WC: 2021 Czech Republic Roster Talk

[Wooren]

Shoot Moravcik with Vitasek into the sun and insert Jaroslav Spacek with a traffic cone to the line-up instead, can't be any worse.

Hronek was the only player resembling a defeseman, Musil and Sklenicka had some moments, the rest was just pathetic (what the hell happened to Sulak? At one point he looked like sure-fire NHLer.)

 

[BigBadBoar]

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So the 'D' in the pic is Moravcik.lol He passed it to a Russian and followed it in. Then Grigorenko got a clear breakaway becuase the D that should be in front of him is the furthest one from the play!!!! I thought it was a bad line change.. nope, it was just an idiotic play with 24 seconds left.. 5 seconds later and cue the piano!

Yes, individual mistake, had nothing to do with the line change. He should definitely send it simple to the far corner and wait for the new players from the bench to consolidate in the neutral zone. Very silly play but even this can happen on the international professional level. Have seen worse mistakes by more praised players to be honest. I would definitely not join the flock of Czech fans who are now swearing at the guy. This is hockey, mistakes happen.

 

[Czechboy]

Yes, individual mistake, had nothing to do with the line change. He should definitely send it simple to the far corner and wait for the new players from the bench to consolidate in the neutral zone. Very silly play but even this can happen on the international professional level. Have seen worse mistakes by more praised players to be honest. I would definitely not join the flock of Czech fans who are now swearing at the guy. This is hockey, mistakes happen.

In fairness I was talking shit about him before the game. This didn't help change my view lol

 

[JustSomeGuyCZ]

I hope we can make it to the playoffs. It´s not gonna be easy. Hopefully, we will win tomorrow.

 

[Goodman68]

Ok, tomorrow sit down the third line, Sekáč as 13 attacker, or put him in 4 attack.
Today, poor performance of all, the whole defense was not good especially.
The tournament starts, but we have to play a completely different hockey, or we will have a problem with the progress.

 

[Czechboy]

Ok, tomorrow sit down the third line, Sekáč as 13 attacker, or put him in 4 attack.
Today, poor performance of all, the whole defense was not good especially.
The tournament starts, but we have to play a completely different hockey, or we will have a problem with the progress.

It's funny because your sekac is my moravcik.lol

 

[Goodman68]

It's funny because your sekac is my moravcik.lol

The truth is that so far he has always been excellent in the national team. Ok, I'm not saying anything.
But if only Moravčík wants to add today's result, as sorry, he probably didn't see what happened the whole match. The whole defense is absolutely insane. Whole.
I want to see the attack Stránský, Špaček, Lenc. Where can I put a Sekač? To the first two attacks? Certainly not now.

 

[Goodman68]

delete

 

[czechmate]

Two short but interesting excerpts (very roughly translated into English) from today's after-game interview with Pešán:

Analysis of today's game
"I think the game against Russia can affect our mood. Of course, it's better to sober up right at the beginning of the tournament than to feel that the medals will be brought to our hotel."

Plans for tomorrow's game
"I'm determined to assign four players who didn't play today. Michael Spacek, Radan Lenc, Matej Stránský and Lukáš Klok will play tomorrow. It will depend on the health of some players, after today's game there are some question marks."

 

[Maluk11]

Andrej Šustr and Matěj Blumel were registered on roster. There's one spot left and that will take goalie (Kváča). That means Gudas or anyone else is definitely out of question.

 

[Maluk11]

Also Matěj Blümel is the first player from this millennium to play for Czech Republic on WC!

 

[Swipes]

Also Matěj Blümel is the first player from this millennium to play for Czech Republic on WC!

Seeing players born in 2000 playing for the national team makes me feel so old haha!

 

[Swipes]

Yes, individual mistake, had nothing to do with the line change. He should definitely send it simple to the far corner and wait for the new players from the bench to consolidate in the neutral zone. Very silly play but even this can happen on the international professional level. Have seen worse mistakes by more praised players to be honest. I would definitely not join the flock of Czech fans who are now swearing at the guy. This is hockey, mistakes happen.

Of course mistakes happen. But Moravcik was playing badly before then and made plenty of mistakes. He looked slow, disengaged and not even playing physical. I hope he plays better next game (along with the rest of the defense).

 

[Maluk11]

Hrubec in net vs Switzerland.
And all players who didn't play yesterday should play (Šustr, Klok, Blumel, Stránský, Lenc, Špaček in bigger role)

 

[BigBadBoar]

Of course mistakes happen. But Moravcik was playing badly before then and made plenty of mistakes. He looked slow, disengaged and not even playing physical. I hope he plays better next game (along with the rest of the defense).

He did not have his best game but the wakest spot in the defense was definitely Vitásek. Was looking lost almost every shift.

 

[Chevx]

Though I know it is early to make huge roster moves, this is what I would love to see today (and further if this lineup delivers)

Hrubec

Hronek Musil
Šustr Hájek
Klok Sklenička
Moravčík

Vrána Kovář Kubalík
Zadina Chytil Sekáč/Smejkal
Stránský Špaček Lenc
Smejkal/Sekáč Musil Flek
Zohorna/Blümel

Nominating Vitásek and Šulák was terrible choice, sad that Galvas is injured. Would also give Mozík a shot.
Radil was awful for a great portion of the pre-WC matches.

But we will see, last game had some positive moments which we can build on, but it was overall fine to strike egos and expectations down and to embrace humility.

 

[tade]

What happened to Jaskin by the way? He had a strong season in KHL.

 

[BigBadBoar]

What happened to Jaskin by the way? He had a strong season in KHL.

Injury, out for several weeks. A pity, he had a great season.

 

[czechmate]

What happened to Jaskin by the way? He had a strong season in KHL.

I read somewhere that he was injured or recovering from an injury, not entirely sure though.

Edit: My bad, @BigBadBoar

I didn't see your comment above until now

 

[czechmate]

Shoot Moravcik with Vitasek into the sun and insert Jaroslav Spacek with a traffic cone to the line-up instead, can't be any worse.

Hronek was the only player resembling a defeseman, Musil and Sklenicka had some moments, the rest was just pathetic (what the hell happened to Sulak? At one point he looked like sure-fire NHLer.)

I hope it's just a nervous start into the tournament from his side and that he'll improve game by game. I specifically like(d) his dynamic zone entries (similar style to #93). Yesterday's performance however didn't resemble anything I know from Sulak throughout the previous WC tournament.

 

[Czechboy]

Hrubec in net vs Switzerland.
And all players who didn't play yesterday should play (Šustr, Klok, Blumel, Stránský, Lenc, Špaček in bigger role)

I hope it's just a nervous start into the tournament from his side and that he'll improve game by game. I specifically like(d) his dynamic zone entries (similar style to #93). Yesterday's performance however didn't resemble anything I know from Sulak throughout the previous WC tournament.

Our training camp was too long... guys were tired for the opener.lol

 

[Maluk11]

Lineup vs Switzerland

Hrubec

Musil - Hronek
Hájek - Klok
Šulák - Sklenička
Šustr

Kubalík - Kovář - Vrána
Chytil - Zohorna - Zadina
Lenc - Špaček - Stránský
Smejkal - Musil - Flek
Blumel

 

[Czechboy]

Lineup vs Switzerland

Hrubec

Musil - Hronek
Hájek - Klok
Šulák - Sklenička
Šustr

Kubalík - Kovář - Vrána
Chytil - Zohorna - Zadina
Lenc - Špaček - Stránský
Smejkal - Musil - Flek
Blumel

So we swapped the KHL line for the Extraliga line... Let's see how it goes. I think the 4th line is a line the coach will love and not change.

Wooren got his wish.. no Moravcik and Vitasek.

I really don't know much about Klok so curious how he does!

I like that they are running Hrubec... I'd prefer no goalie controversy and give him the entire run.

 

[Czechboy]

So no Hrubec in third?

Can't really score.
Definietly can't kill a penalty.
Rotating cast of characters but a conssitent trend in stupid penalties

I honestly don't even know who I'd take in the next game.. I do think they'll bench an NHL player to send a message and that will be a mistake.

I still think Vrana/Kovar/Kubalik/Chytil/Zadina need to be mixed up better. I'd still say split up Kubalik and Vrana.

Going to boars comment from the gamethread.. I think our 'stars' aren't necessarily leaders and it needs a Voracek or a guy like that.

I still think we are a medal contender.. but today was awful and Swiss put on a clinic of how to beat us. Makes that stupid play at the end of the Russia game even more painful.

 

[czechmate]

Sheesh, that was a really bitter pill to swallow tonight I'm speechless, I've not seen such a performance in a long time. Switzerland played well and they were efficient, but normally we'd at least have a close game against them. Today's display was just brutal