GDT: Quarterfinal • Feb. 19 • Finland vs. Russia • Part II

[Levitate]

How long before this is all blamed on the overturned goal in the US game

 

[Startseva]

Suomi it's not Norway or Slovenia... you cannot do such mistakes, especially twice in a row. They closed and that's it, I dont think Canada or USA would win if the scenario of the game was the same.

 

[OttawaSenators11]

Unacceptable for the Russians

I think it's time to clean house with regards to their management team.

 

[NastyNick]

Because Malkin was so great.

He was much better than OV. Malkin created space for that line and got some excellent chances. Ovechkin just shot a bunch of pucks into the stands and refused to grind along the boards.

 

[patnyrnyg]

Don't worry Russia. Caps will not make the play-offs and the Pens will be knocked out in the first round. Malkin and Ovechkin can play in the World Championship in May. Aka, the tourney nobody cares about.

 

[TheNextDaigle]

Yup.

Hate to say I told you so, but when you asked what the big deal with Finland was yesterday and claimed they merely were a slightly more skilled Norway... Well, well, well...

Feel bad for all you fans of Russia today, but equally happy on behalf of the eternal underdog Finland!

 

[GentlemanOfLeisure]

Finland has 11 euro players nothing to do with that

It's not about just having Euros. The Russians don't develope defenseman the way they used to. Tyutin was their 2nd best defenseman and wouldnt make either the Canadian or Swedish team. He might, and that's because I think Paul Martin stinks, make team USA.

The days of Vladimir Malakhov, Alexei Zhitnik, and Sergei Gonchar are gone.

 

[Gigantor The Goalie]

Great defensive game by the finns and Rask.

But Russia lacks a game plan and should get a coach that plays modern hockey.

If the game was about circling around in full speed in solo raids instead of scoring goals Russia would no doubt be the best in the world .

Also Rask >>>> Varlarmov

Granlund a great player and Selanne still a fantastic player !

One game where Varlamov played behind a defense worse then the Avs defense? Good job coming to that conclusion.

 

[od71]

KHL D not even on par with AHL D

watch the game. First two goals were scored after mistakes of Nikitin CBJ and Voynov LA Kings

 

[mel]

Can anyone tell me what Ovechkin said in the interview? Must be tough to do one right after a loss like this.

 

[TollefsenFan]

Where's that guy that said you couldn't get Malkin for the two best Americans?

Wanna make that trade yet?

Crosby and Malkin are the best players in the world right now.

 

[jedisports]

Malkin was at least trying, Ovi not so much.

I agree. If I didn't know Ovechkin played for Russia I probably wouldn't have even heard or remembered his name during this game.

Malkin was absolutely trying.

 

[Hammer Time]

CBC crew complaining that Russians took the wrong players because of "politics", picking KHLers instead of quality NHLers. What is this, 2010? Medvedev was perhaps their best defenceman, and the Kovalchuk-Datsyuk-Radulov line had a decent tournament.

 

[Fantomas]

Ovechkin shows some class and does an interview with Friedman.

He looks like someone just died.

It is not his fault. I feel terrible for the guy.

I'm sure he does. He still sucks.

 

[KnoccOut]

Gotta respect Ovechkin for talking to the media he was the only one

 

[Bgav]

Malkin was at least trying, Ovi not so much.

Not really. They both looked bad

 

[DanTHEMan71]

EVERYONE plays the trap against Russia. Until Team Russia coaches start to preach/teach a dump/chase game, they will never be successful.
No team game, no puck support, no secondary chances, just carry it in and hope to get some weak outside shot.

Also their puck retrieval on dump ins is atrocious. It's like the Russian coaches are still living in the past where not every country has adapted some type of North American game.

The Russians have always been OBSESSED with puck possession. They think dump ins should only be used for 5-man-unit line changes. That's why they barely go for puck retrieval on dump ins.

Trap is set up and they still try and walk through the line. Russians need an NHL coach BADLY.

Also, Bob would've stopped the 1st 2 shots, but whatever.

 

[bobbyflex]

and Ovechkin proves once again you can't win with players like him. Give me Kessel over Ovechkin all day everyday

 

[Cirris]

this Russian team didn't really impress for the most part, as the tournament went along I didn't think they had a chance to medal let alone win gold, just not good enough fron them

First things first. There's been talk of some KHL/NHL rift among the Russian players. You can't even have that crap when you're playing for gold. When politics gets into the dressing room it's a recipe for disaster every time.

 

[CDJ]

One game where Varlamov played behind a defense worse then the Avs defense? Good job coming to that conclusion.

How about the past 3 years and Rask having the highest SV PCT of all time.

 

[Yosho]

Komarov is just plain awesome.

 

[Trap Jesus]

CBC not having Rask as the 1st star is nuts (not sure if they're the ones who pick hte 3 stars, or if it's the IIHF, but still).

 

[CornKicker]

Finland has 8 KHL players and 2 FEL players on the roster FYI...

their coaches arent from the KHL.

 

[Fantomas]

CBC crew complaining that Russians took the wrong players because of "politics", picking KHLers instead of quality NHLers. What is this, 2010? Medvedev was perhaps their best defenceman, and the Kovalchuk-Datsyuk-Radulov line had a decent tournament.

Medvedev sucked, but he was still better than NHLers Voynov and Markov!!!

 

[octopi]

Ovechkin shows some class and does an interview with Friedman.

He looks like someone just died.

It is not his fault. I feel terrible for the guy.

I hope some day he actually plays for a good cohesive, well coached team.Why life hates him so much I don't know