GDT: KAZ vs. POL May 20, 2024

[SoundAndFury]

Cagey contest has OT written all over it so far

Surely Poland would just pull the goalie if the score is tied at the end of the third. This doesn't necessarily go against what you are saying in spirit but technically, OT is very unlikely.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Pretty stupid by Savitsky.

 

[ozo]

I don't know what Ak Bars saw in Panyukov but I see why he was disposed eventually. Ditto Mukhametov and Metallurg.

 

[Zaar]

Second penalty behind the offensive goal line. KAZ trying a lot to make it hard on themselves.

 

[SoundAndFury]

I don't know what Ak Bars saw in Panyukov but I see why he was disposed eventually.

I tend to disagree, he looked really good with Barys that half-a-season, really nice puck skills. If anything, leaving to the big team too soon ruined him, he received some kind of Dzierkals treatment (which is natural to Ak Bars, remember Darzins or Hossa) minus the defensive efficiency.

 

[awegrzyn]

Feels like "Wybic ta pilke" moment is coming at the end.

 

[ozo]

I tend to disagree, he looked really good with Barys that half-a-season, really nice puck skills. If anything, leaving to the big team too soon ruined him, he received some kind of Dzierkals treatment (which is natural to Ak Bars, remember Darzins or Hossa) minus the defensive efficiency.

I am no doubt harsh, but I totally expected more from him personally for some reason. Same goes for Orekhov, somehow the clumsy Beketayev for better or worse is more noticeable in offensive zone.

 

[legionista]

Feels like "Wybic ta pilke" moment is coming at the end.

We can't though, unless we score. Tie does nothing for us.

Surely Poland would just pull the goalie if the score is tied at the end of the third. This doesn't necessarily go against what you are saying in spirit but technically, OT is very unlikely.

I imagine they will too, just could be tied until last few minutes.

 

[SoundAndFury]

I am no doubt harsh, but I totally expected more from him personally for some reason. Same goes for Orekhov, somehow the clumsy Beketayev for better or worse is more noticeable in offensive zone.

Yeah, Kazakh prospects tend to disappoint. I expected Polokhov to become a solid KHL D.. Alas.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Kazakhstan literally playing for a draw. In hockey Truly a VHL game all around, now even the scoring levels are fitting.

 

[ozo]

I think it is obvious I can't explain watching this game to even my most hardcore sports buddies...

 

[Zaar]

This game is somewhat tedious to watch, but it's the only one streamed live in Germany. I'm not getting the kazakh game plan (if there is any).

 

[HockeyinLV]

This is probably one of the most boring WC games ive seen in a while.

 

[Coffey]

DAWAJ KURWA DAWAJ

 

[SoundAndFury]

I'm not getting the kazakh game plan (if there is any).

If you see the scoring numbers in the VHL or Kazakh league it's the standard plan there. Meaningless holding onto the puck, some pot shots from the line or perimeter, skill player(s) allowed to make a play once in a few minutes, you try to get the PP and maybe score there (not necessary).

In the D zone meanwhile, you try to defend with all you got, collapse around the net, throw the puck out for an icing, etc. You do what you gotta do.

It's a classic. Somebody wins in the end because there are no draws in hockey anymore. It's joyless hockey, truly is, but sadly played very often in those places.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Breus and Daniyar have provided the best Kazakh moments aside from the goal. Not much going on... They are begging to lose this game to Poland.

and as I say that... a key underperformer scores..

 

[WarriorofTime]

Well now Poland needs to score twice to not get relegated. They should pull goaltender soon.

 

[SoundAndFury]

See, if you have better players they might even score eventually. The game plan is genius.

 

[legionista]

Well that's a wrap, see you guys next April!

 

[ozo]

I'll take credit for this Orekhov goal.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Now I expect Kazakhs to go into the turtle mode even more.

 

[jonas2244]

What a shot. Great play overall, also the pass before was very nice.

 

[HockeyinLV]

Too bad, but even with this hockey Kazakhs managed to score. I dont know what the hell the Poles are doing. Its a do or die game for them, but they are playing like they are half asleep

Well that's a wrap, see you guys next April!

If Poland gets relegated, we wont see you next April, best case scenario is in two years from now.

 

[SoundAndFury]

If Poland gets relegated, we wont see you next April, best case scenario is in two years from now.

It will surprise you to know but there are threads for lower divisions here as well.

 

[Zaar]

That was really bad and the final nail in the coffin for Poland.