GDT: USA Vs Austria | 12/26 @ 9:30PM ET | TSN/NHLN

[Odie Cleghorn]

He's everywhere but snake bit.

So you keep playing him and hope he pots a couple. US has very few snipers and they need Caufield to have any chance at gold. They kept Kaliyev on the top line and he was much worse in the beginning.

 

[SlafCaufield]

This sounds like a Lainiac talking.

what is a Lainac

 

[Chainshot]

He's everywhere but snake bit.

Yeah, not really a problem -- he's getting chances and made some plays that just haven't gone in. I'd be more worried if he wasn't noticeable or around the puck but that's just me. *shrug*

 

[ORRFForever]

The Canadian Tire commercial with the boy in the wheel chair on the frozen pond is terrific.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Hopefully this game gives the US some confidence. That being said, Austria is a long way from being Russia or Canada.

Austria being mentioned along the same hockey level of Canada/Russia is a very long way. Doesn’t need to be said.

 

[SlafCaufield]

So you keep playing him and hope he pots a couple. US has very few snipers and they need Caufield to have any chance at gold. They kept Kaliyev on the top line and he was much worse in the beginning.

Exactly

How does Kaliyev get to play on the top line when that should be Coles spot

 

[Hinterland]

I find it hard to fault a goalie for letting in a softy or two when he's faced 50+ shots in two periods.

The guy played at a pretty decent pro level and looked great. Granted, not too many games yet...but he can do better than that. Wraneschitz is normally one of the better goalies in this tournament.

 

[ORRFForever]

Hope Austria gets a goal before the end of the game.

 

[Angry Hockey Dad]

It's not even close to being the case right now and the first line barely played the last half of the period

Canada let Germany score twice

 

[kilowatt]

Its the coaches that dont know how to use him back to back years

They play with with an undrafted Beneer when he should be playing with Zegras. Zegras can control the play and wait for Caufield to get into his spot for the one timer

Beniers, you mean? He's not eligible to be drafted until next year.

 

[ORRFForever]

Canada let Germany score twice

It was the last goal with seconds left that REALLY hurt.

 

[HanSolo]

what is a Lainac

I could be wrong but I would guess a Laine maniac

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

This is gonna be the first time the player of the game gives up 10 goals

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Berard can scoot.

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

Exactly

How does Kaliyev get to play on the top line when that should be Coles spot

Beniers and Boldy are excellent linemates but Brisson could replace Kaliyev on a scoring line.

 

[ORRFForever]

This is gonna be the first time the player of the game gives up 10 goals

Yes. I was thinking something similar.

 

[NorCalhockey]

Canada let Germany score twice

That’s because Canada has a reputation as such a nice country with nice people.

 

[SlafCaufield]

Beniers, you mean? He's not eligible to be drafted until next year.

exactly you don't put a nuclear weapon like Caufield with a guy like that you put him with Zegras

 

[Cenzhin]

This is getting ugly for the Americans.

 

[End on a Hinote]

So is the US being classless too now? Or do they get a pass because they are not Canada?

 

[Gravity]

Brett "Stud" Berard

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Berard has to play more

 

[bsu]

Kaliyev moves like Patrick Maroon lol

 

[Angry Hockey Dad]

It was the last goal with seconds left that REALLY hurt.

Canada is a welcoming country

 

[Maplebeasts]

exactly you don't put a nuclear weapon like Caufield with a guy like that you put him with Zegras

Sorry man. Caufield has not done anything at this tournament to earn a spot with Zegras on the top line. Beniers and Boldy look way better, not to mention Zegras.