Canada vs. Swiss - Dec. 22

Is tomorrows exhibition game going to be on TV? Just wondering because my final exam is today and I'll finally be able to sit down and watch TV. :yo:

Yup. Begins 8:30 p.m. ET

TSN again............ :handclap:

Is tomorrows exhibition game going to be on TV? Just wondering because my final exam is today and I'll finally be able to sit down and watch TV. :yo:

The swiss players will blow up the primadonna canadians!! :lol

It will be my first good look at Romy, a Flyers pick, of the Swiss team. Hopefully he impresses.

My Prediction: 7-0 Canada.

Bergeron(2), Crosby(2), Richards, Carter, Getzlaf

6-0 Canada

Carter(2) Perry, Crosby(2), Phanuef. :D

I hope the players aren't so overconfident.

I hope the players aren't so overconfident.
Coach Brent Sutter wouldn't and won't let that happen.

4-1 Canada

I'm looking forward to this just to see how good the Swiss team really is. Canada outshot Finland 4 to 1 and I would expect about the same in this match-up

I hope the players aren't so overconfident.

They will play a bit over confindent and not blow out the Swiss. I say it will be 5 - 2 for the Canadians with the Swiss getting a couple past Beauchemin.

I say a 5 points game for both Bergeron and Crosby. That'll make them 8 points in 2 games.

maybe a 5-3 for canada

2 goals 2 assists Crosby :)


good luck both teams's

It will be my first good look at Romy, a Flyers pick, of the Swiss team. Hopefully he impresses.

I think he will lead the swiss in scoring. he is doing well in Geneva this season. I really think he could be better than bärtschi. the only sad thing is, they aren´t nearly as deep as the were last year. Without guggisberg and seydoux... he has´t a elite supporting cast.

I think he will lead the swiss in scoring. he is doing well in Geneva this season. I really think he could be better than bärtschi. the only sad thing is, they aren´t nearly as deep as the were last year. Without guggisberg and seydoux... he has´t a elite supporting cast.


yepp thats correct !!! i hope we will have a chance this year to be on the the top 5 or 6 :) ;)

maybe a 5-3 for canada

2 goals 2 assists Crosby :)


good luck both teams's

Bro u have to recognize that the Swiss team can´t score 3 goals against team canada. it seems to me that only wick and romy r able to do some crazy things. canadas defense is probably the best since 1997. the only unproven point is their goaltending.

i hope wick knows some moves and deeks to out handle phaneuf. they play together at red deer, i guess.

Bro u have to recognize that the Swiss team can´t score 3 goals against team canada. it seems to me that only wick and romy r able to do some crazy things. canadas defense is probably the best since 1997. the only unproven point is their goaltending.

i hope wick knows some moves and deeks to out handle phaneuf. they play together at red deer, i guess.


yeah i know :) but i just want to look this situation positive ....


6:1 for canada one goal !!

Bro u have to recognize that the Swiss team can´t score 3 goals against team canada.

Sure they can. All it takes is three good powerplays. And I'll say this: Canada handily defeated Finland last night, but if that breakaway on Glass in the first hadn't hit the post, we may have seen a far less lop-sided score.

Sure they can. All it takes is three good powerplays. And I'll say this: Canada handily defeated Finland last night, but if that breakaway on Glass in the first hadn't hit the post, we may have seen a far less lop-sided score.

Give me only one name who will make a play at the blue line. maybe u haven´t read that seydoux won´t play at the wjc. ramholt won´t. maybe Furrer?

They have wick, romy, than? do u know just one?

I probably know 10 players of 21. and i am from there. there are some players from nlb which nobody cares.

Canada will just crush Switzerland. It will be more like 10-0 than 5-3.

What happened to Seydoux? I thought he was on the team.

What happened to Seydoux? I thought he was on the team.

I hope u understand it:

muscle fiber tear at the left thigh

Anyone with an url where it is possible to follow this game (and Swe-BLR) online? Some sort of liveticker? Did not find anything on the official website, but then again.. it is pretty late here.. ;)

thanks

I hope the players aren't so overconfident.

Doesn't matter against teams like Switzerland

Are there any players on the WJC team that played for the Swiss during the under-18 Four Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor a month or so ago? Cause I remember being pleasantly surprised with their effort...

TSN again............ :handclap:

Wrastling is on tiull 9 then football or something. Are you sure?

Wrastling is on tiull 9 then football or something. Are you sure?

Tomorrow night, not tonight.

Doh, my bad.

Give me only one name who will make a play at the blue line. maybe u haven´t read that seydoux won´t play at the wjc. ramholt won´t. maybe Furrer?

They have wick, romy, than? do u know just one?

I probably know 10 players of 21. and i am from there. there are some players from nlb which nobody cares.

Look, it's an exhibition game. If Canada goes in lightly it's not completely out of the realm of possibilities that the Swiss could just possibly score three goals. Do I think they will? No. Canada will soundly beat them unless something unusual happens. I just don't think it's good to be for them to be cocky before any game. That said, good luck to both.

The Swiss will have to be excellent tactically to survive this game, even then they seem to be awestruck when they play Canada. I think it was Della Bella in 96 that was unreal to keep it 2-1. They usually get beat 6,7 or 8-2.

7-2 Canada... But just like last year the Swiss will score the first goal

Canada 6 Switzerland 2
Goals: Crosby,Perry,Carter,Phaneuf,Richards and Stewart

Go Canada Go

7-1 Canada.

i Remember the year when david abaesher was in nets for the swiss and the final score was 3-2 Canada with Abaesher making 50 some saves. Unless the Swiss netminder has a performance like that, i cant see this one being close

Well, it seems that some people's wishes are coming true. Perry is playing on the top line tonight according to TSN.

http://tsn.ca/world_jrs/news_story.asp?ID=108909&hubName=world_jrs

No mention of Colliton, but there are rumours he is hurt :dunno:

I'd be happy with 0-0 if Canada can figure out a way to finish the game without another injury.

I'll say Canada wins 4-0.

Ill say 6-2 canada.

Swiss: Romy with both for the Swiss.

Canada: Bergeron 3, Perry, Dixon and Stewart

Is there a chance to hear it via i-net???

Is there a chance to hear it via i-net???

they report that crosby will center the top line.

bergeron-crosby-perry

absolutely a high scoring line. After Sids great performance it seems to me that sutter really found confidence in Sid.

No goals for Sid tonight.Canada wins 10-1.

Canada should have no trouble tonight. I was at the game lastnight, and the Swiss outplayed Fin for the first half, but got worn down by the bigger team by the second half. Playing today they are going to be sore, and facing an even bigger/heavier hitting team. Their Dmen are small, and will have a helluve time tonight. Add to the fact that their starter played yesterday, so maybe their 17 year old goalie will be starting :dunno:

I say the Swiss put up a fight in the first, get blown out in the second, and Canada sits back in the third. Final score: 8-1 Canada

i was pretty close on the last prediction vs finland i said 6-1 (dammit i was thinking 6-0 but then thought finland has to score)


but i will say vs swiss it will be 5-1

Canada, 5-0. This is going to be fun to watch!

Man, this is going to be a great tournament.

Realistically, 7-1 seems fine. But somewhere in the back of my mind, with Swiss being banged up, this could be an absolute blowout.

Something along the lines of 12 or 13 to 1. You heard it here first.

I hope u understand it:

muscle fiber tear at the left thigh

That's frustrating, I was really hoping to see him play.

Anyway, I'm sure tonight will probably be a blowout.

Realistically, 7-1 seems fine. But somewhere in the back of my mind, with Swiss being banged up, this could be an absolute blowout.

Something along the lines of 12 or 13 to 1. You heard it here first.
to ring up a score like that, you'd almost have to be looking to embarrass your opponent. i doubt the canadian players are like that.

8-0

Canada won't give up one single 'Grade A' scoring chance.

After being at last night's game, I can safely say that if Switzerland scores, it will be because of a severe Canadian error. Finland was the better team last night, and just was not getting the bounces, and finally when they did, in the third period, they connected. Switzerland are small, minus one guy, and don't hit. Hopefully tonight's game will be a little more wide open. Last night, there was a 2 opposing guys on the puck at all time, as if the whole rink surface was the trap.
Canada needs to start with some intensity, and maintain that, and there should be no problem to do this.


8-0 Canada. Dawes, Bergeron, Perry....two of those three will get multiple goals.
Crosby will get 3 assists.

After being at last night's game, I can safely say that if Switzerland scores, it will be because of a severe Canadian error. Finland was the better team last night, and just was not getting the bounces, and finally when they did, in the third period, they connected. Switzerland are small, minus one guy, and don't hit. Hopefully tonight's game will be a little more wide open. Last night, there was a 2 opposing guys on the puck at all time, as if the whole rink surface was the trap.
Canada needs to start with some intensity, and maintain that, and there should be no problem to do this.


8-0 Canada. Dawes, Bergeron, Perry....two of those three will get multiple goals.
Crosby will get 3 assists.


OT...

if you can't be the life of the party, you'll be the death of everyone.

*turn on TV*
---OOOORRESSS! Jeff Carter scores for Canada!

canada looks pretty sloppy so far. Is Perry hurt?

.....sloppy except for that unbelievable shot by Phaneuf!!

.....sloppy except for that unbelievable shot by Phaneuf!!
That shot.. wow. I can't beleive how fast he gets that thing off.

.....bodyslam people....

You can tell they aren't trying, but it's an exhibition game so you can't blame 'em

Where the hell is Anthony Stewart? On the other end of the spectrum, Carter looked very impressive.

Where the hell is Anthony Stewart? On the other end of the spectrum, Carter looked very impressive.

Stewart is clearly not playing his best hockey.

See that bodycheck by Bergeron? Wow, did he threw the body.

Stewart has been invisible, but it is exhibition, so I am going to hold judgement.

Can someone help me out with the Defensive pairings? So far a set twosome will be:

Neon Deon and Shea Weber
? and ? Barker? and Coburn?
? Syvert and Quincey?

3-0 Canada.... this is going to be ugly

3-0 Canada.... this is going to be ugly
Who scored the last goal?

EDIT---- Nevermind

Three times now Dawes, Richards, Stewart screwing around in their own end.

oh my god. what a pass by crosby to PErry!!!

Goal scorers please?

Goal scorers please?

Planeuf, Carter with the first two

That pass Crosby made to Perry was unreal. If he would have burried it, that would have been on the highlight reel for years, exhibition or not. Wow.

Bergeron had the third goal.

edit: that pass - I know...It was unreal. :amazed: The least Perry could've done was scored. haha

Goal scorers please?

1- Carter blew through the neutral zone, went wide on a defenceman, got past him and deked the goalie, shovelled it through his legs.

2 - Cycling in the corner, Crosby kicked it to Bergeron, Bergeron knocked it to Perry who passed it back to Barker on the point, sent it over to Phaneuf who took the pass right in his wheelhouse and blew it past the tender, top shelf. Wicked shot.

3- Perry sent Bergeron on a fast rush in the Swiss zone, Crosby drove the net, Bergeron went to send it to Crosby who had the defender beat and the defenceman threw his stick out in desperation and chipped it past his own goalie.

Roman Wick is good.

Dawes needs to adjust the sights on that stick. The last five times I've seen him play he's had 4-6 posts and no goals. If he starts getting that quarter-inch accuracy back he'll be deadly.

Roman Wick is good.

How's he been playing, us Sens fans would like to know. I just tuned in. ;)

Dawes needs to adjust the sights on that stick. The last five times I've seen him play he's had 4-6 posts and no goals. If he starts getting that quarter-inch accuracy back he'll be deadly.

Agreed. He is now officially snakebitten.


4-0 Canada on a goal by Carter. It was all Getzlaf though.

And Crosby with another POST! :mad:

4-0

Getzlaf and Ladd awesome forecheck, finally Getzlaf got control and fed it to Carter in the slot who was waiting for it and one timed it low - far side.

Canada's sure getting fired up now! The last minute has been unbelievable. Crosby had a one on two, went outside/inside to completely burn a defenceman, got around him and the goalie charged at him, still got it around the goalie and slid it towards the net but hit the post. More highlight material.

Then Webber just cranked a Swiss forward, getting one of those international 'hitting too hard' penalties.

The crowd is doing the wave. People are getting pumped now.

Who wants to explain the Crosby pass to Perry?

Wow! Bergeron -Crosby and Perry TicTacToe for 5-0 on the pp.

Like I said earlier, this is going to get UGLY

WOW what a goal. Picture perfect :bow: Awesome play by Perry to fake that defenseman out.

5-0

Nicest goal so far, either game.

Powerplay, Crosby passed cross ice to Perry who was wide open, deep in the zone coming out from the side boards. As soon as he gets the puck everyone including the goalie committed to him so he passed it back door to Bergeron who tapped it in, uncontested.

Then Webber just cranked a Swiss forward, getting one of those international 'hitting too hard' penalties.

What happened in the hit and what was the penalty?

Who wants to explain the Crosby pass to Perry?

Crosby was coming down the left-wing 3/4 speed with 2 guys on him and a third threating. When he hit the hashmarks, and without turning his head, he rips a cross-ice laser back to blueline on the right side where Perry was coming at full tilt. He shot and just missed the far-side top corner. Otherwise, top ten goal of the year perhaps.

What happened in the hit and what was the penalty?

Swiss guy loses the puck and Weber just smokes him into the boards, like previously stated, it was more of a hitting to hard penalty that is often called in this tournament. That Bergeron goal was pretty slick. Canada is beginning to take full control. :handclap:

What happened in the hit and what was the penalty?

Weber levelled Diaz [?] but he clearly left his feet. Hence, 2 minutes, charging. Woke up the crowd though and sent a message. Luckily, the penalty was nullified in the next 10 seconds. So no harm, no foul.

The Swiss are very overmatched but I think they've looked good at times. They have a lot more grit than usual and Wick, Furer and Sprunger have stood out to me.

Who wants to explain the Crosby pass to Perry?

It's a bit tough but I'll try.

Crosby was streaking down the wing, ahead of his teammates. He had Bergeron a little behind and to the side of him, both Swiss defenceman were moving in on him and the first back checking forward was also trapping him and pretty much preventing Bergeron from getting a drop pass. At about this time Perry was probably between the red line and blue line, just getting caught up to the play, on the far side of the rink, way over close to the boards. Completely other side of the ice from where the play was happening. Somehow Crosby knows he is there and knows that he can't fire it, he kind of has to put some touch on it so that Perry can get to it in time, so without looking he dishes it all the way across the zone and about 15 feet behind him. It goes through all three Swiss players and is waiting at the top of the circle for a wide open Perry who caught up to it perfectly. Just a thing of beauty that you don't see from just anyone.

The anouncers were shocked that he even had that idea, nevermind pulled it off.

Canada took complete control in the latter half of the period. Getzlaf-Ladd-Carter line dominated the smaller swiss defense. Bergeron-Crosby-Perry looked pretty solid as well while Macarthur and Fraser were doing a phenomonal job killing penalties and grinding it out. The Richards-Stewart-Dawes line really looked out of place, Richards and Stewart in particular.

It's a bit tough but I'll try.

Crosby was streaking down the wing, ahead of his teammates. He had Bergeron a little behind and to the side of him, both Swiss defenceman were moving in on him and the first back checking forward was also trapping him and pretty much preventing Bergeron from getting a drop pass. At about this time Perry was probably between the red line and blue line, just getting caught up to the play, on the far side of the rink, way over close to the boards. Completely other side of the ice from where the play was happening. Somehow Crosby knows he is there and knows that he can't fire it, he kind of has to put some touch on it so that Perry can get to it in time, so without looking he dishes it all the way across the zone and about 15 feet behind him. It goes through all three Swiss players and is waiting at the top of the circle for a wide open Perry who caught up to it perfectly. Just a thing of beauty that you don't see from just anyone.

The anouncers were shocked that he even had that idea, nevermind pulled it off.

That Crosby sure has a lot of the TOP END OFFENSIVE skills that Kyle Wellwood has ..

Those are the same things you read in th game summaries of St. Johns Games .

Zzzzzz After 1 period I turned it to the Bulldogs/Roadrunners game...... I am pretty much ready for Christmas Day when the real tourney starts......

Is it just me or does Ladd look totally lost out there?

Ladd seems to be struggling out there considerably... missing a virtual tap in although he has been throwing his weight around which is encouraging. Meanwhile, Clarke Macarthur continues to impress me. Killing penalties and throwing checks in an energy role.

That Crosby sure has a lot of the TOP END OFFENSIVE skills that Kyle Wellwood has ..

Those are the same things you read in th game summaries of St. Johns Games .

LOL... Crosby is in another offensive category that Wellwood will never reach

LOL... Crosby is in another offensive category that Wellwood will never reach

Crosby is miles ahead of Wellwood.

Crosby is miles ahead of Wellwood.
That is an understatement.

Crosby is miles ahead of Wellwood.

Crosby is still young and he still has the ability to get better so eventually he will close the gap between himself and Wellwood skills.

Take my word on that .

Too early to call Wellwood the clear winner ..

TSN had the TOP TEN best WJC goals of all time, from all teams every and Wellwood's goal in the WJC a couple of years ago was the BEST WJC SCORED ever according to TSN ..

Crosby is still young and he still has the ability to get better so eventually he will close the gap between himself and Wellwood skills.

Take my word on that .

Too early to call Wellwood the clear winner ..

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Crosby is still young and he still has the ability to get better so eventually he will close the gap between himself and Wellwood skills.

Take my word on that .

Too early to call Wellwood the clear winner ..

TSN had the TOP TEN best WJC goals of all time, from all teams every and Wellwood's goal in the WJC a couple of years ago was the BEST WJC SCORED ever according to TSN ..

:joker: oh boy....Wellwood is the next one!

:joker: oh boy....Wellwood is the next one!


if by "next" you mean Brad Smyth or Steve Maltais..then you just might have something!

I thought Tie Domi was the next one? :dunno:

I know it was just exhibition, but what a horsesh*t game by Canada. Sloppy plays in all ends, dumb passes, bad line changes, too many missed chances. Ladd sucked and they didn't get a shot on a 45 second 5 on 3 pp. Perry had three assists but he made some bonehead moves too. Crosby was phenomenal again, as was Carter - Getzlaf wasn't too shabby either. Did I mention Ladd? McArthur was maybe the best all-round player tonight. While the D-men mostly were invisible - which is fine by me (though Weber did stand out). And what is wrong with Dawes? It's like he has no confidence. I'm screwed in one pool if he doesn't turn it on. yikes. At least he was creating chances, so it'll come in time.

What did you guys think?

Wellwood is a magician with the puck but Crosby has the total package.

How would McCarthur look in place of Ladd on the Getzlaf-Carter line? McCarthur has looked a lot better than Ladd in both games, could fill an offensive role...

How would McCarthur look in place of Ladd on the Getzlaf-Carter line? McCarthur has looked a lot better than Ladd in both games, could fill an offensive role...
I would maybe try Colliton with Getzlaf and Carter, if he gets healthy. Alternate him and Perry between the top unit and that unit.

Wellwood is a magician with the puck but Crosby has the total package.

You know I am just having a little fun with the young pups in here ...

Wellwood is a magician with the puck but Crosby has the total package.


Yeah but the magician Wellwood is like is George Oscar Bluth while Crosby is more like a David Copperfield or David Blaine.

Swiss Stand-Outs
The Good
Roman Wick - Very strong on the puck, solid along the boards
Leonardo Genonini(?) - I thought he made some pretty nice saves in the 1st period and he was solid for a 17 years old.

The Bad
Julien Sprunger - Maybe I had too big expectations on Sprunger but I thought he had a weak and inaccurate shot and that he didn't have excellent foot speed and didn't use his body as I thought he would.

Canada Stand-Outs
The Good
Sidney Crosby - This kid doesn't only have all the skills in the world, he is very intense and has a physical edge to his game.
Jeff Carter - Nice acceleration and he uses his body to his advantage.
Clark MacArthur - I thought he was only a grinder but the guy has a nice set of hands.

The Bad
Andrew Ladd - Not intense at all, did not hit and made some very bad decisions.

I was watching the Swiss players most of the time, it must suck being one of the 16 or so players that you never saw their name on the back of their jersey or ever did anything.

3 guys stood out from what I saw, Wick, Stancescu and Furrer.

Wick was played a lot, he had good stickhandling and was good on the forecheck. In one instance where he was pinned against the boards by Phaneuf, he handled himself really well and broke free, really good strength.
Furrer was a defenseman who also played a lot, he was a lot smarter on the ice than his teammates, being able to contain the Canadian forwards better and he showed some offensive instincts as well.
Their captain Stancescu was probably their best player, almost every chance created by the Swiss originated from him. He really looked different than everyone else, being able to compete against the Canadians and being smart on both ends of the ice.

Yeah but the magician Wellwood is like is George Oscar Bluth while Crosby is more like a David Copperfield or David Blaine.

Beauty. :lol

I was watching the Swiss players most of the time, it must suck being one of the 16 or so players that you never saw their name on the back of their jersey or ever did anything.

3 guys stood out from what I saw, Wick, Stancescu and Furrer.


I was really impressed by that Furrer fellow as well. And the young goalie, he had a great game.

For anyone interested..Official game summary found here:

juniorex.leaguestat.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=12

Sprunger didn't look good? Damn, I wish he would. Stat was, been following him and I've been disappointed. Suppose to be one of the better Swiss forwards to come out of Switzerland, and I was hoping. Has the size, but...maybe he should come over like Khudobin for the AHL to get a better read and evaluation.

Roman Wick is good.

I've liked this guy for a while, i was disappointed when he fell into the hands of the Sens :shakehead

Just watching the re-run on NHL Network now

-Crosby has made me cream my jeans at least 3 times so far
-Holy crap Weber just crushed some poor Swissman

I was watching the Swiss players most of the time, it must suck being one of the 16 or so players that you never saw their name on the back of their jersey or ever did anything.

3 guys stood out from what I saw, Wick, Stancescu and Furrer.

Wick was played a lot, he had good stickhandling and was good on the forecheck. In one instance where he was pinned against the boards by Phaneuf, he handled himself really well and broke free, really good strength.
Furrer was a defenseman who also played a lot, he was a lot smarter on the ice than his teammates, being able to contain the Canadian forwards better and he showed some offensive instincts as well.
Their captain Stancescu was probably their best player, almost every chance created by the Swiss originated from him. He really looked different than everyone else, being able to compete against the Canadians and being smart on both ends of the ice.

Do the Swiss have two guys named Beaver and Taser???

If they do, cool, I like them more already! :yo:

Do the Swiss have two guys named Beaver and Taser???

If they do, cool, I like them more already! :yo:

They also had a goalie named Leonardo and a defenceman named Rafeal. I was waiting for Master Splinter to come off the bench.

They also had a goalie named Leonardo and a defenceman named Rafeal. I was waiting for Master Splinter to come off the bench.

Get your mind outta the sewers!

nice game !

Just watching the re-run on NHL Network now

-Crosby has made me cream my jeans at least 3 times so far
-Holy crap Weber just crushed some poor Swissman


Rightttttttttt.........................slowing moving farther and farther away......................... :help:

Some of my thoughts-I saw first 2 periods.
Yes Canada was a bit sloppy but also had some good moments.The swiss had one
good line that could hold there own.They also had 2 defencemen that were 5 times
better than the rest of there defencemen.#7is that furrer?They played those guys against Canada's 1 and 2 lines so they got alot of icetime.Carters line looked
good but the defencemen did let them walk right in plus they(swiss) were very poor at handling the puck in there own end.Regardless Carter has alot of finesse
for a big guy and he should be a leader for Canada.

Phaneuf had a better game than on Monday,wow what a shot.Dixon played better
as well and the 4th line seems solid for Canada.
As for Crosby and Bergeron they didn't gel as well with Perry although they played
a good game.Perry has awesome instincts around the net but his play in the neutral
zone was really quite awkward.He sometimes even got into his linemates way and
was tripping over them.

What about that play where crosby passed behind the defender to himself and then
hit the post.that was fun to watch.

I didn't see the third period so could someone update me.Did it just look like they
didn't want to run up the score?Did they play the 4th line more and try and keep
the shutout?
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Do the Swiss have two guys named Beaver and Taser???

If they do, cool, I like them more already! :yo:

:lol: and I believe they had a guy with the name 'Carguy' - I'm sure it isn't spelled like that though :P

What bothers me is that Canada isn't going to play a competitive team until the medal round. I hope that they can be ready for Russia or the US when they do after cleaning up on patsies.

Crosby is still young and he still has the ability to get better so eventually he will close the gap between himself and Wellwood skills.

Take my word on that .

Too early to call Wellwood the clear winner ..

TSN had the TOP TEN best WJC goals of all time, from all teams every and Wellwood's goal in the WJC a couple of years ago was the BEST WJC SCORED ever according to TSN ..
He's right. Scouts have been drooling over Wellwood and have now resorted to calling Crosby a "poor man's Wellwood".

I only saw 1 period and a half but was really impressed by Roman Wick of Switzerland.

- Canada played terribly. So many mental mistakes that they won't be able to make against Russia without paying the price.

- The Swiss goalie looked okay. I mean, he was getting shelled, but he needs to pick a style and stick with it. He had a good butterfly technique, but he also looked a little too 'hasek' at times.

He's right. Scouts have been drooling over Wellwood and have now resorted to calling Crosby a "poor man's Wellwood".

When they were calling Sid "The Next One" I naturally assumed they meant "The next Wellwood".

- Canada played terribly. So many mental mistakes that they won't be able to make against Russia without paying the price.

- The Swiss goalie looked okay. I mean, he was getting shelled, but he needs to pick a style and stick with it. He had a good butterfly technique, but he also looked a little too 'hasek' at times.


Sorry a little too "6 vezina" hasek? how is that bad?

:lol: and I believe they had a guy with the name 'Carguy' - I'm sure it isn't spelled like that though :P

I can't get over how his name is spelled. Pronounced Carguy and written Kparghai.

They also have someone who sounds like 'Beerbong', written Birmbaum.

Some nice names! :yo:

When they were calling Sid "The Next One" I naturally assumed they meant "The next Wellwood".

It's automatic when you get drafted by Toronto. But that's the way it goes when every year is "the" year.

- Canada played terribly. So many mental mistakes that they won't be able to make against Russia without paying the price.

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So Russia wont make any mistake? We'll make them pay too! :lol:

Sorry a little too "6 vezina" hasek? how is that bad?
How many goalies who play like Hasek have won ANY Vezinas, let alone 6?? The answer is one, and thats Hasek himself.

If you want to draft a goalie you want him to be technically good, not just lucky.

EDIT: And by lucky, I mean purely relying on reflexes. If someone has great reflexes, they can become a much better goalie by just learning the proper technique (or *A* proper technique, so as not to imply only one correct technique).

So Weber had a few big hits or just the one?

So Weber had a few big hits or just the one?

He was physical all game but got away with a few "undiscipline type" and unnecessary missed calls IMO