GDT: Anaheim players at the World Cup

[Lord Flashheart]

I absolutely love international tournaments, especially Olympics, but these gimmicky things are not my thing, especially when players can get hurt playing what is essentially NHL's money-grab and middle finger to the Olympics.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

I'm surprised to hear that Lindholm has to play his way into the 6th spot on that roster. I feel like Sweden might be going with the wrong -holm.

 

[2faded]

So there is games today and the schedule I found online lists ESPN3, SN1, and TVAsports. I have the highest Directv package I'm pretty sure and those channels don't even exist. What am I missing here?

 

[Black Duck]

Vatanen useless penalty...

 

[Black Duck]

Silver has looked good so far. Two sharp shots and good on boards.

 

[duxfan1101]

So there is games today and the schedule I found online lists ESPN3, SN1, and TVAsports. I have the highest Directv package I'm pretty sure and those channels don't even exist. What am I missing here?

They're only exhibition games so don't expect much.

 

[heffbe]

So there is games today and the schedule I found online lists ESPN3, SN1, and TVAsports. I have the highest Directv package I'm pretty sure and those channels don't even exist. What am I missing here?

ESPN3 is their online "channel" I believe.


Currently watching it there. http://www.espn.com/watchespn/index/_/id/2869263/

 

[alcolol]

A TV cable subscription is not required to watch the game on ESPN within USA. Use this link.

Thoughts so far: Silfverberg is playing well (particularly on the PK) and is noticeably chippy. Rakell has been unnoticeable and he probably has among the least amount of ice time among Sweden's forwards. Vatanen is rusty.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

A TV cable subscription is not required to watch the game on ESPN within USA. Use this link.

Thoughts so far: Silfverberg is playing well (particularly on the PK) and is noticeably chippy. Rakell has been unnoticeable and he probably has among the least amount of ice time among Sweden's forwards. Vatanen is rusty.

That link asks for a subscriber ID on my desktop.

 

[heffbe]

That link asks for a subscriber ID on my desktop.

same - had to login w cable subscription

 

[alcolol]

That link asks for a subscriber ID on my desktop.

same - had to login w cable subscription

Interesting. I wasn't asked for a subscriber ID.

 

[Sojourn]

Disappointing play from Sweden there.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Interesting. I wasn't asked for a subscriber ID.

Yeah, I've seen elsewhere people having your experience and some people having my experience with that same link. Not sure how that works unless it has to do with you ISP and maybe you already previously signed up.

 

[Exit Dose]

Solid shift from Rakell. He looks like he did in Juniors - more of a two way presence in this game. Maybe this is the year that facet of his game catches up with the NHL.

 

[Sojourn]

Only real mistake from Rakell, that was noteworthy, was he needed to chip the puck out on the 2nd Finland goal.

 

[JabbaJabba]

Surprisingly entertaining game between Finland and Sweden, even if Finns hadn't won. Probably because I haven't seen much hockey since May and this rivalry always seem to get both teams going.

 

[Sojourn]

Surprisingly entertaining game between Finland and Sweden, even if Finns hadn't won. Probably because I haven't seen much hockey since May and this rivalry always seem to get both teams going.

I wouldn't feel very confident with Enroth after that game. Yuck.

Goaltending definitely seemed to be the difference.

 

[Elvs]

Vatanen did a couple of good things, but some bad things too. Overall not a good game by him.

Silfverberg looked good, especially in the early going. Rakell was the other way around, was invisible for the first half of the game but stepped up in the 2nd half. Like Exit Dose wrote, he looked more like he did in juniors. On this team he'll probably have to settle for more of a grinders role.

Enroth is gonna be Sweden's third goalie, so I don't really care about his performance. But hey, good luck Toronto fans. Especially with Andersen potentially being out for some time

 

[Exit Dose]

What are the rules for this tournament with respect to their rosters? Are they locked in once the tournament starts or can they call in subs if players get injured while the tournament is underway?

 

[Bender66]

Chris Chelios looks like an extra from the Walking Dead. Jebus, how does his wife look at that ugly mug every day?

 

[Ducks DVM]

North America is a really strong team

 

[ohcomeonref]

As a Canadian, I think I'm cheering for North America in this tournament. Super fun to watch and I love McD.

 

[Exit Dose]

Matthews looks like the Calder is his to lose.

 

[duxfan1101]

I'm not watching the game, but that NA roster looks incredibly impressive. I wouldn't be too surprised to see them excel in this tournament.

 

[manspaceman]

First training match over. FIN-SWE 3-2 OT.

First period was ok, but then the pace slowed down. Lots of stupid penalties on both sides.

Silfverberg had a couple of good rushes and a couple of shots, but nothing more. Rakell had 0+1, he was ok. Ex-duck Hagelin is fast on skates. Wonder if Lindholm has a chance to play on next game (saturday).

Vatanen had an atrocious game. One own goal (unlucky, but anyway) bounced off his skate. Playing point on PP, but nothing there. Some weird drop passes on power play, wonder where he learned those... Lots of fumbling with the puck. Perhaps he'd spent his summer playing golf with Selanne. Or just doesn't care, since its not NHL, but a gimmicky tournament.

Good news, no injuries.