PGT: Game 19: Canada 1 - Russia 2

[RED ARMY EAST]

Hate to be a critic, but the Canadian team lacked energy and looked like a midget team at times, with sloppy passing and poor puck support.
The forecheck needs too be way better. I didn't see a lot of decent chances in the third period by TC.
The good news, it's not the medal round, but need a much better effort if they are going to advance.

 

[Draw Me a McElephant]

Comtois gets beat, Phillips gets beat, Glass tries to help but is too late, and somehow Bouchard gets all the blame for not bailing them out? Maybe he could have recognized earlier that his teammate weren't going to stop the Russian player from getting to the net, but there were already two other guys checking Shen. Other players made bigger mistakes on the play (Phillips mainly) but people just have it in their heads that Bouchard is bad defensively so anything bad that happens while he is out there is automatically his fault.

 

[DingerMcSlapshot]

Comtois gets beat, Phillips gets beat, Glass tries to help but is too late, and somehow Bouchard gets all the blame for not bailing them out? Maybe he could have recognized earlier that his teammate weren't going to stop the Russian player from getting to the net, but there were already two other guys checking Shen. Other players made bigger mistakes on the play (Phillips mainly) but people just have it in their heads that Bouchard is bad defensively so anything bad that happens while he is out there is automatically his fault.

Bouchard has looked bad and his stock is trending down. The guy has brutal skating abilities and lead for feet. The dreams of a number one or two defensemen are over Bouchard might be lucky to be a 5th or 6 defenseman in the NHL in a few years.

 

[Rob]

I think there is too much focus on the breakdown that caused the game winning goal. The bigger concern should be their inability to score.

They were able to light it up against a weak Denmark but struggled against Switzerland.
They were better in the Czech game but there was some bad goaltending to take advantage of.

If they don’t turn things around they could be out in the quarterfinals on home soil.

 

[SI90]

Comtois gets beat, Phillips gets beat, Glass tries to help but is too late, and somehow Bouchard gets all the blame for not bailing them out? Maybe he could have recognized earlier that his teammate weren't going to stop the Russian player from getting to the net, but there were already two other guys checking Shen. Other players made bigger mistakes on the play (Phillips mainly) but people just have it in their heads that Bouchard is bad defensively so anything bad that happens while he is out there is automatically his fault.

When the play happened myself and a few others commented on how Comtois and Philips got walked. Bouchard was the last line of defense and in front of the net. He just stood there and watched. He didn’t even make an attempt forwards shen or the puck. As the Defensman in that position he’s supposed to support there and try to help. He did nothing. Just watched. He’s gifted in the offensive zone but his defensive play has been beyond horrendous. We’re not making this up.

 

[Star Ocean]

What players do canada miss from nhl?

 

[Fantomas]

Beating Canada on their home ice is impressive. That is hard to do.

 

[Draw Me a McElephant]

When the play happened myself and a few others commented on how Comtois and Philips got walked. Bouchard was the last line of defense and in front of the net. He just stood there and watched. He didn’t even make an attempt forwards shen or the puck. As the Defensman in that position he’s supposed to support there and try to help. He did nothing. Just watched. He’s gifted in the offensive zone but his defensive play has been beyond horrendous. We’re not making this up.

You're right, he made a mistake and generally isn't good defensively, I just think it is unfair how he is getting most of the blame on that particular play when three other guys had already failed to stop Shen as well.

 

[SoundAndFury]

What players do canada miss from nhl?

Rasmussen and Robert Thomas.

 

[Star Ocean]

Beating Canada on their home ice is impressive. That is hard to do.

Sweden has never done it in a elimination round.

 

[didimentionlarseller]

the canadian team was too busy making sure they looked like they should be drawing a penalty on every play

 

[Bedards Dad]

Hate to be a critic, but the Canadian team lacked energy and looked like a midget team at times, with sloppy passing and poor puck support.
The forecheck needs too be way better. I didn't see a lot of decent chances in the third period by TC.
The good news, it's not the medal round, but need a much better effort if they are going to advance.

This is pretty accurate. They also tried to get too fancy on a whole lot of plays. So many good chances to get shots on net and they go for the extra move only to be stripped or blocked, was very frustrating.

 

[RED ARMY EAST]

This is pretty accurate. They also tried to get too fancy on a whole lot of plays. So many good chances to get shots on net and they go for the extra move only to be stripped or blocked, was very frustrating.

Exactly. Keep it simple if your struggling to generate offence. Simplify the game, get pucks to the net. More net front presence and less perimeter play!

 

[Ola]

What is the story in Canada on the constant diving from the Canadian kids in the WJC?

 

[josra33]

What players do canada miss from nhl?

Already looking for excuses?

 

[Star Ocean]

Already looking for excuses?

I am swedish plz

 

[josra33]

I am swedish plz

Couldn’t tell from the username. Good show then

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

This is a pretty unlikeable Canadian team. Diving, poor coverage, no gamebreakers...yuck. DiPietro has played well but he’s not enough to push them to the finals.

The top line is a third or fourth line on that 2015 team.

 

[Bedards Dad]

What is the story in Canada on the constant diving from the Canadian kids in the WJC?

Comtois seems to have cleaned it up after the 1st period vs Russia, ge was the only one.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

Comtois gets beat, Phillips gets beat, Glass tries to help but is too late, and somehow Bouchard gets all the blame for not bailing them out?
Maybe he could have recognized earlier that his teammate weren't going to stop the Russian player from getting to the net, but there were already two other guys checking Shen. Other players made bigger mistakes on the play (Phillips mainly) but people just have it in their heads that Bouchard is bad defensively so anything bad that happens while he is out there is automatically his fault.

WJC has always been about blaming other teams prospects for shitty results.

 

[Novak Djokovic]

They were the much better team in the second and third period with an even first period. Safe to say, if played multiple times, outcome would likely be different. Yes, they made mistakes and it cost them. Just move on.

 

[CanuckistanFlyerfan]

Bouchard has looked bad and his stock is trending down. The guy has brutal skating abilities and lead for feet. The dreams of a number one or two defensemen are over Bouchard might be lucky to be a 5th or 6 defenseman in the NHL in a few years.

All over at 19?

Your first sentence is true. The rest is pure hyperbole.

 

[Ola]

This is a pretty unlikeable Canadian team. Diving, poor coverage, no gamebreakers...yuck. DiPietro has played well but he’s not enough to push them to the finals.

The top line is a third or fourth line on that 2015 team.

Canada always has so great depth that they can beat anyone. But it’s been like this with the diving for many years now. EVERY big game Canada plays there are big issues with dives on 2-3 plays. Without exception.

It’s too bad because it used to be special to watch Canada in the WJC. Some of the best games I’ve seen following hockey has been with Canada at the WJC. Now you get that feeling that you want to rape shower after seing them play. Ugh...

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

Scott should be starting from here on in..

Definitely not because he’s a Leaf prospect or anything.

 

[Novak Djokovic]

Canada always has so great depth that they can beat anyone. But it’s been like this with the diving for many years now. EVERY big game Canada plays there are big issues with dives on 2-3 plays. Without exception.

It’s too bad because it used to be special to watch Canada in the WJC. Some of the best games I’ve seen following hockey has been with Canada at the WJC. Now you get that feeling that you want to rape shower after seing them play. Ugh...

Such an odd post. And please, stop pretending like you were ever a big Canada fan or even respected them. I've been around this forum long enough.