GDT: Group B - May 12 - Canada vs Finland

[Ducks76]

That's simply because the team gets more accustomed to Marjamäki's system, which has a negative impact. Early in the tournament, the players don't have a full grasp of the system and can't execute it so well, and hence they tend to perform better at that point. As the tournament goes on, the players get better at executing Marjamäki's system, and as a result the team plays worse and worse.

Okay then i expect the finns play vs CAN like vs DEN? An unsure teams(especially in defense)It seems like 4th place and QF vs SWE! Wow fantastic! !

 

[JackSlater]

Looking forward to seeing what Canada's young forwards can do against at least a decent defence. I'll guess a 3-2 win for Canada.

 

[FinPanda]

If Finland can get even a point from this game, I'll call it a success.

 

[Laineux]

Looking forward to seeing what Canada's young forwards can do against at least a decent defence. I'll guess a 3-2 win for Canada.

Meh. KHL level defence.

 

[IceHockeyDude]

Well Finland has more firepower than usually. Im expecting us to score a lot. Canadians may score a lot as well. 5-4 in OT for the Finns.

 

[teravaineSAROS]

Canada will take this home, but it won't be easy.

4-2 Canada (last goal to EN)

edit: That said, I just put 25000 of VCash play money to Finland's win.

That gonna hurt.

what's VCash play money?

 

[The Cannon of Tesoma]

what's VCash play money?

Toy money/token you use in Sportsbook here: http://hfboards.mandatory.com/sportsbook/

 

[Saekk]

Canada is gonna tear us a new one.

 

[Mestaruus]

It's hard for me to think how Finland would win this. Our head coach's record vs NA teams is pretty bad, clearly his weakness. Canada's roster is very strong and that coach Bill Peters did great two years ago when Canada won the gold over Finland. Plus our defensemen lack the size and that surely will be a factor.

I'm feeling that it will be a high scoring game. 5-4 for Canada, 6-4 with empty netter.

 

[FinPanda]

Canada has one weakness and that is their goaltender. That is our only chance.

 

[teravaineSAROS]

Canada has one weakness and that is their goaltender. That is our only chance.

It's also Finland's weakness lol

 

[FinPanda]

It's also Finland's weakness lol

Nope. Goaltending isn't our strenght but definitely not our weakness. Säteri has played some excellent games against big nations. For example last year he shutout USA. Our defense is our weakness, also faceoffs.

 

[teravaineSAROS]

Nope. Goaltending isn't our strenght but definitely not our weakness. Säteri has played some excellent games against big nations. For example last year he shutout USA. Our defense is our weakness, also faceoffs.

Man I just don't trust him, hope I'm wrong

 

[johnsic]

Canada will win easily. Finland just lost to Danmark and Marjamäki is a bad coach that has never won against big teams.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Canada has one weakness and that is their goaltender. That is our only chance.

McBackup > Säteri&Husso combined, i'm afraid so.

Gotta remember McBackup is veteran bona fide NHL backup goalie
Both Säteri&Husso are AHL level goalies, although...Säteri did play rather well
for Panthers, when he was given a chance due to injuries.

 

[FinPanda]

Man I just don't trust him, hope I'm wrong

You should. He is a good goaltender.

McBackup > Säteri&Husso combined, i'm afraid so.

Gotta remember McBackup is veteran bona fide NHL backup goalie
Both Säteri&Husso are AHL level goalies, although...Säteri did play rather well
for Panthers, when he was given a chance due to injuries.

No, just no. Säteri could as well be a solid backup in the NHL if given a chance.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

You should. He is a good goaltender.


No, just no. Säteri could as well be a solid backup in the NHL if given a chance.

To be fair, i do agree, however, not at the moment,bona fied. Maybe next season?.

 

[FinPanda]

To be fair, i do agree, how ever, maybe not at the moment, maybe next season?.

It's possible, I think. I don't think he'll get a chance in Florida before Luongo retires.. Maybe somewhere else?

 

[Artorius Horus T]

It's possible, I think. I don't think he'll get a chance in Florida before Luongo retires.. Maybe somewhere else?

Indeed

 

[FiLe]

A fun bit of trivia - Simply by dressing for this game, Eeli Tolvanen does something historic. There has never been a player who has, over the course of a single season, played in:

-NHL
-KHL
-U20 WJC
-Olympics
-Men's WHC

 

[Hagged]

Canada 5 Finland 2

I sure hope not. I just bet my wallet empty on Finland winning. Finland with 5 or six goals, Canada with one or two. I'm counting on Aho.

 

[DDRhockey]

Canada will win easily. Finland just lost to Danmark and Marjamäki is a bad coach that has never won against big teams.

Is he worse than grönborg?

 

[Mestaruus]

Captain Finnish Baby Jesus Mikael Granlund finally meets his match, Captain McJesus.

 

[DoubleGold]

Turpaan tulee, että tukka lähtee.

That's how hopeful I am about this game.

 

[FinPanda]

Is he worse than grönborg?

Yes. Grönborg has at least won something and he gets NHL players to come to WHC. Marjamäki has won nothing and his record against big countries is awful.