Nhl thread

[El Kabong]

Russia put out by Finland, WOW. I knew the Russian team had some issues, but I never expected that one.

I did (see above)...the Fins are a really good team and with the Swedes lacking Zetterberg and one of the Sedin's they could very well make the Gold Medal round especially with Rask in goal.

For the other matches only the US really have anything to worry about, Canada won't slip up vs a team like Latvia, not a chance. The Czech's are decent, but the US should hammer the piss out of them.

[Beanflicker]

The Russian's really under performed for most of the tournament. Goes to show that its not just about putting the best players possible on the ice: a lot of times guys just won't have chemisty and will put up underwhelming performances. Epic fail for the Russians on home turf.

Yeah the Czechs could be a live underdog against the States, personally I don't see them pulling it off, but who knows.

[Beanflicker]

Ted Nolan has done a great job with Latvia. They are incredibly scrappy.

[El Kabong]

4-1 USA. Oh waiter, Czech please!


We have had some sloppy plays but we can handle a 3 goal lead from here on out. Canada meanwhile actually have a job on their hands. As much as I would love Canada to not get a medal at all I want to see their sad little Canadian faces as they are awarded bronze or nothing.

Let's see some tears canucks!!!!

[Beanflicker]

If Canada loses this I think it should be the last olympics for every motherfucker on the team.

[El Kabong]

John Tavares tore his MCL and is out for the Olympics and the rest of the NHL season. He will be replaced by Martin St. Louis.

[Beanflicker]

John Tavares tore his MCL and is out for the Olympics and the rest of the NHL season. He will be replaced by Martin St. Louis.

Jeez that's a real shame. I love Tavares, he's really developing into an NHL superstar. It always sucks to hear when hockey's top stars/prospects get injured like that.

I don't think it's going to make a huge difference to the team, as great as Tavares is he's on the 4th line, I'm just bummed he's out for the season.