GDT: Quarter Final: Canada Vs Slovakia | 9AM EST 3PM CET | CAN 6 - 1 SVK

[Mikeshane]

Not that it matters much but I can't believe Canada didn't score when they had it in the Slovakia zone for 2-3 minutes straight.

 

[Outofbodyinhungary]

Not that it matters much but I can't believe Canada didn't score when they had it in the Slovakia zone for 2-3 minutes straight.

Yeah that’s cause we are super good aha.. ahaha...

 

[nbwingsfan]

Byfield ice time:

USA: 11:40
Russia: 12:56
Germany: 8:55
CZE: 11:26

They did not track TOI in 2013, but I would wager MacKinnon's ice time was similar to or more than that.

Again, there wasn't really anything that happened in the USA game other than game script to justify the drop in TOI, and no one individual could have been singled out for Russia.

I think people are reacting as if Byfield is playing 20 minutes a game.

The problem for me isn’t that he isn’t getting a ton of ice time, it’s that he’s been essentially invisible and useless in the time he has been on the ice. Does he even have a point yet?

As I’ve stated before, he’s a big guy that doesn’t use his size to his advantage properly and I think that’s going to hurt him at higher levels.

 

[GreatSaveEssensa]

What a moron. First minute and you are out and likely out for the rest of the tournament.

What the f*uck are you on about bud? Hit was clean, Slovak player was scared sh*tless and bails, and refs are brutal. Add the three together and u get what u saw. Ironically you are the one who sounds like a moron. Enjoy the game!

 

[nbwingsfan]

I think Byfield has played as solid as I expect a 17 year old to play at this tourney. He’s not a liability when he’s on the ice and that’s really all I can ask for.

I mean, how often does a 17 year old really stand out and contribute? McDavid is the only one I can think of in the “modern” day and Bouwmeester, Spezza, and Ellis from the early-late 2000’s.

Drouin was playing on the top line as a 17yo.
Stamkos was close to PPG.
Tavares has 4 goals and 5pts in 7games
Crouse put up some points despite limited minutes
Crosby was obviously very effective

Its rare but not as rare as you might think.

 

[wacko2]

I'm sure there's still a few soyboys who get offended by the word god.

Yep, that's next no doubt.

 

[CanuckistanFlyerfan]

What the f*uck are you on about bud? Hit was clean, Slovak player was scared sh*tless and bails, and refs are brutal. Add the three together and u get what u saw. Ironically you are the one who sounds like a moron. Enjoy the game!

The games over.

 

[jj cale]

edit.

 

[GreatSaveEssensa]

The games over.

Ya, I forgot I pvr’d it. New Years celebrations lasted into last night. No way I was up at 8 this morn. Point still stand tho

 

[CanuckistanFlyerfan]

Ya, I forgot I pvr’d it. New Years celebrations lasted into last night. No way I was up at 8 this morn. Point still stand tho

Oh it does...I was just being a smartass.

 

[4thlineduster]

Drouin was playing on the top line as a 17yo.
Stamkos was close to PPG.
Tavares has 4 goals and 5pts in 7games
Crouse put up some points despite limited minutes
Crosby was obviously very effective

Its rare but not as rare as you might think.

Fair enough.....those were just the ones I could think of off the top of my head

 

[Auto Pilot]

I'm sure there's still a few soyboys who get offended by the word god.

I love alt right rhetoric being used. What a good chud.

 

[Rygu]

I love alt right rhetoric being used. What a good chud.

Well what other word would you use for someone who deems "all thy sons command" to be in need of being altered?

 

[wacko2]

Well what other word would you use for someone who deems "all thy sons command" to be in need of being altered?

I prefer idiots.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Missed the game...

I am shocked this hit got Foote kicked:

 

[PanniniClaus]

Can't take too much from todays game. well....I know I will never eat a 7/11 pizza.

 

[tony d]

Good win for the team today. Off to the semis with Russia.

 

[wishywashy19]

The problem for me isn’t that he isn’t getting a ton of ice time, it’s that he’s been essentially invisible and useless in the time he has been on the ice. Does he even have a point yet?

As I’ve stated before, he’s a big guy that doesn’t use his size to his advantage properly and I think that’s going to hurt him at higher levels.

To be honest I am totally shocked by his play
Not trying to demean the guy but his stock has dropped a ton

 

[Alerion]

MacKinnon would have played less minutes in 2013. He began the tournament as the 13th forward, then was eventually moved up to 4th line right wing. My notes show him playing with Anthony Camara and Mark McNeill. So, think Mercer level minutes.

Drouin, who was also draft eligible (and MacKinnon's linemate in Halifax) worked his way up to the top line in 2013 with Nugent-Hopkins and Strome/Scheifele. Obviously their respective draft status wasn't impacted as MacKinnon still went 1st overall.

You are entirely correct. I believe MacKinnon was only moved up after the JC Lipon suspension, he was the 13th forward before that.

 

[nbwingsfan]

To be honest I am totally shocked by his play
Not trying to demean the guy but his stock has dropped a ton

He was also very lacklustre at the Hlinka tournament as well. Starting to see some concerns that he can’t dominate when playing against better competition

 

[McDrai]

I'm sure there's still a few soyboys who get offended by the word god.

If I still had my like function I would like this

 

[wishywashy19]

He was also very lacklustre at the Hlinka tournament as well. Starting to see some concerns that he can’t dominate when playing against better competition

I am not questioning his skills nor do I care if he dominates
The pace is too quick for him at this stage of his career

 

[Rygu]

If I still had my like function I would like this

I'm curious how does one lose their like function on HF?

 

[McDrai]

I'm curious how does one lose their like function on HF?

Vulgar language usually (the language that’s not starred out )

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Canada wins 6-1.

Gotta say, I called that nicely on the first page.