Red Wings Raymond Ready to Face Prison Rules Gudas

Raymond recognizes that Gudas brings a virtual double-edged sword to the ice for his team. His unyielding physical punishment keeps opponents on their toes, while certainly providing an edge to his own squad.

“It’s mixed feelings,” Raymond admitted. “But he is a good player who helps his team.”

Raymond Saw What Gudas Did Against USA

As Czechia was blanking the USA 1-0 in the quarterfinals, Guas was waging a personal battle with USA captain Brady Tkachuk. Afterward, Tkachuk was acknowledging the competitiveness of Gudas, tipping his hat to his Czech opponent.

“We are both players who play hard in front of goal,” Tkachuk told Expressen. “Two players who want a real fight. Gudas should have all the credit because he did well.”

Gudas was smiling when told by the Czech media of Tkachuk’s comments.

“Brady is a good guy, but out on the ice you have no friends,” Gudas said. “He has already threatened me that we will fight this winter.”

Those who know Gudas the best are expecting that the 33-year-old defenseman will be an equally menacing presence against Sweden’s top players.

“He doesn’t care if he rips off your head or your legs,” Colorado Avalanche Czech goalie Pavel Francouz told Czech website isport.blsk.cz. “Gudas plays by the prison rules.”