GDT: Russia Vs Sweden | 12/30 @ 9:30PM | TSN/NHLN

[tictactoe]

should be good 3rd period.

 

[NorCalhockey]

Swedish coach is in Sweden, we are being coached by a guy, who is the same age as Victor Hedman

But who is this “Victor Hedman”? Assistant coach? Team trainer? Equipment guy?

 

[ItWasJustified]

I someone seriously calling this SLEWFOOT



a dive? Or are we talking about a different penalty here? Because someone who doesn't see that leg movement from the Russian, is blind.

That's a suspension.

That leg movement comes from him losing his balence when he collides with Costmar. His leg never touches Costmar. Interference was the right call, and Costmar should've had a holding the stick.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

stop saying sweden dominated? coz it's hard NOT to dominate 4 vs 5 u know

You know how Russia can fix that? Stop taking dumb penalties and you wont be shorthanded.

 

[jj cale]

I think someones breaking down, lol.

Much like the team.

 

[ORRFForever]

This game is nuts. First 10 minutes, I thought Russia would cruise. Since then, they've done everything they can to lose.

 

[JimboA]

Holtz seems like a bit of a dick.

You couldn’t be more wrong. Nicest guy among the prospects I’ve followed.

 

[Garl]

Startseva, woman, early on drinks really, it's not 1st January

 

[Zybalto]

Almost an elimination game feel to this one. Love it.

....and yea, I hated that dive but it's adding to the intensity in this one.

 

[Startseva]

Sweden did dominate 2nd. Like Russians dominated 1st.
Just swallow your pride and just admit you failed in 2nd period.

Sweden dominated 2nd but not like Russians at 1st. Swedens had 4 PPs. Just swallow your pride and just admin that the domination was coz of PPs.

 

[Mitch nylander]

Kicking motion, and gets him off balance. 100% slewfoot by the rulebook:

I think it's the stick that got him off balance. It didn't seem intentional like let's say these videos.




These videos show a blatant kicking motion, where as abramov was nowhere, nearly as blatant.

Interference yes. Slewfoot no, not even close.

as another poster noted his foot is in a position after losing his balance on his interference.

That leg movement comes from him losing his balence when he collides with Costmar. His leg never touches Costmar. Interference was the right call, and Costmar should've had a holding the stick.

Exactly my views as well. Good post.

 

[Pavels Dog]

5v5 Russia is clearly better today. Clean up the discipline and we got this

Are they better 5 on 5 if they play within the rules though? That means not taking penalties.
They clearly want to play borderline hockey, sneaky dirty plays, physically outmuscling the other team, running the goalie etc. It's a dangerous game.

 

[canswetoxic]

But who is this “Victor Hedman”? Assistant coach? Team trainer? Equipment guy?

and the doctor is the assistant trainer

 

[Emperoreddy]

You couldn’t be more wrong. Nicest guy among the prospects I’ve followed.

I see nothing wrong with a little swagger in what has turned into a really heated game.

I for one think the sport of hockey needs more trash talk.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Sweden dominated 2nd but not like Russians at 1st. Swedens had 4 PPs. Just swallow your pride and just admin that the domination was coz of PPs.

They got the powerplays because of domination.

Sweden dominated that period, just like Russia dominated the first period.

 

[Deen]

This game is nuts. First 10 minutes, I thought Russia would cruise. Since then, they've done everything they can to lose.

Might be a cardio thing, That's what I am seeing at least.

 

[jj cale]

O.K, let's get this 3rd happening, good game.

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

Raymond skates a little like Sergei Samsonov.

Am I the only one who sees that lol.

 

[VanillaCoke]

Russia low key dirty hmm

 

[CanadaIsIrrelevant]

Sweden dominated 2nd but not like Russians at 1st. Swedens had 4 PPs. Just swallow your pride and just admin that the domination was coz of PPs.

 

[aphyro]

Sweden dominated 2nd but not like Russians at 1st. Swedens had 4 PPs. Just swallow your pride and just admin that the domination was coz of PPs.

And all the PPs were just gifted to Sweden?

 

[snipes]

I see nothing wrong with a little swagger in what has turned into a really heated game.

I for one think the sport of hockey needs more trash talk.

Hockey is better with hate.

 

[tictactoe]

Sweden dominated 2nd but not like Russians at 1st. Swedens had 4 PPs. Just swallow your pride and just admin that the domination was coz of PPs.

How many scoring chances Swedes had on all PP?

 

[Garl]

But who is this “Victor Hedman”? Assistant coach? Team trainer? Equipment guy?

Assistant coach

 

[c9gunner]

Interesting to find out whether Larionov is able to handle the discipline in the 3rd. That would be a great indication if is a good coach for the junior team or not.