GDT: LAT vs. SWE May 18, 2024

[Summer Rose]

Who: Latvia vs. Sweden

What: IIHF World Championship Group B

Where: Ostravar Arena, Ostrava, Czech Republic

When: 12:20 CEDT (06:20 EDT)

Why: Will there be an upset?

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[EK47]

It’s confirmed it really doesn’t matter Joe much better Fus is or how much more he proves himself Hallam is still gonna stick to Sörensämst. Also Karlsson-Hedman was fine 5v5 but the powerplay was abysmal with both Karlsson and Raymond in an awkward position, that’s the problem not the pairing itself.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1791755640299241777

 

[weklof]

Let's see if the we can get Kempe and Raymond going after splitting them up. Burakovsky and Raymond looked good in the game they played together in Czech Hockey Games.

I agree, I don't really see a point in splitting up Hedman and Karlsson in 5v5. It is PP the pairing is an issue

 

[Dofs]

Dzierkals is finally off the first line of Latvia, replaced by Ri. Bukarts. I expect good things but let's see how well they gel.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Why do Hallam keep using Raymond as LW when he is a RW?

 

[HockeyinLV]

We are gonna get smoked and the Swedes are tiny bit irked by what happened last year, so that doesnt help.

 

[Eye of Ra]

We are gonna get smoked and the Swedes are tiny bit irked by what happened last year, so that doesnt help.

Nah. We only managed to score 3 goals on Kazaks and Poland. We lack grit. 4-3 to Latvia in OT.

 

[HockeyinLV]

Nah. We only managed to score 3 goals on Kazaks and Poland. We lack grit. 4-3 to Latvia in OT.

Im sorry, if that happened i would actually laugh my ass off. Thats how much i dont believe in what you are saying.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Im sorry, if that happened i would actually laugh my ass off. Thats how much i dont believe in what you are saying.

Latvia is always good against Sweden and won bronze last year with almost same roster.

Btw why is Abols not in NHL?

 

[SoundAndFury]

Nah. We only managed to score 3 goals on Kazaks and Poland.

Who scored the other 2 goals against Poland?

Btw why is Abols not in NHL?

Because he had 26 points in 50 games and was -18 in the worst league in Europe as you know.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Who scored the other 2 goals against Poland?

Huh? I meant we only managed to score 3 goals in both games. If u wanna combine then its 6.

 

[HockeyinLV]

Latvia is always good against Sweden and won bronze last year with almost same roster.

Btw why is Abols not in NHL?

We got smoked by Germany 8-1 a few days ago and we lack some core players to have a cohesive game.
Ābols ir really good, he even atteneded a few summer camps with the Nuck, but i guess he just couldnt translate his skills to North America. Its weird because hes got the body and skills on paper, but it never materialized beyond that.

 

[Eye of Ra]

That's what I'm saying, you beat Poland 5-1 you numpty.

Memory loss

 

[SoundAndFury]

Ābols ir really good, he even atteneded a few summer camps with the Nuck, but i guess he just couldnt translate his skills to North America.

He played entire year in the AHL.

 

[kudla]

This group is an incredible cake walk for Sweden. It looks like they have to barely try in any game

 

[HockeyinLV]

He played entire year in the AHL.

He did and wasnt all that great. Thats what im saying about it not quite translating to NA hockey. Although everytime hes on the ice for our national team he looks great even against bigger teams.

 

[Brunkmeister]

Unfair D.

 

[Brunkmeister]

Gotta give big props to Czechia. Incredible to fill the arena at this early hour.

 

[Slimmy]

It’s confirmed it really doesn’t matter Joe much better Fus is or how much more he proves himself Hallam is still gonna stick to Sörensämst. Also Karlsson-Hedman was fine 5v5 but the powerplay was abysmal with both Karlsson and Raymond in an awkward position, that’s the problem not the pairing itself.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1791755640299241777

Sam split up Karlsson - Hedman because he doesnt trust the other pairings outside of Dahlin - Brodin. We need either of these 4 to be on the ice a lot.

 

[Dofs]

Seriously, I've seen enough, unless Merzlikins wins Vezina or Conn Smythe, Silovs is number 1 as long as he is available.

 

[Garl]

Latvia is always good against Sweden and won bronze last year with almost same roster.

Btw why is Abols not in NHL?

Better question, why is he on Team Latvia? He plays in a league which is on level of Pushtun hockey league from Wazziristan. He wouldnt even make a Punjab or Baltistan league! Not even talking about Kashmir or Sind, those are too good

 

[EK47]

Dahlin woke up pissed.

 

[HockeyinLV]

Eye of Ra, i dont know why you are such a hater of Swedish hockey, seriously. Im so jelous of Swedes everytime i see their roster. Imaginee having some of the best defensmen on the planet and not being happy

 

[Eye of Ra]

Eye of Ra, i dont know why you are such a hater of Swedish hockey, seriously. Im so jelous of Swedes everytime i see their roster. Imaginee having some of the best defensmen on the planet and not being happy

negative not hater

 

[CanadaIsIrrelevant]

Why won’t they let Jesper Wallstedt play one game?