Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 What do you all think going in to Sochi this year? Who do you think the favorite is to win gold?
PastaJoe Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 I don't think the Americans will be strong enough on defense to compete for gold. I predict a Canada-Russia final, where I hope the Russians win and send Canadians into mass panic.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 I don't think the Americans will be strong enough on defense to compete for gold. I predict a Canada-Russia final, where I hope the Russians win and send Canadians into mass panic. Thats sweet of you to say lol
PastaJoe Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Cripes, the press conference to announce the Canadian team started at 10:30, and it's 11:15 and they still haven't announced it. Just blah-blah speeches by people nobody cares about. And then they have to do it in French too. Talk about overkill.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Cripes, the press conference to announce the Canadian team started at 10:30, and it's 11:15 and they still haven't announced it. Just blah-blah speeches by people nobody cares about. And then they have to do it in French too. Talk about overkill. Ya it was brutal. Here it is in case you are interested... Forwards (14): Jamie Benn, Patrice Bergeron, Jeff Carter, Sidney Crosby, Matt Duchene, Ryan Getzlaf, Chris Kunitz, Patrick Marleau, Rick Nash, Corey Perry, Patrick Sharp, Steven Stamkos, John Tavares, Jonathan Toews Defense (8): Jay Bouwmeester, Drew Doughty, Dan Hamhuis, Duncan Keith, Alex Pietrangelo, P.K. Subban, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Shea Weber Goalies (3): Roberto Luongo, Carey Price, Mike Smith Edited January 7, 2014 by Canadian Bills Fan
PastaJoe Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Was hoping Subban wouldn't get picked, I don't like how he plays. Takes cheap shots at players but won't drop the gloves. Would have liked St Louis on the team, probably last chance.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 As a penguins fan, that Crosby/ Kunitz line is going to be really tough. They are great together. I hate to not be patriotic, but I have a really hard time not cheering for Canada. I love a lot of those guys on that team.
Dante Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) Thornton is a master play maker who would cut up that big ice nicely. He should be there over Nash and Carter. Maybe if Stamkos can't go Joe can. Also, Brent Seabrook should be there to play with Keith. imho . If the final were even a 3 game series I would say Canada for sure but in these tourneys anyone can win. Edited January 8, 2014 by Dante
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Thornton is a master play maker who would cut up that big ice nicely. He should be there over Nash and Carter. Maybe if Stamkos can't go Joe can. Also, Brent Seabrook should be there to play with Keith. imho . If the final were even a 3 game series I would say Canada for sure but in these tourneys anyone can win. Speaking of big ice, lessening injuries, and getting away from a physical N. American game... Isn't it time the NHL make their rinks bigger!
PastaJoe Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Speaking of big ice, lessening injuries, and getting away from a physical N. American game... Isn't it time the NHL make their rinks bigger! It would require renovating all the arenas at all levels so players were use to the new dimensions as they moved up through the ranks, and would reduce the seating capacity. There's no financial benefit. Plus most fans prefer the physical play.
Dante Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Speaking of big ice, lessening injuries, and getting away from a physical N. American game... Isn't it time the NHL make their rinks bigger! Joe is right about renovating the rinks. I don't know how they recoup the high priced seating unless the arena gets a lot of work. Personally I would like a bigger surface. Not euro/Olympic big but maybe a couple feet wider and longer. Players are way bigger and faster now.
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) It would require renovating all the arenas at all levels so players were use to the new dimensions as they moved up through the ranks, and would reduce the seating capacity. There's no financial benefit. Plus most fans prefer the physical play. But we are not getting physical play! You got Big Daddy Shanny running around suspending and fining players. Something has to be done that is productive... It is like the Steven Wright bit about naming his dog: "I got a dog and named him 'Stay'. Now, I go 'Come here, Stay!' After a while, the dog went insane and wouldn't move at ... "Come Sit, come Sit!" That is what NHL hockey is becoming! I betcha the players love playing international. They can skate! Anyway... Good team selection! Edited January 8, 2014 by ExiledInIllinois
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