GDT: Group B - May 21 - Sweden vs Russia

[Pensionsraddare]

I also have to admit that Markström looks more confident than Lunkan. He's calm and doesn't do any hefty movements in the net. Solid. Only based on one period here though. Still time to f*** it up.

 

[JHB]

Markström looked good in first. Good news.

 

[Peter25]

Ovy and Kovy continue their bad play. Hopefully this is their last tournament in the national team.

 

[Chimpradamus]

I also have to admit that Markström looks more confident than Lunkan. He's calm and doesn't do any hefty movements in the net. Solid. Only based on one period here though. Still time to **** it up.

Yeah, no kidding. I'm a huge Lundqvist fan. Even I admit Markström is the guy to go now, he's just getting started. He's more solid than Lundqvist and doesn't need to get pissed to shut the door, he just shuts the door.

 

[aphyro]

Vasilevski is by far Russia best player in first period!

 

[PTmbp13]

More pp for swedes if officials start call hooking

 

[helax]

Poor transition game by the Russians due to shitty passes. They need to improve on that.

 

[Phil McKraken]

Eriksson is, as we say, useless as **** on a bull.

 

[PatrikBerglund]

Sweden looked quite a lot better both among defencemen and forwards, in the first period.

That can change really quickly against team Russia with this amazing roster.

 

[Star Ocean]

I miss Sundin

 

[Phil McKraken]

Yeah, no kidding. I'm a huge Lundqvist fan. Even I admit Markström is the guy to go now, he's just getting started. He's more solid than Lundqvist and doesn't need to get pissed to shut the door, he just shuts the door.

Yeah. Is there any way Markström wouldn't be the clear go-to guy in this tournament if Lundqvist didn't have his overall career status? It should be obvious to everyone at this point that Markström is superior.

 

[theslatcher]

Bratt tied for least toi alongside Lander so far.

 

[aphyro]

Sweden looked quite a lot better both among defencemen and forwards, in the first period.

That can change really quickly against team Russia with this amazing roster.

I'm happy that Ovechkin and Malkin hasent showed us what they are capable of doing.

 

[PatrikBerglund]

C'mon boys, Eriksson isn't as bad as some of you make him out to be.

Though he should be on the 4th line.

 

[Madifer]

I think Russias main problem is that most stars on that team are getting old. I mean guys like Kovy, Ovie, Geno are over their prime, in Kovy's case its even by a large margin.

The new generation doesnt seem to be as skilful, with Kuch being the only exception.

Another traditional Russian problem is its defense. If the offense is getting older and slower then outscoring the opposition may prove to be an even bigger challenge I guess

 

[Chimpradamus]

Bratt tied for least toi alongside Lander so far.

Well, at least for something it's really smart by Grönborg to play Bratt a ton in a back to back game where he wants something to prove. He's been excellent.

 

[Pensionsraddare]

Yeah, no kidding. I'm a huge Lundqvist fan. Even I admit Markström is the guy to go now, he's just getting started. He's more solid than Lundqvist and doesn't need to get pissed to shut the door, he just shuts the door.

If he keep this up for 60 minutes today it would be very questionable from Grönborg not to play him in the QF. But we have seen Grönborg go against any logic so many times before that it wouldn't be surprising at all if Lundqvist still going to start next game. No matter what. I have a feeling that is the case.

 

[PatrikBerglund]

I miss Sundin

So do I.

 

[ViD]

Russia will turn it up in second

 

[Star Ocean]

Russian goalie saved them 1st period

 

[EK47]

Well, at least for something it's really smart by Grönborg to play Bratt a ton in a back to back game where he wants something to prove. He's been excellent.

The least.

 

[Nexon]

And in medias there are speculations already that Russians are losing on purpose

 

[Chimpradamus]

If he keep this up for 60 minutes today it would be very questionable from Grönborg not to play him in the QF. But we have seen Grönborg go against any logic so many times before that it wouldn't be surprising at all if Lundqvist still going to start next game. No matter what. I have a feeling that is the case.

Well, if he ever had the guts to, he could show Lundqvist his mediocre saving percentage and say you're just an edge off the #1 spot. IF Markström is excellent in this game.

 

[Phil McKraken]

I think Russias main problem is that most stars on that team are getting old. I mean guys like Kovy, Ovie, Geno are over their prime, in Kovy's case its even by a large margin.

The new generation doesnt seem to be as skilful, with Kuch being the only exception.

Don't know about that. Apart from Kucherov they've still got guys like Panarin, Kuznetzov, Tarasenko, Dadonov and Sergachev, that's a lot of skill.

 

[PatrikBerglund]

It's crazy how much low center of gravity, balance and technique means when it comes to shielding the puck and winning battles.

Lando isn't that big but still just bullies everyone.