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Dragging myself out of bed tomorrow for the first time this tournament (watched the replays of the other games).
Hopefully its a good game
Hopefully its a good game
GDT: World Junior Championships 2013 - Discussion
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Bomber0104
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The Slovaks didn't give the Russians an inch last game.
Very exciting team and will be the next step for Canada.
They aren't particularly big but they are fast and surprisingly skilled.
Russians were playing selfish and trying to dangle every rush. I really dont think its going to be a close game for Canada if they actually play as a team
+5 goal differential
Slovaks are great on the boards though especially the Mraz line. But once again, Russians were playing insanely selfish and still outchanced the slovaks by a landslide. People are putting too much stock into the scoreboard for the Russia Slovak game
+5 goal differential
Slovaks are great on the boards though especially the Mraz line. But once again, Russians were playing insanely selfish and still outchanced the slovaks by a landslide. People are putting too much stock into the scoreboard for the Russia Slovak game
Unlike other players, Galchenyuk can apparently play all three forward positions (he has been used as all three in Sarnia). The reason he's being used as a winger is to provide offense as he is very good along the wall and, as was seen in today's game, he has a very good shot.
That's not to say however that he's being used on the wing because he isn't suitable as a center. It just means defensive responsibilities are lessened in order to focus on offense because he can put the puck in the net (i.e. can finish). He has the traits one would look for in a center: he is very creative with the puck, can make unbelievable passes, is good positionally and can create space for the rest of his teammates by drawing defenders to himself and then giving the puck to a teammate. He is also billed as a two way player by his coach, which takes nothing away from his offensive capabilities.
While he isn't without weaknesses, he truly has many very good, diverse aspects to his game.
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Duffman955
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Fins played some incredible hockey from what I have seen in the tournament. Definitely the strongest Euro team.
If Canada can start playing like the sum of their parts, this tournament will be a walk in the park for them. Otherwise I see the Fins taking it.
If Canada can start playing like the sum of their parts, this tournament will be a walk in the park for them. Otherwise I see the Fins taking it.
weems
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The hype for the Finns is getting out of control.
They are currently getting worked by the Czechs.
Rielly Good
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Again bad defense from spotts golden boy Murphy. I can't believe how this guy is getting more minutes than rielly.
Rielly Good
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kamosko
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Yeah it's ridiculous. What has Rielly had so far, one shift?
Seems like its regular shifts for every defenseman. Except Morgan.
Yeah it's ridiculous. What has Rielly had so far, one shift?
One shift on ES, and one on the PP, I think. At least this time, there's some rationale behind it. Canada was shorthanded for 1/3rd of the period.
FlareKnight
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Yeah it's ridiculous. What has Rielly had so far, one shift?
Who needs defense when you have Teflon Murphy?
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So 2/3rd's of the period he's basically sitting on the bench except for some PP time. I don't understand the logic behind these coaching decisions at all.
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