[GDT] Canada vs. Austria, Mens Hockey at 10 AM Mountain - Page 5 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

The Yen Man · 02-14-2014, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by codynw

Drew Doughty is a very, very good player.

Not a bad consolation prize for Stamkos in 2008. What a player.

Ark2 · 02-14-2014, 10:40 AM

Know what's more annoying than Healy? The constant bitching about him on this forum every time he says something. You don't like him. Got it. Just shut up already.

habernac · 02-14-2014, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sa226

Even without doing all that much, its obvious Duchene should remain in the lineup from here on out.

Subban looks like he is trying too hard.

Subban has been doing that most of the season. He needs to stop listening to/reading the news.

Mass_nerder · 02-14-2014, 10:41 AM

Not sure if the feed sucks, or the u of c wireless sucks (although I'm leaning toward the later).

19Yzerman19 · 02-14-2014, 10:41 AM

Thoughts after 1.

The smaller skill guys look excellent. Great period from MSL, and Duchene is absolutely flying whenever he gets on the ice. Leave MSL with Crosby, but I'd like to see Duchene play with Tavares and Nash.
On defense, still not sold on Vlasic. He's invisible out there, which isn't the worst thing in the world but after Hamhuis's play yesterday he actually made a positive contribution. I would rather have him out there.
Doughty is a freaking beast. Can't decide between him and Keith for our best Dman so far. Want them on the ice together.
Carter looks better than yesterday; still doing nothing offensively really but made a couple of good plays on the backcheck. However, Kunitz still looks completely out of place among the elite.
I did not see Sharp in that period at all. I didn't see Benn either until later in the period, when he had a great shift with Bergeron.

nik- · 02-14-2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MattyC

Nazi jerseys vs Austria. Hmmm.

and in Russia

Huntingwhale · 02-14-2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ark2

Know what's more annoying than Healy? The constant bitching about him on this forum every time he says something. You don't like him. Got it. Just shut up already.

Sorry Mrs. Healy

timbit · 02-14-2014, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 19Yzerman19

Thoughts after 1.

The smaller skill guys look excellent. Great period from MSL, and Duchene is absolutely flying whenever he gets on the ice. Leave MSL with Crosby, but I'd like to see Duchene play with Tavares and Nash.
On defense, still not sold on Vlasic. He's invisible out there, which isn't the worst thing in the world but after Hamhuis's play yesterday he actually made a positive contribution. I would rather have him out there.
Doughty is a freaking beast. Can't decide between him and Keith for our best Dman so far. Want them on the ice together.
Carter looks better than yesterday; still doing nothing offensively really but made a couple of good plays on the backcheck. However, Kunitz still looks completely out of place among the elite.
I did not see Sharp in that period at all. I didn't see Benn either until later in the period, when he had a great shift with Bergeron.

Duchesne is in for Sharp.

Mass_nerder · 02-14-2014, 10:43 AM

Sharp isn't playing today.

Zarley · 02-14-2014, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ark2

Know what's more annoying than Healy? The constant bitching about him on this forum every time he says something. You don't like him. Got it. Just shut up already.

As far as I'm concerned, the constant bitching about him is still better than the man himself. That's how annoying Healy is.

Street Pharmacist · 02-14-2014, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 19Yzerman19

Thoughts after 1.

The smaller skill guys look excellent. Great period from MSL, and Duchene is absolutely flying whenever he gets on the ice. Leave MSL with Crosby, but I'd like to see Duchene play with Tavares and Nash.
On defense, still not sold on Vlasic. He's invisible out there, which isn't the worst thing in the world but after Hamhuis's play yesterday he actually made a positive contribution. I would rather have him out there.
Doughty is a freaking beast. Can't decide between him and Keith for our best Dman so far. Want them on the ice together.
Carter looks better than yesterday; still doing nothing offensively really but made a couple of good plays on the backcheck. However, Kunitz still looks completely out of place among the elite.
I did not see Sharp in that period at all. I didn't see Benn either until later in the period, when he had a great shift with Bergeron.

Sharp is scratched, no?

sa226 · 02-14-2014, 10:44 AM

Something about Iginla coming up on prime time coaches corner?

Flash Walken · 02-14-2014, 10:44 AM

This is what I was talking about in relation to Subban being on the team.

He doesn't bring anything offensively that Canada's other defenders can't bring, but they also bring the big-time defensive acumen that he just doesn't have.

Canada is going to walk through this tournament, best team they've assembled since 1991.

Also, St. Louis doesn't look that great, and neither does Crosby.

I know Crosby is the best player in the world, but if he's not working with anyone out there I hope he sees very limited icetime, the other options are just that much better.

Mass_nerder · 02-14-2014, 10:45 AM

I definitely agree that Kunitz looks out of place.
It's not that he's a bad player, but we have so many better options. I understand in short tournaments you want chemistry, but I would argue that Crosby is good enough that he can probably find chemistry with other players, especially since the Kunitz-Crosby line hasn't looked very effective.

nik- · 02-14-2014, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Zarley

As far as I'm concerned, the constant bitching about him is still better than the man himself. That's how annoying Healy is.

Tripping in your kitchen and falling into the cupboard where you keep your cheese grater collection is less annoying than Glenn Healy.

19Yzerman19 · 02-14-2014, 10:46 AM

Well that explains why I didn't notice him. Haha.

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Originally Posted by Puppet Guy

I'm watching this game without sound (small blessing, really), so can someone give me the context on this, since Berra isn't Austrian?

Austrian goalie made a save but gave up a rebound that sat in the crease, covered it up before anyone could get there.

Healy says that shows the difference between NHL goalies and goalies that aren't NHL caliber - you leave that rebound there and if there's one guy around, it's game over. Says "we saw that with the Swiss against Sweden, Alfredsson scores", referring to the goal Berra gave up to Alfy earlier on a scramble in the crease.

I mean I thought holding Sweden to one goal was pretty darn good, myself, but what do I know.

Clever_Iggy · 02-14-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sa226

Subban looks like he is trying too hard.

Tough spot for Subban as he likely feels that he needs to really impress Babcock et al in order to earn another game... this might be his only shot.

AC · 02-14-2014, 10:47 AM

Berra has some rough spots to his game, but to dismiss him entirely is pretty ridiculous.

xmyth · 02-14-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sa226

Something about Iginla coming up on prime time coaches corner?

i don't want to wait 7 hours to find out =/ i'm hoping he argues Iggy should have been on the team. because i think he should have. and captain.

zamler · 02-14-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mass_nerder

I definitely agree that Kunitz looks out of place.
It's not that he's a bad player, but we have so many better options. I understand in short tournaments you want chemistry, but I would argue that Crosby is good enough that he can probably find chemistry with other players, especially since the Kunitz-Crosby line hasn't looked very effective.

Crosby has continued where he left off the last few NHL games, doesn't look right. Kunitz should not be on team Canada IMO.