hows the czech team this year they were runners up last year.. are they looking better then finland since i keep seeing posts about finland having down year/team?
Keep in mind I'm referring to a Czech team and not a Canadian one here.
We are pretty solid in all positions.
Very strong first line that could compete with anyone and then decent forwards from 4 to 12.
Our D is very good for Czech standards and probably our second best D core in a decade (we'll never match last season)
Our G should've been better but they left behind 3 good goalies.. one was injured and then Milota and Matecha. Strange decision but our 1 is a legit great goalie in Hrabal.
So no major weaknesses and seem to have a good goalie and d core.
For Canadian/US/Sweden standards - we are not as good on paper and it will come down to intangibles if we want to win our quarter.
I'd say the sleeper this year is Slovakia who could be a real pain in the ass come the quarter finals. And they're missing 2 NHLers.
Finland, with no research, is probably better than what is being said here. We will see. I just can't fathom them sucking as they've been good for a long time now. Some key players missing though.