2010 Winter Olympics - Sweden vs Germany (Group C)

[titanium2 867]

this was basically treated as practice (even though they knew it was going to be tough etc).

I don't like the sound of that actually. I perceive that as Team Sweden taking a game lightly and for granted. But that's just me and I'm wrong a lot.

They liked Z-Forsberg

So did I but like Dat's Sick said earlier, I'm hoping that's the line that Franzen will work his way onto for a more permanent spot. But I like how they said Franzen won't stay there.

What do you and anyone else in Sweden think of Hornqvist? It was only one game and we really shouldn't judge too much from it but I couldn't help think that he'll eventually fall into the bottom six and that I'd rather have Sammy (yes, Sammy) in that kind of role instead of him. A line of Modin-Pahlsson-Samuelsson could do a nice job against anyone else's bottom six.

[Pepist 3]

I don't like the sound of that actually. I perceive that as Team Sweden taking a game lightly and for granted. But that's just me and I'm wrong a lot.

So did I but like Dat's Sick said earlier, I'm hoping that's the line that Franzen will work his way onto for a more permanent spot. But I like how they said Franzen won't stay there.

What do you and anyone else in Sweden think of Hornqvist? It was only one game and we really shouldn't judge too much from it but I couldn't help think that he'll eventually fall into the bottom six and that I'd rather have Sammy (yes, Sammy) in that kind of role instead of him. A line of Modin-Pahlsson-Samuelsson could do a nice job against anyone else's bottom six.

I don't think they took them lightly exactly. It was more that they had only had one real practice (or two?) and they had decided to roll the lines as much as possible to get everyone used to each other. Hornqvist needs to learn how to play with two world class players or get out of there (he wasn't ready for a few foppa passes and he tried to do too much himself). I think everyone wanted Franzen there and I think he'll end up there too. The 'expert' commentator said as much when he said that Franzen won't stay long on the fourth. 'Eriksson was good, but Hornqvist and Weinhandl better watch out.'

[Jocke 53]

Decent first game for Sweden. Looked good at times, bad at others. Germany is a pretty good team so I'm not too bothered we "only" won with 2-0. Germany won't get crushed by anyone else.

Forsberg and Zetterberg probably impressed me the most this game. They look good together. All they need is Franzen on their line, Hornqvist isn't really smart or skilled enough to keep up. Sedins looked better in the 3rd and so did Backstrom-Alfredsson. Don't think any huge linechanges are needed.

Johansson is obviously not a d-man for the Olympics though. If he looks this bad against Germany, how will he look against Russia or Canada?

Agreed, and I can't say I'm surprised. He has never been good in his own zone and especially not against decent opposition. He is gonna cost us more than one goal in the upcoming games.

[SweWings 45]

Game was quite boring, esp. the 3rd period. A win is a win tbh and there were enough positives in the game for me not to be discouraged. Franzén should get bumped up - he's too good for a checking line. Forsberg seems to be fine. Lundqvist was calm and relaxed. Sedins are doing their thing and if Franzén joins that line good things will happen. Bäckström and Alfy work really well - probably the best Swedish line. Enström and Öhlund looked much better than I thought.

I think we're going to see the line combos change a bit but as it is right now I'm not too worried. The real test will be Finland anyway.

[j.hoop 64]

what were the 10 minute penalties for? was there a fight?

[Guest mindfly]

what were the 10 minute penalties for? was there a fight?

Checking from behind by Oduya. International Ruling.

Edited February 18, 2010 by mindfly

[Paul MacLean's Mustache 44]

Line pairings in this game didn't make a lot of sense to me. Franzen shouldn't be grinding it out on the fourth line with Freddy Modin. I'd love to see him with Z or the Sedins. Was it me, or did it seem like Lids/Kronwall weren't utilized enough on special teams?

[NGKEIB 32]

Regarding streams, try www.eurovisionsports.com, but it may require a Swedish/European IP address.

I live in Belgium, but have access to every single event of the Olympics online (lots of it without commentary) through the Swedish government television channel's website, SVTPlay.se.

It requires a Swedish IP address to watch, but a very easy way to do that is to use relakks.com. It costs 15 euros for three months.

[Electrophile 3,554]

That's great information, but I have no money so I try to find feeds that don't require me to pay anything.

Edited February 18, 2010 by Electrophile

[Guest ToMaToToWnWinGsFaN_24]

That's great information, but I have no money so I try to find feeds that don't require me to pay anything.

have you tried http://www.ctvolympics.ca?

you need microsoft silverlight...but thats no biggy..

and im not sure if its available for people outside of canada...

furthermore its canadian commentary so hopefully thats not a problem

if not sorry..but it was worth a try

Edited February 18, 2010 by ToMaToToWnWinGsFaN_24

[NGKEIB 32]

That's great information, but I have no money so I try to find feeds that don't require me to pay anything.

Well, the obvious answer to that is to use www.myp2p.eu!

[Electrophile 3,554]

have you tried http://www.ctvolympics.ca?

you need microsoft silverlight...but thats no biggy..

and im not sure if its available for people outside of canada...

furthermore its canadian commentary so hopefully thats not a problem

if not sorry..but it was worth a try

I have Silverlight, so if that's all it requires, it's golden. No, Canadian commentary is not a problem.

[Guest ToMaToToWnWinGsFaN_24]

I have Silverlight, so if that's all it requires, it's golden. No, Canadian commentary is not a problem.

okay!

thats all it required for me anyways..!

and if you succeed in getting the feed its the third channel from the top : rogers sportsnet

and dont mind if it lags/ freezes just click on the channel again. and it is a little bit delayed but thats not a problem for me!