GDT: Semifinal • Jan. 4 • Sweden vs. Russia

[Peen]

How soon though people forget that he was amazing in the Finland game. Nylander can't play 7 great games in a row for them. Nobody has said anything about Soderstrom on the fourth goal as well, with a fat juicy rebound right to the Russian forward.

That fourth goal was anyone but Soderstrom's fault. It's a two on one, does he just let the puck go past his pad into the net or something?

It was a combination of Forsling, Nylander, and whoever the LD was who couldn't bother to get back properly to cover.

 

[Coog]

Nope, signing out now. Congrats Russia, strong game. You're going to give Canada a run for their money.

 

[Tripod]

that was sauced right on his stick a good dman catches that puck easily

Even TSN.....the Toronto Sports Network(lol).... Said the same thing.

He made a pass that SKIPPED and put the dman in a horrible position.

The smart play, was to cycle behind the net....not try a pass thru 5 guys to handcuff your D.

 

[fahad203]

I'm not sold on Barbashev's offence

He's more of a Nik Kulemin type of player. Descent offense but really good along the boards

 

[jacks*]

It's never Nylander's fault according to Leafs fans.

Anybody with the exception of a blind man could easily see that wasn't Nylanders fault.
heel he can't even pass the puck because no one on his team can accept a simple pass.Not even a Leaf fan but i got to laugh at all the jealous non-Leaf fans whining about Nylander.Hey Leafs you got a good one in Nylander.

 

[Territory]

Yeah lets blame Nylander for the pass and not the defenseman for screwing up then just standing still.

The hating is just pathetic. Like I said people are just looking for any excuse.

Criticize him when he deserves it don't skew things to match your agenda.

 

[Muston Atthews]

Horrible pass by nylander to handcuff the Dman at the line. That goal was mostly his fault. Not surprised you guys don't see that

An NHL defenseman accepts that pass with ease. Not many players in this tournament can make that type of pass that lands on the stick like Nylander did. I guess Nylander should play down to the level of his teammates.

 

[Sam Spade]

Super impressed with the Russian D. Very structured and they seem to stick to it.

 

[aphyro]

Aho is garbage

Word

 

[Evolu7ion]

Three biggest disappointments for team Sweden:
1) Nylander
2) Swedish goalie
3) Aho

HM to Forsling.

 

[Lurked4Yearz]

My eyesight could be bad, but I could swear there are other Swedish players besides Nylander

 

[GTA]

lol because any decently skilled defenseman would've handled that pass

not his fault his team sucks

A quick bobbling puck with a guy right on him? Yeah bud..no 'guy whose username is William nylander'....that is on Nylander. It was a bad play by him, its ok to admit it.

 

[Ola]

Horrible pass by nylander to handcuff the Dman at the line. That goal was mostly his fault. Not surprised you guys don't see that

Nyls look tired out there.

He is the type who connects with all passes, always. You often go like how could he solve that situation. Tonight he hasn't connected with a pass...

 

[chauron]

How was the swedish media boasting themselves before the game today? Did they do that? I know that they always do that against Finland ...

 

[Black Noise]

They can't all be as good as Virtanen.

No Canucks fan has ever said Virtanen would dominate, however lots and lots of Leaf fans have said Nylander would.

 

[BobDobolina]

He's more of a Nik Kulemin type of player. Descent offense but really good along the boards

I agree. But then again I said the same about Voracek at the same age.

 

[McDrai]

Yeah lets blame Nylander for the pass and not the defenseman for screwing up then just standing still.

The hating is just pathetic. Like I said people are just looking for any excuse.

Criticize him when he deserves it don't skew things to match your agenda.

I'm pretty sure they criticize Nylander because they get a laugh out of the leafs fans coming to his defense

 

[Esse]

Can people stop this pathetic Nylander greatest ever vs. Nylander sucks-war that is going on? It's cringeworthy.

It's really a shame that Aho has gotten worse the longer the tournament has gotten. He was really important for this team in the beginning of the tournament..

 

[BlitzSnipe]

Damn it, don't miss the open net!

 

[svartgul]

I've never seen a swedish hockey player as nonchalant as Nylander before. I am really struggling trying to like him.

 

[Maplebeasts]

That fourth goal was anyone but Soderstrom's fault. It's a two on one, does he just let the puck go past his pad into the net or something?

It was a combination of Forsling, Nylander, and whoever the LD was who couldn't bother to get back properly to cover.

NHL goalies don't let out rebounds like that very often. I'm not gonna forget how terrible his game overall today has been. Along with Aho, Nylander, Hagg, and basically everyone except for the Brodecki line in a Sweden jersey

 

[Dalagaze]

Russia is gonna score on that empty net soon.

 

[Muston Atthews]

Even TSN.....the Toronto Sports Network(lol).... Said the same thing.

He made a pass that SKIPPED and put the dman in a horrible position.

The smart play, was to cycle behind the net....not try a pass thru 5 guys to handcuff your D.

That's not what TSN said at all. They said he made a really difficult pass. Meaning many people cannot make that pass. Too bad the Swedes don't have a player that can accept a pass

 

[Fossy21]

Forsling, I have been impressed with you this WJC, but... **** off. That's a weak play if I ever saw one.

Forsling did well to keep that alive when he was left out to dry there, took the Russian player out of the play, but the puck bounced to another one. I'd rank him #4 on the "scapegoat" chart for that goal. ****** pass, bad backcheck and horrible rebound from Söderström

 

[fahad203]

I forgot that De la rose is playing