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

[snipes]

I don’t know what some posters here are on about... this was the game of the tournament so far with both teams showcasing their skill and grit.

Refs did a good job in my view.

first time in a long time my heart was racing due to hockey, I’m so happy it’s back!

This.

It was a close edge of your seat type of game, that was fantastic competitive hockey.

 

[Fatass]

From watching all Sweden and US games - the US has a very good chance to win tomorrow.

It could be kind of lopsided too. The US can put up big numbers if given space and time.

 

[c9gunner]

Maybe it's something you can fix with coaching.

Yes, Askarov has to kill little Mike Smith inside him. It's doable.

 

[Fossy21]

Someone needs to teach them how to respect opponents.. What a wierd culture. Reminds me when they were breaking matryoshkas with pucks before the game

Respecting opponents? Coming from Russians? Come on out of that glass house, dude.

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

Someone needs to teach them how to respect opponents.. What a wierd culture. Reminds me when they were breaking matryoshkas with pucks before the game

You don't talk negatively about opponents but you NEVER comment on the officials. They are omnipotent and they will screw you over every time.

 

[snipes]

Good point. I forgot we haven’t conquered Finland yet. I see the top team in our division as the only one winning their QF. The three top teams in the other division are really good. Looking like Canada, Russia, Sweden, and US in the Semifinals.

Yeah, Suomi can never be looked past at all. They’re a strong team again this year.

One game at a time.

 

[Prntscrn]

I liked Askarov, he is a magician the way he sees through crowds and find the puck. He has a great glove too. Wallstedt is fine but seems to be a positional goalie without much adjusting to the play.

I agree, I was very impressed with how he always manged to get an eye on the puck. However I would probably feel more confident with Wallstedt in goal than Askarov right now, just so calm and well positioned. And we definitely saw some of the "leaky" stuff the studio talked about with Askarov. Or some, atleast once.

 

[ORRFForever]

You’re so confident you beat Finland? That might backfire

Anything can happen on any given Sunday, but I don't see anyone beating Canada - all things being equal.

 

[c9gunner]

You don't talk negatively about opponents but you NEVER comment on the officials. They are omnipotent and they will screw you over every time.

Exactly. I was listening to this interview and feeling like - "kid, are you mad?"

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

Yeah, Suomi can never be looked past at all. They’re a strong team again this year.

One game at a time.

They aren't the same level s the top 4 but if you take them lightly you are in trouble.

 

[Fatass]

I agree, I was very impressed with how he always manged to get an eye on the puck. However I would probably feel more confident with Wallstedt in goal than Askarov right now, just so calm and positioned well. And we definitely saw some of the "leaky" stuff the studio talked about with Askarov. Or some, atleast once.

Askarov doesn’t play like he’s 6’4”. He plays like he’s 5’10”. He needs to get to Nashville and get some coaching. Phenomenal talent though. Can’t teach his size and athleticism.

 

[Patman123and4]

Exactly. I was listening to this interview and feeling like - "kid, are you mad?"

I missed that. What did he say?

 

[ORRFForever]

Rooting for Canada to win against Finland and beat the Czechs in the quarters.

Rooting for the U.S. to beat Sweden in regulation.

Rooting for Sweden to beat Finland in the quarters.

All that equals the easiest path for Canada to the GMG. All likely.

 

[c9gunner]

Respecting opponents? Coming from Russians? Come on out of that glass house, dude.

Sorry we are all ashamed -Sweden players are all knights on white stallions. How we could play dirty against such a noble opponent is beyond my comprehension.

 

[ViD]

Anything can happen on any given Sunday, but I don't see anyone beating Canada - all things being equal.

Bro, you barely beat Russia and I mean barely. What are you talking about?
Don’t let slaughtering Germany or Switzerland get in your head too much.

 

[Matte99]

I agree, I was very impressed with how he always manged to get an eye on the puck. However I would probably feel more confident with Wallstedt in goal than Askarov right now, just so calm and well positioned. And we definitely saw some of the "leaky" stuff the studio talked about with Askarov. Or some, atleast once.

But if Wallstedt had that fast glove hand of Askarov he would have taken the 3rd russian goal.... (maybe not haha). I agree, Askarov is more "interesting" and Wallstedt more predictable.

 

[ORRFForever]

Bro, you barely beat Russia and I mean barely. What are you talking about?
Don’t let slaughtering Germany or Switzerland get in your head too much.

Okay, bro. Will do.

 

[ORRFForever]

Bro, you barely beat Russia and I mean barely. What are you talking about?
Don’t let slaughtering Germany or Switzerland get in your head too much.

Let me ask you this, and I won't argue with anything you answer...

If you had to wager your LAST $1,000 on one team in this tournament to win Gold, who would it be?

 

[Fatass]

I missed that. What did he say?

Me too. Who said what, and about whom?

 

[Antonglk]

I hope US win tomorrow so Sweden can play their beloved Finland.

 

[Ryan Michaels]

I don’t know what some posters here are on about... this was the game of the tournament so far with both teams showcasing their skill and grit.

Refs did a good job in my view.

first time in a long time my heart was racing due to hockey, I’m so happy it’s back!

Yup incredible game, hfboards GDTs are absolute cesspools, it gets even worse during international tournaments. Sad really that some people are too busy bickering to enjoy the best game of hockey we've seen in what 6 months? Both teams were great.

 

[Passionis]

Respecting opponents? Coming from Russians? Come on out of that glass house, dude.

Oh ye sorry, you saw it in movie Rocky which is what we're basing Russian culture towards opponents on

 

[Fatass]

Okay, bro. Will do.

.

 

[ViD]

Let me ask you this, and I won't argue with anything you answer...

If you had to wager your LAST $1,000 on one team in this tournament to win Gold, who would it be?

Canada is the safest bet obviously, but they’re not as better than Russia, US or Sweden as you think

 

[Fatass]

Let me ask you this, and I won't argue with anything you answer...

If you had to wager your LAST $1,000 on one team in this tournament to win Gold, who would it be?

1975 Habs?