GDT: Group B - May 14 - Canada vs Latvia

[McFlash97]

Well to be honest, if McDavid put in that kind of effort from the beginning, the game would've been over by mid 2nd period.

McDavids effort has not been lacking, His linemates and defensive pairing def have been, whiffing on shots, tripping over their own skates, taking soft floaters on net, etc etc. Most of the team is in vacation mode. Ekblad has been hot garbage all tournament. This is a 1st overall dman in his 5th NHL season. Looks terrible.

 

[ViD]

Damn, it almost seems that Canada wants Russia in quarters

 

[Namejs]

I just don’t get it. I don’t buy the “Latvia wants it more” speech. Canada is filled with all star caliber hockey players. A lot of Latvia wouldn’t crack the AHL level.

You don't know what you're talking about. So don't.

 

[Kookel]

Sure, but Latvia gets a big boost from this, while Denmark didn't exactly tank confidence against Korea.

I am almost certain Latvia takes it tomorrow.

Haha glass is always half empty for you! Two days rest for DK and they will beat Latvia with 2 goals tomorrow! DK will return the favor when the world championships are in Latvia

 

[Oilers Propagandist]

Thank you based mcdavid.

Edited to maximize the Canadian-ness of the pic.

 

[BalticWarrior]

Sure, but Latvia gets a big boost from this, while Denmark didn't exactly tank confidence against Korea.

I am almost certain Latvia takes it tomorrow.

We will be totally out of gas, while you guys have fresh legs. Smart scheduling i'd say.

 

[Mestaruus]

We will be totally out of gas, while you guys have fresh legs. Smart scheduling i'd say.

Host team has some say on their own team's schedule and that may affect other teams schedules as there are certain game slots. It is what it is. Finland has benefitted of it in their home tournaments so I'm not going to complain that Finland had 3x back to back games in the group play. Well I sort of did complain about it but you know .

 

[joe89]

After the Finland loss I thought Canada would turn it on but at this point I'm kinda wondering if they have it. But a win in the QF(I assume it will be against a good opponent) could turn things around fast.

 

[FDBluth]

McDavid is playing like one of those guys on a small team where he's the one guy who plays in the NHL and everyone else plays in the Kyrgyzstan 2nd division

 

[Mestaruus]

After the Finland loss I thought Canada would turn it on but at this point I'm kinda wondering if they have it. But a win in the QF(I assume it will be against a good opponent) could turn things around fast.

It's so often the case with Canada that they indeed turn it around. Their goalies are pretty bad so I dunno if they are the gold favorites anymore.

 

[Future GOAT]

Canada is done in this tournament. We won't even medal.

 

[Mestaruus]

McDavid is playing like one of those guys on a small team where he's the one guy who plays in the NHL and everyone else plays in the Kyrgyzstan 2nd division

So true. Well put.

Or McDavid didn't party last night and the others did. Does McDavid drink alcohol at all anyways? I bet that he doesn't.

 

[QuietContrarian]

Anti jinx ?

Nope, dead serious, but I can understand you would think that.

 

[QuietContrarian]

Haha glass is always half empty for you! Two days rest for DK and they will beat Latvia with 2 goals tomorrow! DK will return the favor when the world championships are in Latvia

That way, you rarely get dissapointed

 

[QuietContrarian]

We will be totally out of gas, while you guys have fresh legs. Smart scheduling i'd say.

I dont think that will matter tomorrow.

But schedules at all WC are agreed upon, federations between.

 

[Healthy DiPietro]

McDavid is playing like one of those guys on a small team where he's the one guy who plays in the NHL and everyone else plays in the Kyrgyzstan 2nd division

Like Anze Kopitar.

 

[theslatcher]

McDavid is playing like one of those guys on a small team where he's the one guy who plays in the NHL and everyone else plays in the Kyrgyzstan 2nd division

I guess playing in Edmonton has hurt his trust in teammates.

 

[adolfz]

a very good and modern hockey game, the gane Nudges-Hopkins recognized hes not a tough guy

 

[adolfz]

i feel bad for oilers or whatever team their superstars are palying for now

 

[tony d]

Disappointing tourney for us for sure this year. I can handle losing to Finland but you don't beat Latvia 2-1 in overtime. Yeah, a medal might not be in the cards this year.

 

[Back in Black]

Bring on Germany Tomorrow, and move onto the Q/F's!

 

[Namejs]

Disappointing tourney for us for sure this year. I can handle losing to Finland but you don't beat Latvia 2-1 in overtime. Yeah, a medal might not be in the cards this year.

The last time we drew Canada in 1997, you went on to win the World Championship.

 

[adolfz]

but lets not take it away from Latvia, nearly perfect game. All hail Bob Hartley, a lot of respect to him and Canadians. Canada played 80% Latvia 95%, 1 point really helped us without casualties. good times )

 

[Duffalufagus]

To many oilers on this team. Losing is contagious.

This team is brutal.

 

[adolfz]

im sorry i wasnt going to hurt anyones feelings here