Leafs at the World Championships

[FlareKnight]

Don't love how we got that PP. Love that Marner got an assist on a nice shot. And Nylander is looking great.

Can't wait to see who steps up to win this game.

 

[Nooodles]

Willy winning every faceoff

 

[FlareKnight]

Willy winning every faceoff

Just saying...Lou, if you have a good deal for Bozak feel free to take it. Willy be ready!

Not surprising though. I could swear the Leafs did the same thing in having either Matthews or Nylander in the playoffs taking the faceoff depending on whether it was on their strong side or not.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Nylander hit in the face :/

 

[cookie]

not nylander's face....

but then again, scars are pretty sexy

 

[FlareKnight]

What is Canada doing!? Nylander's face is important.

 

[zeke]

pretty swedish diva willy gets hit in the face, no embellishment.

unlike the gritty canadian who didn't even get touched.

 

[cookie]

Sweden might just win this one; Pickard is keeping Canada in it.

 

[Polaris1010]

Nylander hit in the face :/

He's NOT pretty anymore!

NOOOooooooo...........

 

[thewave]

They play Nylander right in the thick of it. Not sure why, but good for Canada.

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

 

[FlareKnight]

Some good chances for Marner. Credit to Canada's coach, he at least knows how to use Marner on the PP .

 

[Leafs at Knight]

Pretty boring game tbh

 

[Prntscrn]

Not that it makes that embarrassing dive any better, but Sweden is not merely "accused" of diving, they actually do it

Did you see the world juniors semi this year? Canada doing it too

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

Pretty boring game tbh

A bit to friendly. There was a lot more tension and feelings in both semi-final games.

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

Did you see the world juniors semi this year? Canada doing it too

Canada has always done what ever it takes to win, diving included. Hence they win a lot.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Canada has always done what ever it takes to win, diving included. Hence they win a lot.

I think the ridiculous advantage Canada has over the rest of the world in terms of depth and elite talent is more significant than diving in terms of Canada's success.

 

[Mitchy]

Nylander or Marner for the winner, please.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Not to jump on the coach bashing for the swedes, but they would have the game won if they fixed their PP.

Nylander in the middle (bumper) and with two D-men is puzzling.

 

[FlareKnight]

Nylander or Marner for the winner, please.

I'm all for that. Let's see which of them has a big OT moment.

 

[thewave]

Not to jump on the coach bashing for the swedes, but they would have the game won if they fixed their PP.

Nylander in the middle (bumper) and with two D-men is puzzling.

Its flat out stupid as I said above but good for Canada.

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

I think the ridiculous advantage Canada has over the rest of the world in terms of depth and elite talent is more significant than diving in terms of Canada's success.

Yeah, I was not implying anything else. Just that Canadian players always do what it takes to win, if that means taking a dive, roughing some one up or simply playing a role they dont really see fitting for them, they just do it and do it well.
And of course it helps being able to field not one or two world class teams but probably even 3 or 4.

 

[Daisy Jane]

I'm all for that. Let's see which of them has a big OT moment.

how many OT's did we lose this year again? I don't think they know what to do come OT

 

[Keep Sorokin Me Babe]

pretty swedish diva willy gets hit in the face, no embellishment.

unlike the gritty canadian who didn't even get touched.

Someone tell this to Don Cherry

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

Someone tell this to Don Cherry

Konecny has picked up bad habits during his year in the states. Nylander has started assimilating...