GDT: Pre-tournament • Dec. 20 • Canada vs. Czech Republic

[xIsle]

Btw, is Zacha's name really pronounced Zah-Hah like Gord Millers been pronouncing it? Always thought it was Zah-Kuh.

Same with Stephane Leroux in RDS. He seems to think it's Za-hah. So what is the right pronounciation?

 

[RSeen]

Btw, is Zacha's name really pronounced Zah-Hah like Gord Millers been pronouncing it? Always thought it was Zah-Kuh.

Me too, the Sarnia Sting announcer pronounces it Zah-Kuh. Speaking of Pavel, he has been pretty dynamic for the Czechs.

 

[Roughly6Owls]

Hickey likely gets cut because of the depth but I've really liked him in this game. Been making good decisions every time he touches the puck and in good position. Solid two way guy and been making good breakout passes.

I think this is basically him vs. McKeown -- Dermott and Chabot have both been getting PP time.

I still think Lauzon's gone, but maybe it's actually Hickey and McKeown, while Lauzon's already got his spot.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Blackwood was fantastic that period. A little bit of show boating on that glove save but he for sure is the guy moving forward.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Hickey likely gets cut because of the depth but I've really liked him in this game. Been making good decisions every time he touches the puck and in good position. Solid two way guy and been making good breakout passes.

really not much to pick and chose to cut 2 D IMO. Can make a case for any of them.
Have to trust the brass.

 

[Blender]

i didn't even realize zacha was playing. not a criticism, but has he been noticeable at all, been involved in any plays that i missed?

They've been calling him Zaha, so unless you picked up on that you've definitely missed him.

 

[Baemon Severson*]

How has Zacha looked?

 

[animalanimal]

Yes, he was definitely noticeable, you had to miss it.

might be because they were pronouncing it za-ha. i though it was za-ka so maybe didn't notice when they said za-ha.

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

Blackwood was fantastic that period. A little bit of show boating on that glove save but he for sure is the guy moving forward.

Is show boating bad? You make it sound like he should be boring.

 

[tade]

How has Zacha looked?

He's been good, especially on PP. He's strong on puck. He will be only getting better game by game with his line.

 

[Adonis Creed]

I was wrong about Hickets. He's been elite so far this year. Really developped since last year. Chabot transition game is incredible...so smoooth

Mckeown having a good game tonight. No clue why Dermott get so much PP Time...he's been our worse D tonght with Hickey in transition and defensively.


Merkley bring Nothing...
ll keep Chartier..he's a sparkplug....while Quennevile and Hwryluk can fight for hot-do eaters. Both are bang-on avg 4th liners.


The 2ND PP unit has been better.

Virtanen has been invisible as usual...absolute joke that we have to play this 3rd liner in our TOP 6 over Kocknecky-Beauvillier

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Is show boating bad? You make it sound like he should be boring.

Yes it is, you should act like you made a glove save before.

 

[Adonis Creed]

How has Zacha looked?

Best player on the ice for his squad. Zboril had some dodgy moments tonight

 

[xIsle]

I'm surprise they didnt give a last chance to Lauzon though. Chabot looks like a lock so They could give him a rest and gives a last chance to Lauzon. Oh well.

 

[tade]

Good rush by Sanheim, he's so fast.

 

[Gaunce4gm]

Anyone know why Lucas Jasek isn't playing for the Czechs?

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I was wrong about Hickets. He's been elite so far this year. Really developped since last year. Chabot transition game is incredible...so smoooth

Mckeown having a good game tonight. No clue why Dermott get so much PP Time...he's been our worse D tonght with Hickey in transition and defensively.


Merkley bring Nothing...
ll keep Chartier..he's a sparkplug....while Quennevile and Hwryluk can fight for hot-do eaters. Both are bang-on avg 4th liners.


The 2ND PP unit has been better.

Virtanen has been invisible as usual...absolute joke that we have to play this 3rd liner in our TOP 6 over Kocknecky-Beauvillier

Agree *2

 

[tade]

Anyone know why Lucas Jasek isn't playing for the Czechs?

Same question for me.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

I was wrong about Hickets. He's been elite so far this year. Really developped since last year. Chabot transition game is incredible...so smoooth

Mckeown having a good game tonight. No clue why Dermott get so much PP Time...he's been our worse D tonght with Hickey in transition and defensively.


Merkley bring Nothing...
ll keep Chartier..he's a sparkplug....while Quennevile and Hwryluk can fight for hot-do eaters. Both are bang-on avg 4th liners.


The 2ND PP unit has been better.

Virtanen has been invisible as usual...absolute joke that we have to play this 3rd liner in our TOP 6 over Kocknecky-Beauvillier

Man your hate with Dermott is getting old already, and its been 2 games; please stop.

 

[Steamwhistle]

Yeah Dermott hasn't impressed at all today. Likely to get brought along as a 7 D to QB the 1st or 2nd PP Regardless of how he plays even strength, there's no denying his ability to distribute the puck.

 

[Gaunce4gm]

Virtanen a 3rd liner? He had a down year from his draft season but a 3rd liner is a little drastic.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Virtanen a 3rd liner? He had a down year from his draft season but a 3rd liner is a little drastic.

the lines are a big mess today, mixed up a lot to try things out. I wouldn't read anything into any of it.

 

[CouverNucks]

Still looking for Virtanen to get in on the cycle. Needs to be with a puck possession guy. Put him with a smaller more skilled player and he'll be better off. Hes clearly missing Point big time

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Yeah Dermott hasn't impressed at all today. Likely to get brought along as a 7 D to QB the 1st or 2nd PP Regardless of how he plays even strength, there's no denying his ability to distribute the puck.

Seems like a lock w that 1st PP unit time

 

[Gaunce4gm]

I understand you're a leafs fan so you're obviously not his biggest fan but I mean marner hasn't been looking great today and he's not getting called a 3rd liner