Prospect Info: WJC 2021 part 4: Gold Medal Game

[MarkovsKnee]

You dont think Quinn had an awful tournament or you dont think he wouldve been our pick if we had our number 8 pick?

I don't think Montreal takes Quinn. Habs had Guhle ranked top 10. Chances are they still take him.

 

[OldCraig71]

Once in a while? We've won 4 times in the last 11 years. That's embarrassing considering how many of our players are in the NHL relative to rest of world.

Winning is not just something like flipping a switch, it's not easy and things don't always go as planned as was witnessed tonight. How many people picked the Americans to win this? Not many but that is the reality of a one-game winner take all format isn't it.

 

[habsfan891]

I don't think Montreal takes Quinn. Habs had Guhle ranked top 10. Chances are they still take him.

I wouldve been pissed at that too dont get me wrong he looks like a good defensman but there was so many better options on the board

 

[domiwroze]

Byram player of the game must have been a sarcastic vote or something. Totally out of position on the 2nd goal left 2 guy alone in front and might just be 0% D zone exit success... ok maybe 10-15%.

 

[dinodebino]

Good. TSN tourney is over. Now, onto the real stuff.

And to NFL Playoffs, baby!

 

[Kriss E]

You dont think Quinn had an awful tournament or you dont think he wouldve been our pick if we had our number 8 pick?

Who cares if he had a terrible tournament, it's a handful of games.
I don't know if we would have picked him but it doesn't matter, 8th overall pick is a better asset to have, 100% of the time. What you do with that pick is another matter. Maybe we would have grabbed Lundell...he's had an amazing tournament. Good enough for you?

 

[Rapala]

A little bit of humble pie for Canada, nothing wrong with that once in a while.

4 in a row in the Gold Medal game to the USA sorry but there is only so much humble I can take.
What next the Olympics?

 

[Runner77]

This team was not assembled to handle the pressure. Even during the games where they presumably steamrolled their opponents there were glimpses of shitty defensive play and complete confusion during the times when opponent managed a few decent shifts. It was a matter of meeting an equally skilled and determined opponent which none of the other teams were. As soon as they did - choke.

Talk to us about the Therrien/ Julien cloning process and whether for this version of Team Canada, we may have inherited a bad batch.

 

[Adam Michaels]

It made me laugh hearing the two guys giving speeches to close the WJC while you hear US players yelling in celebrations.

 

[habsfan891]

Who cares if he had a terrible tournament, it's a handful of games.
I don't know if we would have picked him but it doesn't matter, 8th overall pick is a better asset to have, 100% of the time. What you do with that pick is another matter. Maybe we would have grabbed Lundell...he's had an amazing tournament. Good enough for you?

Not really there were better options than Lundell at 8 too it wouldve been a reach

 

[Subban signed e5]

No f***ing way that Byfield is in the NHL next year, dude needs to work on so much before even thinking about it

I would be shocked honestly, he plays soft. He is two years away from being ready imo. if he can put it together though i think he could be a real handful.

 

[SOLR]

Okay time for me to say that we would have needed Samuel Poulin...lollll

And Lapierre.

 

[Kriss E]

Not really there were better options than Lundell at 8 too it wouldve been a reach

Besides the point.

 

[1909]

Dach and Lafrenière would had made the difference.

 

[Habidelidoo]

Jack Hughes too.

 

[crosbyshow]

Dach and Lafrenière would had made the difference.

Jack Hughes.....and Nick Robertson for the Us..

 

[covfefe]

Great game by the US, tough to watch for us. Just couldn’t get anything going. Was equally difficult watching Byram handing out those medals.

And Caufield was out of tune during the anthem so he’ll obviously bust.

 

[HabsCowboysOwn]

Last year’s team had to adjust early on after that embarrassing loss to Russia and it showed in the important games, this year they breezed through bad/mediocre/depleted teams and it definitely showed tonight against legit opponents.

 

[Kriss E]

This team was not assembled to handle the pressure. Even during the games where they presumably steamrolled their opponents there were glimpses of shitty defensive play and complete confusion during the times when opponent managed a few decent shifts. It was a matter of meeting an equally skilled and determined opponent which none of the other teams were. As soon as they did - choke.

I think Canada probably wins 4-1 if this was a best of 7. I don't think they were equally matched.
Difference is US went through some adversity in this tournament. All I kept hearing about Canada is how oh-so-awesome they were....they never trailed in any of the games! It's been an easy smooth ride for Canada.
US got their chances and made them count, after that they pretty much just played defense.
Canada still got more chances, completely fumble a 2 vs 1....barely get a shot off on their breakaway...often missing the net with the puck in the slot or just shooting on the goalie.

Not taking away anything from the US, they shut things down as well as they could. But they weren't equally skilled.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Just looked at the score. How shocking Canada choked once again

 

[1909]

Just looked at the score. How shocking Canada choked once again

They won their fair share of Gold Medals throughout the years. Relax !

 

[Goldenhands]

I loved how Caufield played for the team rather than for his personal stats, he certainly is on the right track to become a trustable 5 on 5 player...

 

[crosbyshow]

I always laught during the tournament that some poeple said that it was our best team Canada in history.

2005 edition would have destroyed that team.

They won the final vs Russia 6-1 and....Ovechkin, Malkin and Radulov were on the team....

First line: Crosby, Bergeron, Perry
Second line.....Getzlaf, Carter ,Richards..

Weber, Phaneuf and Seabrook on defense.

Tell me that Cozen's line was better that this....second line above...

 

[Rapala]

Winning is not just something like flipping a switch, it's not easy and things don't always go as planned as was witnessed tonight. How many people picked the Americans to win this? Not many but that is the reality of a one-game winner take all format isn't it.

I think everyone knew Team USA was no slouch. These teams could meet tomorrow and Canada could easily win 2-0. Like you said the reality of a winner take all format. All the hype about never playing from behind and running the table in the group is not always a good thing just ask Sweden.

 

[KevSkillz4]

I really like Caufield, his speed, his hands, passing ability and his shot. This kid is a stud!