2013 IIHF World Championships thread

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I guess the Russians started their 3rd string goalie today (as did France)

 

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Canada taking it to Sweden today - 3-0 good guys

/12:00 minutes left in the 3rd

//and that's the final score - Sweden can't wait for the Sedin boys and Edler to arrive.

 

[puckhead]

Canada taking it to Sweden today - 3-0 good guys

/12:00 minutes left in the 3rd

//and that's the final score - Sweden can't wait for the Sedin boys and Edler to arrive.

just watched the game.
Enroth was terrific. could have easily been 5 or 6 to zip.

 

[awaz]

Canada taking it to Sweden today - 3-0 good guys

/12:00 minutes left in the 3rd

//and that's the final score - Sweden can't wait for the Sedin boys and Edler to arrive.

erik gustaffson has been leading them (SWE) in ice time, averaging like 23 mins/game.. he's paired with henrik tallinder

good experience for the kid though

 

[Nasty_Magician]

fix?

Szymon Szemberg ‏@Sz1909_Szemberg now For the first time ever: France defeats Russia in IIHF Worlds, 2-1 in Helsinki. #IIHFWorlds

Sad I thought the same thing.

 

[mattola]

News1130 Sports ‏@News1130Sports 3m
Looks good for #Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis to play for Canada at the #WHChampionships.

 

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News1130 Sports ‏@News1130Sports 3m
Looks good for #Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis to play for Canada at the #WHChampionships.

Probably still suffering from jetlag, but was Canada's best defenseman against the Czechs today (2-1 Canada win)

 

[puckhead]

Probably still suffering from jetlag, but was Canada's best defenseman against the Czechs today (2-1 Canada win)

I'm kinda surprised that they took Hammer over Subban, though maybe he declined.
Don't think that they will tinker with the forwards too much. Seems to have pretty good chemistry with this group

 

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I'm kinda surprised that they took Hammer over Subban, though maybe he declined.
Don't think that they will tinker with the forwards too much. Seems to have pretty good chemistry with this group

Subban is now joining Team Canada (good news)

/although this will likely cut into TJ Brodie's ice time

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Subban is now joining Team Canada (good news)

/although this will likely cut into TJ Brodie's ice time

did Chien get suspended?





/I heard Crawford going on and on about how good Hamhuis was and thought he was just blowing smoke because he wants that canucks job back lol

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

I'd like to reunite Nino with Sven on the Flames...

Word is you might get your wish depending on what Garth wants in return. It appears things haven't changed & Nino wants out. There are at least 5 teams interested in acquiring Nino, most notably is ANAHEIM. However, up to this point Garth hasn't looked at any offers.

I expect Nino to be dealt at the draft. For what is anyone's guess??

 

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Word is you might get your wish depending on what Garth wants in return. It appears things haven't changed & Nino wants out. There are at least 5 teams interested in acquiring Nino, most notably is ANAHEIM. However, up to this point Garth hasn't looked at any offers.

I expect Nino to be dealt at the draft. For what is anyone's guess??

I also see that Ty Rattie set a new WHL record for playoff goals scored yesterday (hat trick including two short-handed goals). The Blues may have a good one.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

I also see that Ty Rattie set a new WHL record for playoff goals scored yesterday (hat trick including two short-handed goals). The Blues may have a good one.

Tarasenko, Schwartz & Rattie. It will be interesting to see how the Blues draft without Jarmo. I have a feeling things could change quickly in St. Louis. Can their new owner really afford the team?

 

[xalbox]

Just went to the Canada-Slovenia game. Saw Steve Yzerman do a facepalm after the first period. It was kind of fun to see Slovenia score some nice goals which gave the game some life, even though it didn't really matter. I also noticed Lindy Ruff look up and smile at the jumbotron when the "Dance Cam" was on with 3 minutes left of the game and the score was 3-3. Stamkos game winner was a beauty. There were so few in the audience so everyone could choose whatever seat they wanted. Sat just behind Harrison's family and friends. And of course I wore my blue "Tre Kronor" jersey

 

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Just went to the Canada-Slovenia game. Saw Steve Yzerman do a facepalm after the first period. It was kind of fun to see Slovenia score some nice goals which gave the game some life, even though it didn't really matter. I also noticed Lindy Ruff look up and smile at the jumbotron when the "Dance Cam" was on with 3 minutes left of the game and the score was 3-3. Stamkos game winner was a beauty. There were so few in the audience so everyone could choose whatever seat they wanted. Sat just behind Harrison's family and friends. And of course I wore my blue "Tre Kronor" jersey

Okay, I know it was essentially a nothing game for Canada, but Slovenia taking Canada to OT is pretty embarrassing.

/At least Canada pulled out the win, but still...

 

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Quarter-finals are set and TSN has all the games:

Russia vs. USA

Thursday at 5:45am et/2:45am pt

Switzerland vs. Czech Rep.

Thursday at 8:30am et/5:30am pt

Finland vs. Slovakia

Thursday at 11:15am et/8:15am pt

Canada vs. Sweden

Thursday at 2pm et/11am pt

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Quarter-finals are set and TSN has all the games:

Russia vs. USA

Thursday at 5:45am et/2:45am pt

Switzerland vs. Czech Rep.

Thursday at 8:30am et/5:30am pt

Finland vs. Slovakia

Thursday at 11:15am et/8:15am pt

Canada vs. Sweden

Thursday at 2pm et/11am pt

Any word on Ovechkin headed to the tourney?

Go USA & Switzerland. I'd love to see an upset for the Gold. Besides the better Nino plays the better his trade value.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

i think its cute that Henrik has discovered swear words

Henrik Sedin on Mike Smith "He's extremely big, and good at playing the puck. He also dives a lot." | CanucksArmy

On the topic of Mike Smith, Henrik Sedin was spitting fire. He gaves these quotes in Swedish, but Uffe Bodin, who is the managing editor of HockeySverige was kind enough to give me a proper translation:

"Smith is a fucking big goalie, extremely big and good at playing the puck. He also dives a lot. You can't barely touch him, then he will fall"
"He's the goalie in the NHL that draws more penalties than anyone else. I believe it was twelve penalties that the other team took. He goes out, holds on to the puck and then holds on, holds on. When you challenge him or barely touch him, he falls. Tht's something we've got to be careful with. I'm going to tell the ref to keep an eye on him."

you do that Hank ... you do that

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Passing the puck through a defenceman's legs seems way easier when that defenceman isn't coached by Larry Robinson, eh?


thats gold

 

[mattola]

i think its cute that Henrik has discovered swear words

Henrik Sedin on Mike Smith "He's extremely big, and good at playing the puck. He also dives a lot." | CanucksArmy

On the topic of Mike Smith, Henrik Sedin was spitting fire. He gaves these quotes in Swedish, but Uffe Bodin, who is the managing editor of HockeySverige was kind enough to give me a proper translation:



you do that Hank ... you do that

lol

I think it works in the euro leagues... man that makes me laugh.....