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LeftWideOpen
02/21/06, 07:10 PM
Canada has been a little disappointing while Russia has maybe exceeded some expectations by playing like a team, for the most part. Likely will be the best game of the day ..who wins?
I'm not predicting on my teams game but I'll do the others.
weezer182
02/21/06, 07:19 PM
i think canada will win but i want to see nabokov have a great game
somethingyellow
02/21/06, 07:21 PM
canada
I hope all of you are right, im excited for this game and nervous at the same time.
Brownpants06
02/21/06, 07:28 PM
I really hope Canada, but of course I am bias. I picked them because I want them to win. I haven't really seen them put together a solid 60 minutes, then again I haven't seen Russia play at all (wish I was able to watch some of the Russia games). However, both teams are really still relying on individuals.
I really hope Canada, but of course I am bias. I picked them because I want them to win. I haven't really seen them put together a solid 60 minutes, then again I haven't seen Russia play at all (wish I was able to watch some of the Russia games). However, both teams are really still relying on individuals.
Canada needs to put together a 60 minute effort and if they do they will win and they will win gold if they can do that every game. If they don't put together 60 mins and have a lead or w/e there gonna need broduer to stand on his head again.
weezer182
02/21/06, 07:40 PM
i only got a chance to watch one of canada's games. how is thornton playing?
i only got a chance to watch one of canada's games. how is thornton playing?
Incosistent, hes had a few good moments but other than that not that great.
weezer182
02/21/06, 07:50 PM
Incosistent, hes had a few good moments but other than that not that great.:'( as long as he keeps playing well in san jose im happy
bigmike
02/21/06, 08:02 PM
picked canada because they were my pick to win gold. so i can't back off them now.
aminorthreat55
02/21/06, 08:08 PM
Canada finally pulls it together.
I sure hope this is the way it goes....
C'mon Canada!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!
weezer182
02/22/06, 11:47 AM
i shall be watching this game...a part of me wants to see russia win but we will see
weezer182
02/22/06, 12:17 PM
wow there has been a lot of penalties this period
weezer182
02/22/06, 12:33 PM
Pretty mediocre period.yea im waiting for it to pick up in the 2nd period.
Darren McLeod
02/22/06, 12:34 PM
Here's a question I have.... and I want an answer:
Why aren't the Canadians hitting? I mean, there are times when Ovechkin will be just dangling with the puck, and the defenceman has a clear hit, but he doesn't. Our biggest problem right now in both ends is that we have physical players who aren't playing physical.
LeftWideOpen
02/22/06, 12:39 PM
Here's a question I have.... and I want an answer:
Why aren't the Canadians hitting? I mean, there are times when Ovechkin will be just dangling with the puck, and the defenceman has a clear hit, but he doesn't. Our biggest problem right now in both ends is that we have physical players who aren't playing physical.
the physical presence is a great advantage for the canadians too ...in the past, and this years team seems no different, the russians have been pretty soft. Hitting these fast skaters might throw em off there game a little and if the Russians can't beat you with speed and scoring, they arent going to beat you at all.
weezer182
02/22/06, 12:43 PM
Here's a question I have.... and I want an answer:
Why aren't the Canadians hitting? I mean, there are times when Ovechkin will be just dangling with the puck, and the defenceman has a clear hit, but he doesn't. Our biggest problem right now in both ends is that we have physical players who aren't playing physical.thats a good question. maybe the way the game has been called has kept canada from playing a more physical game
weezer182
02/22/06, 01:16 PM
nabokov better play like this when the nhl resumes
LeftWideOpen
02/22/06, 01:36 PM
Ovechkin scores ...1-0 Russia.
weezer182
02/22/06, 01:39 PM
what a completely different game this is compared to the russia/u.s game yesterday
Brownpants06
02/22/06, 01:40 PM
Bleh. Just got home from work. Looks like typical team Canada thinking they can win the tournament without scoring any goals.
LeftWideOpen
02/22/06, 01:59 PM
whooooa that looked like it mighta been a canada goal ...but its waved off. 1-0 russia still w/ only 2 to play. canada may be heading home.
LeftWideOpen
02/22/06, 02:02 PM
team canada had a wide open net and couldnt put it home ..they dont deserve this game and it looks like they wont win it.
nabakov has been amazing.
weezer182
02/22/06, 02:03 PM
nabakov has been amazing.yes he has
somethingyellow
02/22/06, 02:07 PM
wow
LeftWideOpen
02/22/06, 02:07 PM
kovalev scores the power play goal w/ 23 seconds to go ...2-0 and game over.
histrionics22
02/22/06, 02:08 PM
Big upset? I picked Russia to win it all. It was a good game.
weezer182
02/22/06, 02:08 PM
who would of guessed that canada wouldnt even be playing for a medal. im still very surprised how bad canada's offense was
Darren McLeod
02/22/06, 02:08 PM
Well, that's the game. Canada's effort was too little, too late. It's a shame... Brodeur did a great job, and I thought Canada was finally going to realize their potential.
LeftWideOpen
02/22/06, 02:08 PM
if Nabakov plays like this next game, I see no way that they lose to Finland.
somethingyellow
02/22/06, 02:09 PM
there is always womens hockey for the canadians ;)
weezer182
02/22/06, 02:09 PM
Well, that's the game. Canada's effort was too little, too late. It's a shame... Brodeur did a great job, and I thought Canada was finally going to realize their potential.i had a feeling it would be hard to just "turn it on". they didnt really play well the whole tournament. brodeur played great its just they didnt play well offensively
weezer182
02/22/06, 02:10 PM
if Nabakov plays like this next game, I see no way that they lose to Finland.if nabokov plays like this, the sharks will make the playoffs :D
CANADA FUCKING SUCKS
GET RID OF THE COACHING STAFF, oh ya thats right we left off some of the canadian top goal scorers and look what happens, we cant fucking score, good fucking job gretzky.
Brownpants06
02/22/06, 02:10 PM
Sigh. Need to finish those scrambles. Nabokov got really lucky on the last few chances for Canada. Russia will lose to Finland and will win Bronze.
Darren McLeod
02/22/06, 02:10 PM
Yeah. 3 games in that rink without a goal... 2-0 every game... geez.
weezer182
02/22/06, 02:11 PM
Yeah. 3 games in that rink without a goal... 2-0 every game... geez.yea there is no way that line-up should be shut out 3 games
Brownpants06
02/22/06, 02:12 PM
CANADA FUCKING SUCKS
GET RID OF THE COACHING STAFF, oh ya thats right we left off some of the canadian top goal scorers and look what happens, we cant fucking score, good fucking job gretzky.
Did you forget how he left some of the top goal scores off the team?
Spezza Staal Crosby. While I admit I wouldn't have picked Crosby, I sure as hell would have put on Staal. That kid is really good.
But still, it's not Gretzky's fault we can't score. Ryan Smyth, Lecavalier, St Louis and Sakic played really well. The others we're slacking the entire tournament. (Iginla wtf?)
Darren McLeod
02/22/06, 02:13 PM
Who would you have left off for Staal or Spezza? I would've thrown in Spezza to play with Heatley, for sure, but i don't know who I'd leave off. Initially, I would've said Doan, but he was amazing on the penalty-kill with Draper. It's strange how the best players for Canada were the ones who, by the numbers, are weaker.
All I have to say is 2010, all games are at GM place with a capacity of 20k, mainly Canadian crowd for canada's games, thats all I look forward to now since the Leafs won't be winning the cup before that time.
Darren McLeod
02/22/06, 02:18 PM
Is it time for me to get rid of the ol' avatar?
weezer182
02/22/06, 02:19 PM
Is it time for me to get rid of the ol' avatar?out of all the canadian avatars i have seen. i like yours the best. i dunno id keep it if i was you. the olympics are still going on
Brownpants06
02/22/06, 02:21 PM
I would have left off Nash and Draper.
Darren McLeod
02/22/06, 02:24 PM
I would have left off Nash and Draper.
Why Draper? The man played great, especially on the penalty kill.
I agree with leaving off Nash... shoulda had Spezza in there. Should've left off Pronger or McCabe and put in Phaneuf, too.
Yup phaneuf should have been there but no gretzky thinks he should form a team that is 2 years ago (world cup 2004 team) and not add a roookie when phaneuf has clearly been one of the best defenseman in the league this year.
Look at these guys on tv, ya im sure there upset but they dont look that upet, hell pronger just even smiled.
Brownpants06
02/22/06, 02:27 PM
I probably just have a thing against Draper. I would have really wanted to take off a defense like Pronger or McCabe for a better forward but, guess you can't hah.
Although McCabe did have a nice few plays at the end and kinda sucks we didn't get to see some more powerplay shots from the point.
I thought McCabe was one of there best dman this game.
Brownpants06
02/22/06, 02:30 PM
I guess I was right on 3 of my pics - Sweden, Czech and Finland. Although the one that really mattered I got wrong :(
I dont even think ill bother waking up early (8am et sunday) to watch this game without canada in it.
I guess I was right on 3 of my pics - Sweden, Czech and Finland. Although the one that really mattered I got wrong :(
um, the czech game isnt over, its 2-1 with like 12 minutes left
Brownpants06
02/22/06, 02:49 PM
It's over.
leafsacc
02/22/06, 03:07 PM
I just found out about this loss because i had class, and wow, I'm shocked. I could have never imagined team Canada going home without a medal.
I just found out about this loss because i had class, and wow, I'm shocked. I could have never imagined team Canada going home without a medal.
Ya its quite sad, gotta wait till 2010 on our home soil now.
Brownpants06
02/22/06, 03:20 PM
My prediction would be Iginla being captain with most of the players back. However Crosby Staal and Phaneof would be on the team replacing some of the older ones. Probably Luongo as starting goalie.
My prediction would be Iginla being captain with most of the players back. However Crosby Staal and Phaneof would be on the team replacing some of the older ones. Probably Luongo as starting goalie.
Ya that'll probably be the case.
number2alien
02/23/06, 06:31 AM
If half of this team plays for Canada in 2010, I'll be mad. This team showed no heart whatsoever (Brodeur, Doan, and Draper are exempt from that comment).
If half of this team plays for Canada in 2010, I'll be mad. This team showed no heart whatsoever (Brodeur, Doan, and Draper are exempt from that comment).
I agree with those players. Some guys that I felt were sorta good were st louis and richards as well.
Next time around the team should be picked based on who is playing good that year. Expect to see people like luongo, nash, st louis, richards, lecalvier, heatly, regher, boumeester, pronger (maybe), iginla (captain in 2010), and gagne back and you'll probably see phaneuf, staal, spezza, crosby this time around along with whoever else is playing good at that time.
Brownpants06
02/23/06, 03:02 PM
I agree with those players. Some guys that I felt were sorta good were st louis and richards as well.
Next time around the team should be picked based on who is playing good that year. Expect to see people like luongo, nash, st louis, richards, lecalvier, heatly, regher, boumeester, pronger (maybe), iginla (captain in 2010), and gagne back and you'll probably see phaneuf, staal, spezza, crosby this time around along with whoever else is playing good at that time.
Steve Downie
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