WJC: Is it really possible for Sweden to beat the US?

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Sweden could certainly win, they are one of the top 2 teams in this tournament. Unfortunately for them, so is USA, and they've got plenty of returning players from last year's gold medal game who have experience winning these big games.

I expect to the winner of this game to win the tournament, and the loser to capture bronze. These two teams are IMO a level above the rest.

 

[BigBadBoar]

Sweden could certainly win, they are one of the top 2 teams in this tournament. Unfortunately for them, so is USA, and they've got plenty of returning players from last year's gold medal game who have experience winning these big games.

I expect to the winner of this game to win the tournament, and the loser to capture bronze. These two teams are IMO a level above the rest.

Definitely don't think Canada is a level below USA and Sweden.

 

[Statsy]

Definitely don't think Canada is a level below USA and Sweden.

Agreed. It was supposed to be the big four this year and Finland was really the only one of those teams to disappoint.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Definitely don't think Canada is a level below USA and Sweden.

I think they are a good team and could win gold (anything's possible in single elimination), but I don't think they have the star power of Sweden or depth of USA. They've got great goaltending though.

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

Definitely don't think Canada is a level below USA and Sweden.

No doubt that Canada will keep plugging away and one day produce some really nice players

 

[Slimmy]

If Sweden wins, obviously we’ll have to cut off aid and/or trade relations

Is that John Wayne Gacy in your avatar? Seriously? Thats f***ing dark, man. BTW, aid? Sweden sends money for the homeless in Chicago, FYI.

 

[hullsy47]

Sweden has looked bad this tournament, and yes history matters. How many times have Sweden defeated Canada or USA in elimination. Zero times.

well Sweden will have to get great games from certain players ,dahlen hasn't been great ,I think liligren will step up with the physical side ,this game wil be at the speed of AHL hockey ,I look for nylander to show up too .
it ;; be a physical US team

 

[maclean]

Haven't seen the Swedish team play yet this tournament so I have no idea, thanks for letting me weigh in on this important issue folks

 

[JAS 39 Gripen]

well Sweden will have to get great games from certain players ,dahlen hasn't been great ,I think liligren will step up with the physical side ,this game wil be at the speed of AHL hockey ,I look for nylander to show up too .
it ;; be a physical US team

What makes you say that? Do you watch a lot of Timrå games?

 

[clevelandcane]

I thought it was obvious that this game is a tossup. I think Sweden and the US have such high end talent that this team will come down to how determined each team is; who wants to win more.

 

[Brock Radunske]

The strawman says hello, as does Slovakia.

Check his location and it will all make sense....

But seriously, with the way Sweden can move the puck from the back end, I wouldn't count them out against anyone.

 

[bert]

I think they are a good team and could win gold (anything's possible in single elimination), but I don't think they have the star power of Sweden or depth of USA. They've got great goaltending though.

They are deeper than both teams actually, as for stars up front yes the Swedes and USA have more but the difference isnt that large at this level. All three teams could walk away with winning it all. I dont see why Sweden has 'no chance' here I think its a toss up as well.

 

[Bankers Box]

What an awful thread that seems to have no purpose but to create negative conversation.

Can we at least keep the childish fighting to the pro level.

These are kids, lets just enjoy it for what it is.

 

[bottomofthefoodchain]

For reals though, of course we can. We are still unbeaten in this tournament, USA lost against against Slovakia.

 

[MissingNo]

The 2 – 5 loss 2010 is probably the one that hurts most.

 

[67Cup]

I doubt the OP is serious. Of course, Sweden can beat the US. Any of the big teams can beat any of the other big teams. What serious fans don’t know that? Will the Swedes win today? Who knows? That’s why I intend to watch the game.

 

[Seanaconda]

I think its looking pretty possible

 

[Patrik Barkov]

Nah

 

[L4br3cqu3]

Well...

 

[Irishguy42]

Yes, it is. Close this up.

 

[canuck2010]

No, might as well not play the game

 

[storosten]

As far as I know, Sweden has never beaten the US in an elimination game at WJC level.

So stupid, the moviestars was beaten...

 

[Zaddy]

So can we have another thread like this for the finals? It seems to have worked

 

[DDRhockey]

Reversed jinx worked

 

[Chimpradamus]