tony d
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Canada wins 3-1. It's a relatively easy match but it's not what I'd call a bye. The Swiss are a tough team.
GDT: Semifinal - May 19 - Canada vs Switzerland
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This Swiss team is the best team I have seen fielded by Switzerland ever at the World Hockey Championships....
This Canadian team has a lot to prove to me... outside of the last game the Canucks were lacksuster at best... Kuemper played well in goal last game, but this is our Achilles heal for sure...
I'm not sure there is a gift here for Canada...
By the way, I love your Nome du plume... I watched the 72' series as a very young kid and remember the "Big Yak" very well... hell of a player...
duul
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The lines have nothing going 5v5. I think it's time to get Brayden Schenn down this lineup.
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That 4th line barely plays anyway. Turris has an incredible shot and would compliment McDavid + RNH well. Our middle 6 lines are just grindy and fast. They will do well.
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That 4th line barely plays anyway. Turris has an incredible shot and would compliment McDavid + RNH well. Our middle 6 lines are just grindy and fast. They will do well.
torero
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I believe that we have our chance. Canada remains favourite though. Obviously.
But we have among the best teams we ever iced. So if Canada takes us lightly or we pull out a super game ... everything is possible.
We would just need that Conor McCanada remains quite ! ;-)
Hop Schwiz.
But we have among the best teams we ever iced. So if Canada takes us lightly or we pull out a super game ... everything is possible.
We would just need that Conor McCanada remains quite ! ;-)
Hop Schwiz.
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They've won 2 of the last 3 and 3 of the last 6. Definitely a dangerous team for Canada.
People shouldn't be shocked if the Swiss beat Canada tomorrow. This team Canada is trash, lucky to be 4th tbh. Goal tending is horrendous defense is spotty, only one line seems to be playing relatively consistently now. This team does not inspire any confidence and I am not expecting anything out of them at this point.
As far as I'm concerned, they've already over achieved by placing 4th.
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that is unfortunate
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When Finland beat USA to take the top spot in the group, it was like having a bye into the semifinal.
If "we" win this, it will be the swiss hockey's declaration of independence from Canada.
It's not just about beating them in an elimination game en route to the finals. Its about doing that with a coach that isn't canadian but swiss, with bonus points for him being "developed" locally through the NLA/Juniors. Fun Fact: This independence will mostly be celebrated by eating crow (including myself), as you could count the people that had faith in Fischer prior to the QF with maybe one but certainly two hands.
They have to win 4-2 first, of course
It's not just about beating them in an elimination game en route to the finals. Its about doing that with a coach that isn't canadian but swiss, with bonus points for him being "developed" locally through the NLA/Juniors. Fun Fact: This independence will mostly be celebrated by eating crow (including myself), as you could count the people that had faith in Fischer prior to the QF with maybe one but certainly two hands.
They have to win 4-2 first, of course
Fischer said yesterday that both goalies are ready to play. He, of course, wouldn't say who will play tonight.
Well, it's not the quality, we once had with Gerber/Hiller, or that Latvia offers with Merzlikins (the best GK outside the NHL
)But, unlike CAN, we haven't lost any match cause of them as well this year. Genoni was very good versus FIN. And Berra on a good night can steal a win on any level...
That said, I expect (and hope for) a close game.
My tipp:
Canada vs. lucky Cinderellians 25: -4
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NyQuil
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With our goaltending a Swiss win is more than possible.
Better Canadian teams have lost to the Swiss.
Better Canadian teams have lost to the Swiss.
BruinLVGA
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Canada is used to putting up great performances when things matter most: that's why they're the best hockey nation in the world. So, I really don't think that Canada will be denied the finals. My heart is for Switzerland, but my money says Canada.
Eye of Ra
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swiss will forcheck the crap out of canada.
swiss defenders must be physical on mcdavid and barzal
swiss defenders must be physical on mcdavid and barzal
Fora will shut down McDavid!
Seriously I think that it will be a close game with the better end for Canada... 4-2 with an empty net goal.
Seriously I think that it will be a close game with the better end for Canada... 4-2 with an empty net goal.
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I can watch this one if I find a restaurant that has it on. I think Canada wins 4-3. A Swiss win would not surprise me at all.
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Barzal recieved few shifts in the Russia game and he won't get many today, you can tell Peters does not trust him.
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I hope the Swiss win it. Winning this would mean much more to them than Canada. Swiss have one of the top teams this year, but I wish we were playing today. Im just glad we got rid of Marjamäki.
torero
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1st time i see something like that. Generaly the money is on our side
i go with my heart !!
my head tells me that we can make it.
And i don't melange money and sport ... !
Go Switzerland Goooooool
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