GDT: Group B • Dec. 31 • Canada 5, Sweden 6 (SO) • Part 2

[NyQuil]

They have dominated their pool so far and Jack Campbell has looked solid for them in net. The scary thing is that they don't even look like they have hit their stride yet.

And what a mighty pool it is.

 

[adsfan]

USA says otherwise. Who won last year?

Dats right Dats! The USA is the defending champs for a change!

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Lehner was clueless on that shootout attempt

Oh and Roy is as bad as it gets

All in all,it was a bad game for Canada so Sweden should feel fortunate to win that game

Lmao yea man he didn't even make the save roy on the other hand was much better...

Give credit where it's due, show some class.

 

[saillias]

Canada's D and goaltending is not up to par with previous gold medal winners.

Fail.

Uh, if anything, this year is more talented than most since many of the top eligible players are all playing in the NHL.

One word fad responses are not adequate discussion starters. Try again.

Swedish players who are also eligible: OEL, Hedman, Rundblad, MPS.

 

[Phil McKraken]

quoted for truth

if canada had all the returnies they could have they would pimp slap everyone

Now now, it's true that Canada has some pretty damn good kids in the NHL instead of in this team right now, but names are names and teams are teams (as Finland proves year after year). And other countries have good players away too. I think people should stop bringing stuff like that up all the time to belittle other teams' efforts (and this behaviour certainly includes Swedes too when we play other countries).

 

[SDig14]

Yep, because failing to win a round-robin game in the WJC is a clear sign a player is a bust. Never mind that they beat out every other U20 goalie in Canada to get there, or that they're one of the best in their respective leagues.

Some people take losing in this thing far too seriously, and their reactions are both priceless and childish.

You mean to tell me that at 19 years old you can't declare a bust yet? WTF? I'm not buyin' it!

 

[Meganuck*]

Im pretty sure Hall,Skinner and co would love to face a junior goalie

There's also a thing called Puck Possession and defensive play which would definately help.

 

[19Yzerman19]

Why does Canada always insist on doing it the hard way?

Why does Canada always make excuses when they lose?

 

[BobDobolina]

I like how every time Canada loses, the Canadians on this board all have to reassure everyone that they are still the best in the world. We know this..

But we are missing this and this and this player... so predictable. Relax guys you will still win gold, the US isn't that good either and no way in hell Sweden will beat you guys twice.

 

[JeffYear92*]

Olsen, your garbage.

 

[Levizk]

Im pretty sure Hall,Skinner and co would love to face a junior goalie

I'm pretty sure Sweden would've still faced Roy and still given it their best effort to win.

 

[Confucius]

I like how every time Canada loses, the Canadians on this board all have to reassure everyone that they are still the best in the world. We know this..

We're a glass half full bunch, we point to the positives

 

[TheSituation]

I always thought it was for the U19 players... no matter what your skill level... because some guys have been good enough for the NHL but get sent back to play. Im just saying if fans laughing at Canada want a real chuckle they should think about how their teams would be doing if the players I mentioned weren't so important to their NHL teams & were playing for Canada. The guy that mentioned "Canada's prospect pool may be slowing down" obviously doesn't realize these things.

Making excuses already, eh?

 

[The Big Swede*]

Lmao yea man he didn't even make the save roy on the other hand was much better...

Give credit where it's due, show some class.

He made the save cause Ellis shot it right into him.He had half of the net to work with

 

[marty 4 hart*]

I like how every time Canada loses, the Canadians on this board all have to reassure everyone that they are still the best in the world. We know this..

Canada IS the best. People should not forget that.

 

[NyQuil]

One word fad responses are not adequate discussion starters. Try again.

Swedish players who are also eligible: OEL, Hedman, Rundblad, MPS.

That is completely irrelevant in the context of your original statement about Canada's talent drying up.

Try again sport.

 

[BruceOp]

Schenn: "The Real tournament starts now..."

Have fun with your Shootout Win, Sweden, we'll see you guys later.

 

[SDig14]

Canada's D and goaltending is not up to par with previous gold medal winners.



One word fad responses are not adequate discussion starters. Try again.

Swedish players who are also eligible: OEL, Hedman, Rundblad, MPS.

Rundblad isn't, the other 3 are though. But they are not on the level of guys like Kane, Hall, Duchene, Skinner, O'Reilly, etc.

 

[Willy Lindstrom]

Hate to dump on the kid based on a handful of games, but if Roy is the Oilers' future in goal.......yikes.

 

[Nordic*]

Important to remember after this. Sweden had their best players, Canada didnt.

As usual, you're wrong. Though, I haven't seen a single post where you aren't wrong so I don't know why I'm surprised. We didn't have our 4 best players.

Are Canada the best junior team in the world right now? Probably, but it's not like they're sure to win 10 games out of 10 against us even with their best players.

If Lehner hadn't been useless, this game could've ended 5-1.

 

[TheSituation]

Canada IS the best. People should not forget that.

A gold medal says otherwise

 

[Meganuck*]

Canada's D and goaltending is not up to par with previous gold medal winners.



One word fad responses are not adequate discussion starters. Try again.

Swedish players who are also eligible: OEL, Hedman, Rundblad, MPS.

so those 4 swedes would make a bigger difference than Hall, Kane, O'Reilly, Duchene, Seguin or Skinner?

 

[Thepainter]

The best part of this all is watching the Canadian posters make excuse, after excuse, after excuse on why they lost. This is typical every year, they can't stand the fact that they lost at "their" sport.

Seriously, give it up guys. I can't wait to hear the reasoning on why the US beat the crap out of you when it happens.

Going to be good stuff to read.

 

[Tumsh]

Important to remember after this. Sweden had their best players, Canada didnt.

Almost, right?
MSP, OEL? I don't know which they are, but I think Sweden has 3 or so players in the NHL too. Of course, not as many as the Canadians do, but still. Someone know exactly who these Swedes are?

 

[The Big Swede*]

Also is their any doubt that Schenn is the best player in this tournament.

I gotta admit,last year I taught he sucked but hes been Canadas best player this year