GDT: WJC 2022 Dec 23 Pre-Tournament, 4 games!

[John Agar]

Not Askarov's fault...

Another off puck breakdown...

And great passing...

 

[ddlennon]

Russins look lazy and soft shoulda brought miro even if he is bit lowiq player

 

[jj cale]

Power doesn't look like he's moving his legs with much effort yet he takes up these huge swaths of ice,it seems like he moves 10 feet with 2 strides.I know he's 6'5 but still.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I wonder if you pull the shoot on Askarov after the 1st period? What is the point in leaving your number one guy out there to get filled in during an exhibition.

 

[John Agar]

How long have the Russian's been in Canada... ?

They look like they just got off of a flight... but of course they couldn't have...

 

[bsu]

Power is going to be a straight stud.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

LoL Russia has Canada right where they want them.

 

[John Agar]

Power doesn't look like he's moving his legs with much effort yet he takes up these huge swaths of ice,it seems like he moves 10 feet with 2 strides.I know he's 6'5 but still.

Mario Lemieux like strides...

 

[Spoilers]

Yah Canada is going to steamroll unless they get too cocky.

 

[PatrickEaves]

I hate myself for it but I have that overwhelming gut feeling that Canada is going to breeze through the tourney and then fall flat when it matters most.

Remember last year when everyone is saying it was too easy for Canada after the first few games, and then they didn't even win gold.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Russia cant stop wont stop taking penalties lol

 

[bsu]

Mario Lemieux like strides...

Pronger lol

 

[SupremeTeam16]

Remember last year when everyone is saying it was too easy for Canada after the first few games, and then they didn't even win gold.

Yeah I’m basing this off nothing except an extreme gut feeling. Usually when I get this feeling I would bet big money on it.

 

[Ginger Papa]

4-0 Askarov getting no help

Agreed my Avs friend, I’m not blaming the score on the Russian southpaw. Dude is under siege.

 

[John Agar]

Pronger lol

Pronger... ?

Great skater for his size.... but a stilted stride...

For a big man Power is a lot more efficient in his strides...

 

[peconcan]

Canada is dominating and he’s not getting much help but Russias gotta consider going with someone else in net if they want to compete. Askarov has a terrible wjc resume the past 2 tournaments and not a great start to this one

 

[bsu]

Pronger... ?

Great skater for his size.... but a stilted stride...

For a big man Power is a lot more efficient in his strides...

He looks massive and underrated speed just like Pronger did... Power looks huge out there.

 

[jj cale]

Mario Lemieux like strides...

Very reminiscent of that yes.

 

[Czechboy]

The good news: We all know Russia is better than this, just exhibition. Canada looks great!

The bad news: The Czechs are about as good as how Russia played that first. We have no exhibition game to warmup and we play Canada first. I'm guessing 10-0 on boxing day.lol

 

[John Agar]

He looks massive and underrated speed just like Pronger did... Power looks huge out there.

He definitely has Pronger potential...

Health and an edge playing will dictate that in the long term...

 

[John Agar]

The good news: We all know Russia is better than this, just exhibition. Canada looks great!

The bad news: The Czechs are about as good as how Russia played that first. We have no exhibition game to warmup and we play Canada first. I'm guessing 10-0 on boxing day.lol

Now now 'boy...

No reverse jinx's for you...

 

[Antiillafire]

Russia looks really weak defensively, I thought it would be better. Michkov good but age is still important

 

[jj cale]

Remember last year when everyone is saying it was too easy for Canada after the first few games, and then they didn't even win gold.

We should also remember how Russia pasted us 6-0 a couple years ago but then we beat them in the gold medal game.

Golds aren't won in these games.

 

[Smif]

Johnson is the guy that has caught my eye so far.

 

[NatusVincere]

I hope you guys understand now why Russia took men playing against men instead of kids playing in the CHL!