GDT: USA (4) vs. Russia (3) • Semifinals • Jan. 4

[IDuck]

I notice samsonov has fantastic size and general technique but he doesn't move very well at all to his right. Very awkward and slow moving to his blocker side.

like zoolander bad?

 

[Kovalev27]

As a Coyotes fan I am more confident that Keller will be our #1 center than Strome after watching both play in this tournament.

The Stromes are the most overrated brothers I've seen coming into this league. Amazed they keep getting hyped.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

it was a 50/50 call

his stick was at his feet and took a slash there.

cant fault the ref in realtime there, although it looked weaker in realtime you know russians are getting a makeup call regardless cause of that tho

 

[rynryn]

Gaborik literally would've been a 50+ goal scorer in Minny if he wasn't made of glass. Kaprizov is good, but let's keep our expectations in check.

That's why I said maybe with a question mark....all I've seen of him is this tournament.

 

[Kovalev27]

like zoolander bad?

Exactly lol

 

[NyQuil]

Colin White baby!

 

[El Diego]

Kaprisov is a special player, wild have such good talent coming

Kaprizov has the "it" factor, the type of talent that when watching them against their peers you can just tell right away he is different from others. Keller has a lot of that, too.

 

[TimeZone]

That's why I said maybe with a question mark....all I've seen of him is this tournament.

I wouldn't bank on it, but who knows. Kid is a steal, and exciting as hell to watch play. Wish he was a Leaf.

 

[Kase]

Weak call for sure, but didn't look like a dive, more like losing an edge. Hopefully this isn't the deciding moment of the game.

 

[drossco]

As a former ref that was a trip. He lost an edge because his foot was moved by the Russian.

 

[snipes]

Yeah, I think he just lost an edge too. Makeup call likely coming.

Excellent game after 2.

 

[22Brad Park]

The Stromes are the most overrated brothers I've seen coming into this league. Amazed they keep getting hyped.

I am not big on his game.To much perimeter stuff.But he has a big game tonite to show everyone they could be wrong

 

[1Gold Standard]

The Stromes are the most overrated brothers I've seen coming into this league. Amazed they keep getting hyped.

I've been saying that for years.

Unfortunately for Canada we have a 3rd. Strome brother to torment us.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Unable to catch the first two periods...How have Flames prospects looked? (Karnaukhov / Fox / Parsons)

 

[snipes]

We are!!!

Don't blame you guys, those 4 prospects for the Wild are all playing excellent. Eriksson Ek has really impressed me this tournament.

Kaprizov looks like he could be an offensive dynamo and PP beast. Add in Greenway and Kunin, definitely the Minny prospects stealing the show here at this WJC.

 

[DeflatedFootball7]

I've been saying that for years.

Unfortunately for Canada we have a 3rd. Strome brother to torment us.

Oh yeah...Matthew. ****.

 

[rhinoshawarma]

Will be the biggest offensive talent we've had except for Gaborik. Maybe better?

Thats a reach, 20goal 50-60 pt player imo. But hes really smart with the puck

 

[snipes]

I've been saying that for years.

Unfortunately for Canada we have a 3rd. Strome brother to torment us.

You know he'll be playing for us one day too .

In fairness I don't think Dylan has been awful this year.

 

[Nash]

I am not big on his game.To much perimeter stuff.But he has a big game tonite to show everyone they could be wrong

It isn't his lack of foot speed that is alarming to me. That was known. It is his decision making. He was supposed to overcome his skating deficiencies because of his hockey IQ. I've consistently seen him take shots that are easily blocked or saved as his release is sub par (very slow)...and for a puck distributor, he seems to take way more of these stupid shots than make better passes.

Anyways...off topic. Go Russia! Go USA! Looking forward to an awesome 3rd.

 

[Muston Atthews]

How nice, a canadien ref in a USA - Russia game. **** off.

It's too bad both of you guys can't lose

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

You know he'll be playing for us one day too .

In fairness I don't think Dylan has been awful this year.

Awful would be too strong. He can do better

 

[22Brad Park]

Unable to catch the first two periods...How have Flames prospects looked? (Karnaukhov / Fox / Parsons)

Very very good futures.Fox is so smart with puck.

 

[canwincup]

As a Coyotes fan I am more confident that Keller will be our #1 center than Strome after watching both play in this tournament.

I don't see Keller as a centre in the NHL, I do think he has been much better than Strome in this tournament though.

 

[Jacksonbobson]

How did a USA vs Russia GDT turn into a conversation about Matthew Strome?

 

[22Brad Park]

It isn't his lack of foot speed that is alarming to me. That was known. It is his decision making. He was supposed to overcome his skating deficiencies because of his hockey IQ. I've consistently seen him take shots that are easily blocked or saved as his release is sub par (very slow)...and for a puck distributor, he seems to take way more of these stupid shots than make better passes.

Anyways...off topic. Go Russia! Go USA! Looking forward to an awesome 3rd.

He still has lots of time though to get it done.He has skill.