WC: Slovakia 2023 Roster Talk

[alko]

Halak would be huge, capable of stealing games against better opponents.

Halak ist any more a game changing material. Even in his best years, he was shaky in national team. In junior teams (U18, U20) he was really really good, but in senior national team his performance wasnt great. And now i cant see him as a real improve element.

Btw. Its looking so, he isnt going.

 

[Namejs]

Gernat is out with a torn muscle and suddenly the Slovakian roster is starting to look even more questionable, especially their D.

 

[jcbio11]

Halak ist any more a game changing material. Even in his best years, he was shaky in national team. In junior teams (U18, U20) he was really really good, but in senior national team his performance wasnt great. And now i cant see him as a real improve element.

Btw. Its looking so, he isnt going.

He was the bomb in Vancouver 2010. Prime Halak, Hossa, Demitra, Chara, Gaborik, Handzus, Visnovsky. Not to mention slightly post prime Palffy. The fact that we didn't medal then will forever be the biggest dissapointment of the national team.

Gernat is out with a torn muscle and suddenly the Slovakian roster is starting to look even more questionable, especially their D.

For sure. We need Nemec, now more than ever. Hope New Jersey is out soon.

 

[GoldenKnight]

Going to cheer hard for the boys, but the roster is not looking good at all right now.

 

[Poiquets]

Let's play a prediction game: Top 3 Point Predictions for the tournament for Slovak players?
Feel free to add any reasoning also if needed.

Example:

1. Regenda 4+4 = 8 pts
2. Knazko 2+5 = 7 pts
3. Chromiak 4+2 = 6 pts

 

[Antiillafire]

Let's play a prediction game: Top 3 Point Predictions for the tournament for Slovak players?
Feel free to add any reasoning also if needed.

Example:

1. Regenda 4+4 = 8 pts
2. Knazko 2+5 = 7 pts
3. Chromiak 4+2 = 6 pts

1. Cehlarik 5+4 = 9 pts
2. Regenda 3+5 = 8 pts
3. Nemec 2+6 = 8 pts (If he joins)

 

[jcbio11]

Hudacek 5g 5a - 10 points
Hrivik - 4g 4a - 8 points
Panik 2g 4a - 6 points

 

[mirec04]

Cehlarik 3+7
Regenda 5+2
Hudacek 2+4

 

[jcbio11]

Predictions for the starter tomorrow? I say Hlavaj.

 

[Poiquets]

I would also be glad to hear if someone knows lines / PP lines.

 

[Antiillafire]

I would also be glad to hear if someone knows lines / PP lines.

 

[tobu]

Reading some frustration around the PP from practice. Guess it's going to be epic.

 

[Antiillafire]

Reading some frustration around the PP from practice. Guess it's going to be epic.

Has Slovak powerplay ever been good at any level recently? Only time I think was Hlinka with Nemec-Slaf-Mesar-Repcik-Dvorsky on one unit. But NT powerplay always seems bad.

 

[Antiillafire]

Nemec is in.

 

[Czechboy]

Nemec is in.

1. You should be resting, big game tomorrow.lol
2. That's awesome! Really happy for you guys
3. Is there a seat for Palat to fly over with him on that plane?
4. No offence, but glad he's not playing tomorrow.lol

Good luck tomorrow guys!

 

[Namejs]

Any news on when Nemec is joining?

 

[tobu]

Any news on when Nemec is joining?

Flying on Saturday, I don't think he'll be ready for the Latvia game on the same day though.

 

[stastny12]

He should be playing as 7th defenceman and all of the powerplays. What about Tatar? Is he possible?

 

[jcbio11]

He should be playing as 7th defenceman and all of the powerplays. What about Tatar? Is he possible?

His contract with the Devils just ended so frankly I don't see it.

 

[Antiillafire]

Sukel was easily the worst skater for the game. Seriously he makes so many errors

 

[Rusty7550]

Has Slovak powerplay ever been good at any level recently? Only time I think was Hlinka with Nemec-Slaf-Mesar-Repcik-Dvorsky on one unit. But NT powerplay always seems bad.

We scored 9 power play goals at our last U18 WC which is definitely "good" number.

 

[tobu]

2-3 vs that experienced Czech roster is not bad. I feared a defensive breakdown, but they did alright, and also got lucky with a couple posts. I liked Koch a lot, expected a bit more from Regenda, I hope he gets it going. Agree with Sukel. Hopefully with Nemec's arrival, this team will grow.

 

[jcbio11]

I hope Hlavaj gets the start vs Latvia next. That 2nd goal was a bit sus tbh.

 

[SoundAndFury]

I hope so too since on average, Hlavaj is a far worse goalie. I really don't why some of you guys like him so much.

 

[jcbio11]

I hope so too since on average, Hlavaj is a far worse goalie. I really don't why some of you guys like him so much.

I saw the friendly versus Switzerland in which he played and he was great.