GDT: Semifinal - May 19 - Canada vs Switzerland

[Foppberg]

Which is becoming a more and more important tournament.

For who and/or what? In comparison to any NHL event, WJC, Olympics, or even the World Cup of Hockey a few years ago, this tournament isn't close to those.

 

[Healthy DiPietro]

Isn't intentional offsides the call if they clearly want the whistle? The faceoff will be in their own end if the ref notices that the offsides was clearly deliberate

That's why you should never show hesitation once you're over the line.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Were there really no better goalies available than Kuemper and McElhinney?

Yeah tons, but Canada just wanted to challenge themselves

 

[robertocarlos]

I really don't like Canada as a country. I mean just look at how they tried to pollutedyour mind with those stupid ads just now. The pickup truck drivers are assholes and if you need Viagra at 40 there is something wrong with the water.

 

[PenDuhNotPittsburgh]

Lots of offensive pressure but just can't get a puck through the goaltending. Isn't Genoni their #2? I thought Berra was their top goalie but haven't followed. Feel like I'm not seeing enough of McDavid considering the circumstances and time left.....

Jonas Hiller I'd say

 

[snipes]

****ing **** chance after chance

 

[FinPanda]

The second time this tournament the goaltending is blamed on a team that didn’t score.

Damn these goalies. Go score more goals.

That is definitely true too. It's not like Canada has not had a lot of very good chances.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Zone time domination by Canada but not really any great chances. Just get an ugly one.

 

[Name Nameless]

Canada wins 3-1. It's a relatively easy match but it's not what I'd call a bye. The Swiss are a tough team.

I assume you just switched the names in this. Prediction looking good.

 

[JustaFinnishGuy]

Turris is a shooter.

Too late now.

Is he? He's been a pass 1st and 2nd and maybe shoot if there's an empty net/breakaway/free space- kinda guy with his time in NSH so far
On the PP he has been way more assertive.

 

[McFlash97]

Ekblad is so average at everything. Right in front of the net and he drops it off to Vlasic for a nothing play..

Scary thing is he may be Canadas next top pairing dman heading into the next Olympics.....is this the best we got ? Lol guy is so average at everything great at nothing.

 

[Bixby Snyder]

Yup try and injure the Swiss goalie.

 

[Ceremony]

What is the point of Kyle Turris?

 

[NyQuil]

I really don't like Canada as a country.

That's nothing. I don't like Planet Earth as a planet.

 

[scotian1]

In the period shots 15 to 1 for Canada, yet the Swiss have the only goal.

 

[jj cale]

Yeah sad to see.

Goaltending has been the biggest weakness for Canada. This happens sometimes, it happens to everyone. Good to laugh when your team is already out.

Classy as always.................thank you!!

yeah, goaltending has been a big weak point but man....................this whole team aside from a couple of guys have been frustrating.

Oh well, you win some and you lose some.

 

[Natey]

Sucks to see how far Ryan Murray has fallen because of injuries.

 

[booyakasha]

things just got interesting...

 

[NyQuil]

What is the point of Kyle Turris?

Well he scored the 4th goal against the Russians.

 

[danron1376]

shots are 15-1 this period. how is canada a laughing stock?

 

[Joey Moss]

Canada has way too many defenseman with average puck skills. Murray, Vlasic, Nurse, Edmundson, Ekblad..

Murray, Vlasic and Ekblad specifically have struggled on the blue line in the O-zone.

 

[PTmbp13]

What a dive. Shaking my head

 

[JoeThorntonsRooster]

Awful timing for a penalty by this Sharks prospect

I think Canada will come backn

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

What is the point of Kyle Turris?

Ottawa made a good trade getting rid of him.

 

[sandysan]

15-1 shots in the third and it's still meh.

At least we get a PP.

 

[Canuckistani]

In the period shots 15 to 1 for Canada, yet the Swiss have the only goal.

Canada's goaltending in a nutshell.