEEASE!!

Otherwise you will be invaded by the hot Baltic sniper girl squad. Both Trump and Putin have said they are vicious, those foxes.

 

[Raptor1990]

Its really strange that Russian "B" team made out mostly of 1992-95 born players played against same team 5:1 , what does that mean ?

http://fhr.ru/main/news/card/?id_4=12048

 

[airbus1094]

But the difference between a team like Germany and Kazakhstan is that Germany actually produces players that get drafted(ie Dreisatl) who was the last player from Kazakhstan to be drafted?Antropov?

Doesn't help that the top prospects are usually ethnic Russians and they decide to play for them. i.e YEGOR KORSHKOV and others.

 

[Alessandro Seren Rosso]

Its really strange that Russian "B" team made out mostly of 1992-95 born players played against same team 5:1 , what does that mean ?

http://fhr.ru/main/news/card/?id_4=12048

That roster was made up of mostly "playing" players, not this grinders fest Znarok put together.

 

[BlitzSnipe]

This is Russian downfall of hockey.

Meh, in 2000 Russia ended up being last, and, did Russian hockey die out? Stop whining. Granted, letting Kazakhstan score 4 goals is not good, but Russian won and I hope that they can start playing better and more cold-blooded, combinational hockey. The start was rough but I think and hope our boys will improve.

 

[BlitzSnipe]

That roster was made up of mostly "playing" players, not this grinders fest Znarok put together.

What's going on with our defence?? Bobrovsky letting 4 pucks in against Kazakhstan is a bit too much for my liking. Rough start for our team, I hope they'll start playing better.

 

[Salavat Yulaev]

Give us some oil and then we will back down
PLEEEEASE!!

Otherwise you will be invaded by the hot Baltic sniper girl squad. Both Trump and Putin have said they are vicious, those foxes.

Not a problem, how many buckets do you need?
And yes, Baltic girls are welcome too.

 

[Uncle Rotter]

It would be funny if it wouldnt so sad. Kazakhstan produces almost zero talent and their U-20 and U-18 would get ripped apart in the elite division, so they just buy up players from other countries..

Funny you should mention their U-20 and U-18. Which would have been better if they had the 10 or so Kazakh players who played for Russia at that level since 1999.

 

[Scotty B]

Funny you should mention their U-20 and U-18. Which would have been better if they had the 10 or so Kazakh players who played for Russia at that level since 1999.

Kazakhs once beat our World Jr team

 

[Zine]

watching this game on TSN, did the commentator just say Russia is waiting for Ovechkin, Kuchnetzov, Orlov and Burakovksy? I am sure they gotta wait a looooong time to get Burakovsky
note to commentators, not all Russian sounding names are Russian

I can envision Znoroks omitting Ovechkin and Kuznetsov in favor of more grinders.

What an embarrassment thus far.

 

[Jussi]

What's going on with our defence?? Bobrovsky letting 4 pucks in against Kazakhstan is a bit too much for my liking. Rough start for our team, I hope they'll start playing better.

He's too reckless!

 

[Scotty B]

He's too reckless!

Two words...Team Defense

 

[steap]

Doesn't help that the top prospects are usually ethnic Russians and they decide to play for them. i.e YEGOR KORSHKOV and others.

Yegor Korshkov was born in Novosibirsk, Russia (just like his dad - Alexei). So he is Russian. Kazakhstan - is just a country where he played.

 

[Uncle Rotter]

Yegor Korshkov was born in Novosibirsk, Russia (just like his dad - Alexei). So he is Russian. Kazakhstan - is just a country where he played.

Between the ages of 8 and 16 (I assume). And his Dad represented Kazakhstan.

 

[kabidjan18]

Between the ages of 8 and 16 (I assume). And his Dad represented Kazakhstan.

Sigh, let's please not replicate the Belorussian #bringbackourboys

 

[Yakushev72]

He's too reckless!

His weakness is that he spreads his feet too wide and then can't get the 5-hole closed in time. Teams know of it now and are starting to exploit, so he needs to get it fixed.

 

[Pouchkine]

Good thing those group games don't matter much! This tournament is really all about the last 4-5 days.