IMO they both have more potential in their hockey program going forward, than Latvia...

IMO they both have more potential in their hockey program going forward, than Latvia...
Not a single solid goal scoring chance for France. This is pretty much the same scenario as in the France-Germany game, a lot of possession and low quality shots for France.Same for Asutria + Latvia.
France should lead the game by 2 goals at least right now![]()
Can you list the players you're missing?So many excuses. Belarus is missing at least 10 top players and looks forward to the game vs. Crosby & Co. next Thursday. That's you problem you don't have any depth in Latvia.
Not a single solid goal scoring chance for France. This is pretty much the same scenario as in the France-Germany game, a lot of possession and low quality shots for France.
Yes, they're all injured. 2 or 3 players could've gone to the World Champs, but decided to rest and get some long-term injuries in order, although they had no problems finishing the regular season in their club teams. Some of them (most notably - Karsums) always seem to have some mystery injuries whenever the WC comes and these couple of players were the ones I was specifically talking about.France has zero refusals, Bellemare was injured and no one asked Bozon. Coyle was added to the US team because they will make the playoffs, I doubt they would have added him otherwise. Besides, the Austrian coach values chemistry and said that he'd make no player additions even if Grabner or Vanek suddenly became available. Nödl and Lange weren't invited so those are hardly refusals either. The latter is irrelevant anyway considering that Starkbaum is by far the number 1.
Latvia is missing many players like Bartulis and Kulda, are they all injured?
You don't especially need "high mother****ing' sniper" quality shot to score.Not a single solid goal scoring chance for France. This is pretty much the same scenario as in the France-Germany game, a lot of possession and low quality shots for France.
There were a couple of botched 2-on-1s for France, but that's about it. It's not like you're hitting posts left, right and center.Come on ur goalie was your best player during the first 20.
Roussel didn't miss an open net, he was checked by Dzerins and couldn't get a shot on the net.You don't especially need "high mother****ing' sniper" quality shot to score.
Roussel missed an open net, another 2 Vs 1 saved on a beauty move by Masalskis.
Others shot weren't really dangerous I agree except that post.
There were a couple of botched 2-on-1s for France, but that's about it. It's not like you're hitting posts left, right and center.
If the trend stays the same, you're going to be 3 goals down in mid-2nd period or so.Who said that ? Yeah no one.
But if the trend of the first period stays the same for the nxt two periods i like our chances.
There were a couple of botched 2-on-1s for France, but that's about it. It's not like you're hitting posts left, right and center.
Roussel didn't miss an open net, he was checked by Dzerins and couldn't get a shot on the net.
But we didn't have a single 2-on-1 at all. We're a shadow today. France looks MUCH better. Much more active, faster, dedicated. We lack quality, skill and much more.
We must win despite this all. Let's hope the luck is on our side.
Same for Asutria + Latvia.
France should lead the game by 2 goals at least right now
But I do agree with you on Roussel.
If the trend stays the same, you're going to be 3 goals down in mid-2nd period or so.
So many excuses. Belarus is missing at least 10 top players and looks forward to the game vs. Crosby & Co. next Thursday. That's you problem you don't have any depth in Latvia.