WC: Team Germany 2022

[GermanSpitfire]

Seider is so good. You guys are heavy favorites against us tomorrow.

I wouldn’t go as far as to say we’re heavy favourites.

If you can stay out of the penalty box against us, and keep Stützle and Seider locked down, it’s a close matchup 5v5.

 

[Antiillafire]

I wouldn’t go as far as to say we’re heavy favourites.

If you can stay out of the penalty box against us, and keep Stützle and Seider locked down, it’s a close matchup 5v5.

Your top end talent is much better, if we got Ruzicka, Cernak and Fehervary it would be a wash. But our bottom 6 is really weak. Outside of the top 2 D pairings, it is weak as well. Should be a fun game regardless

 

[jaro]

Reichel is free now

 

[PanniniClaus]

Reichel is free now

as is Gawanke

 

[Chompskiii]

Reichel and Gawanke are both expected to join once they pass their medicals, should be available for the game on Friday against Italy according to Künast.

 

[jonas2244]

Both will probably join. Germany plays Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Tuesday. I guess Thursday is too close, maybe Friday.

Stützle doesn't seem to hurt bad. He could return.

 

[jonas2244]

Ottawa may deny Stützle to play again.

 

[John Price]

 

[AKQJ]

German players waiting outside.

 

[Hallzy]

Was looking forward to this game, hope it gets sorted soon

 

[AKQJ]

Starts 18:00 (17:00 CET).

 

[GermanSpitfire]

1-0 win. Germany improves to 3 wins and 1 loss!

 

[FinPanda]

I love the German fans. So loud.

 

[Eye of Ra]

So Stutzle is out? Swedish commentators said that.

Is Gawanke and Reichel 100 % in?

 

[Antiillafire]

So Stutzle is out? Swedish commentators said that.

Is Gawanke and Reichel 100 % in?

Reichel is playing today

 

[Alb Tkachuk]

Gawanke and Reichel are already playing today. Stützle is still out but hopefully can return in the next games.
Also Grubauer, Pföderl und Holzer were given a rest today.

 

[jonas2244]

Don't think Stützle will return. Not because he isn't able to or he doesn't want to but Ottawa will very probably say no. Too much of a risk to get a more serious injury.

 

[jonas2244]

DEB reports that Stützle won't return. Ottawa said no.

 

[swissdude]

that's a huge blow for Germany but I understand the point of view of Ottawa and it's probably the best for Stützle too

 

[filip85]

that's a huge blow for Germany but I understand the point of view of Ottawa and it's probably the best for Stützle too

They have harsh memories when it comes to injuries of their players at international stage. Hasek was injured in the game against Germany at 2006. Olympics which is still seen as a reason why Ottawa didn't win the Cup that season.

 

[Edenjung]

I also understand the german team saying that he has a target on his back and is always at risk of getting roughed up.
His health is more important. But otherwise i hope that this does not become a regular thing.
Let the young guys play. They need it.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

 

[Poda]

Despite everything they really seem to have come to play. Sure they just barely beat Kazakhstan but still they managed to overcome a shaky goalie and to close out the game which should not have been this close (shots were 2-1). It was just a setup game and we are right there with the big guys. That‘s nice.

 

[Gstank]

Anyone know anything about Kai Wissman. He looks intriguing, 6'4 rhd D with very good +/- numbers in the DEL which I've been told plays a very similar style of game to the NHL

 

[krishiigonzalez]

Anyone know anything about Kai Wissman. He looks intriguing, 6'4 rhd D with very good +/- numbers in the DEL which I've been told plays a very similar style of game to the NHL

Yeah, I´m surprised there isn´t any conversation about him. I´m sure he will at least get an invitation for a training camp this summer.