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

[NJ DevLolz]

If this USA team doesn't get gold, it's a massive failure for this group. I get they don't have Hughes, but Caufield, Zegras, Turcotte, York, Knight, Kaliyev, and with the addition of Sanderson and Beniers is sick talent. Turcotte has looked like dogs***. Didn't a poster have him as the #1 player on his draft board last year?

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

that Sanderson giveaway wasn't horrendous ...bad result but its a pass and its in the vicinity... What is that saying.. You can't give a good player a bad pass

 

[TheBeastCoast]

That was a great interview lol

 

[Big Empty]

When Brink & Kaliyev have been the forwards who have had the best scoring chances, that's a problem.
Caufield, Zegras, and Turcotte need to get it together and make something happen.

Caufield has a primary assist and has had the most scoring chances by far. I know it sounds like I'm just pulling for my team's prospect but Caufield is carrying the team right now.

 

[ItWasJustified]

I think that also speaks to the Russians having better chemistry, conditioning, etc. as well.

Absolutely.

 

[ORRFForever]

It's not a low bar, he's been good.

You just have a grudge against him which is clear from your posts.

LOL!!!!! Yes. I must have a grudge. I can't just have another opinion.

 

[Stive Morgan]

I thought Price was better player at that age and if I am not mistaken was MVP nut besides the point was not as shaky.

My bad, I meant in the NHL, not the WJC

 

[ViD]

Askarov with 1 goal allowed in 4 periods against the two best opponents in this tournament, but it should have been 0.

 

[Jabs102501]

Ponomaryov "Garbage Hockey"

 

[Fatass]

Zegras/Turcotte/Caufield line had some dominant shifts.

Maybe take Zegras off that line and put on a more aggressive player?

 

[tictactoe]

My bad, I meant in the NHL, not the WJC

o ok..

 

[Canadienna]

LOL!!!!! Yes. I must have a grudge. I can't just have another opinion.

Well if you think he's setting a low bar you're clearly not being objective.

 

[SoundAndFury]

That is one enthusiastic kid.

 

[NorCalhockey]

What I’m watching for in the final period: will US play with heart, guts and character as prep for the rest of the tournament - or - just skate out the period, going out like punks.

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

If this USA team doesn't get gold, it's a massive failure for this group. I get they don't have Hughes, but Caufield, Zegras, Turcotte, York, Knight, Kaliyev, and with the addition of Sanderson and Beniers is sick talent. Turcotte has looked like dogs***. Didn't a poster have him as the #1 player on his draft board last year?

They had a far better team last year and that was a massive failure thanks to the incompetent coach. They are not as deep this year.

 

[tictactoe]

That is one enthusiastic kid.

just get the puck deep? yes.

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

Sanderson skates so well. First time seeing him play but that skating will take him places.

 

[jj cale]

Russia was my bet before the tournament. Saw them in Karjala and thought directly they are underrated as hell. Canada is up there with them, but Sweden without their best players and Finland as well, it's between two countries and that was my opinion before the tournament.

Russia are schooling USA right now. They are a much better unit but not only that, the players actually look a lot more promising on individual level as well. I would choose Khusnutdinov before Caufield all day, everyday. Amirov too.

Maybe, but the Russians spanked Canada in round robin action last year and at the end was it them with gold medals around their necks?

It's too early.

 

[ORRFForever]

Well if you think he's setting a low bar you're clearly not being objective.

So funny.

I have never seen fans of a player so overly sensitive about EVERYTHING than Caufield's fans. Maybe there's a reason why.

 

[ViD]

 

[Major4Boarding]

Let it go

 

[SoundAndFury]

just get the puck deep? yes.

I meant the Ponomaryov interview, not sure what you're talking about though

 

[ORRFForever]

Well if you think he's setting a low bar you're clearly not being objective.

I meant the rest of the American players have set a low bar.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Caufield has a primary assist and has had the most scoring chances by far. I know it sounds like I'm just pulling for my team's prospect but Caufield is carrying the team right now.

Carrying them where, exactly?

 

[tenken00]

Maybe, but the Russians spanked Canada in round robin action last year and at the end was it them with gold medals around their necks?

It's too early.

This. Lots of games to go.

 

[Big Empty]

Maybe take Zegras off that line and put on a more aggressive player?

Zegras is so good. Him and Cole should be paired for the rest of the tourney. I like Turcotte on that line. The line is good.

 

[canuckking1]

Russian defence has been stellar these past 2 games. Keeping everything to the outside.