GDT: DEN vs. SUI May 18, 2024

[Summer Rose]

Who: Denmark vs. Switzerland

What: IIHF World Championship Group A

Where: O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic

When: 12:20 CEDT (06:20 EDT)

Why: A battle for the quarterfinal spots!

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[jonas2244]

Ah sorry, didn't see that one.

Full lineups:

https://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/902/IHM902A37_54B_1_0.pdf

Denmark without Jensen Aabo, Switzerland still without Haas.

 

[Summer Rose]

Ah sorry, didn't see that one.

Full lineups:

https://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/902/IHM902A37_54B_1_0.pdf

Denmark without Jensen Aabo, Switzerland still without Haas.

No worries!

 

[jonas2244]

This line is sick.

 

[Summer Rose]

Keeping an eye on this game now. Should be more competitive than the other one which is already 2-0.

 

[jonas2244]

It's now also 2-0. Josi doing Josi things.

 

[Summer Rose]

Wow Josi!

 

[Mogi]

Josi is just way too unfair to have in this tournament

 

[Speyer]

Josi is already locked in for tournament MVP. If they actually come out of the quarters that is.

 

[SwissFan12]

Josi is an absolute beast, he seems to get better and better

Weak call against Danemark

 

[Speyer]

Josi is an absolute beast, he seems to get better and better

Weak call against Danemark

Its pretty nuts that he still is at his absolute peak (or at least very close to it) at almost 34. Most stars are already a shell of their former self at that age.

 

[Garl]

Closer to playoffs, top teams are getting into shape, so not much of a chance for underdogs

 

[SwissFan12]

Its pretty nuts that he still is at his absolute peak (or at least very close to it) at almost 34. Most stars are already a shell of their former self at that age.

the cyborg will gets his final form for the olympics

 

[jonas2244]

Yeah, at least until 26 he needs to keep his shape.

 

[jonas2244]

Same for Ambühl.

 

[SwissFan12]

What a play by Ambühl!

 

[Summer Rose]

Was hoping for a more competitive game.

 

[Summer Rose]

Dang. 4-0 now.

 

[Speyer]

Still not sure if forcing your top players this much is a smart move. You can argue that they are used to it. But it has already been a long season for them so far. And now they are facing many games in a short time. So you want to have them that extra amount of gas in the tank when you face acutal top teams in the knockout stage.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

I think Switzerland is the #1 favorite to win the Gold; best roster, plays like one, good coaching, good special teams, good system

 

[jonas2244]

Still not sure if forcing your top players this much is a smart move. You can argue that they are used to it. But it has already been a long season for them so far. And now they are facing many games in a short time. So you want to have them that extra amount of gas in the tank when you face acutal top teams in the knockout stage you want them to have that extra amount of gas in the tank.

Josi played less than 8 minutes in the first period, that's 22 minutes. That's ok I guess.

Stupid penalty from Thürkauf who doesn't have a good tournament so far.

 

[Speyer]

Josi played less than 8 minutes in the first period, that's 22 minutes. That's ok I guess.

Stupid penalty from Thürkauf who doesn't have a good tournament so far.

Ok i didnt acutally look at the TOI. It felt like more because he was so notable. Still I think Fischer has worked him to much in some of the earlier games.

 

[torero]

Its pretty nuts that he still is at his absolute peak (or at least very close to it) at almost 34. Most stars are already a shell of their former self at that age.

well, Norris this year in NHL !! that is not close .. that is top peak.

 

[Speyer]

I think Switzerland is the #1 favorite to win the Gold; best roster, plays like one, good coaching, good special teams, good system

Way to early to say that. Switzerland has been anointed as favourite a few times in the past only to fail miserably in the quarters. The high end skill is definitely there but the team insnt that deep. If the top line is shut down, I dont think that the other lines can get the job done. I still think Canada, Sweden or the US are more likely to win it. And I have zero confidence in Fischers ability to change the tactical approach of the team if the knockout games are not going according to plan.

 

[jonas2244]

Haha, what a save by Dichow.