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Old 12-25-2017, 08:54 PM   #1
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Thumbs up 2018 WJC Day 1: CZE vs RUS, BEL vs SWE, CAN vs FIN, and DEN vs USA. TSN

Day 1 of this classic tournament starts on Boxing Day! In Canada all games should be available on TSN 1/2/3/4/5, tsn.ca, or TSN Go. In the United States most games should be available on NHL Network, some games might be tape delayed.

All rosters and lines subject to change. Will try to provide jersey numbers as they come available.

10 AM MT Czechia vs Russia

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Lots of high skill players on both country's rosters. Should be a lot of high end European skill to ooh and awe at. Don't miss Andrei Svechnikov and Filip Zadina who are projected to be top 5 picks in the upcoming draft.



12 pm MT Belarus vs Sweden

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Sweden roster
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Sorry Belarus, but this should be a free win for Sweden.

Perhaps the big story for Flames fans here is that Sweden's coach has decided not to put his top 3 forwards (Nylander, Andersson, and Pettersson) on the same line. He has decided to put Flames prospect Lindstrom between Nylander and Pettersson, while top Rangers prospect Andersson will center Karlstrom and Boqvist. The reasoning is to hopefully spread the offense among two lines.

This of course is a huge opportunity for Lindstrom and given Sweden's first opponent is Belarus a low risk move. How huge of an opportunity? Last year Nylander was tied for the tournament lead in points and Pettersson led the SHL in scoring when he left for the WJC camp.

I think Lindstrom will be counted as the defensive conscience of the line, which might fit as he has been praised for 2 way play in the past.

Also watch out for Dahlin who might be the consensus 1st OA pick in the 2018 draft.

Lindstrom will wear #16 for Sweden.




2 pm MT Canada vs Finland

Canada lines based on last practice
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Finland lines based on last practice
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Easily the match up of the day.

It is kind of unusual for Canada to face such a tough opponent to start the tournament, but I guess that is a side effect of mucking around with tournament groupings so that Canada and USA can face each other in the outdoor game.

Both Canada and Finland are favourites to get a medal.

Canada is a fast team with balance through the line up. On paper the weaknesses are there is no elite scoring talent as there has been in years past, they will have to rely on scoring by comittee. Another potential weakness is size and toughness on the backend. With the exception of Foote, no one on the defence is listed taller than 6'1'' which might not be a problem if the d-men can use their mobility and smarts properly.

Finland has arguably the best d in the tournament. 5 first rounders. They also have two high scoring threats in Vesalainen who is doing impressive things in the Finnish leagues and Tolvanen who is eating up the KHL. However where Finland cannot match Canada is forward depth.


Dube is expected to be the 1st LW for Canada throughout this tournament and has been getting time on the PP and PK.

Valimaki is starting on the 1st d pairing for Finland and is being paired with Hesikanen. I wonder how much it bothers Gulutzan that Valimaki is playing the right side


Dube will wear the 'C' and #9 for Canada.
Valimaki will wear the 'C' and #6 for Finland.
Tuulola will wear #19 for Finland (if he plays)

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Old 12-25-2017, 08:55 PM   #2
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6 pm MT Denmark vs USA

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Should be an easy warm up game for the defending champions.

Flames prospect Adam Fox is an alternate captain for the US. He has been paired wth Samberg and Lindgren in the pre-tournament games and practices thus far. Should have a big role for the Americans at ES and PP.

Some are predicting the Brown-Mittelstadt-Yamomoto line as the most dynamic line of the tournament.

Also watch out for younger sibling Tkachuk. Plays with the same temperament as his older brother and some say he might be more skilled.

Fox will wear an 'A' and #8 for USA.



Slovakia and Switzerland have the day off, but will be in action tomorrow.

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I can't believe that Lindstrom is going into the tourney as Sweden's #1c

Hopefully he can keep up and stay there all tournament, it would be great for his development
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Excited to watch Valimaki, he's a treat to watch!
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Dube and Valimaki and sure fire NHLers IMO and Fox should be there too but it's also nice to see players like Ruzicka, Lindstrom and Tuulola to see where they might fit into future plans. I don't know much about those 3 so hopefully they impress this week!
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I heard Tyler Parsons was hurt but I can't find any info on what happened or how long he is out. Anyone know anything?
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I heard Tyler Parsons was hurt but I can't find any info on what happened or how long he is out. Anyone know anything?
He was hurt on Dec 19 and reportedly miss a couple weeks with a lower body injury.

Why ask about him in a WJC thread?
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It also looks like the Belarus vs Sweden game won't be covered by TSN, which is a shame was looking forward to watching Lindstrom.
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It also looks like the Belarus vs Sweden game won't be covered by TSN, which is a shame was looking forward to watching Lindstrom.


How do you think us Canucks fans feel. Can't watch current Canuck Pettersson and future Canuck Dahlin.
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Wow, that is an empty arena. They should fill it with some Skodas or something.
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Is Ruzicka not playing?
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Is Ruzicka not playing?
He plays for Slovakia
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TSN not even showing the Sweden game on TSN Go, no good
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Quite the crowd. They would be well served putting some of these games in asmaller arena. That looks ridiculous.
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Sweet Czech goal!
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I take it back the Sweden game will be on TSN Go, got my times mixed up

Dahlin is a must watch
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Czechs poised to upset the Russkies leading 4-2 after two periods.
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Czechs look really good. Hard to believe they got smoked by Canada 9-0 less than a week ago.
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Russia looks horrible !!
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That Reichel kid on the Czechs looks a lot like Robert. Anybody know if he is related?
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