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He had the speed to negate McDavid, lol.

Sweden vs Russia, I haven’t seen Sweden play but they seem to have a good D with some young prospects up front. Russia seems like Jekyl and Hyde, destroying Canada but losing to Czechs. I would like Canada to avenge their loss, but they scare me. Go Sweden! Canada vs Finland, revenge for Canada’s elimination last year. Best word to describe Finnish hockey, pesky.

There is a lot of forward talent in this draft. I’ve watched Byfield live a few times and I love his game. His performance at the WJHC is meh, but many 17 year olds do that. He will be fine and I would take him in a heartbeat. He could be back there next year and dominate.

Canada beats Germany 4-1 to tie the USA at the top of their group. They both have one game vs the Czechs to go. Cozens with a helper today. He has not stood out but he belongs there. I’ve watched him closely. He takes a lot of key draws and wins his fair share. He plays RW, the lines were mixed up today with Veleno suspension and Lafreniere injury. Cozens skates very well but has not had many chances to explode up the wing. On PP1 he is the face off guy and then the net front presence. He provided a great screen on one goal and his assist was from winning a draw in the O-zone. He threw a few hits and showed some stick handling skills in tight.

Good work by. Asplund.

Vesey with brutal play as a Dman there. Good on him covering for Ristolainen but I think I could skate backwards better than that.

Nice saucer pass by Sam.

Good work by Lazar, he should stay.

It feels like Dahlin is ready to breakout and reach another level.

Last game sucked on multiple fronts, made worse by only having the NESN feed. At least this game I have RJ.

Sherry falls over without anybody touching him.

I cannot believe the Russians lost to the Czechs, they looked powerful. Good luck USA if the Russians bring the same game as yesterday.

I don’t have any must watch Christmas movies, this tournament is my must see TV. Every year. Not as tense as the 60’s and 70’s but they are probably not buddies.

Lafreniere was awesome, Hayton the recipient of some great setups. Cozens on PP1 won some key face offs and was the net front presence. 1 assists but should have been two. I liked Wahlstrom for the USA, Samuelsson is a shut down type, not a puck mover. Caufield is a smurf, he doesn’t drive play, just floats around to try and finish. Given room he has a wicked shot, but he was nullified today. Easily pushed around and he played small. Zegras looks good.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!

It was a fantastic pass, I didn’t realize he knew how to pass.?

Good work by Dahlin.

Bogo the pylon on that play.

Stay at home or be scratched.

Wow, Erod stayed on his feet and Gus has hands. Ill take it.

He and his brother shouldn’t even bother having one, they’re never in their mouths.

Sam not looking engaged.

Good play Lazar.

Sherry deked himself out.

I am heading to Ottawa today to pick up my daughter for the Holidays. I’ll wear a Sabres hat while in the city, quick turn around though. Let’s go Buffalo!