GDT: Russia Vs USA - 12/25 - 9:30 PM ET - TSN/NHLN

[canuck2010]

Exactly. Size without decent skating, skill and good hockey sense is worthless.

Two players of equal ability always take the size. I remember an open line caller saying that Theoren Fleury could do everything that Eric Lindros could. The open line guest was a former NHL player and said to the caller, "you have it the wrong way around" Lindros is 6' 4" 230 lbs and can do everything Fleury can. Just sayin'

 

[ORRFForever]

Caufield got 13sec of play in the last 7min.... great.

Part of that was the Russian PP. Part of that was his fault.

 

[Fatass]

Kovalchuk , Panarin

Yup. Very few righties. Don’t know why though.

 

[tictactoe]

Other than the goal, he was flawless

Other than the goal.. is kind of what I meant.

 

[ViD]

If you watch the NHL network, they did make the comparison to the Russian Five

Must be because of Larionov ?

 

[HugoSimon]

I got 15k worth of SB cash on Russia. Another 11k that the game will be under 6 goals.

I know it's not real money, but god dam is this fun.

 

[Fatass]

Yes. Minus the weak goal and the minutes that followed, they were the better team.

I think the Russian team plays a bit better (smarter?) without the puck, especially their forwards.

 

[JackSlater]

Both teams are trying to make it choppy for each other

Eh I think that this kind of play is just going to be the reality for much of the 2021 WJC, at least in the early stages. Neither team looked particularly good.

 

[EveryDay]

Part of that was the Russian PP. Part of that was his fault.

Yup and only the sole reason his team tie the game

 

[ORRFForever]

Two players of equal ability always take the size. I remember an open line caller saying that Theoren Fleury could do everything that Eric Lindros could. The open line guest was a former NHL player and said to the caller, "you have it the wrong way around" Lindros is 6' 4" 230 lbs and can do everything Fleury can. Just sayin'

I have a friend who is very close to Lindros and she says he is NOT 6'4".

 

[Fatass]

Must be because of Larionov ?

Who were the big five when Larionov played: Larionov, Makarov, Krutov, Fetisov, and Konstantinov?

 

[ORRFForever]

Yup and only the sole reason his team tie the game

Fair enough... So talk to the U.S. coach.

 

[NorCalhockey]

You’d think the way the US were bounced out of the tournament last year would light a fire under the returning guys but they’re still not doing much (except for York and Boldy). Early still... so let’s see what happens the rest of the game.

 

[snipes]

If you’re the Russian Brain trust after seeing this game thus far and prelims I think you have to love the way Larionov has these boys playing.

It’s a beautiful style of hockey in its own way.

Classic Russian style of hockey, it’s immediately recognizable to those who have studied Russian/Soviet hockey systems or watched it over the years.

It’s very distinct from the way Canadians play and even American teams play as well who are heavily influenced by our style of play.

Should be a fun second period. It’s been a good game so far.

 

[GKJ]

If you watch the NHL network, they did make the comparison to the Russian Five

I wish they would push it more, I don’t think they’ve mentioned them enough

 

[Fatass]

I have a friend who is very close to Lindros and she says he is NOT 6'4".

Does it matter much when Lindros is compared to 5’4” Theo? Love Theo though. Guy was incredibly good.

 

[ViD]

Who were the big five when Larionov played: Larionov, Makarov, Krutov, Fetisov, and Konstantinov?

The Russian Five was Fedorov, Larionov, Kozlov, Fetisov, Konstantinov

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Yup and only the sole reason his team tie the game

He made a simple pass to the point before the goalie let in a softy. He didn't exactly put in a lot of work on that one.

 

[Fatass]

The Russian Five was Fedorov, Larionov, Kozlov, Fetisov, Konstantinov

Really? Isn’t that mixing two eras? I thought Federov was with Mogilny and Bure? The great Soviet and then Russia teams had their top five guys were green jerseys in practice I thought? They were a special group.

 

[Firsov99]

The majority of players, at the top level, shoot left. The great Soviet teams of the 70’s (like the 72 club) had not right shot guys, except the goalies. Other than OV, how many great Russians shot right?

Kovalchuk and Panarin come to mind. Semin as well.

 

[ViD]

Really? Isn’t that mixing two eras? I thought Federov was with Mogilny and Bure?

The Russian Five term refers to the Red Wings line consisting of Russian players

 

[TopChedder]

He made a simple pass to the point before the goalie let in a softy. He didn't exactly put in a lot of work on that one.

Basically.

 

[Fried Tree Sap]

The majority of players, at the top level, shoot left. The great Soviet teams of the 70’s (like the 72 club) had not right shot guys, except the goalies. Other than OV, how many great Russians shot right?

I wouldn't call Semin a "great" player....but he could certainly shoot the puck right handed

 

[ORRFForever]

Does it matter much when Lindros is compared to 5’4” Theo? Love Theo though. Guy was incredibly good.

I meant nothing with my comment. It just came to mind when someone mentioned Lindros being 6'4". One time I was talking to my friend about Lindros and I mentioned that he was tall - 6'4" or more. She said there is NO way he is 6'4". I asked if she was sure. She said yes. How could I argue? She knows him and I don't.

 

[ItWasJustified]

I do not know about Askarov.. not impressed.

How man games does the guy have on a small rink? Not impressed by your post.