PGT: Gold Medal Game | USA vs Canada | PGT

[kings11]

He wasn't close to Zegras or Stutzle. Cozens was better except for the final.

Remove Turcotte as Zegras C and you still think he scores as much? They’re dynamic together and are perfect compliments to each other.. Turcotte played a dynamic 2-way game who had the game winning goal in the Championship game and set up the Kaliyev winner.. The kids B game outshines them ..

 

[Bounces R Way]

The US deserved it. Played a fantastic gold medal game. The USNTDP has taken the quality of American players to a new level the last decade.

Kind of a disappointing performance from Team Canada but I think the effort was there. I thought these were clearly the two best teams in the WJC. All in all not the best tournament entertainment wise but I was just happy to be watching hockey again.

 

[D Wakaluk]

Canada had more rest than their opponent in the only game they lost. Try again.

Maybe the IIHF should regulate the USA, Finland, Russia and Sweden from the top tier. Then maybe Canada could win every year.

There's some truth to that. I think USA gets an unfair advantage against Canada because they play the North American style. This is emphasized with the na reffing and rinks. This is something to look into for sure

 

[Cubs2024WSChamps]

The best athletes come from the USA.

Case closed

 

[Lt Dan]

I am referring to the ridiculousness of your post but yes I was on HF near its inception for a while.

Are you related to Foghorn?

 

[NorCalhockey]

also want to give a shout out to Zegras... that kid is going to be something special if he isn't already.

As a fan of a number of Western Conf teams not named Anaheim, I hope not!

 

[Deuce22]

Why was Justin Barron (nr.27) skipped in the medal handout? It went from 26 Tomasino to 29 Quinn

They handed out the defensemen first as a group, then the forwards.

 

[Lt Dan]

Does anyone else call Krebs "Mr Krabs" or it is just me?

 

[SFKingshomer]

He wasn't close to Zegras or Stutzle. Cozens was better except for the final.

"Wasn't close" except in 5 on 5 scoring, zone entries, winning puck battles, and doing all the stuff coaches don't trust Zegras to do, then sure. We will see if Zegras ever plays center in the NHL (I doubt it) because he doesn't do the dirty work and relies on his elite skill set. Turcotte was a beast and clearly the right choice to play top line center.

 

[ru4reals]

ah, another guy that judges a tourney based on point production

The dude said he was just alright yet didn't even notice what he did against Sweden, Finland and Canada when it mattered most. LMAO!!! Glad Zegras was able to lug around two slugs the whole tournament though.

 

[SFKingshomer]

The dude said he was just alright yet didn't even notice what he did against Sweden, Finland and Canada when it mattered most. LMAO!!! Glad Zegras was able to lug around two slugs the whole tournament though.

It's the same shit every year. Flash will always trump substance to many newer "fans".

 

[Your Boy Troy]

The U.S. were relentless - they played flawless hockey after the first five minutes and never took their foot off the pedal. If Canada had to lose the Gold, the States winning it is the least painful to endear.

I am proud of Team Canada as well. One of the more complete teams that I can remember. They were so efficient at sustaining pressure and limiting zone-entries.

Devon Levi was fantastic, and he has a bright future ahead of him. His poise reminded me of Carter Hart.

 

[ru4reals]

It's the same shit every year. Flash will always trump substance to many newer "fans".

Stutzle going to be good not going to knock on him, but just a note he scored 2 points against the Fins, none against Canada, 3 against the Slovaks, 5 against the Swiss, none against the Russians. 2 points against 3 of the top 5 teams. But it is about points I guess. Just saying. Turcotte was just okay when they had to beat Sweden(2 big Points), Finland (2 huge points sets up game winner), Canada(huge 1st goal/game winner). Again he was just okay.

 

[Stive Morgan]

That was one heck of a game, the saddest part do is those kids wont get to legally drink after that win

Drinking age in Alberta is 18 so they're all good to go

 

[Whalers Fan]

There's some truth to that. I think USA gets an unfair advantage against Canada because they play the North American style. This is emphasized with the na reffing and rinks. This is something to look into for sure

You must be joking. Canada plays a very similar style as the US. It's just time to get used to the idea that Canada is not the only country that can play hockey well.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Drinking age in Alberta is 18 so they're all good to go

that's the LEGAL drinking age but we be drinking much much sooner haha

 

[NyQuil]

Stutzle going to be good not going to knock on him, but just a note he scored 2 points against the Fins, none against Canada, 3 against the Slovaks, 5 against the Swiss, none against the Russians. 2 points against 3 of the top 5 teams. But it is about points I guess. Just saying. Turcotte was just okay when they had to beat Sweden(2 big Points), Finland (2 huge points sets up game winner), Canada(huge 1st goal/game winner). Again he was just okay.

There’s a screen cap somewhere of Elias going in alone on Askarov while two Russian players watch as they remain stapled to Stuetzle’s side.

That’s the kind of attention he was seeing from opposing teams.

Obviously he will see his fair share of checkers in the NHL but hopefully he will have more to work with as well.

We saw with Rossi how challenging it can be to differentiate yourself against a far better and more well-rounded opponent.

Anyway, Turcotte is a gold medal winner and played a big role so I wouldn’t worry about him.

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

"Wasn't close" except in 5 on 5 scoring, zone entries, winning puck battles, and doing all the stuff coaches don't trust Zegras to do, then sure. We will see if Zegras ever plays center in the NHL (I doubt it) because he doesn't do the dirty work and relies on his elite skill set. Turcotte was a beast and clearly the right choice to play top line center.

Aren't the wingers supposed to do the dirty work and set up centre?

 

[bsu]

Remove Turcotte as Zegras C and you still think he scores as much? They’re dynamic together and are perfect compliments to each other.. Turcotte played a dynamic 2-way game who had the game winning goal in the Championship game and set up the Kaliyev winner.. The kids B game outshines them ..

I think Zegras would have scored more if he was paired with Boldy/Berniers tbh. Kailyev got better as the tournament went on but if you swapped him with Boldy, Beniers or Caufield Zegras would have scored more.

 

[Ducati Boy]

Once again, a tournament was pulled off successfully with barely a hitch despite the almost gleeful prognostications of the skeptics, doomsayers, and alarmists. And no, not for the $, as cynics would have it, but for humanity -- to do something that brings joy and a sense of vitality to both those involved and those entertained by it. Kudos to all those involved in making this New Year a little happier for hockey fans.

Oh, and congrats US who won when it mattered most. There were about 15 minutes (end of first period, start of 2nd) where they discombobulated the Canadian team like I haven't seen in years. Although the Canadians recovered their form, that decided the game -- and that's all it takes.

 

[Brun0]

Man Finland was pushing us on their knees and almost won.. just so small margins

 

[deca guard]

 

[NyQuil]

Man Finland was pushing us on their knees and almost won.. just so small margins

That's true, but we really had trouble with those Canadians.

It was an impressive performance from them.

 

[cowboy82nd]

There's some truth to that. I think USA gets an unfair advantage against Canada because they play the North American style. This is emphasized with the na reffing and rinks. This is something to look into for sure

What the hell are you talking about?

 

[NyQuil]

What the hell are you talking about?

I kind of want to hear more. It's fascinating.