GDT: Quarter Final | Russia Vs Germany | 1/2 @ 10 AM | TSN/NHL

[funky]

0 points for Stutzle in the most important game

Raises some concern for sure

raises no concerns. 1 game. He has carried that team all tourney.

 

[SotasicA]

Russia on to the semis. Does anyone know who they will play???

... you are aware this was the first quarter final of four?

 

[GermanNuck]

Not too sure it looks any better than normal. Looks like every 5-6 years they produce a potential allstar with a few relegation years inbetween. It would be nice if they solidified themselves in the top 8.

Let’s wait how many talents actually live up to there potential but our new youth program definitely produces more talent.

I remember a few years ago I celebrated Tom Kühnhackl being drafted in 4th round. So I do feel like there is improvement. Just hoping it will last.

 

[Sevendust]

0 points for Stutzle in the most important game

Raises some concern for sure

Ah come on

 

[Paxton Fettel]

Is it just me or is TSN coverage of team Russia really bitter? Any mistake the Russians make gets special bashing, like they are eager and happy to point out how badly the Russian player has done

The Russian bashing has become systemic. All is bad.

 

[Fatass]

raises no concerns. 1 game. He has carried that team all tourney.

The Germans only lost by one goal to Russia. That’s a huge improvement for them, even in this tournament when losing so badly to Canada earlier.

 

[Smif]

These German's are going to have a say about that going forward...

I'm not so sure, they had a great tournament but what happens without Stutzle? They still have a bunch of countries to jump before they touch the Czech's.

 

[NyQuil]

0 points for Stutzle in the most important game

Raises some concern for sure

Don't worry, Byfield is a fine player.

 

[RJJ]

... you are aware this was the first quarter final of four?

Yes, was asking which winner of the next 3 games do they play? I'm pretty sure there used to be brackets, I've been watching this tournament for decades. Apparently they re-seed after the quarter-finals now. How long have they been doing that?

 

[Fatass]

The Russian bashing has become systemic. All is bad.

When TSN is hard on a Leaf’s prospect we know there’s more going on there.

 

[c9gunner]

This is team Germany, not world beaters. They easily could have scored several more goals. Canada could probably score 4 or 5 on this defense.

Yes, and any Bragin's team would be leading 10-0 after the first Germany was a solid opponent - they played with heart and deserve respect. Russia controlled the game, didn't make many mistakes, but didn't capitalize on the scoring opportunities it had. On the other hand Russia didn't have any injuries and bad penalties (other than "covering a hand with a puck" one) I expect a much better offence with Abramov and Chinakhov returing for the semi final.

 

[Smif]

Let’s wait how many talents actually live up to there potential but our new youth program definitely produces more talent.

I remember a few years ago I celebrated Tom Kühnhackl being drafted in 4th round. So I do feel like there is improvement. Just hoping it will last.

Definitely producing more consistently and I hope it continues, also. They just really need to stay out of the relegation round.

 

[Three On Zero]

Podz with a terrible game

 

[ViD]

This is team Germany, not world beaters. They easily could have scored several more goals. Canada could probably score 4 or 5 on this defense.

It’s an elimination game, you get the result first, not ramp up the score

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Fine effort by Germany. Just needed a few more horses.

 

[Breakers]

Podz with a terrible game

Is this a serious comment
He was literally identified as being one of the best standouts by most
Craig button thought he was one of the best

Out of the HD scoring chances Russia had he set up more half of them.

 

[Kalv]

This was much closer than expected.

 

[c9gunner]

This was much closer than expected.

That's why we love this tournament. I also wonder whether we will see any upsets in the remaining 3 games (the upsets is another thing this tournament is famous for)

 

[Oilslick941611]

All that matters is winning.

It doesn't have to be pretty.

thats true - I hope the Russian fans understand that if the game against the Czechs is close, im sure they'll bash us anyway - from their glass house.

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

Russia didn't have to play that hard. Just enough to win.

 

[Sonk]

Not too sure it looks any better than normal. Looks like every 5-6 years they produce a potential allstar with a few relegation years inbetween. It would be nice if they solidified themselves in the top 8.

More of a generalization to the players they’ve been turning out lately rather than in relation to the WJC in particular. Seider, Stutzle, Peterka, Reichel are all very good players.

But in regards to the WJC, many of their players that impressed the most are eligible to return next year: Elias, Peterka, Reichel, Glotzl from the top of my head. Hopefully they’ll remain competitive for awhile.

 

[BigBadBoar]

raises no concerns. 1 game. He has carried that team all tourney.

Yeah, was playing very good opponents who were defending him with a specical diligence. It is quite usual that top forwards don't score in those crucial games, because the opposing defense is focusing on them an they don't get much room.

 

[Auston Marlander]

0 points for Stutzle in the most important game

Raises some concern for sure

Horrible take, you should be ashamed.

 

[RandR]

No problem. Yes, there used to be playoffs brackets, but it has changed recently, I think.

Edit: 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships - Wikipedia
I think it's pretty safe to assume that Canada and USA move on. If Finland wins then we'll have Canada vs Russia and USA vs Finland semis. If Sweden wins, in turn, then we'll have Canada vs Sweden and USA vs Russia.

From the IIHF site for this tournament:

In the semi-finals the best-ranked team - criteria: 1) placement in the group, 2) points in the preliminary round, 3) goal difference in the preliminary round, 4) goals scored in the preliminary round, 5) seeding coming into the tournament - will play against the lowest-ranked semi-finalist. The 2nd-best ranked semi-finalist will play the 3rd-best ranked semi-finalist. The host if qualified, or otherwise the best-ranked semi-finalist according to beforementioned criteria, shall play the early game. The time slots will officially be determined after the quarter-final games.

IIHF - Tournament Info 2021 IIHF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

 

[Antonglk]

So we need to root for Sweden in order to get US in semis. US are more prefferable. At least Russia can try to win them.