Russia-Denmark

[Riggs]

How many people asking will it take?

http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=374741

I didn't see that thread.

Spasibo

 

[Abe]

Here's my favorite Dane on this team: Kirill Starkov

One of my favorite Danes as well... He wanted it so bad, and now he got the citizenship, too bad his first WC game is a blowout, and against the Russians . Must say his line with Regin and Frans Nielsen has been decent, they´ve actually had some play in the Russian zone every now and then. Too bad Denmark can´t defend to save their lives.

 

[sick]

Worst first game possible for Russia? I.e. what they need is to build team-play, not this solo-skating, all out having fun, pleasant and zero effort pseudo game?

A tie or atleast a close game would have been better I guess - future will tell

Well i don't know. At least they have time to build up their chemistry. And every line is getting some goals, and they are having good vibes but i hope they don't get too cocky.

But like i said before i've also seen some solo-skating and fancy tricks which have ended up being goal scoring changes for danmark.

time will tell.

 

[Like Wall]

Come on, Danes! At least 2 more goals

 

[Slitty]

Some observations through two periods:

Zaripov-Zinovjev-Morozov:
Russia's first line in terms of quality of play, their familiariy with each other is showing. Much, much, more effective at cycling the puck in the opposition's zone than any other line. Zaripov, however, was trying a little too much at the begining of the match.

Kovalchuk-Malkin-Frolov:
Immediately evident is this line's speed, especially when Kovalchuk or Malkin are on the puck. They are willing to pass to each other, but there is much more individual movement in their offensive structure. As evidenced by the beautiful combination play on Markov's goal, they will likely take over as the most dangerous line once they build some more chemistry.

Ovechkin-Nepriayev-Kulemin:
Very little combinational play. They battle for the puck very hard, but once they get it, there is a tendancy for north-south individualistic play. It has been somewhat effective, and should be even more effective against stronger opponents since it contrasts the play of the other lines. Yet Nepriayev seems to lack the offensive ability to make this a well-fitted offensive line. Hopefully the individual counterattacking skill of Ovechkin and Kulemin will allow this energy line to score consistantly throughout the tournament.

Kharitonov-Schastlivy-Radulov:
Have seen very little icetime, not allowing them to demonstrate the combinational play they impressed with during the test matches. Good enough for a 4th line. As has been said Radulov is a tank, Kharitonov always *seems* dangerous when with the puck, and Schastlivy is quite capable as well - I really liked the goal on Atyushov's stretch pass.

 

[cska78]

Come on, Danes! At least 2 more goals

Worry about your team, my guess is, you loose that one to Swiss tomorrow.

 

[Like Wall]

I support whomever I want, ok?

 

[Kap-the-Head]

We are trying to be a little too fancy, instead of making a simple shot we keep looking for another open man in front of the net...

 

[cska78]

I support whomever I want, ok?

fine-fine, relax yourself...

 

[sick]

Come on Russia, two more, then it's beautiful 10-1.

Malkin and Kovalchuck. DAMN you guys. Beautiful but blah!

 

[Kap-the-Head]

They are playing "Not gonna get us" by Tatu

 

[sick]

We are trying to be a little too fancy, instead of making a simple shot we keep looking for another open man in front of the net...

quite typical for russian players, very frustrating. MADSEN is the king tho!

 

[Like Wall]

fine-fine, relax yourself...

we haven't crossed the hockey-sticks yet, but there is aleardy a tension.

 

[CCCP]

we haven't crossed the hockey-sticks yet, but there is aleardy a tension.

I bet Kovalchuk can't wait to "cross sticks" with your team.

 

[Den]

Most likely there will be no "stick-crossing" this year

 

[Berkut]

Most likely there will be no "stick-crossing" this year

Unfortunatly...

 

[Kap-the-Head]

9-1 Frolov

 

[Den]

Frolov 9:1

 

[Like Wall]

I'm just eager to see a good hockey

 

[Den]

Frolov's first try looked like a high stick...

 

[CCCP]

Most likely there will be no "stick-crossing" this year

If Latvia gets out of the group they'll play Russia in the 2nd round, am i wrong?
http://live82.ihwc.net/english/mode/

 

[Like Wall]

If Latvia gets out of the group they'll play Russia in the 2nd round, am i wrong?

if

 

[Den]

If Latvia gets out of the group they'll play Russia in the 2nd round, am i wrong?
http://live82.ihwc.net/english/mode/

Ah, true, it's E=A+D, so yes, baring a Latvian loss to Italy ...

 

[Den]

Mixing lines a little. If Nepryaev is going to be used on 3-d line, than he is occupying Kai's place

 

[CCCP]

Denmark had 25 shots on goal. That's way to many shots to allow against a team like Denmark IMHO.