GDT: Semifinals - May 21 - Finland (3) vs Russia (1)

[TPuck]

Ohtamaa should get much more credit than he gets. He is eating the puck out there

 

[Matti_A]

So much talk about Laine and Puljujärvi but as I have said before, Aho to the Canes at 35th overall is looking like an absolutely disgusting steal right about now.

 

[NorwFin]

So much talk about Laine and Puljujärvi but as I have said before, Aho to the Canes at 35th overall is looking like an absolutely disgusting steal right about now.

There's no way to possibly disagree with this.

 

[Scotty B]

He was drafted? Im sure he is only 14yrs old from my eyetest.
Little bulk and he will be "the finnish magic man".

Is Finland the New Sweden ?

 

[Startseva]

Typical Finnish goals...

 

[FinnishSniper]

In this case...it's Russians who have most to complain about...Mozyakin ( is it? ) was mugged...Call on OV was soft...

Still won't make up for 2014 though...

 

[Plural]

So much talk about Laine and Puljujärvi but as I have said before, Aho to the Canes at 35th overall is looking like an absolutely disgusting steal right about now.

Yeah. Will be interesting to see how his career pans out.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I think Koivu has been the Finnish MVP the whole time. He's not as flashy as Granlund or Laine and not as hip as Barkov, but he's just incredibly reliable, and he still keeps producing.

I will not disagree with this at all.

 

[Lempo]

"Best thing in ice-hockey?" "Get to play and get friends.“

 

[aphyro]

Is Finland the New Sweden ?

What?

 

[JJTT]

Ohtamaa is going to earn himself NHL deal.

 

[Frozen]

The third period will be pure battle on ice. Russia has the skill and will to still come back, just a matter of things clicking on. Obviously I hope Finns keep it together and take it though.

IIHF refs are IIHF refs. Even if the refs were to do a good job, it's rare to see both fanbases appreciate their effort and judgement in any sport.

 

[LemurFromTheId]

Typical Finnish goals...

Yeah, all beautiful!

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Enjoying this game since I imagine the US-Canada one will be a bloodbath

 

[Luolis]

In this case...it's Russians who have most to complain about...Mozyakin ( is it? ) was mugged...Call on OV was soft...

I mean all 3 penalties of the finns have been really soft, and Russia hasn't been able to capitalize on that. The refs missed more clear penalties on finns and russians, but gave really weird calls. Bad reffing all around.

 

[skillhockey]

In 3rd finns will get lots of odd man rushes. Likely to score next goal too.

 

[Scotty B]

still won't make up for 2014 though...

agreed

 

[Lempo]

Is Finland the New Sweden ?

No, New Sweden was a colony on the banks of the Delaware river a little south of today's Philadelphia in 1630's-40's.

 

[bennysflyers16]

Do Finns shorten the bench and try and shut it down in the 3rd ?

 

[psycho_dad*]

Typical Finnish goals...

Enjoy your style points.

 

[Yakushev72]

Finland is a better hockey country than Russia, and that is proven almost every time they meet. Better coaching, better fundamentals, better strategy, and great defense. It looks like this one is over for Russia, although a comeback in the 3rd isn't impossible.

The NHL add-ons like Ovechkin have once again failed to make a difference, and they have been as always unable to compensate for very weak defense and for 3rd and 4th lines that do not belong on the ice at this level. Also, Bobrovsky has failed to make big saves when needed. Not that its his fault, but we could use a little heroics from him. I hope the Finns take it easy on us in the 3rd and don't run the score too high!

 

[Keeptdos]

Refs are giving out so many soft calls Horrible job.

 

[agent082]

Ohtamaa is going to earn himself NHL deal.

Yeah. Two-way deal and spends the season in AHL. He wasn't this good in Jokerit.

 

[hirawl]

Ohtamaa is going to earn himself NHL deal.

I bet he already has. Great tournament.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Finns will defend the 3rd. If Russia open up too much, it could be a blow out. And this with the Finns having a bad 1st period.