GDT: [WJC] Latvia vs. Canada, 6pm EST 10/8/22

[GermanSpitfire]

So why isnt Wyatt Johnston on this team? Was he hurt or something?

He got injured verse Flint and is still nursing that injury.

 

[Hinterland]

So why isnt Wyatt Johnston on this team? Was he hurt or something?

Probably. Those CHL playoffs were really rough last season. Particularly the OHL series. Which is why the Sea Dogs won and why Canada is minus a few players, not just Johnston. Huge credit to those who played deep into these playoffs and still showed up for this tournament.

 

[jj cale]

So far I'm liking what Thompson brings.

 

[hockey20000]

yikes this is so messy lol I hope they dont play like this vs finland

 

[nergish]

Side question on Cossa, does he always go down on every shot really early? Not sure if I like it.

I liked Jesper Wallstedt game way more earlier today. He kept his package together better. He had great stick handling ability already too.

Cossa is a good prospect, but Wallstedt is like the Elias Pettersson/Lucas Raymond of goaltending. It was never close, and Stevie Y got it wrong.

 

[Erikfromfin]

Button was right for once.. Canada not gonna win gold

 

[jj cale]

Nice, tight defense from latvia so far this period.

 

[JackSlater]

Canada looks disjointed, which isn't a surprise this early in the tournament and with a shorter than usual prep period, but Canada also looks slow. Not liking that.

 

[Joe Zanussi]

Long term, this is probably the best thing that could happen for Canada.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Get Roy off Bedard’s line. Guy has been terrible.

 

[jj cale]

Button was right for once.. Canada not gonna win gold

You say that every single year first game.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Long term, this is probably the best thing that could happen for Canada.

Agreed - reality checks are needed.

 

[Dominance]

Hit the f***ing net, boys. Half a dozen golden opportunities sailing wide.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Hit the f***ing net, boys. Half a dozen golden opportunities sailing wide.

Bedard will score on this PP.

 

[Hemsky001]

This championship being held in Edmonton is a major mistake. The locals don't really appreciate it. Half empty arena for a Canada game? That's hell of a shame.

 

[al secord]

Time for a referendum

 

[Kcb12345]

Latvia defense has played tight, but man their goalie has bailed them out with some incredible saves

 

[BigBadBoar]

Latvia doesn't look bad at all. Pleasant surprise.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Latvia, hanging around, hanging around. Canadians shaking their heads.

 

[jj cale]

Canada doesn't have it's shit together this period.

 

[Antiillafire]

Mike Johnson is such a homer

 

[Dominance]

are they drunk?

 

[snipes]

Brutal by Canada. I swear the team Canada sent to the U-18 Hlinka a week ago could hang with this team the way they’re playing.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Bedard will score on this PP.

Brutal PP.

 

[Ace]

That was one terrific power play right there