IIHF World ChampionshipDiscuss International Tournaments like the WJC, Olympics, and World Cup, as they take place, or discuss past tournaments. performances.
if russia doesn't win then they are officially the most over rated hockey nation on the planet, 14 (ish) olympians on their team, playing canada with 6 players 20 or younger, 13 in their first SR level tourney.
I will try to analyze how canada can try to beat this very good, experienced and prime russian team in short.
Oveckin, Fedorov, Semin line will be tried to be shut down by Brooks Laich, Steve Ott, Steve Downie, Beauchemin, Cumiskey line. A lot of grinders and physical but mixed with skill that can create problems.
Kovy, Datsyuk and Malkin line will be the line that flies, Mason Raymon, Steven Stamkos and Perry will counter speed for speed, skill for skill.
The last two lines and the most dangerous players like Afinogenov, Kozlov, Frolov and the rest will be paired up with Ray Whitney, Duchene, Tavares.
Maybe I'm wrong and they go line for line? If we had Doughty, things would be better to contain Ovechkin.
This will be the first dress rehearsal for Sochi. Russia has about 12-14 players that will figure to be on the next Olympic team, and Canada has 6-8 players that will likely be in the 2014 mix.
Forget about the names on the roster, Russia has looked anything but invincible and their defence is vulnerable. I expect a tight game, and if Mason has a great game I expect Canada to win.
I will try to analyze how canada can try to beat this very good, experienced and prime russian team in short.
Oveckin, Fedorov, Semin line will be tried to be shut down by Brooks Laich, Steve Ott, Steve Downie, Beauchemin, Cumiskey line. A lot of grinders and physical but mixed with skill that can create problems.
Kovy, Datsyuk and Malkin line will be the line that flies, Mason Raymon, Steven Stamkos and Perry will counter speed for speed, skill for skill.
The last two lines and the most dangerous players like Afinogenov, Kozlov, Frolov and the rest will be paired up with Ray Whitney, Duchene, Tavares.
Maybe I'm wrong and they go line for line? If we had Doughty, things would be better to contain Ovechkin.
I like your line matching, if Laich, Ott and Downie can be positive on the penalties and Mason plays a little better maybe an upset. Please apply for the coaching position next year.
I excpect Russia to hit double figures. Canada have the worst goalie in the tournament and the worst coach of the tournament plus the youngest team = automatic perseraiskaus as we say in Finland.
I excpect Russia to hit double figures. Canada have the worst goalie in the tournament and the worst coach of the tournament plus the youngest team = automatic perseraiskaus as we say in Finland.
Watch your language!
Hoping for a interesting game and Canadas win. Hopefully atleast get a interesting game.
I excpect Russia to hit double figures. Canada have the worst goalie in the tournament and the worst coach of the tournament plus the youngest team = automatic perseraiskaus as we say in Finland.
LOL, seems like finnish language is suprisingly similar to czech here. I think czech word "průser" is that thing you said
LOL what the hell does that mean? EDIT: Nevermind.
Anyway I think Canada has a shot, if all their young guys play like the stars that they're becoming. If Stamkos, Duchene, Tavares, Eberle, and E.Kane all have big games they can squeeze out a win.
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Christer Lärking
Vladimír Šindler
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