DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 They can still beat Canada. Didn't say they couldn't, but they will have to step up because Canada will be bringing it since theywant to make sure they are eliminated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 In 5 min of ice time, Crosby has 1 goal, 3 points, +4, 4 shots on goal and 80% on draws. In terms of US beating Canada, anything is possible, but I don't take much from their loss to the US last week....Price sucked, playing his first game in 9-10 months + until the games are for real, you can't really tell. I do think any team is capable of beating any other team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 I propose a new tournament format. Team North America Team Scandinavia Team Eastern Europe Defending Stanley Cup champs 1 NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) Looks like Mrazek might get next start although it certainly wasn't the goalie's fault .. Neuvirth was 44 for 50 SOG. edit ... 44 for 50 SOG Edited September 18, 2016 by RedWingsRox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Looks like Mrazek might get next start although it certainly wasn't the goalie's fault .. Neuvirth was 46 for 50 SOG. Total shots were 46, he let 6 in....40 saves. Not a good stat line, .870 save percentage. However, he made a least a few unbelievable saves, score should have been much worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 I propose a new tournament format. Team North America Team Scandinavia Team Eastern Europe Defending Stanley Cup champs The only thing with that is that the defending SC players couldn't play for their region, and that might cripple the other teams, since that team would have a clear advantage, just by the chemistry they've already developed. It would be worth to watch nonetheless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Total shots were 46, he let 6 in....40 saves. Not a good stat line, .870 save percentage. However, he made a least a few unbelievable saves, score should have been much worse. I think I had the right idea ... it was 44 saves, he let 6 Goals in, 50 SOG. At least that is what TSN stated: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/world-cup-of-hockey/game/team-czech-republic-team-canada-20160917/Stats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacksoni 418 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Watched Carey Price tending the Canadian goal a little extra. He is not far from his old self, a couple more games and he'll be the wall he used to be. Don't see any other team but Canada be on top with that. The up-coming CAN-USA game will be very worth to watch though. 1 frankgrimes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 I think I had the right idea ... it was 44 saves, he let 6 Goals in, 50 SOG. At least that is what TSN stated: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/world-cup-of-hockey/game/team-czech-republic-team-canada-20160917/Stats Yeah, 50 shots, 44 saves....the box score I was using wasn't refreshed....or it was updated long after the game ended. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Watched Carey Price tending the Canadian goal a little extra. He is not far from his old self, a couple more games and he'll be the wall he used to be. Don't see any other team but Canada be on top with that. The up-coming CAN-USA game will be very worth to watch though. Well it's just a glorified exhibition game but I'm not surprised. Price is just the best goalie in the world, after 5 - 6 regular season games the guy will be as good as ever, him and Weber will be the reason why the Habs are going to return to the playoffs this year. For sure Canada is going to win, best player in the world, wheter people like him or not in Crosby, best defense in the world, best goalie and the best coach. The only question left will be how serious are they going to take the tournament once training camp starts. I mean, it would help the new players on each team tremendously if their leaders are there because you can't replace the voice of a guy like Babcock or the influence of captain serious...young players are respecting them much more than assitant coaches or alternate captains. And yet team USA loses against a gimmick team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacksoni 418 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Report: Dylan Larkin skated on Team North America's second line, together with Jack Eichel and Johnny "Hockey" Gaudreau. He played on the third line during Sunday's practice game. I've been writing about Larkin deserving more ice time, and it seems the coaches agree after all. Superb news and acknowledgement of our best talent. Source: http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2016/9/18/12955324/how-to-watch-sunday-s-world-cup-of-hockey-2016-games-alexey-marchenko-dylan-larkin-in-action-today 2 krsmith17 and PavelValerievichDatsyuk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Report: Dylan Larkin skated on Team North America's second line, together with Jack Eichel and Johnny "Hockey" Gaudreau. He played on the third line during Sunday's practice game. I've been writing about Larkin deserving more ice time, and it seems the coaches agree after all. Superb news and acknowledgement of our best talent. Source: http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2016/9/18/12955324/how-to-watch-sunday-s-world-cup-of-hockey-2016-games-alexey-marchenko-dylan-larkin-in-action-today I agree. One thing when watching the NA games is that Mclellan wouldn't give Larkin barely any minutes meanwhile (bias or not) he has been one of NA best forwards. His international resume is pretty good as well, seeing McDavid and Eichel get all these minutes and not get a single point is laughable. I know McDavid is going to be great but Eichel has yet to impress me in the NHL or international. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 By the way, I had no idea Russia picked Ovechkin as their captain over Datsyuk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 By the way, I had no idea Russia picked Ovechkin as their captain over Datsyuk. That's because Ovechkin's not a quitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 By the way, I had no idea Russia picked Ovechkin as their captain over Datsyuk. I wonder how many casual sports fans in Russia have ever heard of Datsyuk? I was there several months ago, and Ovechkin is a celebrity there, despite playing in the NHL. 1 DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 I tuned in late. Is Lundqvist injured? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Tarasenko, Datsyuk and Ovechkin on the ice at the same time 1 NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) I wonder how many casual sports fans in Russia have ever heard of Datsyuk? I was there several months ago, and Ovechkin is a celebrity there, despite playing in the NHL. Well Datsyuk was their captain in 2014 Olympics over Ovechkin was but I guess after failing miserably in the tournament as a host nation they probably moved on to giving Ovechkin the captaincy. "A political decision" probably. Edited September 18, 2016 by kickazz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 I wonder how many casual sports fans in Russia have ever heard of Datsyuk? I was there several months ago, and Ovechkin is a celebrity there, despite playing in the NHL. The last time I was in Russia I was talking with some locals and told them I was from Detroit. They all immediately said "Datsyuk". I realize that it's just an anecdote, but I got the impression he's a pretty big star. 2 DatsyukianDekes and NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Datsyuk is definitely a big star there. Ovechkin is probably celebrity status though because of his outgoing personality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Holland slipped a gold medal under Team Russia's door and told them to make sure Datsyuk wasn't the captain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrazekFanBoy 223 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Pm me stream for the game pls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935 Report post Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) Well Datsyuk was their captain in 2014 Olympics over Ovechkin was but I guess after failing miserably in the tournament as a host nation they probably moved on to giving Ovechkin the captaincy. "A political decision" probably. Well, then they're probably going to have to change captains again after this tournament. Sweden beat a pretty good Russian team without Lundquist, Z, Kronwall. Changing of the guard, a bit. Edited September 19, 2016 by PavelValerievichDatsyuk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) Well, then they're probably going to have to change captains again after this tournament. Sweden beat a pretty good Russian team without Lundquist, Z, Kronwall. Changing of the guard, a bit. Agreed. I don't see the purpose of taking his captaincy and giving it to Ovie. Their problem isn't leadership at all. They just get outplayed by other teams. This was a major upset IMO. Edited September 19, 2016 by kickazz 1 PavelValerievichDatsyuk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) Finns are getting what they deserve for leaving Leino and Sami Helenius off the roster. Just curious, but what percentage of Team NA's roster is comprised of US born players? Edited September 19, 2016 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
