You will all hate me for this... but I'm taking bets that Canda will NOT win the gold

[mberube]

because Richards can't take his cheap shot while Canada is winning, and can't do it after they lose, he has to time it perfectly, at the very last minute of the last game Canada plays. Mark my words.

You lost me completely.

[nokids]

someone on the penguins message board replied to my crosby richards comment:

crosby better watch out for mike richards. if canada is on the verge of being eliminated, richards will try to put crosby in a wheelchair.

"Why, is he going to hire Konstantinov's limo driver to take him to the game?"

[leafseh]

someone on the penguins message board replied to my crosby richards comment:

"Why, is he going to hire Konstantinov's limo driver to take him to the game?"

Do you honestly believe that if Canada is losing late in the 3rd tonight, that Richards will take a run at Crosby??

[Big Johnny69]

because Richards can't take his cheap shot while Canada is winning, and can't do it after they lose, he has to time it perfectly, at the very last minute of the last game Canada plays. Mark my words.

Probably the most absurd reply I've ever read on this board.

[nokids]

Do you honestly believe that if Canada is losing late in the 3rd tonight, that Richards will take a run at Crosby??

i really would not be surprised if richards went knee to knee with sidney by accident, or shot the puck at his face by accident. i truly believe they hate each other. (richards moreso than crosby). flyers penguins is like ravens steelers in football. players put bounties on the opponent's heads. seriously!

look at it this way, friendly fire deaths happen in war, and not all of them are accidents. do you really think it's nuts to think this could happen in the olympics when two weeks from now these guys will be at each other's throats for a stanley cup? i know it's an evil thought, but i think mike richards is a dirty player who just might do something like this. i'm way out there on this one, but i'm sticking to it.

[mberube]

If Richards tries something like that, he is a serious head case. He is not the only rival teammate that has ever played together for their country. Malkin and Ovechkin come to mind.

[leafseh]

i really would not be surprised if richards went knee to knee with sidney by accident, or shot the puck at his face by accident. i truly believe they hate each other. (richards moreso than crosby). flyers penguins is like ravens steelers in football. players put bounties on the opponent's heads. seriously!

look at it this way, friendly fire deaths happen in war, and not all of them are accidents. do you really think it's nuts to think this could happen in the olympics when two weeks from now these guys will be at each other's throats for a stanley cup? i know it's an evil thought, but i think mike richards is a dirty player who just might do something like this. i'm way out there on this one, but i'm sticking to it.

I think your hatred for Richards is clouding your judgement.

[Big Johnny69]

i really would not be surprised if richards went knee to knee with sidney by accident, or shot the puck at his face by accident. i truly believe they hate each other. (richards moreso than crosby). flyers penguins is like ravens steelers in football. players put bounties on the opponent's heads. seriously!

look at it this way, friendly fire deaths happen in war, and not all of them are accidents. do you really think it's nuts to think this could happen in the olympics when two weeks from now these guys will be at each other's throats for a stanley cup? i know it's an evil thought, but i think mike richards is a dirty player who just might do something like this. i'm way out there on this one, but i'm sticking to it.

Can't say I've ever perceived Richards to be a dirty. And I guarantee there will be no "friendly fire" accident. An absolute inane comment.

[Mattchew]

i really would not be surprised if richards went knee to knee with sidney by accident, or shot the puck at his face by accident. i truly believe they hate each other. (richards moreso than crosby). flyers penguins is like ravens steelers in football. players put bounties on the opponent's heads. seriously!

look at it this way, friendly fire deaths happen in war, and not all of them are accidents. do you really think it's nuts to think this could happen in the olympics when two weeks from now these guys will be at each other's throats for a stanley cup? i know it's an evil thought, but i think mike richards is a dirty player who just might do something like this. i'm way out there on this one, but i'm sticking to it.

really!?

[nokids]

I think your hatred for Richards is clouding your judgement.

it's more likely that my dislike for crosby is causing me to fantasize about Richards and Pronger ending crosby's career.

i belong in an inane asylum.

[mberube]

it's more likely that my dislike for crosby is causing me to fantasize about Richards and Pronger ending crosby's career.

i belong in an inane asylum.

You dislike some one you don’t really no to a point that your wish his career to be over??? Wow!

[Mattchew]

it's more likely that my dislike for crosby is causing me to fantasize about Richards and Pronger ending crosby's career.

i belong in an inane asylum.

I second that!

[leafseh]

i belong in an inane asylum.

/thread.

[nokids]

You dislike some one you don’t really no to a point that your wish his career to be over??? Wow!

did i say end his career? that was harsh. i will ask the genie in the bottle to not grant me that wish. instead i will ask for the penguins to never win another stanley cup, ever. thank you.

[Chambokl]

Nokids... time for your feeding and bedtime...

[nokids]

Nokids... time for your feeding and bedtime...

i'm not feeling well today. i think the snow outside put me in a bad mood. i hate winter. even though i go outside i still feel like i have cabin fever. i need GOLF WEATHER!!!!!!

[Baxter]

wow...a couple of comments from people stuck on stupid.....

I wonder how that would taste with a little salt and pepper Mr. Ov....

hmmmmmmm is all that is needed about that game tonight....

Hey Willy them CCCP boy's get you any golf balls yet??? just checking...
I know it's a long way from over, but it will be soon...

[sillywilly]

is this correct??? i only have bets from

Chambokl
goochy
???????

[mberube]

It’s easy to say know since the game is over but the Russian roster was not that impressive. They don’t have the depth on all 4 lines of the other teams like the Swedes, Slovaks, Canada and event USA. A lot of the Russian don’t even play in the NHL. Only 9 players on that roster is #1 line calibre in the NHL and that inkling the D. I think that why our third and forth line are the line that did the most damage yester. The match-ups were favourable for Canada.

The Slovaks will be hard to beat. Physical play and speed will be the key.

[jeffc]

It’s easy to say know since the game is over but the Russian roster was not that impressive. They don’t have the depth on all 4 lines of the other teams like the Swedes, Slovaks, Canada and event USA. A lot of the Russian don’t even play in the NHL. Only 9 players on that roster is #1 line calibre in the NHL and that inkling the D. I think that why our third and forth line are the line that did the most damage yester. The match-ups were favourable for Canada.

The Slovaks will be hard to beat. Physical play and speed will be the key.

perhaps, but those first two lines...wow.

Ovechkin, Semin, Malkin, Datsyuk, Kovalchuk and Markov and Gonchar on D.

I thought Volchenkov looked very ordinary last night, not his usual self. He took more hits than he gave.

The good news is for the Sens that some of their key players will get a rest after Sweden, Russia and the Czechs were knocked out.

[goochy]

is this correct??? i only have bets from

Chambokl
goochy
???????

yep....still a way to go yet but a great performance last night i thought

[mberube]

I agree but the first two lines were well matched on both teams. Canada #3 and #4 dominated the Russians #3 and #4 lines. I’m just saying that the Russians were not the powerhouse everyone said they were. But a agree on the top three players Ovy, Malkin and Kovy. Semin not so much. But when you have Federov on the top 2 lines, there is something wrong.

Markov was not a factor yesterday.

[Shivas Irons]

The match-ups were favourable for Canada.

Didn't the Russians have last change? They could have done a better job of trying to match up Ovi.

[Baxter]

Didn't the Russians have last change? They could have done a better job of trying to match up Ovi.

Yes you are correct the CCCP did have last change....It wouldn't have made a difference.....If you get a chance to re-watch them game..(I have watched it twice) the CCCP boys....no sense in rubbing it in...They did what they always do when matched up against a team that has heart...

enjoy the day boys and girls...

Cheers,
2010 Mens Olympic Gold Medal Champions
Team Canada

[sharkshooter]

Yes you are correct the CCCP did have last change

CCCP (aka USSR, aka Soviet Union) no longer exists. It was the Russian Federation we beat last night.

[Chambokl]

It’s easy to say know since the game is over but the Russian roster was not that impressive. They don’t have the depth on all 4 lines of the other teams like the Swedes, Slovaks, Canada and event USA. A lot of the Russian don’t even play in the NHL. Only 9 players on that roster is #1 line calibre in the NHL and that inkling the D. I think that why our third and forth line are the line that did the most damage yester. The match-ups were favourable for Canada.

The Slovaks will be hard to beat. Physical play and speed will be the key.

Yes, that was my point in betting for Canada... couldn't see Russia beating them. The bottom of their line-up was sub-par NHL calibre and Nabakov under pressure... well we know his record in the play-off...

I hope we meet the US again and give them a spanking...

[mberube]

Yes, that was my point in betting for Canada... couldn't see Russia beating them. The bottom of their line-up was sub-par NHL calibre and Nabakov under pressure... well we know his record in the play-off...

I hope we meet the US again and give them a spanking...

I'm not sure Nabakov was to blame. 21 shots in the 1st says a lot. Some of those goals were unbelievably skilled plays. He did give up some bad goals but some damage was already done. The error IMO was from the bench. After 3-0 they should have pulled him. Instead they kept him in and brought him back in the 2nd. If they pulled him after 3-0 it could have been a tighter game.

[mberube]

Yes, that was my point in betting for Canada... couldn't see Russia beating them. The bottom of their line-up was sub-par NHL calibre and Nabakov under pressure... well we know his record in the play-off...

I hope we meet the US again and give them a spanking...

Like I said earlier, if they had to lose one, it was the one they lost against USA. Now they are on a roll and will be tough to beat. Don't count out the Finns.

Go for Gold tonight!!! Go Canada Go!!! Double hockey Gold is in the making.

[Shivas Irons]

I hope we meet the US again and give them a spanking...

I second that emotion.

[Baxter]

The best part about the CCCP(Hey Sherlock read the complete thread) vs. Canada game the other night..


NO GORD MILLER.....by goodness he is terrible...Lets hope he is sick tonight or something and misses this game. It was nice to hear a pro call the game like Chris....

Lets say - Finns 4 USA 3 Finns have a complete Team compared to the Young USA Team. But The Yankees have Mr.Miller and he's been very hot....might that be enough against the Finnish Flash...


Question :
Having watched a lot of the terrible the Habs this year..I did not think Halak or Price have played that bad or good..Just OK for both as the Team in general SUCKS...So I'm wondering is it a case of the Slovaks D being much better than the Habs? Making Halak look like a super star? Now I like Price and think he should be the one the Habs keep...but after watching Team Slovak play...I think Halak should be given the job...Not looking to praise or knock Carey in this thread...
Just wondering about the Slovaks and their Keeper for tonights game...

Cheers,
2010 Mens Olympic Gold Medal Champions
Team Canada