Reposting this from the Russia game thread as it is most likely not to be seen there:
Who cares about relegation? A win against Latvia and Kasakhstan will most likely place us in the quarters. Could we please get some sense back in to the debate? Stop looking downwards all the time and begin to look upwards. Apart from the Russia game we have looked stronger than ever against the big countries, when playing ES. Obviously the penalties is a problem that needs to be dealt with, but lets not pretend this is all bad.
Because if we are relegated it will be even more hard to get good players to our NT than it already is (playoffs). So avoiding relegation is FAR more important than a QF for the longterm future of Danish hockey. [Then we can go for the big push on home soil in 2018].
I disagree with looking stronger than ever against the big countries so far. It was way better in 2012 or 2013 for instance against the top teams.
Yes a win against Latvia and Kazakhstan could give us a QF, but losses means relegation - the line between success and fiasco is a narrow one and then you can't afford to mess around with stupid penalties match after match.
If they correct it, then we have a good chance; if not, relegation is certainly an issue.
I don't think it has been all bad, just saying it could end bad if they continue taking penalties.
Dahm has been great and the defense was overall good or OK, until this Russia game.
Ehlers has been great offensively, but others top players needs to step it up a gear.