On this episode of The Whiteboard with Thomas and Landon, the guys recap Czechia’s win over Denmark, highlighting strong performances from Martin Nečas, David Pastrňák, and David Kampf. They dive into how today’s game demands offense from everyone — even elite defensive players can’t survive without contributing on the scoresheet. Plus, early reaction to Sweden vs. Latvia, including notable scratches like Rasmus Andersson and Jesper Bratt, and a spotlight on draft-eligible Latvian defender Albert Smits. And yes — why blocking shots is “like killing rats” in the modern NHL.

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