GDT: Group B • Dec. 29 • Denmark 2, Canada 10

[Shrimper]

I would say this won't be pretty for Denmark, but Finland did beat USA so shocks can happen but I reckon this'll be a good win for Canada - 9-2.

 

[Hammer Slammer]

Blergh, this is on a half hour before the Jets - Kings game. That blows. I don't know if I should PVR one or switch back and forth.

 

[BobDobolina]

Blergh, this is on a half hour before the Jets - Kings game. That blows. I don't know if I should PVR one or switch back and forth.

Oh I'd watch this one for sure. Should be a real tough and exciting game, just like women's hockey.

 

[Ward Cornell]

Oh I'd watch this one for sure. Should be a real tough and exciting game, just like women's hockey.

Unless the women hockey players wear the same gear as the womens beach-volleyball players!!
Sign me up for a viewer!!

 

[Coldplay]

Visentin is in.

 

[Latgale_fan]

Unless the women hockey players wear the same gear as the womens beach-volleyball players!!
Sign me up for a viewer!!

actually those women hockey players are quite hot, the only problem is one cannot see that hotness under the 10 layers of hockey gear... and that's sadly the main reason why women's hockey might be kicked out of Olympics

 

[GK]

Keep the +/- up. Fill their net with pucks.

 

[Jesus Christ Horburn]

Visentin is in.

If this is true, I think that means Wedgewood is a lock for the NYE game.

 

[Ward Cornell]

actually those women hockey players are quite hot, the only problem is one cannot see that hotness under the 10 layers of hockey gear... and that's sadly the main reason why women's hockey might be kicked out of Olympics

Tessa Bonhomme ...Canadian Olympian and Battle of the Blades contestant.
http://ca.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=mcafee&va=tessa+bonhomme

 

[King Woodballs]

Blergh, this is on a half hour before the Jets - Kings game. That blows. I don't know if I should PVR one or switch back and forth.

Jets game for me.

Maybe flip during intermission

 

[Ward Cornell]

If this is true, I think that means Wedgewood is a lock for the NYE game.

IMHO the team will play better in front of Wedge than in front of Visser!

 

[GK]

World Juniors come around once a year. I'm a Sens fan, and am skipping the new years eve game to watch Canada - USA.

 

[ORYX]

Seeing as I accurately guessed the goal differential in the Canada-Czech game, I deem myself qualified to now make offer my 'professional' opinion.

Canada by 10.

 

[Coldplay]

Hay said he'd decide who the starter will be tomorrow after practice.

 

[Hart_House_Ca]

I got a chuckle out of this one, until I read some of your other posts and realize you're being serious...

I'm with you. I think he just converted from field hockey to ice hockey this past summer.

All of his comments have been way off.

 

[Alberta Yote]

If this is true, I think that means Wedgewood is a lock for the NYE game.

I would think it would make perfect sense to play Vis this game and get his confidence as high as it can be. Then give it to Wedgewood for the US game and, barring a collapse which I don't see coming also go with him into the playoffs.

That way you go into the playoffs with the guy that is playing the best but also have a backup that should be ready, just in case.

 

[Alberta Yote]

Hay said he'd decide who the starter will be tomorrow after practice.

Of course he said that. But he already knows.

 

[Hart_House_Ca]

14-0 Canada if Wedgewood Plays
14-2 if Visentin plays

Canada won't run up the score this high. Canada tends to relax after a big lead. Wouldn't be surprise if Canada wins 6-2. Everybody plays Canada hard; it's like a litney test for these teams.

 

[Hart_House_Ca]

8-2 (periods: 2-1, 2-0, 4-1). Canada isn't very motivated and the Danish goalie has a big night, plus getting the first goal by a fluke sets them going very enthusiastically). What can I say, I'm a clairvoyante...

Likes the prediction. Here's to Finland coming second in the pool!

 

[Emery]

7-1 Canada final score is my guess.

 

[wishywashy19]

I hope Hay rolls 4 lines evenly tonight. Anyone else sick of Gallagher on the first line? I think there's much better options.

good point. I don't think you would ever complain about his work ethic. He doesn't look like much of a goal scorer or first line material. He seems to fit the energy role or checking role. Appears to be a good kid and team player.

 

[NotProkofievian]

good point. I don't think you would ever complain about his work ethic. He doesn't look like much of a goal scorer or first line material. He seems to fit the energy role or checking role. Appears to be a good kid and team player.

From what I saw, Gallagher played his most complete game last night. On like 3 of Canada's goals, he was right at the goal mouth ready to bang in a rebound. He was robbed of a goal off the rush by Mrazek, and actually made great plays all around.

I don't think his play has warranted a demotion.

 

[dm1371]

I know I'm a homer, but I'd say keep Gallagher there, he'll be fine and that balances the lines

 

[frag2]

Just realized if you play with the name Visentin, you can get siv-in-net.

 

[ORYX]

From what I saw, Gallagher played his most complete game last night. On like 3 of Canada's goals, he was right at the goal mouth ready to bang in a rebound. He was robbed of a goal off the rush by Mrazek, and actually made great plays all around.

I don't think his play has warranted a demotion.

He was not robbed by any means. He had 2/3rds open net to shoot at and he shot it directly at Mrazek's pad. Literally, right at it.

He blew that chance to put the Czechs in a hole early.

He also fanned on a cross rink pass to him standing to the goalies right, which would have been an easy goal for most goal scorers. And he also fanned on another shot from the slot with the goalie down.

He does not have the execution to be playing on the top line. His one goal was the result of smashing in a rebound to an empty net.

He is IMO best suited to play a checking/energy role, not top minutes. But hey, his junior coach is also the head coach here so no suprise....

Perhaps they should move the guy tied for second in team scoring with 4 points off the bottom line where he isnt seeing much ice time?