GDT: Group S • May 8 • Russia 2, Germany 0

[Yakushev72]

I actually think it was a good team game, but poor individual efforts.

The goals were team goals, and they defended well as a team. Individually they got penalized a bit too often and failed to convert on semi-breakaways and 1v1s

somewhat typical for Bill's team. They'll sacrifice creativity for stability to win

I agree. I thought they looked more solid on defense than in the previous games, and the offense was definitely buzzing around the German net. I hope I'm not wrong, but I got a sense that they are beginning to elevate their game in time for the bigger challenges.

 

[Uncle Rotter]

I've been trying to figure out what the birth language of the announcer on the IIHF's feed is all game.

Edit:Mixed it up with Luca, who was calling the other game. I have no idea either

 

[Fulcrum]

I agree. I thought they looked more solid on defense than in the previous games, and the offense was definitely buzzing around the German net. I hope I'm not wrong, but I got a sense that they are beginning to elevate their game in time for the bigger challenges.

Let's hope so. Want to hear what Bill thinks about the game.

I also like Svitov's line, they defended and forechecked exceptionally well. Not the most creative- but they are 4th line. Ketov just may be faster than Malkin, and maybe the fastest guy on the team.

 

[Dares]

Germany didnt want to win and they lost. I dnt understand it. U got a powerplay. Why not withdraw the goalie for a 6 on 4. Thats how u beat Russia. Get one goal. Then they will get nervous and u might score again. Gods i should be the coach of team germany. ****ing dumbass coach!!

You surely have a big mouth..been yapping around for a while on Russia games...isnt Norway playing today ??? Presume thats why you are here.......

Looks like you'd be a better coach, they should hire you....seems you know when is better to shoot...and everyone is a F***ing something to you......

 

[TollefsenFan]

You surely have a big mouth..been yapping around for a while on Russia games...isnt Norway playing today ??? Presume thats why you are here.......

Looks like you'd be a better coach, they should hire you....seems you know when is better to shoot...and everyone is a F***ing something to you......

For **** sake when russia leads 2-0 u pull the goalie so u can win the game. Loosing 2-0 or 3-0 dosent mather. U know that and I know that. Its about stealing 1 point vs Russia. Im not blaming the players, but the coach. When u got a powerplay and its a few mins left, then u should pull the goalie. Russia is a strong team, but u should score on em 6 on 4. And yeah I got a big mouth, but im also correct this time.

edit: and yeah I think that Ds (in general) should shoot the puck more and not only pass it around and around. The D shoot the puck and your snipers score on the rebound. Its about playing simple vs the bigger nations. Thats my honest opinion!

 

[Dares]

For **** sake when russia leads 2-0 u pull the goalie so u can win the game. Loosing 2-0 or 3-0 dosent mather. U know that and I know that. Its about stealing 1 point vs Russia. Im not blaming the players, but the coach. When u got a powerplay and its a few mins left, then u should pull the goalie. Russia is a strong team, but u should score on em 6 on 4. And yeah I got a big mouth, but im also correct this time.

I was referring to all you posts..... F that, F dat....
Yes pull the goalie when you control the puck...but the Germans couldnt start one proper attack, as soon as they'd get in the Russian zone they'd lose it, few scrambles around the net but nothing major...

 

[GermanNuck]

Any ranking experts around?

If Germany ends up ranked 9th, and Latvia 8th, do we still make it directly to Sotchi? (would be still ranked 8th overall)

 

[Uncle Rotter]

Any ranking experts around?

If Germany ends up ranked 9th, and Latvia 8th, do we still make it directly to Sotchi? (would be still ranked 8th overall)

As long as you're still ranked in the top 9. Latvia would have to finish 160 points ahead of Germany to pass them. However, Germany is only 45 points ahead of Slovakia. If they finish 8th with Germany 10th, they pass them

 

[TollefsenFan]

Any ranking experts around?

If Germany ends up ranked 9th, and Latvia 8th, do we still make it directly to Sotchi? (would be still ranked 8th overall)

Then im sure u will make it, unless Belarus and Slovakia end up in the semis.

Norway is 25 points behind
Slovakia 45 points behind
Belarus 140 points behind

Here u got the full table and the points u can gain this wc. U are prob better in math then me

http://www.iihf.com/competition/272/homeiihf/pre-champ-ranking.html

 

[TollefsenFan]

I was referring to all you posts..... F that, F dat....
Yes pull the goalie when you control the puck...but the Germans couldnt start one proper attack, as soon as they'd get in the Russian zone they'd lose it, few scrambles around the net but nothing major...

Well i show feelings The philosopher David Hume would be on my side! He said that feelings are important hehe.

How about taking a time out or do something..... U got nothing to loose. Thats my point. Germany allrdy lost to Latvia. Then u should do whatever it takes to gain some points vs the 3 big ones.

And yeah im a norwegian and ofc im most interested in team Norway. But i also kinda like Germany and Slovakia (yes they are our biggest rivals, but i like the countries u know)

 

[GermanNuck]

Thank you guys,

in this case, i'm quite optimistic, althought Slovakia will probably end up in front of us, we will still be 9th, which would be enough if I get it right.

And who doesn't want to see Rieder and Kühnhackl roll?

 

[TollefsenFan]

Thank you guys,

in this case, i'm quite optimistic, althought Slovakia will probably end up in front of us, we will still be 9th, which would be enough if I get it right.

And who doesn't want to see Rieder and Kühnhackl roll?

Well u have to beat Norway and Denmark first Could be some awesome games

 

[GermanNuck]

Well u have to beat Norway and Denmark first Could be some awesome games

Right, but we won against Italy, hell yea!

Yes the games will be fun, I'm just calculating already as I'm starting to panic after 2 straight losses

 

[Uncle Rotter]

Then im sure u will make it, unless Belarus and Slovakia end up in the semis.

Norway is 25 points behind
Slovakia 45 points behind
Belarus 140 points behind

Here u got the full table and the points u can gain this wc. U are prob better in math then me

http://www.iihf.com/competition/272/homeiihf/pre-champ-ranking.html

Here's the weird thing about the rankings-if it's Slovakia 7th, Norway 8th, Germany 9th-then Norway & Slovakia qualify. But if Norway pulls an upset & makes the SF, Slovakia could get bumped to 8th & then Germany would qualify.

 

[TollefsenFan]

Right, but we won against Italy, hell yea!

Yes the games will be fun, I'm just calculating already as I'm starting to panic after 2 straight losses

Dnt worry. U will qualify no mather what happens. I mean if u end up like number 10 or 11 u will have to play qualification. But cmon u will play teams like austria, slovenia, hungary etc. A bunch of weaker teams. Im 100% sure that Germany will make it and it will be nice to see u in Sochi

 

[TollefsenFan]

Here's the weird thing about the rankings-if it's Slovakia 7th, Norway 8th, Germany 9th-then Norway & Slovakia qualify. But if Norway pulls an upset & makes the SF, Slovakia could get bumped to 8th & then Germany would qualify.

Again im not good in math To be honest im so bad that my teacher felt sorry for me History, logic and philosophy are my favorite subjects.

So im rly happy that u did the math thanks alot!

 

[GermanNuck]

Dnt worry. U will qualify no mather what happens. I mean if u end up like number 10 or 11 u will have to play qualification. But cmon u will play teams like austria, slovenia, hungary etc. A bunch of weaker teams. Im 100% sure that Germany will make it and it will be nice to see u in Sochi

Yea, so we'll meet again, Norway has some talent in the junior leagues, you should ice a great team by then. But so do we

 

[TollefsenFan]

Yea, so we'll meet again, Norway has some talent in the junior leagues, you should ice a great team by then. But so do we

Not rly that many talents. Thats Denmark We got Olden (drafted by Leafs), Søberg (drafted by the caps) and our biggest prospect is Volden (drafted by bruins). Volden played the game vs russia. He saved about 91%