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Post by jordo999 on Dec 16, 2023 18:31:14 GMT -4
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Post by scotiahockey on Dec 16, 2023 21:39:19 GMT -4
USA has a deep team, they’re the prohibitive favourites going into the tournament. Everyone knew Bedard/Fantilli wouldn’t be playing for Canada but Poitras/Benson/Korchinski all sticking in the NHL instead of going back to Jr and Wright staying in the AHL has really sucked the depth away from the team.
Canada can win because they always can but I won’t be shocked if they didn’t medal either.
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Post by Mika on Dec 18, 2023 8:25:07 GMT -4
How are the Finns looking? I've been too busy to really pay much attention to any of the teams pre-tournament.
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Post by Score on Dec 18, 2023 13:52:53 GMT -4
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Post by Score on Dec 18, 2023 14:02:46 GMT -4
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Post by scotiahockey on Dec 23, 2023 18:06:31 GMT -4
Luneau and Molendyk out on D. Donovan and Nelson in. That’s a really big downgrade for Team Canada.
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Post by jordo999 on Dec 23, 2023 18:32:59 GMT -4
tough losses for sure, this D core is looking rather weak.
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Post by CrazyJoeDavola on Dec 23, 2023 19:19:42 GMT -4
Doesn't look like an overly strong entry for Canada - but you can never count them out. The USA always have a very big, fast team and were carrying the play for half the game, but Canada figured them outand took back the momentum in the 2nd half. Defensive play definately worrisome, way too many high quality chances given up. Still work to do.
Rousseau hasn't found his groove yet, overall pretty sharp but a couple bad goals in 2 games. He will battle, I have great confidence in him, but the goalies aren't really stars at this level.
It will be a battle for Canada to win gold.
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Post by jordo999 on Dec 27, 2023 16:58:24 GMT -4
have to feel for the Islanders goalie Ozols in this game a bit...getting lit up in the 3rd by Canada.
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Post by Mika on Dec 27, 2023 18:46:42 GMT -4
have to feel for the Islanders goalie Ozols in this game a bit...getting lit up in the 3rd by Canada. For the brutal mismatch of that game, Ozols held his own pretty good. I wonder if he'll start their next game. |
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Post by Score on Dec 27, 2023 20:12:40 GMT -4
have to feel for the Islanders goalie Ozols in this game a bit...getting lit up in the 3rd by Canada. It's Latvia vs Canada... What did you expect? And he's just 18yrs old. |
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Post by jordo999 on Dec 27, 2023 21:12:11 GMT -4
have to feel for the Islanders goalie Ozols in this game a bit...getting lit up in the 3rd by Canada. It's Latvia vs Canada... What did you expect? And he's just 18yrs old. I'm aware, just saying that it still feels bad.. not shitting on him or anything. This type of score was expected regardless who was in net for them. |
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Post by Mika on Dec 27, 2023 21:50:51 GMT -4
I'm actually really surprised how bad Latvia is. They're usually very competitive, not really a contender but they show up every game. This year they just seem to have lost a spark they've had previous years. I hope they get to avoid relegation. I love the passion of their fans every tournament and it would suck to lose that for a year or more in the top group.
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Post by jordo999 on Dec 27, 2023 22:22:09 GMT -4
I'm actually really surprised how bad Latvia is. They're usually very competitive, not really a contender but they show up every game. This year they just seem to have lost a spark they've had previous years. I hope they get to avoid relegation. I love the passion of their fans every tournament and it would suck to lose that for a year or more in the top group. the fact they haven't even scored a goal yet in 2 games hurts for sure. it's not like their roster is completely terrible either, they have some good Jr. players so you would think even scoring a goal or 2 is possible but both Sweden and Canada are powerhouses compared to them so it happens. Norway seems worst than them on paper and they even gave the US a hard time the first half of the game vs them. |
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