Vanquisher
12-26-2008, 04:13 AM
ITS HERE!!!!! Next to the stanley cup playoffs this is the most awaited tournament every year in Canada.
3* Canada -3 -115
The 4 time defending champions may lack in a tournament experience (only 4 returnees from last years tourney) but that did not stop them from winning it last season. They have a total of 10 1st rd draft picks on their lineup and 2 guys expected to be drafted in the top 10 in upcoming draft.
The Czech Republic have absolutely nobody near top caliber in this tourney and their goaltending isnt suppose to be that good this year which is a must in a tournament like this. I would not be surprised if the Czech qualify for the relegation group after the round robin. Oh and this game is being played in Canada!
Prediction Canada 6 Czech Republic 0
3* Sweden -1.5 -125
Sweden has what the scouts say is the top goaltender not in the NHL right now. Swedens roster may only have 9 skaters that are drafted but they may have the top class of 09 kids on their roster including Victor Hedman who before the season started was the fav to be drafted #1 overall this upcoming draft (John Tavares has surpassed him for now but there is still a lot of hockey left).
They play a Finish team that is lacking a lot of talent. Thier best player is a 16 yr old in Mikael Granlund and past tournaments have shown a lot of 16yr olds struggle in their 1st tournament and with that I think Finland as a whole will struggle.
Prediction Sweden 4 Finland 1
3* Canada -3 -115
The 4 time defending champions may lack in a tournament experience (only 4 returnees from last years tourney) but that did not stop them from winning it last season. They have a total of 10 1st rd draft picks on their lineup and 2 guys expected to be drafted in the top 10 in upcoming draft.
The Czech Republic have absolutely nobody near top caliber in this tourney and their goaltending isnt suppose to be that good this year which is a must in a tournament like this. I would not be surprised if the Czech qualify for the relegation group after the round robin. Oh and this game is being played in Canada!
Prediction Canada 6 Czech Republic 0
3* Sweden -1.5 -125
Sweden has what the scouts say is the top goaltender not in the NHL right now. Swedens roster may only have 9 skaters that are drafted but they may have the top class of 09 kids on their roster including Victor Hedman who before the season started was the fav to be drafted #1 overall this upcoming draft (John Tavares has surpassed him for now but there is still a lot of hockey left).
They play a Finish team that is lacking a lot of talent. Thier best player is a 16 yr old in Mikael Granlund and past tournaments have shown a lot of 16yr olds struggle in their 1st tournament and with that I think Finland as a whole will struggle.
Prediction Sweden 4 Finland 1