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GDT: Sweden Vs Czech Republic | 12/26 @ 2PM ET | TSN/NHLN

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I haven't researched it but if Sweden is 52-0 in round robin and the Czechs have one quarter final win in 15 years... is it possible the Czechs haven't beat Sweden at this tourney in over a decade?

All we have to do is beat a better team with an never to be matched again 50+ wins in a row at this stage. No problem.lol

Raska out hurts us becaause Raska seems to be the epitomy of our 'balanced' (eg. we have no true stars) attack.

Normally I'd say 5-0 but Sweden has had no warmup matches and some adversity... 4-1 Sweden.
 
czechcanadian said:
That would be awful. Sweden has faced enough adversity as is. Hope he can play for them
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Had to translate... why is might he be ought. Other than a Czech fanatic I'm also an Oiler's fanatic.lol Fanbase was ticked when they took Broberg over some sexy forwards and I love the pick. I need him to shine in this tourney and show everyone how elite he will become!
 
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Czechboy said:
I haven't researched it but if Sweden is 52-0 in round robin and the Czechs have one quarter final win in 15 years... is it possible the Czechs haven't beat Sweden at this tourney in over a decade?

All we have to do is beat a better team with an never to be matched again 50+ wins in a row at this stage. No problem.lol

Raska out hurts us becaause Raska seems to be the epitomy of our 'balanced' (eg. we have no true stars) attack.

Normally I'd say 5-0 but Sweden has had no warmup matches and some adversity... 4-1 Sweden.
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Yup, last time Czechia won against Sweden was at the 2003 WJC's(so, 18 years since then).

That 2003 team's roster hurts looking at.
 
theslatcher said:
Yup, last time Czechia won against Sweden was at the 2003 WJC's(so, 18 years since then).

That 2003 team's roster hurts looking at.
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Thank you for saving me some digging.

I saw a Swede/Czech game live at this tourney in Buffalo live.. it was amazing how much better Sweden was. I think they won 7-1. Frk was our star. Another 'baby Jagr' who will go in round 1.haha

In general, Swedes always beat us with such a nice methodical style that you can't even get mad. They're not gloating or playing dirty.. just tossing the puck around, getting powerplays and clogging up the net and tapping in rebounds over and over.

Of all the ass kickings we endure, I think Swedes do it the best.haha
 
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Czechboy said:
I haven't researched it but if Sweden is 52-0 in round robin and the Czechs have one quarter final win in 15 years... is it possible the Czechs haven't beat Sweden at this tourney in over a decade?

All we have to do is beat a better team with an never to be matched again 50+ wins in a row at this stage. No problem.lol

Raska out hurts us becaause Raska seems to be the epitomy of our 'balanced' (eg. we have no true stars) attack.

Normally I'd say 5-0 but Sweden has had no warmup matches and some adversity... 4-1 Sweden.
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Since 2010 7 Games: 10:1, 6:3, 4:1, 5:2, 5:2, 3:1 and 5:0 (Quaterfinal)
 
olliho said:
Since 2010 7 Games: 10:1, 6:3, 4:1, 5:2, 5:2, 3:1 and 5:0 (Quaterfinal)
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Thank You!

By my count... we still haven't got back the 10 goals from the first loss.lol Swedes won 10-1 and then we scored 3, 1, 2, 2 and 1 for 9 goals... so I guess we've tied up that first game now.haha
 
ZadinaN11 said:
My prediction is that CZ will upset one of the top 5 teams and get smashed by others.
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Last year we beat Russia and then took US to OT (both games were 4-3). We are usually good for 1 upset.. but expect us to beat one of the Big 3 in our pool and lose to Austria. It's the Czech way.
 
Czechboy said:
Had to translate... why is might he be ought. Other than a Czech fanatic I'm also an Oiler's fanatic.lol Fanbase was ticked when they took Broberg over some sexy forwards and I love the pick. I need him to shine in this tourney and show everyone how elite he will become!
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I was one of the ones on HFOil who actually liked the Broberg pick right from the get go.

You’ve got some split allegiances here brother, hoping your Czechs do well because you’re an awesome poster and one of my favourites around here but I go to say I’m pulling for Captain Broberg and the Swedes on this one, or at least I want to see Broberg do well.

He’s played excellent with his age group (Hlinka’s and U-18s he was outstanding for Sweden in his draft year).

This is pretty easily the best matchup on paper today. Looking forward to it.
 
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snipes said:
I was one of the ones on HFOil who actually liked the Broberg pick right from the get go.

You’ve got some split allegiances here brother, hoping your Czechs do well because you’re an awesome poster and one of my favourites around here but I go to say I’m pulling for Captain Broberg and the Swedes on this one, or at least I want to see Broberg do well.

He’s played excellent with his age group (Hlinka’s and U-18s he was outstanding for Sweden in his draft year).

This is pretty easily the best matchup on paper today. Looking forward to it.
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As Oil fans we need Broberg to be awesome.. such a smooth skating future elite D in the Swede tradition. Played in SEL full time this year so playing U20 Czechs should be 'fun' for him. I hope he's not hurt. To me, he's one of the best 3D in the tourney. I keep saying the Czechs need to ask Sweden what they are doing with developing all these elite D's.
 
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As Oil fans we need Broberg to be awesome.. such a smooth skating future elite D in the Swede tradition. Played in SEL full time this year so playing U20 Czechs should be 'fun' for him. I hope he's not hurt. To me, he's one of the best 3D in the tourney. I keep saying the Czechs need to ask Sweden what they are doing with developing all these elite D's.
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He’s definitely grown as well physically he closer to 6’4/6’5 on the ice.

He looks absolutely massive in the Skelleftea games I’ve watched this year. He was off to a torrid stop then his play took a bit of a dip, then he finished strong before leaving for the WJC. His skating is a thing of beauty to watch.

D men take time to develop so we can be patient in his development, but he’ll be pushing for a roster spot in the 2021-22 season.
 
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He’s definitely grown as well physically he closer to 6’4/6’5 on the ice.

He looks absolutely massive in the Skelleftea games I’ve watched this year. He was off to a torrid stop then his play took a bit of a dip, then he finished strong before leaving for the WJC. His skating is a thing of beauty to watch.

D men take time to develop so we can be patient in his development, but he’ll be pushing for a roster spot in the 2021-22 season.
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My dream was the Bouch made it this year and then Broberg joined him next year. Eventually we could have a top pair of Bouch/Broberg which could be amazing. Dare to dream.

The Barrie signing pushed Bouch down the chain.
The Klef injury might create more room for Broberg. Given he skates like an elite NHL player, hope the Oil don't rush and ruin him.

Ideally he joins Oil camp for a few skates after this and returns to SEL for remainder of the season, awesome league to develop NHL dmen!
 
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