[GDT] 2026 Olympics Game #3 - Canada vs. France

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Scornfire

Nobody's complaining about passing, the issue is extra passes through traffic when they have clean looks themselves

Yeah. But every time a pass results in a goal, people say 'beautiful!' and every time it doesn't work, people say 'shoot it!'. That is just how it has always been, and always will be.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

In a tough game to play, like this one, it isn't a big surprise that McDavid is invisible - he definitely has a history of taking games off. In the first two games, he was as good as we've ever seen him. Today - nothing. Just like 30-40 games a year for the Oilers, floating around, leaving it to his teammates.

He has 2 points and is very visible?

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by Scornfire

Nobody's complaining about passing, the issue is extra passes through traffic when they have clean looks themselves

Exactly. You don't have to shoot from everywhere (although it's not a bad thing if you do), but if you're standing in home plate with no one between you and the net with time to get your "A" shot off, you shoot that puck. Your chances of beating the goalie on that are almost always higher than getting a pass through a defender and then the recipient of said pass finishing the play.

A pass off the pads is also acceptable but get that puck on the net.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

He has 2 points and is very visible?

Yes.

Unless we rate performances based on secondary assists

[troutman]

+6 on USA.

Can’t see USA outscoring Germany by 6.

+7.

[Scornfire]

Lol, I feel bad about that one, poor Junca

[Fighting Banana Slug]

Jesus guys, they were fine. Now they are getting the bounces.

[Scornfire]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Yeah. But every time a pass results in a goal, people say 'beautiful!' and every time it doesn't work, people say 'shoot it!'. That is just how it has always been, and always will be.

Whatever man, it's pretty clear they were trying to force cute stuff the first period and a half

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Yes.

Unless we rate performances based on secondary assists

Your bias is showing. He’s been fine.

Also your concern for goals is hilarious.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by troutman

+6 on USA.

Can’t see USA outscoring Germany by 6.

+7.

I can. It's not likely but anything up to 10-0 is potentially possible depending on how much they put into it.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Yes.

Unless we rate performances based on secondary assists

It was your statement that said he was invisible that shows your bias.

He is the most visible player on the ice, outside of the France goaltender.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Scornfire

Nobody's complaining about passing, the issue is extra passes through traffic when they have clean looks themselves

Im dumbfounded that anyone is complaining about ANYTHING to do with this team.

They are a machine and playing at a level i doubt any other country can match.

I suppose its just inherent among hockey fans to complain mind you, but its so inherently unnecessary in this case.

This club starting to look like the Sochi group...which was probably the most dominant team in Olympic history once NHL players were allowed.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Your bias is showing. He’s been fine.

Also your concern for goals is hilarious.

Well, we can't all be unbiased like you

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

It was your statement that said he was invisible that shows your bias.

He is the most visible player on the ice, outside of the France goaltender.

Celebrini has been betterIMO. McDavid should have 3 more points but he flubbed some passes.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

It was your statement that said he was invisible that shows your bias.

He is the most visible player on the ice, outside of the France goaltender.

Okay, how about if I described it as going at 70%?

That play in the last minute was a perfect example - he could have put in the effort to push through the defenseman along the boards, and win a battle, but he just gave up.

Of course McDavid is going to have touches. Of course he is going to make some passes when he gets the puck. But the effort to fight through, to finish plays, isn't always there with him.

It isn't bias, it's on display pretty regularly with him.

[BigThief]

Enoch Root previously chastising someone for downplaying second assists.
https://forum.calgarypuck.com/showth...ts#post8973359

in a weak argument, trying to downplay the validity of his production.

[dissentowner]

Cassie is still so cringe.

[metroneck]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Celebrini has been betterIMO.

Obviously you’re right…

The thing with McDavid is that he feasts on mistakes and weaker talent like none other. His speed and finish makes him so deadly. He is incredibly opportunistic.

Until he raises his game against the best, I don’t think he warrants the ‘Best’ title.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Im dumbfounded that anyone is complaining about ANYTHING to do with this team.

They are a machine and playing at a level i doubt any other country can match.

I suppose its just inherent among hockey fans to complain mind you, but its so inherently unnecessary in this case.

This club starting to look like the Sochi group...which was probably the most dominant team in Olympic history once NHL players were allowed.

A quote from one of the Czech players.

Radim Šimek after the loss to Canada: 'That game was on a completely different level. It was five levels above the Czech Extraliga and one level above the NHL. In every aspect – speed, physicality, and skill. It was the best team I have ever faced...'

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

A quote from one of the Czech players.

With all due respect to Simek, what other best on best teams has he faced?