GDT: WJC: Finland Vs Germany | December 26th @ 12:00PM MT

[Jussi]

That's was a great clean hit, terrible refs and biased finnish pbp in the finnish broadcast.

Nah, that was late by half a second.

Besides, it's not like we're going to score anyway.

 

[jj cale]

Peterka, Reichel and Stützle?

Yeah like those guys, Too bad, this really would have been a game.

 

[JackSlater]

Lambert’s stock rising again.

As fickle as things are, that's probably true.

 

[Tonystretcher]

Lambert’s stock rising again.

It never should’ve dropped

 

[jj cale]

Lambert’s stock rising again.

I think he's been good, but not great or anything.

 

[H2O]

I think he's been good, but not great or anything.

He’s flying today, most noticeable player on the ice.

 

[TheFinnishTrap]

Kapanen and Helenius on the same line, late game tinkering or is Lambert now the 2nd line center?

 

[BigBadBoar]

It looks like Finland is going to secure their win. Seems to me the Germans are a bit run out of gas already.

 

[Hntz]

Our centers, aside from Helenius have been pretty lackluster on offence. Maybe they should move Lambert to C.

 

[jj cale]

He’s flying today, most noticeable player on the ice.

He's always flying, sometimes all he does is fly from what I have seen.And he should be able to do that against Germany. We know the skill is there, but i'd like to see some diversity more often in his game.

He's a good prospect, great prospect? not sure yet.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Peterka, Reichel and Stützle?

Just the first two, really + Hänelt would have been nice too.

 

[H2O]

He's always flying, sometimes all he does is fly from what I have seen.And he should be able to do that against Germany. We know the skill is there, but i'd like to see some diversity more often in his game.

Fair enough, I’ll definitely keep a close eye on him for the remainder of the tournament.

 

[Czechboy]

Nice job by German's. Finns have locked it down pretty well! I think they are hoping to coast to a routine win. Germans now have to stretch out... 4th goal may be incoming

 

[Czechboy]

He's always flying, sometimes all he does is fly from what I have seen.And he should be able to do that against Germany. We know the skill is there, but i'd like to see some diversity more often in his game.

He's a good prospect, great prospect? not sure yet.

I've actually thought the same.. you get these guys who skate like NHLers and 16 and they look like they'll light the world on fire. Then they get to the NHL and everyone is that fast.. so they need more than just blinding speed. Not saying this will happen to him but I've definitely seen it before.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Finns have made their fair share of good defensive plays in front of goal and in the shot blocking department. I still think they are in the mix for a medal.

 

[Ginger Papa]

I really enjoy the banter between Ray & Gord. It feels like I’m watching the game with a couple of buddies. Neither take themselves too seriously yet they’re very competent.

 

[karhukissa]

Respect to Germany, they played well. Good player development.

 

[Erikfromfin]

Good game. Finland leads the tournament

 

[Jussi]

First goal has been credited to Helenius.

 

[Czechboy]

Great job Finland... good job Germany. We will see you tomorrow Germany after our whipping in a few hours! Get some rest, our spirits will be low and we may have a few injuries by then.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Should be noted that Meralainen was excellent today. Finns have one hell of a back stopper there.

I’m proud of how well Germany played. It was a close game and it came down to a couple bounces.

 

[Smif]

Lambert’s stock rising again.

Oh, definitely. Looked like he started to take over the game after he got the goal (or assist?). Looked very dangerous.

 

[tobu]

Was an alright game for a neutral. Expected a bit more from Finland. It was a good effort by Germany.

 

[snipes]

Decent game, thought the Germans played pretty well overall. Lost to a more talented team, but the Germans had some good chances to tie it before it became 3-1. Big save and defensive play leads to a goal the other way.

Munzenberger player of the game for Germany. Lambert player of the game Suomi.

Russia v Sweden next should be a good one.

 

[jj cale]

I've actually thought the same.. you get these guys who skate like NHLers and 16 and they look like they'll light the world on fire. Then they get to the NHL and everyone is that fast.. so they need more than just blinding speed. Not saying this will happen to him but I've definitely seen it before.

100% he does have the basic skills at a real good level to be an effective player in the NHL, but a star? I mean, quite a few have what he has in the bigs, what separates him going forward from them?