cuporbust Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Another game , more big talk about potential with zero results. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, cuporbust said: Another game , more big talk about potential with zero results. Did you watch the game, or are you looking at the scores? It's obvious that there's something else going on on that team. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austy Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 3 hours ago, FaninMex said: I did not see it as I am in Europe. Was there another player in the area? Was it a set play were the other player never got into position? Might have been a set play but just looked like a brain fart to me, more telling was his reaction. Poor guy. There was a few times where his line mates probably could have dumped the puck into the zone but instead held onto it and stuffed up the entry. Maybe the team isn't on the same page at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deus.ex.makina Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 2 hours ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: Idk but to me it seems like Vasili is using a longer stick than most forwards would use. Perhaps its just the way I'm looking at the photo, but it looks more like a long Dmans stick. who's the 35 years old czech guy behind Vasily ? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHL'er Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 9 hours ago, RomanP said: Petey when Podz comes over: “Hold my (healthy equivalent of) beer” 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal:thecup Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 hour ago, deus.ex.makina said: who's the 35 years old czech guy behind Vasily ? You're right! Maybe they got his birthdate wrong (1981 not 2001). Anyway, here's the link to Elite Prospects: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/297677/radek-kucerik Radek Kucerik Plays for the WHL Blades. Big guy; looks way older than he is in several photos online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 9 hours ago, Zhukini said: Is this just slang for he’s good defensively and not dynamic offensively? Which is fine, you probably win more games because of his simple plays than you lose. And not everyone can be Peter or Hughes, but let’s not pretend he’s having a good tournament so far. To be fair neither is his team. its hard to pass and score at the same time. He created 3 or 4 nice chances last night that his line did nothing with, it must be very frustrating for him. I don't agree that he doesn't know how to screen.... he's the only guy who has that job on his team. Last nights game reminded me of watching the Wild and the boring-ass 1-0, 2-1 style that annoyed us for so many years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StiffStick33 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Screening certainly doesn't help when the D can't get any shots through. Or settle blue line feeds either. Czechs played a hell of a game. Russian defense could have been better. Is it just me or is he not getting the ice time he deserves? For one of the better players, hes not on any of the PPs abd played maybe a minute after they went down 2 zip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatetomatoes Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 33 minutes ago, StiffStick33 said: Screening certainly doesn't help when the D can't get any shots through. Or settle blue line feeds either. Czechs played a hell of a game. Russian defense could have been better. Is it just me or is he not getting the ice time he deserves? For one of the better players, hes not on any of the PPs abd played maybe a minute after they went down 2 zip. He's on pp1. Plays the net front. Not sure if he's playing like he deserves more ice time but it would be nice to see him play with more skilled guys. He's much too unselfish with the puck to be a line driver, and the guys he's with aren't helping much. That said for a guy who one of his main attributes is work ethic I'd like to see him skating more and grinding out there. He's floating a lot and being quite passive. Seems like a mental thing for him right now, I don't see him playing his best hockey out there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, Outsiders said: He looks hurt right now. He was gliding a lot tonight and I didn't see him actually try to use his speed. Wonder if he's got a groin or foot injury? Normally he gives it 100% and it looks like he's giving 60% out there. I doubt its from a lack of effort but I can't help but notice it. It was like watching Jake (skating only), I was like move your feet and use your speed! For my sins (I bought the TSN one month deal but can't get it in the US) I am watching a Russian TV feed on YouTube. During the first intermission they were saying that he is playing hurt - hasn't fully recovered from that elbow to the face, and when he stumbled on the hit got a hip or wrist injury (as far as I could make out - my Russian leaves a lot to be desired). I don't know if they were quoting Larianov (his pic was on the screen at the time) or if it was just the commentator's thoughts, but he said "80% of Vasily is better than 100% of most on the team" If he is playing thru an injury, that would explain a lot these last 2 games Edited December 28, 2020 by Googlie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 15 minutes ago, Ihatetomatoes said: He's on pp1. Plays the net front. Not sure if he's playing like he deserves more ice time but it would be nice to see him play with more skilled guys. He's much too unselfish with the puck to be a line driver, and the guys he's with aren't helping much. That said for a guy who one of his main attributes is work ethic I'd like to see him skating more and grinding out there. He's floating a lot and being quite passive. Seems like a mental thing for him right now, I don't see him playing his best hockey out there Have you seen a good one timer from the point or wing on the Russian PP yet? I also expected a more physical game from them. Pods threw that beautiful cross ice pass on the PP but his team mate fanned on the finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Oh, and another number to throw into the mix .... at one stoppage he was beside a fairly tall Czech defenseman and the 2 on-air were commenting on it. They had a discussion about Podz' height and their concensus seemed to be 194 cms, which translated, is 6 feet 4.378 inches (maybe that explains that seemingly long stick in the clip above) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 He was a huge net front presence and, like Petey, isn't a selfish player but maybe needs to be a bit more so. He set up some beautiful chances and it's not really his fault if they weren't capitalized on. Seems he was given more leeway TO move away from the net as the game went on. People really need to pace themselves a bit more and not decide (Cup Or) Bust so quickly. He did some good things out there...unfortunately, his team really didn't. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 This wouldn't be the first I've seen the Russians look like crap out of the gate and then suddenly start knocking the competition down one by one. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dixon Ward Posted December 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) What I saw was an incredible effort by the Czechs, a weak effort by the Russians overall especially the defence, and a steady game by Podkolzin. He does a lot of good things that will get him icetime, but it seems his teammates took the Czechs lightly and don't have the overwhelming skill to win without a lot of effort. Podz is a polished professional player already and will look much better playing with pros. He needs to be given some skilled linemates and not be played with Beagle and he will shine. Edited December 28, 2020 by Dixon Ward 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeBrew Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, Zhukini said: I have time for the WJC doesnt mean anything for his NHL career, just ask Jordan Schroeder. But, I don’t see what there is to praise, unless you really cherry pick. He doesn’t drive a line, doesn’t screen properly, passes into no one a lot, and missed the net more than he hits the net. Yes he is defensively responsible, but I’m struggling to drink the koolaid other than that. I do see a lot of Burrows tho, in a player who probably doesn’t score 20 on a line other than with the Sedins, but could be the perfect complimentary piece with the right players, which were lucky enough to have already. I agree with this. There should be no denying that he didn’t look good out there. Way too much floating around watching the play to be effective. With that said, the whole Russian team besides the goalie was playing pretty terribly. Little to no chemistry happening between line mates and couldn’t move the puck quick enough to get good shooting lanes. Hoping they rebound in the next one. Edited December 28, 2020 by HomeBrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post J.I.A.H.N Posted December 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2020 Well for what I have seen of Pods this tournie 1. Skates through the entire Canadian team during their exhibition game 2. Creates high quality scoring chances, that team mates do not capitalize on 3. Take a hit and never complains 4. Plays injured 5. Solid defensively IMO, this guy shows signs of elitism, and only time will tell who he plays with and on what line he plays on with the Canucks To me, people seem to watch every little move he makes, and dissects it like they are Howie Meeker Well, the truth is, most do not even recognize what they are seeing, and stat watch Yes, it would be nice to see him at the top of the scoring lead, but that is not his game nor is it who he is playing with.............. Think back to his first game back after the last tournament, and how when playing with offensive players, he scores and picks up points in the "KHL" This indicates that when given tools to work with, he is successful Now, until he gets to the NHL, people need to relax watch for the little things....... aka, forecheck, passes, back check, positioning etc. does his check get away from him defensively? Accept that he will be somewhat handcuffed, with the injury and team-mates and evaluate from there............ Don't let your expectations and disappointment, jade your judgement........... That is about it! 2 5 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JM_ Posted December 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, janisahockeynut said: Well for what I have seen of Pods this tournie 1. Skates through the entire Canadian team during their exhibition game 2. Creates high quality scoring chances, that team mates do not capitalize on 3. Take a hit and never complains 4. Plays injured 5. Solid defensively IMO, this guy shows signs of elitism, and only time will tell who he plays with and on what line he plays on with the Canucks To me, people seem to watch every little move he makes, and dissects it like they are Howie Meeker Well, the truth is, most do not even recognize what they are seeing, and stat watch Yes, it would be nice to see him at the top of the scoring lead, but that is not his game nor is it who he is playing with.............. Think back to his first game back after the last tournament, and how when playing with offensive players, he scores and picks up points in the "KHL" This indicates that when given tools to work with, he is successful Now, until he gets to the NHL, people need to relax watch for the little things....... aka, forecheck, passes, back check, positioning etc. does his check get away from him defensively? Accept that he will be somewhat handcuffed, with the injury and team-mates and evaluate from there............ Don't let your expectations and disappointment, jade your judgement........... That is about it! He's in the right places, doing the right things. I see a guy who's team isn't stepping up around him tbh. Larionov clearly has given Podz certain jobs and the kid is doing what he can. He maybe made one passing error last night, either that or a guy on his line was out of position on a set play. I guess others aren't pleased, but I really like what I see out of this kid. 2 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.I.A.H.N Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: He's in the right places, doing the right things. I see a guy who's team isn't stepping up around him tbh. Larionov clearly has given Podz certain jobs and the kid is doing what he can. He maybe made one passing error last night, either that or a guy on his line was out of position on a set play. I guess others aren't pleased, but I really like what I see out of this kid. I get that out of you Jimmy But really, commenting on a hockey stick in a picture? is reaching just a little.......... A short stick is for stickhandling in a phone booth, and nothing more the longer stick, if is actually long, gives a much harder shot Which is funny, because Podz has absolutely no problem with controlling the puck in tight and has to work on his shot...........his passes seem to be spot on, so If his stick is longer, it may be to improve what he and the coaches feel is a weaker shot Again, I know you know this but some just don't, which is why I am spelling it out The kid is 19 and not an "generational, elite" talent some of you expect IMO, I think he develops in to a JT Miller type.....and that is bad How? Edited December 28, 2020 by janisahockeynut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlastPast Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) He's been fine. Not as good as last year but he isn't playing with the same talents as last year. Definitely hasn't been bad. Could have easily had points and then everyone would be happy. Passes into no one a lot? That isn't remotely true. Floating around? The majority of zone entries by the Russians are on the left side; he plays the right wing and net front for the most part. Is he supposed to just charge around the O-zone until someone can get the puck over to the right side or towards the net? I think what people see as "floating" is a guy waiting patiently for one of his linemates to actually get the puck anywhere in his vicinity so he can do something ; something they (esp. Khusnutdinov) fail to do repeatedly. I'm glad they tried him with Chinakhov towards the end and hope they stick with it in the next game. I would like to see more of his playmaking but it also takes someone on the other end to convert. Edited December 28, 2020 by BlastPast 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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