WJC: Canada WJC Discussion (Part III)

[KopitarFAN]

What's the O/U for how many goals Canada scores tomorrow? 15?

 

[Jesus Christ Horburn]

What's the O/U for how many goals Canada scores tomorrow? 15?

No way, the Czech Republic are actually a good team.

It'll be far closer than the Finland game was. I'll say 4-1 Canada.

 

[KopitarFAN]

No way, the Czech Republic are actually a good team.

It'll be far closer than the Finland game was. I'll say 4-1 Canada.

I thought they were playing Denmark?

Must have misread the schedule. My mistake.

 

[Torts]

i say wegdewood gets start, lets see how he performs

czechs might be a little gassed form playing tonight

5-1 i say

 

[TeamCanadaBeastsAll]

14-0 for Canada.

 

[Eamonn*]

I thought they were playing Denmark?

Must have misread the schedule. My mistake.

czech tomorrow and then denmark the next day.. then a one day break leading up to canada vs usa

 

[BHD]

Unfortunate news in regards to Smith-Pelly. His absence will definitely be felt.

 

[wishywashy19]

What's the O/U for how many goals Canada scores tomorrow? 15?

the czechs looked tidy in victory. This game should be close. I think canada is going to keep scoring but questions about goaltending are not going to go away.
score canada 5-3.

 

[wjhl2009fan]

the czechs looked tidy in victory. This game should be close. I think canada is going to keep scoring but questions about goaltending are not going to go away.
score canada 5-3.

Yes the Czech did look good but keep in mind it was againt Denmark a team with very little scoring power aslo they really don't play a physical game it will be alot different playing Caanda.

 

[Racer14]

Wedge is starting we just learned in the presser...

Tanner Pearson yesterday after practise:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOoAa9e784Y&context=C30f0a0aADOEgsToPDskILgDISOYLqbXlCe1iSpOJz

Scott Wedgewood yesterday after practise where he slips about todays start:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl41-jWUOx8&context=C3a7b6aeADOEgsToPDskKOEqjU3MiuHSRjSbWCjaEo

yesterdays audio is available here after team canada practise and post game from Monday night as well as post game from last night Den/Cze

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/in-the-o-the-radio-show/id401440372

twitter.com/Thallyburton twitter.com/bsudeykoito for live updates from Edmonton and Calgary.

 

[Racer14]

GAME PREVIEW LIVE FROM EDMONTON

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bslu8z53pc8&context=C3d8caa5ADOEgsToPDskKoURobzaeHNwlfIDx4gR0g

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Unfortunate news in regards to Smith-Pelly. His absence will definitely be felt.

Seconded. Other than maybe Boone Jenner, no one is going to be able to replicate Smith-Pelly's physical play.

 

[rick3652]

Seconded. Other than maybe Boone Jenner, no one is going to be able to replicate Smith-Pelly's physical play.

jennier is ok but he is not DSP. DSP played in the NHL on the PP and PK. Playing in this WJC he was so good he will be missed.

 

[4thliner*]

DSP fireball speedy physical brand will be missed big-time.

They have to find ways to generating constant turn overs without that element.

I don't expect Jenner or especially Connolly to replace that element.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Lol Harrington made the team that is such a joke.

Harrington should have been one of the first guys cut not a guy that made the team.

[Harrington's ego] might get smaller when he and the hockey world realizes that he has no place at the U20 for a player of his caliber.

I'm not taking about role players. Last year Cizikas and Foligno both made the team and were two of the best players in camp. Olsen is an example from last year, didn't have a great camp, not many expectd him to make the team but he does. This year same way with Harrington, except Harrington is probably worse than Olsen.

Don't bring this bull up that just because they play for the team with the best record doesn't mean all their defensemen are good. Harrington hasn't look "very reliable" since his draft year. Nobody is looking at +/- to determine how good they are, they watch him, and they can see that Harrington isn't reliable, he gets beat often, and his hockey IQ is severely lacking. Nobody thought Harrington would make the team, absoulutely nobody. He's not an elite U20 defensemen, and I'd argue he's not even a good one.

When you have your own fans bashing him, as well as most other people, many of whom have watched him plenty, that probably says something. I'm going to laugh when Harrington shows how outclassed he is on the world stage.

See, you say something like that than admit you haven't watched him out here. Harrington isn't miles ahead of Murphy in any regard, and not defense either.

Harrington is big and imposing, but thats about it. He has way to many mental mistakes in his own end, and for the life of me I can't understand why he's even in the World Junior camp let alone making the team, the coaches system is the only reason I can think of.

Harrington hasn't look like a trusty, steady, or consistent player since his rookie season in the OHL. When Kitchener plays London, I love when Harrington and Tinordi are on the ice because it's so easy to skate circles around them. Harrington has horrible hockey IQ and if the only reason he made the team was he is a defensive defensemen. Personally, I don't even think Harrington should have been in camp, and I'm sure a tonne of people will argue with me. Harrington is not talented enough to be playing in this tournement.

That would certainly be a surprise, since Harrington has played well enough in previous international tournaments to earn his the staff's trust, and steady, consistent play is his hallmark.

But hey, stick around. It will be interesting to get your take throughout the tournament, since you've taken such a hardline stance against Harrington from Day One.

"'Sup?"

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

"'Sup?"

The "worse than Dylan Olsen" comment was especially facepalm-worthy. No one can be worse than Olsen. Not even Hal Gill.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

The "worse than Dylan Olsen" comment was especially facepalm-worthy. No one can be worse than Olsen. Not even me.

Well, that and the fact that Harrington's play has pretty much been the exact opposite of what he claimed it would be.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Well, that and the fact that Harrington's play has pretty much been the exact opposite of what he claimed it would be.

Forget the fact that he's been great. This was either a clear attempt to troll, or he's completely full of it. I'm going for some of both.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Forget the fact that he's been great. This was either a clear attempt to troll, or he's completely full of it. I'm going for some of both.

Seems to me he was mostly sore about Harrington getting the spot over Murphy.

Might have caused the brain to short-circuit.

 

[eXile59]

"'Sup?"

Well done my friend. Well done.

 

[Philadelphia Collins]

"'Sup?"

God damn son

 

[JackSlater]

I hope that there is some experimentation against USA (and not because they are scientifically designed to beat Canada). Gallagher has not impressed me while playing with Schwartz, as he mainly seems to fall down and shoot a lot while missing prime opportunities. He would still be a very useful player in an energy role on the lower lines though.

Connolly has really impressed in offensive situations, while also showing decent physicality. He just seems smarter offensively than everyone outside of the big line and Schwartz. His offence from he third line is valuable, but I think his lack of use is a waste. Connolly and Schwartz could look really good together, especially if Jenner is there getting them the puck (Scheifele does not seem up to the task). I also can not figure out why Connolly is not getting PP time when he is clearly one of the best goal scorers on the team.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

They may be out and we are clear sailing, but I still want to destroy the Americans tomorrow night.

6-0 would do.

 

[SaskFlyersFan56]

Canada World Juniors Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUmav18KN1k&feature=share_email

 

[Cam98]

tomorrows game meaningless... im mad =( time to buy some gold medal game tickets.