GDT: Group C - February 18 - Sweden (3) vs Finland (1)
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VictorLustig
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I don't know...both Germany and Switzerland can be scary opponents in the quarterfinal. Remember Belarus & Slovakia.
Jussi
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JustaFinnishGuy
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A volume shooters best part of their game is a one-timer which doesn't hit the net even 10% of the time?
Look, I'm a NSH fan. We need him in the lineup currently in favor of someone like Aberg or Hartnell to dish the pucks to the net. He just misses A LOT.
FinPanda
Barkov Stanley cup champ!
And what I answered to a swede who hoped we'll face in the final that we can't.
"Not possible because if we beat Canada we'll face in the semis."
Both are correct.
If I remember right GER beat SUI in practice game under 1-2 weeks ago. I think SUI got it though.
tsamolotoff
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Hilarious to see the suomis freaking out, I really liked the game (as a neutral observer), it was much more competitive than any games OAR or Czechs played - decent speeds, some hits and fights. Despite the fact that the swedes won, I still think Finnland is the top contender to sending our boys home (and many hope it will happen)
You only have to worry about Finland in Final earliest.
As a Finland fan I enjoyed the game and despite of the loss I have a very good feeling about Finland for this tournament. RUS & FIN in the final.
Kaako Kappo
Kaako Kappo
I don't care whose fan you are. You're spewing shit. He hits the net more often than not. How much exactly have you watched Eeli?
What about this guy called Ovechkin? Did you know that his shooting% is usually around 10-14%? Do you know how much he misses the net? Take any random season from him and you'll notice that 50% of his shots miss the net completely.
I don't think you know what a high volume shooter is.
BB88
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The last shift from Hietanen was a good example of why we've struggled with scoring and creating in so many tourneys.
Trying to force the puck throuhg mass without looking other options.
These kids seem to have different level IQ's than our dear fair play veterans.
Trying to force the puck throuhg mass without looking other options.
These kids seem to have different level IQ's than our dear fair play veterans.
Kaako Kappo
Kaako Kappo
This almost made me rip out my hair. Also before Lepistö passed the one-timer chance to Tolvanen, Kontiola had all the time and space in the world to dish it to Tolvanen himself, but instead he opts to pass it back to Lepistö. Low IQ hockey all around.
JustaFinnishGuy
Joonas Donskoi avi but not a SEA fan ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Love how you go on a tangent trying to educate me on what a volume shooter does. My argument wasn't his shooting% it was always his one-timer accuracy which is really bad. He needs to train it along with his decisionmaking towards shooting or not shooting when he has the possibility of controlling the puck like he has had multiple times this tourney.
Kaako Kappo
Kaako Kappo
He has probably had like 5 one timers in these 3 games. 90% of the time he takes control of the puck and plays it forward. Please stop. I have eyes. I can see what's happening in the games. I've seen Eeli play like 50 times this season, i know what kind of a player he is
Jussi
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I mentioned in the Tolvanen thread at the Prospects section during the WJC, that what if he is just a streaky scorer instead of a consistant scorer? A modern day Brian Savage? Scores his goals in bunches then goes long streaks with goals?
QnebO
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Good game, of course deserved win. Couldn't post earlier because Couple of calls against Finland got be absolute raging, the dive tripping, how was that not also a dive call for Sweden. Also Konnas big hit in the 1st was clean AF, Swedish player tried to play teather for the ref. Those things just get me going lol
Despite of that, again, a good game and nice learning process for our team to get to play against a good team. If Sweden was sleeping this game, I would've been worried because our first true test would've been in too important place.
Despite of that, again, a good game and nice learning process for our team to get to play against a good team. If Sweden was sleeping this game, I would've been worried because our first true test would've been in too important place.
ZEBROA
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Kontiolas hit were not clean his head hit Ahnelovs head. If he had played theater he would not leave the game. The other was not a dive it was the player behind the swede that tripped him not the one it first looked like. Finland fought hard and i will belive they will get a medal. Not sure Sweden will get past Germany or Switzerland. Good luck the games ahead.
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The main reason why many Finnish hockey fans rank Laine kind of low is perhaps because he didn't want to particiate in World Championships last year, this one is still hurting a lot?
FinPanda
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Nope. People just don't think he is better than those guys at the moment. He will be some day though.
MMANumminen
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That's not the reason. All those players above him are rock solid and Laine is too slow/lazy and causes too much turnovers. The only reason he is on my list is his inhuman shot. He is also as clutch as they come.
ChicagoBullsFan
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Germany or Switzerland shouldn't be a challenge or serious problem for Sweden.
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ZEBROA
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was scratched by gronborg beacuse he dont think Dhalin is a better fit than any of the other D men.
