Canada v Germany

Nicky Santoro · 02-23-10, 12:16 AM

can't wait for this game.

bentley19 · 02-23-10, 12:35 AM

7-1 canada

runt23 · 02-23-10, 01:20 AM

yikes. tough call.. germany hasnt scored till the last game they played and that was against belarus.

i dont know what my play for this will be yet.

broananik · 02-23-10, 01:22 AM

I think Canada got their real wake up call. They should rough up the Germans pretty good- especially being in Canada

byronbb · 02-23-10, 01:30 AM

Germany's focus will be to try and keep it 0-0 through 1 period so they will play super-german-defense to try and induce a sense of panic that will build exponentially the longer the Canadian team fails to score. A panic that will grow and grow until it begins to border on pure terror as the home town fans sit there in disbelief at their team of prima dona millionaires.

Skaramouche · 02-23-10, 02:32 AM

i dont know about a wake up call. canada just might overlook this game. they know that there is now way they lose this. if they were playing Slovakia or Chezhs in this game they woudl be alot more focused.

Germany is not that bad, i would say they are close to the Swiss team.

i mean in terms of wake up calls, top teams havent done that great after dissapointing games. just look at Russia after losing to Slovakia. they played will against the Chezhs but in no way did they dominate like i expected them to. Russians looked really pissed after losing to Slovakia and i expected them to beat badly anyone they played next.

Wind gara · 02-23-10, 03:01 AM

canada runs them out of town

Mikail · 02-23-10, 03:07 AM

Germany looked horrible against Belarus. Lost 5-3 Wouldn't suprise me if the lose to Canada by 5 or more.

Jaug · 02-23-10, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by Skaramouche

i dont know about a wake up call. canada just might overlook this game. they know that there is now way they lose this. if they were playing Slovakia or Chezhs in this game they woudl be alot more focused. Germany is not that bad, i would say they are close to the Swiss team. i mean in terms of wake up calls, top teams havent done that great after dissapointing games. just look at Russia after losing to Slovakia. they played will against the Chezhs but in no way did they dominate like i expected them to. Russians looked really pissed after losing to Slovakia and i expected them to beat badly anyone they played next.

Good point. If you look at Canada's games so far they were worthless vs swiss but on the other hand they played a really good game vs the US. They outshot US badly and who knows if they had Luongo in the net that game could have been a W for them with Brodeur giving away free goals.

I think the overlook argument is the best so far. They are probably not pumped up to play Germany.

Jaug · 02-23-10, 07:59 AM

Roberto Luongo, who - in a country mad and apprehensive for hockey - will play goal for Canada against Germany on Tuesday, with their Olympic hopes on the line.

runt23 · 02-23-10, 10:22 AM

I really dont think Germany will get any goals on Luongo. The real question is how much will Canada score? They will load on a pile of shots like they do every game, but how many will go in? Griess in net I take it?

Them winnng by 4 - Id take that any day. Them winning by 5? We'll see

obamaismyuncle · 02-23-10, 10:29 AM

Canada rolls

BigdaddyQH · 02-23-10, 10:36 AM

I would think that Canada, which does not have nearly as good a team as people think, will take a big lead, and then start thinking about their game against the Russians. I would not touch this game, but look forward to possibly fading the Canadians against Alex O and the Russians.

gti175 · 02-23-10, 11:02 AM

germans play trap hockey, = low scoring 3-0 or 4 -0 . The line is right where it should be..

KingKolzig · 02-23-10, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by Skaramouche

Matchbook has Germany +4.5 +103

what do you guys think about this play? Canada hasn't exactly shined in these Olympics. I don't think Canada will win by 5 goals. Germans will play harder because they are playing against a team to beat. I am sure they want to get at least one win or respectable loss in these olympics.

i think if the line comes up to Canada -5, Germany would be a great value play. even at +4.5 it seems pretty good to me

if Marco Sturm goes nuts and nets a hatrick, then ummmm Canada 8-3

plzkthx · 02-23-10, 01:24 PM

thats going to be a hella good game.

alex81 · 02-23-10, 01:36 PM

Luongo could easily shut them out and Canada kinda needs to win this one convincingly to boost its confidence... Wouldn't be surprised if the game ends 6-0 or 6-1.

runt23 · 02-23-10, 01:45 PM

I think Canada will be looking to build some chemistry before things get too serious. Maybe they play around with the Germans too much and start missing opportunities.

MathewXB · 02-23-10, 02:01 PM

The game against the Americans was the wake up call Canada needed. They will almost definitely want another shot at them and they know they only way that is going to happen is to beat Germany and Russia. That is if the US can beat the Swiss, lets keep in mind that the swiss are a very tough team to beat in any country. If the US pulls out a win against the swiss it will be a 1 maybe last second 2 goal game. Either way I am a dual citizen so either way I am happy if Canada and US play for the gold, on the other hand I was born in Canada so we all know which way I am leaning. CANADA 4-1 for this game.

XB

icecapper · 02-23-10, 02:13 PM

UNDER 6.5 is the play here. These teams have played the last few Olympics with Canada winning 5-1 and 3-2. Germany tends to go into a defensive shell to try to win games where they are overmatched, and have only scored 3 just goals in the tournament. With Luongo and Greiss between the pipes, we're looking at a 5-0 Canada win.

cecil127 · 02-23-10, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by MathewXB

The game against the Americans was the wake up call Canada needed. They will almost definitely want another shot at them and they know they only way that is going to happen is to beat Germany and Russia. That is if the US can beat the Swiss, lets keep in mind that the swiss are a very tough team to beat in any country. If the US pulls out a win against the swiss it will be a 1 maybe last second 2 goal game. Either way I am a dual citizen so either way I am happy if Canada and US play for the gold, on the other hand I was born in Canada so we all know which way I am leaning. CANADA 4-1 for this game.

XB

please see me for private pt wager when the US and swiss go at it.....

cecil127 · 02-23-10, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by icecapper

UNDER 6.5 is the play here. These teams have played the last few Olympics with Canada winning 5-1 and 3-2. Germany tends to go into a defensive shell to try to win games where they are overmatched, and have only scored 3 just goals in the tournament. With Luongo and Greiss between the pipes, we're looking at a 5-0 Canada win.

canada has scored 13 goals so far in the olympics. 8 of those goals were in the game vs. norway. i hope for my parlays sake they come out and play like the pissed off team the host country thinks they are

Skaramouche · 02-23-10, 03:58 PM

well since most people think that Germans will go into a defensive shell in this game and Canada hasnt been scoring a ton of goals, i am leaning towards playing Germany +4.5
i dont think Germans will score a single goal but there is a good chance they allow 4 or less

eMdOtkay · 02-23-10, 04:40 PM

Im not sure about touching this. But if i do. I say canada will blow out germany. I would take canada -4.5

KingKolzig · 02-23-10, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by icecapper

UNDER 6.5 is the play here. These teams have played the last few Olympics with Canada winning 5-1 and 3-2. Germany tends to go into a defensive shell to try to win games where they are overmatched, and have only scored 3 just goals in the tournament. With Luongo and Greiss between the pipes, we're looking at a 5-0 Canada win.

I totally agree. The under (6.5, +100) is the only play that could cover by a few goals. There is a much greater chance of 5 total goals then 8 total goals. I also think if the germans are down say 4-0 or 5-0 in the 3rd they will keep plugging away cause they don't want to be humiliated with the world now watching. These types of unders are lost with trash goals really late in the game, and with Canadas trash players being NHL all-stars its kind of scary. So that german trap is really important to try and get out of the 1st period down 1-0 if possible, 2-0 at worst.........hopefully the refs tone it down with the powerplays for the knockout stages as well

phidelt304 · 02-23-10, 06:14 PM

rex rodgers has 10* canada -4.5 -125 (olympic GOY) and 3* czech/latvia under 6.5 -135.

cecil127 · 02-23-10, 06:18 PM

I also think if the germans are down say 4-0 or 5-0 in the 3rd they will keep plugging away cause they don't want to be humiliated with the world now watching.

i guess with that assumption that you think canada wouldnt want to step on their neck at that point (even more) seeing as how they played last time out and were:

humiliated with the world now watching.

Miser · 02-23-10, 06:21 PM

Germany won't score. I like CAN -4 1/2

MathewXB · 02-23-10, 06:27 PM

I am liking the under 6.5 here do to the face that Roberto is a very conservative goalie and will stop the play before he trys to show off and cost a goal! Sid had better smarten up for this one, Joe better start shooting and Jarome better pick up the passing game. Oh and one more Pronger better start hitting!!!!!

XB

Jaug · 02-23-10, 06:50 PM

I think Germany scores at least one goal here. Canada will be in the offensive zone 75% of the time and that will benefit Germany's counter attack. I think the total is correct at 6.5

My play is Germany +4.5 small, look ahead game here facing Russians next.

KingKolzig · 02-23-10, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by cecil127

i guess with that assumption that you think canada wouldnt want to step on their neck at that point (even more) seeing as how they played last time out and were:

no not at all, i think canada would love a 4-0 lead in the 3rd. put it in neutral and conserve some energy. saving some legs is much more important than proving anything at all to anyone vs germany........its all about russia

Vindicate · 02-23-10, 06:58 PM

im thinking Canada will want to prove to themselves and the world that they can crush teams again.

KingKolzig · 02-23-10, 07:02 PM

Canada will ease up if they have a big lead in the 3rd, but even still easing up sends out players like Nash. It all comes down to getting good goaltending by germany in order to hit the under. Nothing great, just stop 40 of 45 shots and the under will hit

cecil127 · 02-23-10, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by KingKolzig

than proving anything at all to anyone vs germany........its all about russia

ah yes, that theory cost many a team many a prize my friend....
lets hope team canada doesnt adopt the same thinking.
or
maybe you're right and i should just take germany +4.5.

naaaah, germany gets their heads kicked in tonight. big time, cause that was a big time lose to the US and they gotta save face and amp up for the ruskies.