GDT: WJC, Jan 2 QF, Cesko vs Canada, 8:30 EST

[Church Hill]

EDIT: it’s such a really weird take that this forum is overwhelmingly in favor of ostracizing Russian kids and hockey players.

I’m never at a loss for surprise in people’s inability to use their own brains

It's simply a function of spending too much time on the internet. You never hear these types of opinions in person because they're indefensible, childish opinions that cannot withstand any scrutiny.

 

[Turin]

Canada deserved to lose for benching Yager for no reason

 

[ForumNamePending]

Good for Czechia (still sounds weird). After falling off a cliff in the mid to late aughts (not producing a ton of talent, extended run as cannon fodder at this tournament) it's good to see Czech hockey, in recent times, has returned to being a legit medal contender at the various junior levels... Which should translate to keeping them relevant at the senior level moving forward.

It would be cool to see them win it all.

 

[NyQuil]

Canada deserved to lose for benching Yager for no reason

Tell me you're a Penguins fan without telling me you're a Penguins fan.

 

[SidSixpointSeven]

The loss is great for Minten and Cowan as Leafs prospects - as this is what the future has in store for them.

Who is Letang related to at Hockey Canada - the dude has never won anything.

 

[Turin]

Tell me you're a Penguins fan without telling me you're a Penguins fan.

Obviously tongue in cheek but he was 2nd in team scoring and hit the post in the third yet didn’t see the ice for the final ten minutes

 

[NyQuil]

Obviously tongue in cheek but he was 2nd in team scoring and hit the post in the third yet didn’t see the ice for the final ten minutes

Well, most people aren't exactly enamoured with Letang's job behind the bench. (kind of an ironic last name)

 

[Strangle]

Yes Strangler , you are a legend in your own mind. Or should I say Salt Mine. Kidding. I could care less about Russia.

Would you care is Sweden or the USA wasn’t in the tournament?

It's simply a function of spending too much time on the internet. You never hear these types of opinions in person because they're indefensible, childish opinions that cannot withstand any scrutiny.

Chronically online Twitter and reddit users

 

[NyQuil]

Would you care is Sweden or the USA wasn’t in the tournament?

I wouldn't if they invaded Norway and Canada.

Would you care if Czechia, Slovakia, Sweden and Finland weren't in the tournament?

Because that is what would happen if Russia was there.

 

[Strangle]

I wouldn't if they invaded Norway and Canada.

Would you care if Czechia, Slovakia, Sweden and Finland weren't in the tournament?

Because that is what would happen if Russia was there.

Of course I would care if they weren’t in the tournament.

 

[NyQuil]

Of course I would care if they weren’t in the tournament.

Well, then, this is the option with less impact.

 

[Strangle]

Well, then, this is the option with less impact.

Ya I disagree

 

[NyQuil]

Ya I disagree

You think a tournament with Canada, the US, Russia, Germany, Switzerland and a bunch of other teams is better than one with the Czechs, Slovakia, Finns and Sweden in it?

Wow.

 

[NyQuil]

Would not care whatsoever because I’m only interested in seeing three games
USA - Canada
USA - Russia
Canada - Russia

Well, have to say that I disagree.

I guess I respect the Nordic and Eastern European teams more than some people around here.

 

[Doshell Propivo]

Would not care whatsoever because I’m only interested in seeing three games
USA - Canada
USA - Russia
Canada - Russia

You seem to be interested in posting about other games.

 

[ViD]

You seem to be interested in posting about other games.

Not really, more like discussing things related to the tournament

 

[Doshell Propivo]

Not really, more like discussing things related to the tournament

OK. Just seems odd when this tournament has ZERO games you care about.

 

[ViD]

OK. Just seems odd when this tournament has ZERO games you care about.

It has one which I was 99% sure would happen in the final, but I got carried away and forgot the tournament is in Europe and Canada for some reason doesn’t perform well in Europe

 

[Doshell Propivo]

It has one which I was 99% sure would happen in the final, but I got carried away and forgot the tournament is in Europe and Canada for some reason doesn’t perform well in Europe

okay

 

[NyQuil]

It has one which I was 99% sure would happen in the final, but I got carried away and forgot the tournament is in Europe and Canada for some reason doesn’t perform well in Europe

The real question is why European teams don't perform well in North America.

 

[ViD]

The real question is why European teams don't perform well in North America.

Jet lag

 

[NyQuil]

Jet lag

True, it's a fact that it only occurs in one direction.

 

[Strangle]

You think a tournament with Canada, the US, Russia, Germany, Switzerland and a bunch of other teams is better than one with the Czechs, Slovakia, Finns and Sweden in it?

Wow.

No, that’s not what I said.

The tournament should have all of those teams

 

[Czechboy]

The real question is why European teams don't perform well in North America.

This tournament is Canada's baby. They are awesome at it. But they are not as dominant in Europe.

 

[TheBeard]

I think you should go and check which team has the second most championships in the U20 in the last 10 years.

I meant it in terms of prospects and star power.