GDT: Switzerland Vs Germany | 12/30 @ 6PM | TSN/NHLN

[Ginger Papa]

Lol. Did you watch game 1 vs the Slovaks? He was playing on his own (again, had nobody to play with all tournament long) vs the opponents top line but he had 8 shots on goal and several grade a chances. Who, behind your top line, could do that or has experience similar to Knak's? Right. Nobody.

It's all coaching here. They sacked a brilliant coach to install themselves and since they don't want to be made responsible for their bs they installed a dummy coach to take the blame for them. Only possible in Switzerland

With all due respect, your Posts are becoming more and more bitter. I suggest that you have unrealistic expectations for this line up of 17 & 18 yr olds in a heavily loaded 19 year old tournament.

I don’t think you’re giving your opponents much credit either.

I also respectfully suggest that you may be robbing yourself of the enjoyment of watching your young players get experience in this tournament for next year.

I hope you can shift your thinking to a positive perspective.

Cheers

 

[Fatass]

That's a bit of a disservice to Peterka who has also been unreal. Also as like the only 2 players on Germany with real NHL top six upside they also get the lion's share of the minutes and offensive opportunities, something Lafreniere had to share as part of such a good team.

Good point about Peterka. That guy is a player too. But still Laf had the much better supporting cast. I. Thinking Stutzle might end up the more dynamic offensive player.

 

[Tryblot]

He's good but doubtful. Laf was better at this tournament last year as a draft eligible.

I don't think so.

 

[Hinterland]

Still think you should be good enough to stay in the top division even though the 2002/2003 team won`t be the strongest, right?

I hope they get relegated if the clowns are still coaching next year. Would be best for everyone involved

 

[Maplebeasts]

Good point about Peterka. That guy is a player too. But still Laf had the much better supporting cast. I. Thinking Stutzle might end up the more dynamic offensive player.

It's certainly possible. He has the raw skill and skating to do it.

 

[Erikfromfin]

A lot of european scout people had Raymond ahead of Stutzle for draft...it's interesting

 

[Daeni10]

I hope they get relegated if the clowns are still coaching next year. Would be best for everyone involved

Would be a waste for the 04 guys though. Surely the Swiss are good enough to be top 9 at this level even when they have weaker years. Would be a shame if they get relegated.

 

[Erikfromfin]

I hope they get relegated if the clowns are still coaching next year. Would be best for everyone involved

Yes would be best for everyone if Swiss got relegated

 

[PanniniClaus]

Munzenberger lucky to escape a penalty there.

 

[Maplebeasts]

Would be a waste for the 04 guys though. Surely the Swiss are good enough to be top 9 at this level even when they have weaker years. Would be a shame if they get relegated.

There's no relegation this year. They are also going to finish 9th as their GD is better than Austria's.

 

[Hinterland]

With all due respect, your Posts are becoming more and more bitter. I suggest that you have unrealistic expectations for this line up of 17 & 18 yr olds in a heavily loaded 19 year old tournament.

I don’t think you’re giving your opponents much credit either.

I also respectfully suggest that you may be robbing yourself of the enjoyment of watching your young players get experience in this tournament for next year.

I hope you can shift your thinking to a positive perspective.

Cheers

You missed the point. You should read my posts before quoting me. Of course I'm bitter but that's because of the clowns behind that bench. I'm not having any unrealistic expectations whatsoever. I'm just feeling sorry for players who never really were in the position to play up to their abilities all tournament long. Which is sad.

Next year isn't gonna be any different without a coaching change. I can promise you that.

 

[Daeni10]

There's no relegation this year. They are also going to finish 9th as their GD is better than Austria's.

Its about next year as a poster mentioned the 2003 year being a weak one as well.

That should have been 2+10, not sure if it was enough for 5mins and a suspension. Would need to see it again

 

[Lambo]

When i bet now that Swiss make 5 Goals in 3rd Period and it happen, than i am a Millionaire(Billionaire).

 

[Hinterland]

When i bet now that Swiss make 5 Goals in 3rd Period and it happen, than i am a Millionaire(Billionaire).

Don't do it

 

[Maplebeasts]

Its about next year as a poster mentioned the 2003 year being a weak one as well.

That should have been 2+10, not sure if it was enough for 5mins and a suspension. Would need to see it again

Ah ok. I still highly doubt they do worse than Austria, especially if Rossi breaks camp with the Wild.

 

[Royal Thunder]

Peterka is almost as good at hockey as he is handsome

 

[Pavels Dog]

He's been putting up points and towing his team every game. Considering the circumstances of being shorthanded the whole tournament it just makes it that much more impressive.

Individually it's not really a huge negative to play upwards of 25 or even 30 minutes per game. Obviously it's tough against the best teams, which is why he had no points and -7 against Canada. But against competition that's as bad as Slovakia or Switzerland? It's a good situation if you want to produce points.

 

[jonas2244]

Still think you should be good enough to stay in the top division even though the 2002/2003 team won`t be the strongest, right?

Depends on who else is battling relegation.
Germany without Stützle and Peterka is probably at the same level. SVK looks promising, Austria obviously heavily in danger for relegation (Even if Rossi is there).

 

[Speyer]

Still think you should be good enough to stay in the top division even though the 2002/2003 team won`t be the strongest, right?

I say 2003 is definitley better than 2002. Canonica and Biasca were ahead of the other guys last year but this year a could name at least five players who have performed better than them. They mostly made the team because they have more NT experience and because they can play center. There is no top prospect in that birthyear that is true but the depth is acutally decent. 2004 has about two or three really promising prospects and pretty bad depth. 2005 looks it might be a decent year but its to early to tell.

 

[Ratatoskr]

Thank God the Swiss have more forward depth, better defense, and vastly superior goaltending, or they might be in trouble here.

 

[John Agar]

Thank God the Swiss have more forward depth, better defense, and vastly superior goaltending, or they might be in trouble here.

You forgot this...

 

[raymond23]

A lot of european scout people had Raymond ahead of Stutzle for draft...it's interesting

Some of us are hoping Raymond proves that tonight

 

[Korpse]

Depends on who else is battling relegation.
Germany without Stützle and Peterka is probably at the same level. SVK looks promising, Austria obviously heavily in danger for relegation (Even if Rossi is there).

I think it's likely Peterka and Reichel will be available to play next year for Germany.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Stutzle looking like a first overall pick out there.

Would not be at all surprised if he ends up the best player from his draft.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Sabres have a good one in Paterka. The old saying the puck follows good players around applies to him.