GDT: Group B • Dec. 29 • Canada 10, Norway 1

[hototogisu]

In number of penalty minutes, anyway. As to the score? Likely 8+ goals for the Maple Leaf.

I'm looking forward to watching Sondre Olden too but I'm not sure he'll do that well

 

[Stats01]

Being a Leaf fan it'll definitely be interesting to see how Sondre Olden plays :p

 

[Hart_House_Ca]

7-1 Canada.

Canada's lucky number seems to be 7.

Norway scores on the powerplay with a two man advantage. Canada will be too tired to run up the score.

 

[Cheli]

Mark Visentin will start in net for CAN today vs. NOR. de Haan "likely" to play. Schwartz is not playing and of course Kassian is suspended.

http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/20171024402223104

 

[Jesus Christ Horburn]

http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/20171024402223104

I'm surprised that de Haan is likely to play and Schwartz isn't. I figured the reverse was going to happen.

In any case, it's not like we'll need them.

 

[NeverGoingToWin]

Good sign that De Haan will probably play. I hope they hold him out though.

 

[The Expert]

Visentin starting! Hell yeah, about time.

 

[Rammstein816]

I'm going. Sucks that Kassian isn't playing, but it should be a fun time.

 

[leafsfuture]

11 forwards means Connolly will get some good ice time tonight. Thats a good sign as he showed some great flashes yesterday, and will be crucial to scoring goals especially against Lehner and the Swedes

 

[Jesus Christ Horburn]

The lines I wanted to see Canada ice before yesterday's game all played together at some point during last night's game.

Here's to hoping they stay together tonight:

Ashton (replacing Kassian) - Johansen - Foligno
Schwartz - Schenn - Connolly
Eakin - Couturier - Leblanc
Hamilton - Cizikas - Howden

 

[Winnipeg Jets]

Any updates on Schwartz and De Haan? What happened to both exactly?

 

[NeverGoingToWin]

Any updates on Schwartz and De Haan? What happened to both exactly?

Both went into the boards awkwardly. There has been no update on what the possible injuries are. The most information we will get from Hockey Canada is they both have lower-body injuries.

 

[Winnipeg Jets]

Both went into the boards awkwardly. There has been no update on what the possible injuries are. The best we can hope for is lower-body injury.

Ah, thanks for that. I hope it's nothing too serious.

 

[Novak Djokovic]

I hope de Haan and Schwartz both sit out. Schwartz was limping on the ice yet he still scored on the PP.

Both need to rest for the Sweden game.

 

[Pyke*]

I hope de Haan and Schwartz both sit out. Schwartz was limping on the ice yet he still scored on the PP.

Both need to rest for the Sweden game.

de Haan couldn't stand under his own power in the hallway, he shouldn't be playing.

Schwartz is clearly hurt, why further his injury in a meaningless game against Norway?

 

[nabby12]

Lars Volden is starting for norway tonite!!!!

 

[Cheli]

I hope de Haan and Schwartz both sit out. Schwartz was limping on the ice yet he still scored on the PP.

He would have had another one too, if not for the Czech goalie getting across his crease fast to make a great save on a PP in the 2nd. I think that was Schwartz's last shift of the game.

Any updates on Schwartz and De Haan? What happened to both exactly?

Schwartz:

de Haan:

 

[danishh]

yeah, we really dont need 7 dmen today. Let CDH sit and be ready for NYE.

I apologize in advance to norway. You may not match up to canada in hockey yet, but you sure have cool curling pants.

 

[Pyke*]

yeah, we really dont need 7 dmen today. Let CDH sit and be ready for NYE.

I apologize in advance to norway. You may not match up to canada in hockey yet, but you sure have cool curling pants.

. Norway is awesome. Further, as far as desserts go, Tynnlefse is frigging amazing. Favourite dessert by FAR.

Norway's improving as a hockey country though (and so is Denmark, in geographically proximate story. I still think a pool at a World Championships with Sweden - Norway - Finland - Denmark would be awesome). Just not there yet.

 

[Davebo*]

Norway is a place I'd love to visit. If you have broadband take a look at this HD video of a train trip from Bergen to Oslo - amazing looking scenery.

http://nrkbeta.no/2009/12/18/bergensbanen-eng/

So - don't do anything greasy tonight to change my opinion of you, Norwegians...

 

[Lessy]

Not sure why Schwarz or de Haan would play. There is no need to risk aggravating an injury in a game like this (with all due respect to Norway). I also question why Schwarz was playing after he was injured yesterday. He was clearly limping on the bench and could barely make it back to the Canada bench when he served that major. The game was out of reach once Leblanc scored that shorty so there was no point in my mind to have Schwarz out there, regardless of whether or not it was a PP.

 

[paradeofwolves]

Interested to see Olden. Hope he gets one as well.

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

10-1 Norway...err...Canada.

I hope to see another strong showing by Schenn.

OTOH, Do we always ice 7 defenseman a game?

 

[NeverGoingToWin]

10-1 Norway...err...Canada.

I hope to see another strong showing by Schenn.

OTOH, Do we always ice 7 defenseman a game?

We always dress 2 goalies, 7 defenceman, and 13 forwards.

 

[Novak Djokovic]

I know that Olsen will be playing since de Haan is kinda injured, but I really don't want to see him on the top pairing against the Swedes. All he has done is make mistakes.

Am I the only one that thinks that Olsen has been terrible? Time to give Barrie more time with Ellis instead.