WJC: 2024 Slovakia Roster Talk

[Pomee]

Never underestimate the level of stupidity by Fenes as head coach. He is living off a single tourney result in HGC '21 because team Canada didn't take part and team USA had a bunch of random players. Otherwise he couldn't do anything even when he had Slaf or Nemec on the team.

You were right!
Finland : Slovakia 5:1

 

[Pazucha]

I think only Urban, Pekarcik came to play yesterday Radivojevic was also solid for his age. I also liked Dej and his energy on the forecheck.

The rest of the team big yikes.

 

[Ozolynch]

It was a very low-energy performance from us. That was most apparent when Finns easily spent time uninterrupted in the offensive zone with a bunch of dangerous cross-passes, whereas we had problem even with not turning the puck over whenever we crossed our blue line. I also really liked Radivojevic, I think Zlnka had a good game as well. But that first line...

 

[Mike Liut]

I think only Urban, Pekarcik came to play yesterday Radivojevic was also solid for his age. I also liked Dej and his energy on the forecheck.

The rest of the team big yikes.

im very intrigued by Pakarcik. Looking forward to following him

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Congrats to Adam Sykora by being named Captain!!

C - Sykora
A - Honzek
A - Mesar

 

[Mike Liut]

Congrats to Adam Sykora by being named Captain!!

C - Sykora
A - Honzek
A - Mesar

not sure how Dvorsky isn’t one of these

 

[czechcanadian]

not sure how Dvorsky isn’t one of these

He’s younger than these 3 so I’m not surprised.

 

[montreal]

it's just Mesar's shifts but you get to see half of the goals for and against since he was on of 6 goals of the 11 goals.

 

[Antiillafire]

Personally I haven’t found Mesar to click with any player outside of Slaf and Libor Nemec (last year). I would perhaps try him with Dvorsky and Misiak.

 

[leafs4life94]

Chromiak isn't on the official iihf roster - they still have room for one more, so are they holding out for one more or has he been cut?

 

[Antiillafire]

Chromiak isn't on the official iihf roster - they still have room for one more, so are they holding out for one more or has he been cut?

Chromiak was cut from the team. He won’t be added at all.

 

[leafs4life94]

Chromiak was cut from the team. He won’t be added at all.

I figured as much but the Fronts/OHL websites both said he had officially made the team a week ago, obviously they posted that a little early...

 

[elMatador]

Oh man, 10 min in the 1st game and this team looks lost. Absolute garbage.

 

[czechcanadian]

Good for Slovaks!

 

[elMatador]

Much better effort in the 2nd and 3rd period.

 

[Joe Zanussi]

Really nice game for you guys. Congrats

 

[vlady]

A great start to the tournament (minus the first 10-15 minutes, of course).

Team showing character after a poor start to the game. The offense clicked. 2PP goals, 1 shorty, 1 at 4 on 4. I loved that we answered that 2nd Czech goal right away and didn't allow any comeback thoughts.

Petrovsky was great, so was Mesar. Strbak on the back end.

4th line did their job well.

Dvorsky maybe underwhelming, but I'm not worried, he'll get going for sure.

Radivojevic perhaps not quite ready for this level yet, but that's ok. We just need to shelter him a bit and let him gain some experience.

Gajan was solid.

Swiss tomorrow, can't underestimate them like we did last year.

 

[czechcanadian]

Not a lot of chat here.

How do you guys feel about facing Finland in QF?

 

[vlady]

Not a lot of chat here.

How do you guys feel about facing Finland in QF?

confident we can win

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Thoughts on Honzek?

I usually try to watch all the WJC games but I live in the west coast and most of Slovakia’s games have been at 3 am.

I thought he really struggled in Flames camp. But hard to judge 18 year olds too harshly. You can see the talent but I kinda get Ruzicka vibes. He leaves you wanting more.

 

[Antiillafire]

Natny seemingly all good to go. Ciernik out for tournament

 

[Goldenhands]

Thoughts on Honzek?

I usually try to watch all the WJC games but I live in the west coast and most of Slovakia’s games have been at 3 am.

I thought he really struggled in Flames camp. But hard to judge 18 year olds too harshly. You can see the talent but I kinda get Ruzicka vibes. He leaves you wanting more.

Honzek has been slowed down by injuries, he is tall, but lanky, kinds of reminds me of a winger version of Kotkaniemi, although his skating is a bit better. He clearly has tools, great hands/reach, good shot, but he is a bit of a project since he struggles at times under pressure and will need to play at a higher pace. That said, once he fills out, could become a valuable middle 6. Will need time to develop and reach his full potential.

 

[Eye of Ra]

who in this team is ready for mens nt? Mesar, Sykora, Dvorsky and Strbak?

 

[alko]

who in this team is ready for mens nt? Mesar, Sykora, Dvorsky and Strbak?

Sykora was already there.

They all can play some friendly games. But to go to WCH? I will put another name - Repcik.

 

[stastny12]

Sykora was already there.

They all can play some friendly games. But to go to WCH? I will put another name - Repcik.

Naah, too soon. He´ll be lost there yet. I´d rather see Dvorsky and Mesar there. Others have time.