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

[Big Empty]

Think US comes out strong to start the 3rd, make it a game.

 

[Stive Morgan]

Askarov is the best goalie prospect since Price

Hart was better. He proved the size doubters wrong.

 

[Sean Garrity]

Excellent take. Are they both centres? I like Turcott up the middle, but maybe ?Zegras needs the space on the wing?

Zegras can play center, or put Zegras on the opposite wing as Caufield on the 2nd line.

 

[ORRFForever]

Russian confidence level sure is high.

 

[HugoSimon]

I personally think the US attack has looked dangerous, the Russians are just doing a good job as a team of neutralizing plays. The Russian attack on the other hand looks anemic, the US is just making mistakes and being capitalized on.

Agreed, Russia has the momentum I don't expect them to keep it past game 1.

 

[Canucks LB]

Speaking of Pod, but I had to make sure he was on the starting lineup to see if he was playing tonight

I think you should take some time not looking at just the score sheet when you’re evaluating players.

He was quiet in the first, but he had a very good second period.

 

[Big Empty]

Zegras and Caufield have been ghosts so far. Momentum can change quickly in junior though. Those guys will have to get going if the Yanks have any chance at coming back.

Are we watching the same game? Honestly.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

That Vasilevsky guy was kinda good....

I think Askarov is a better prospect then Vasi was. A lot of work to do to become as good as him now though.

 

[Svedu]

Expecting a big period from Amirov, Podkolzin, Chinakhov

Don't forget Khusnutdinov.

 

[Stive Morgan]

Think US comes out strong to start the 3rd, make it a game.

Wolfman will keep them in it. The skaters need to get it together, but I think they're too rattled besides the top line.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Askarov is the best goalie prospect since Price

Hot take.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Pods is an excellent 200 foot player. He’s sacrificing offence to lead defensively. His coaches and teammates must love him for sure.

I don't understand the hate that guy gets... Great power winger. Fantastic on the boards . Strong and he can make plays around the net. I'll take him on my team any day

 

[KaseMeOutside]

let's start mucking this game up

 

[GeorgeReznik1]

Come on you can't even compare the situation in the US vs the situation in Russia. They need to get it together quick but Russia looks like a bunch of guys that have been playing alot

Why can't you? 90% of this US roster has been playing for the last 5 weeks. This isn't stepping into a rink for the first time In 8 months like you want to make it out to be.

They just are not a good team.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Zegras and Caufield have been ghosts so far. Momentum can change quickly in junior though. Those guys will have to get going if the Yanks have any chance at coming back.

Prepare to be attacked, lol

 

[Sasso09]

York is having a bad game... Thrun and Faber have been the only solid two imo.

York has been good, don't know what game you're watching. He's the only defensemen able to push the offense and get the puck out of his zone right now, definitely been carrying Thrun. We agree on Faber.

 

[tictactoe]

wow that was a nice chance ...

 

[Big Empty]

Hot take.

Thanks baud. Preciate it.

 

[docbenton]

Don't forget Khusnutdinov.

He's been totally useless, don't understand why he's on the top line. Don't see how one of the other guys can be worse, but maybe they have no good centers

 

[NorCalhockey]

I think it’s a good thing US play again tomorrow so they won’t have too much time to dwell on this loss and how they played. Yes, I’m already calling it a loss.

 

[SoundAndFury]

I think Askarov is a better prospect then Vasi was. A lot of work to do to become as good as him now though.

It's odd people have this impression. Vasilevsky had better numbers at pretty much all levels.

 

[Fantomas]

Why can't Gord Miller pronounce Chayka? Just a simple name.

 

[ORRFForever]

Thanks for the great game, refs. Keep it up.

 

[tictactoe]

Bardakov looks solid.

 

[Canucks LB]

I don't understand the hate that guy gets... Great power winger. Fantastic on the boards . Strong and he can make plays around the net. I'll take him on my team any day

I think it mostly comes from people expecting him to be a top scorer when he is more like Ryan O’Reilly / Horvat type, But as a winger not a centre