When I have contemplated and calmed down, I certainly don't think our goalies were as terrible like the stats have shown, but I am certain the team played like shit, especially in the defensive zone, with sloppy turnovers all over. We never cleared the box around our net, it was just some poking, never a physical statement. And the hustling was just so bad, were most of them so worned out?
I think both Lundqvist and Markström faced way more difficult game scenarios than what you can ask from a goalie. All they mostly faced were terrible breakdowns and big screwups. I can't say they played that badly considering their different circumstances. Sure, they didn't excel, but the live hand grenades delivered by the team were far worse.
Finland has showed chemistry matters, because if you don't find it, you're screwed and the drawback from only NHL players is, they don't have any practice together. Shit happens, previous two tournaments the chemistry was enough, this time it was just not enough. Extremely disappointing, but still the right approach!
Grönborg's big mistake was his passiveness. He didn't try new things out, just as the Russian coach. When the game picture is slamming you in the face, you have to act. It's kind of like your job. They had way too much patience. And let's not even speak of the given ice time, holy crap was that awful.
Keep the NHl drafting, just get a coach that f***ing acts like a coach during a game. But, don't pick too many players who have 90+ NHL games in them. They're too fatigued in a mass and it affects the performance compared to a bunch who've rested alot.
