GDT: Slovakia Vs Canada | 12/27 @ 6PM ET | TSN/NHLN

[Martinez]

I love Zary’s game, he’s a coaches dream

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Slovak's are not here to entertain us are they lol

 

[Tralfamadore]

Good period by the Slovaks. Cozens and Newhook best forwards for Canada. Drysdale-Byram pairing had a pretty much perfect period.

 

[tobu]

Surprised by how we're handling this game defensively, much better game by Slovak kids than expected.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Pretty damn good period from the Slovaks. Sloppy passing from Canada.

 

[snipes]

Curious for the Slovakian posters, how big is the WJC in Slovakia?

I know the WHC in May is popular, but how about the WJC?

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Good 1st

Slovakia disciplined defense, puck out and change

 

[Jabs102501]

Good first period by the Slovaks. Keeping it 1-0 after the first period against a team coming in hot. The goal probably was preventable as well.

 

[Jabs102501]

Curious for the Slovakian posters, how big is the WJC in Slovakia?

I know the WHC in May is popular, but how about the WJC?

WC is alot more popular. Hockey is popular in Slovakia, but not popular enough for them to be obsessing over junior prospects.

 

[Garyboy]

LOL Romaniuk “SHOOTING!....”

His passion was infectious! Why I named my band after him.

 

[Rusty7550]

What's Filip Mesar's story? Seems like a solid prospect, only 16.

Not playing today. Probably resting for more important and less physical game vs Germany. Great skater and passer, plays with a lot of energy, size can be an issue sometimes but has very good hockey IQ. Want to play in the CHL next season.

 

[The Blue Baron]

His passion was infectious! Why I named my band after him.

 

[Team Cozens]

I have always loved Miller and Ferraro and they seemed to have been universally praised until sometime in the last year or so. It is kind of inevitable with the internet I suppose. I like a little bit of personality with my commentators. They aren't calling the game on radio I can see the ice myself. Elevate the big moments and don't be obnoxious and I am happy. They check the boxes.

Ferraro is great for the WJC but is brutal to listen to for Leafs games. Not sure if he is a homer or knows he is playing to their fan base but it’s cringe worthy.

 

[Kamzik]

Not only does Slovakia have 3 sixteen year-olds on the roster (and a 17 year-old), but the 2005 crop looks very promising also. Could be a very competitive Slovak team at the World Juniors in a couple years.

 

[snipes]

Thought Byram-Drysdale looked good.

Guhle was excellent that period again.

Perfetti looked more engaged and was generating chances.

Still no Byfield sightings, completely invisible out there. He really needs to step up and do something or the criticisms will get louder.

 

[snipes]

Not only does Slovakia have 3 sixteen year-olds on the roster (and a 17 year-old), but the 2005 crop looks very promising also. Could be a very competitive Slovak team at the World Juniors in a couple years.

Massive team in terms of height too, they’re always a huge hockey team.

 

[Jabs102501]

Slovak's are not here to entertain us are they lol

They're here to not be embarrassed. Petrovicky probably told them to dump the puck as much as possible in the pre-game talk after that 16-2 fiasco

 

[Sens72]

Not a great period but Canada clearly dominating possession. Slovakia has done a great job defensively to limit high danger chances and they are playing very disciplined. Canada needs to get a powerplay and try and open things up.

 

[Stive Morgan]

I’ve always been a Paul Romanuk fan. “All hands on deck now, Canada!”

SKERRS!

 

[tobu]

Curious for the Slovakian posters, how big is the WJC in Slovakia?

It comes second in popularity after IHWC, I'm sure there are plenty of us up watching now, it's past midnight.

 

[kudla]

Curious for the Slovakian posters, how big is the WJC in Slovakia?

I know the WHC in May is popular, but how about the WJC?

I am actually suprised how popular it is this year. Social media are definitely flooded more than in CZ

 

[Richard88]

I know Byfield isn't getting a lot of play time, but he looks meh.

Agree. For someone who went 2nd overall and some claimed should go 1st, he's been invisible.

 

[Sonk]

Get the flames prospect with a decent C please

 

[Hagstrom]

Only time I noticed Byfield was when he got sent to the bench when he wasn't wearing his mouthguard for some reason

 

[Martinez]

They're here to not be embarrassed. Petrovicky probably told them to dump the puck as much as possible in the pre-game talk after that 16-2 fiasco

They look like Columbus right now, just trying to keep pucks outta their net