GDT: [WJC] Czechia vs Slovakia, 2pm EST, 9/8/22

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Actually 9 players if I count right. We’d be almost certainly be playing a game on the last day. Anyway, it is what it is, let’s enjoy the hockey nonetheless

In fairness, almost every team is missing key players for this summer anomaly tournament. Especially hit hard is Russia - zero chance to medal.

 

[Goldenhands]

For the ones who could watch, how did Jiricek and Dvorsky look?

 

[Antiillafire]

Actually 9 players if I count right. We’d be almost certainly be playing a game on the last day. Anyway, it is what it is, let’s enjoy the hockey nonetheless

Ciernik, Chromiak, Knazko, Stacha, Zlnka, Krajc, Lasak, Elias, Kolenic, Slafkovsky, Mesar, Nemec. I’d also add in Becar who was dealing with an injury too. So really 13.

But can’t complain overall. A win would’ve been nice but again really bad defense cost us.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Ciernik, Chromiak, Knazko, Stacha, Zlnka, Krajc, Lasak, Elias, Kolenic, Slafkovsky, Mesar, Nemec. I’d also add in Becar who was dealing with an injury too. So really 13.

But can’t complain overall. A win would’ve been nice but again really bad defense cost us.

That's almost an entire team.

One thing is certain about this summer tournament - it won't be indicative of what we're likely to see in 2023.

 

[tobu]

In fairness, almost every team is missing key players for this summer anomaly tournament. Especially hit hard is Russia - zero chance to medal.

That’s fine, just saying we’re missing the most after Russia, 13 corrected by fellow board member, incl 1st and 2nd draft picks, so high impact players, and I dare to say we’d be a medal contender, which is rare for Slovakia. Nonetheless, let’s enjoy the hocke.

 

[Czechboy]

Eight players for Czechs tho.

A lot of them drafted..

Krutil, Malek, malik, Brabenec, Novak.

Lost Moravec as well...

I'm not complaining as this is the norm but missing at least 5 drafted players (I think it is more) then we may actually have more drafted players not playing then playing lol

 

[Rusty7550]

When Kaslik scored that game tying goal, I said to myself that we didn't deserve that because Czech team was simply better. But still that 5th goal was really "dumb" and completely avoidable. Bakala was terrible on that play. Offense looks OK, PP too but our defense is the reason why quarterfinals (hopefully) will be our end.

 

[shaner8989]

Why and how was Gut never drafted

 

[Silky Johnson]

What's a Czechia?

 

[iCanada]

Just tuned in. Are there no fans allowed?

Game was on at 11 am on a Tuesday, it's the middle of summer with a beautiful day, tickets cost a fortune, and no one feels particularly excited about supporting Hockey Canada at the moment.

 

[Nevins]

For the ones who could watch, how did Jiricek and Dvorsky look?

Jiricek was the best player on his team but I was disappointed with the performance of Dvorsky who is one of the very good prospects for the 2023 draft.

 

[FourQuarters]

wow Gabby's GWG

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Every team is missing a lot of players. It is not only Slovakia

Why so many players missing?

 

[iCanada]

Why so many players missing?

Nhl teams holding a lot of people out because camp starts shortly after tournament.

 

[Czechboy]

What's a Czechia?

You gotta czechia yourself before you wreckia yourself.lol.

Awful name and decision... I hate it!

 

[alko]

For the ones who could watch, how did Jiricek and Dvorsky look?

Jiricek was very good. He had 2 great scoring opportunities, missed, but overall when he was on the ice, there was permanent danger for Slovak goalie.

Dvorsky? You know, Czechs were a lot better overall (47 SOG vs 20), that means you saw mostly Czech player in dangerous situations. Dvorsky had 1 assist if im correct, but there weren't moments, you could say WOW...

 

[Silky Johnson]

You gotta czechia yourself before you wreckia yourself.lol.

Awful name and decision... I hate it!

Don't tell me people are going to start expecting English speaking people to use the proper names for all countries...Germany, Japan...Hungary? I call BS.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Jiricek was very good. He had 2 great scoring opportunities, missed, but overall when he was on the ice, there was permanent danger for Slovak goalie.

Dvorsky? You know, Czechs were a lot better overall (47 SOG vs 20), that means you saw mostly Czech player in dangerous situations. Dvorsky had 1 assist if im correct, but there weren't moments, you could say WOW...

I thought Dvorsky had several nice plays where he was able to spin off pressure and create space along the half wall. He's a double under ager playing on an underdog team, so I wouldn't expect him to be taking over games just yet.

 

[Rusty7550]

I thought Dvorsky had several nice plays where he was able to spin off pressure and create space along the half wall. He's a double under ager playing on an underdog team, so I wouldn't expect him to be taking over games just yet.

Also he played in 3rd line. His IT in december (hopefully this tournament too) should be much higher.

 

[Egresch]

Also he played in 3rd line. His IT in december (hopefully this tournament too) should be much higher.

Playing in line with Honzek (another 2023 draft prospect) you could clearly see that Dvorsky is on a different level. His moves, positioning, stickhandling. I guess December tournament (83 class and younger) might be much more interesting for Slovak team.

 

[alko]

I guess December tournament (83 class and younger) might be much more interesting for Slovak team.

You mean 2003, right. Ok, agree, Dvorsky had some good moves. But hey, he is pushed as the top 5 guy for the next draft. I hope, it will be better.

Btw. can you imagine Slovak junior team in 2023/2024 with all top dogs on the roster?

 

[Egresch]

You mean 2003, right. Ok, agree, Dvorsky had some good moves. But hey, he is pushed as the top 5 guy for the next draft. I hope, it will be better.

Btw. can you imagine Slovak junior team in 2023/2024 with all top dogs on the roster?

Yes, sure 2003.
I just do not have any expectation from this tournament. Timing is just terrible, his season in Sweden and regular WJC will be much more important.

 

[Antiillafire]

Playing in line with Honzek (another 2023 draft prospect) you could clearly see that Dvorsky is on a different level. His moves, positioning, stickhandling. I guess December tournament (83 class and younger) might be much more interesting for Slovak team.

I agree, I thought he was actually one of the better Slovak forwards along with entire second line. He just didn’t play much and was given Faith (zero iq and skating) and Honzek (totally inexperienced) for linemates. I would move him up and Demek down, and give Dvorsky better linemates (Sykora).