GDT: Swiss vs Česko GDT

[Czechboy]

Getting this out now because I plan on being glued to a very good Finland vs Sweden match.

Before the tourney I said all the Czechs care about is winning a quarter and getting to final 4. Pool play went well and we made the quarters!

Switzerland showed up with little fanfare, few drafted players and then beat the Czechs and, I think, Swedes in exhibition. Sure, exhibition is meaningless. Then they beat the Finn's, Slovaks and Latvians. They have 1 loss in Canada no matter how you look at it. I have no idea how you win 3 matches and finish 4th in your group. Very bad luck! Czechs won 3 and were first. So it's a battle of 3x winners!

In no way is this an easy out. If you asked the Swiss before the tournament who they'd like to play from the Canada group I'm sure they'd say the Czechs. So we both have what we want in an ideal matchup for both of us.

Last time we played, I think, was 2018 and it was 2-1 in OT.

I expect the Czechs to set the pace and control the shot clock and I expect the Swiss to defend and make it impossible to score. The odd counter attack or PP opportunity is their best chance at getting a lead.

Czechs need to score first and get the Swiss to open up

Swiss need to trust their coach and systems and be patient.

Good luck to both. I think it'll be a close game and hope the Czechs can squeeze out a victory.

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[Old Man Jags]

Getting this out now because I plan on being glued to a very good Finland vs Sweden match.

Before the tourney I said all the Czechs care about is winning a quarter and getting to final 4. Pool play went well and we made the quarters!

Switzerland showed up with little fanfare, few drafted players and then beat the Czechs and, I think, Swedes in exhibition. Sure, exhibition is meaningless. Then they beat the Finn's, Slovaks and Latvians. They have 1 loss in Canada no matter how you look at it. I have now idea how you win 3 matches and finish 4th in your group. Very bad luck!

In no way is this an easy out. If you asked the Swiss before the tournament who they'd like to play from the Canada group I'm sure they'd say the Czechs. So we both have what we want in an ideal matchup for both of us.

Last time we played, I think, was 2018 and it was 2-1 in OT.

I expect the Czechs to set the pace and control the shot clock and I expect the Swiss to defend and make it impossible to score. The odd counter attack or PP opportunity is their best chance at getting a lead.

Czechs need to score first and get the Swiss to open up

Swiss need to trust their coach and systems and be patient.

Good luck to both. I think it'll be a close game and hope the Czechs can squeeze out a victory.

Nice overview. Though I am somewhat skeptical regarding your statement that the Swiss would have loved to play us in the quarters from the start. I am sure they would have preferred the Germans. I also think you have overrated the meaning of the Germans keeping the Swedes to one goal. The Germans have been very pedestrian in general. To only win 4-2 against THAT Austrian team…

 

[Statsy]

Nice overview. Though I am somewhat skeptical regarding your statement that the Swiss would have loved to play us in the quarters from the start. I am sure they would have preferred the Germans. I also think you have overrated the meaning of the Germans keeping the Swedes to one goal. The Germans have been very pedestrian in general. To only win 4-2 against THAT Austrian team…

I think he means as opposed to Canada or Sweden, two traditional powerhouses.

 

[Czechboy]

Nice overview. Though I am somewhat skeptical regarding your statement that the Swiss would have loved to play us in the quarters from the start. I am sure they would have preferred the Germans. I also think you have overrated the meaning of the Germans keeping the Swedes to one goal. The Germans have been very pedestrian in general. To only win 4-2 against THAT Austrian team…

Statsy answered... I can't fathom a scenario where they would meet Germany in the quarters but I see your point. Although, I guess if the Swiss had beat the US that is what would've happened.

 

[Hinterland]

Getting this out now because I plan on being glued to a very good Finland vs Sweden match.

Before the tourney I said all the Czechs care about is winning a quarter and getting to final 4. Pool play went well and we made the quarters!

Switzerland showed up with little fanfare, few drafted players and then beat the Czechs and, I think, Swedes in exhibition. Sure, exhibition is meaningless. Then they beat the Finn's, Slovaks and Latvians. They have 1 loss in Canada no matter how you look at it. I have no idea how you win 3 matches and finish 4th in your group. Very bad luck! Czechs won 3 and were first. So it's a battle of 3x winners!

In no way is this an easy out. If you asked the Swiss before the tournament who they'd like to play from the Canada group I'm sure they'd say the Czechs. So we both have what we want in an ideal matchup for both of us.

Last time we played, I think, was 2018 and it was 2-1 in OT.

I expect the Czechs to set the pace and control the shot clock and I expect the Swiss to defend and make it impossible to score. The odd counter attack or PP opportunity is their best chance at getting a lead.

Czechs need to score first and get the Swiss to open up

Swiss need to trust their coach and systems and be patient.

Good luck to both. I think it'll be a close game and hope the Czechs can squeeze out a victory.

A good goalie is everything in those WJC20 tournaments and Suchanek is by far the best goalie of that group. The Swiss almost lost two games because they were facing two very strong goalies. Gajan and Berzins were the main reasons why team Switzerland had to play two more OT's after the Finland game. Against Czechia Switzerland will once again face a much stronger goalie than their own but this time it's highly unlikely they'll be able to dominate play like they did vs Latvia or over large parts vs Slovakia. I'd much rather have Sweden or Germany than Czechia. I'd probably even prefer Canada. Vs Canada you can always hope that they don't take you seriously, especially having won the exhibition game so easily. You can also always hope for gifts from goalies like Milic or Gaudreau. From Suchanek you're not likely to get any gifts. No matter which position you look at, Czechia is better than Switzerland and unlike other teams they proved that they can play as a team as well. They're also much better coached. If Switzerland wants to have even a small chance to win they need Bichsel to have a monster game and Pasche to be lucky as f***.

Statsy answered... I can't fathom a scenario where they would meet Germany in the quarters but I see your point. Although, I guess if the Swiss had beat the US that is what would've happened.

The Swiss won 3 of 4 so it wasn't all that unlikely this year. Also, the Germans aren't always gonna finish 4th. I get your point...a quarterfinal Switzerland vs Germany is unlikely to happen in this tournament but it's not impossible.

 

[Czechboy]

A good goalie is everything in those WJC20 tournaments and Suchanek is by far the best goalie of that group. The Swiss almost lost two games because they were facing two very strong goalies. Gajan and Berzins were the main reasons why team Switzerland had to play two more OT's after the Finland game. Against Czechia Switzerland will once again face a much stronger goalie than their own but this time it's highly unlikely they'll be able to dominate play like they did vs Latvia or over large parts vs Slovakia. I'd much rather have Sweden or Germany than Czechia. I'd probably even prefer Canada. Vs Canada you can always hope that they don't take you seriously, especially having won the exhibition game so easily. You can also always hope for gifts from goalies like Milic or Gaudreau. From Suchanek you're not likely to get any gifts. No matter which position you look at, Czechia is better than Switzerland and unlike other teams they proved that they can play as a team as well. They're also much better coached. If Switzerland wants to have even a small chance to win they need Bichsel to have a monster game and Pasche to be lucky as f***.


The Swiss won 3 of 4 so it wasn't all that unlikely this year. Also, the Germans aren't always gonna finish 4th. I get your point...a quarterfinal Switzerland vs Germany is unlikely to happen in this tournament but it's not impossible.

Suchanek is having a nice tourney and playing well. At worst, I hope this gets him drafted as an overager. Or signed like Pavel Cajan did with Cleveland I think (Columbus farm as they are very Czech friendly these days.. must be the Finn's in management since their GM is Finn and our NT coach is Finnish). I can't say I've hated any goal against to be honest.. the 2 Canada goals were tipped from point, the Swedish goals were a bad giveaway, a fantastic dangle in OT and a gorgeous seeing eye shot (I think the same swede did the same thing to Canada last night). The German one took 20 bounces before it landed in the mesh. All great goals from the opponents but he has yet to let in a stinker and that is all you can ask. We aren't built around him but are built around our D.

If I were Swiss and couldn't get Germany.. I'd want us! But I get your points. Should be 'fun' tomorrow.

Good luck!

 

[Swipes]

It will be a close one. Hopefully a few quick goals from us should help us out.

 

[Czechboy]

Looks like the exact same lineup we've all tournament (with Sapousek as 13)... thank god!

Hat's off also to finding the right lines on Day 1 of the tournament. I love these lines.. I don't care that our top line isn't scoring because the D pair on that line is doing fine.

The second pair is where all the action is.. so the first lines job seems to be to control pace. Second line is the scoring... they have all the leading scorers including Svozil, Spacek and Szturc/Chmelar. It's odd but it works. Glad Rulik didn't overthink it.

So we have a lineup I can't bitch about and are 100% healthy. No ommissions from roster due to politics or NHL duties. I have NOTHING to complain about going in.lol

 

[jonas2244]

Switzerland does traditionally not bad vs. Czech Republic.

Last 3 games where 1 Czech regulation win, 1 Czech overtime win and one Swiss overtime win.

65-35 for the Czech Repulic in terms of win-chance I'd say.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

wrong thread

 

[Czechboy]

Switzerland does traditionally not bad vs. Czech Republic.

Last 3 games where 1 Czech regulation win, 1 Czech overtime win and one Swiss overtime win.

65-35 for the Czech Repulic in terms of win-chance I'd say.

55-45... The Swiss 'formula' works on us. I think we are better on paper for sure but this isn't a draft combine.lol

Toss in teenage nerves and you get a shitshow. Which is what I expect.lol

 

[Czechboy]

Some serious Svozil love from TSN there... imagine all the hype going to Svozil and not jiricek. No one talking about Kulich. Our 2 best guys are flying under the radar.. not a bad thing.

 

[Chainshot]

Because I am me, I will be listening in my car while I drive a couple hours across the state.

 

[Czechboy]

and now some Chmelar love.. my biggest surprise tbh for the Czechs. Big boy, North South...

In 5 years we could field an EHT team with nothing but 6'4 and up guys.lol Klapka, Zohorna, Kondelik.. half this team.lol Lots of giants coming up for the AHL and bottom 6 NHL.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Be interesting if Biasca comes back home to Halifax and puts on a show for the home crowd. Sure he will be fired up for the game to be in Halifax.

 

[Czechboy]

Because I am me, I will be listening in my car while I drive a couple hours across the state.

which state, NY?

 

[Chainshot]

which state, NY?

Florida. Just got the car fixed (finally) and can now complete shuffling my GF’s aunt home - she was dog sitting for us while we were away at my parents’ place.

 

[Ace]

Yikes

 

[TheBeastCoast]

So....not the start Czechia was looking for.

 

[ORRFForever]

Oh no...

 

[McMozesmadness]

Wow

 

[Panthaz89]

That's just a horrible pinch leading to a breakaway.

 

[Czechboy]

1-0... I blinked. Nice job Switzerland.. exactly what they needed. Score first and shut it down. Probably a poke check there from Suchanek. Great move. What a bounce.lol

 

[stastny12]

Suchanek, what the heck..

 

[Antiillafire]

What was Tichacek doing there ???