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Congrats team U.S.A. Great to see another one of our boys have such a great game on 'D'. Honestly until this game he's been mostly invisible in a good way for the U.S. focusing on shutdown play rather than offence but what a way to break out offensively and in such an important game. Great for his confidence moving forward. What it comes down to for Canada is they were simply outcoached as there really isn't that much talent wise that separates these teams at this point so congrats to Phil Housely for the job he's done. That and goaltending. Gibson played great. Subban not so much.

I'll add to my earlier statement by saying it should be no different for the olympics. I've always felt when they opened it up to pro players the olympics lost something of their original intent.

I get what you're saying. Its a problem with the rules. The way they're set up this benefits one team over the other teams in the tournament simply because players of his caliber with his birthdate come along once in a generation ( and in a lockout season ). Kind of a perfect storm. This time benefitting Canada over the others. Next time one of the others? I agree. The rules should be changed so everyones on a level playing field.

He's 19 and its officially the last year he's allowed. Why wouldn't you make room for this kid. I'm sure every team in this tournament would do the same.

Has this happened before ? I may be wrong but I don't think they changed the rules for him.

Makarov giving the Russians a chance with 40 plus saves to Subbans 20ish but this game is done with 1 minute left. Canada wins another tough contest. Penalty shot for Russia with 19 seconds to go at 4-1 Canada. Misses wide.

I'm usually not too much of a pop follower but that new track by Bruno Mars ' locked out of heaven ' is catchy as hell. Great bass line and just a good tune overall production wise. This album is going to make him a lot of money. Talented guy.

I'll speak for the board. Your posts are always insightful, entertaining and balanced. :thumbsup:

Ah. Nuff said.

I'm not going to support N.H.L.com right now. Just sayin ;) Its on T.S.N.

Pominville scores in o.t. Mannheim stuns Canada at Spengler cup. Three minutes into overtime Pomms scores on a breakaway. I should add that although the Spengler is usually filled with castoffs and dogs that couldn't get their teams in the playoffs this year Canadas roster has some high profile players due to the lockout. Mannheim blocked a ton of shots apparently and played well defensively

No. I'm out to lunch. I thought they were talking about Morgan Freeman.

Wait a minute. Isn't he God ?

I want me some of those tittie sprinkles. I guess you can't believe everything you see or hear on the internet. Who knew ?

Soccer is hands down the most popular sport in the world. North America, not so much. Hockey is a fringe sport anywhere but Canada apparently and will continue to be so with Gary Bettman calling the shots on behalf of the owners imo.

No playoff hockey in general or in Buffalo because if its the latter I would think we'd all be used to that by now.

So the handguns get a free pass ? I guess if everyones got one they can't be all that bad.

I agree. That it took till post 37 to get to the heart of the matter says something. I know not many will agree with me sighting the old adage that guns don't kill people,people do but how many times in the past year have we all had this conversation. You can go to any channel on t.v. and watch the most demented violence and they will blur out a womans nipple. Thoughts and prayers to the poor relatives that will live with the aftermath of this senseless violence the rest of their lives.

So...its business as usual for Regier. We've put up with guys playing above their ability in Buffalo especially at the centre position long enough to expect him to operate the same way for the Amerks.

My hope tank is almost empty but I really hope you're right.

In a league where perhaps 25 teams are said to lose money Bettman recently hinted at expansion. I think this league is addicted to expansion fees. I too want this league to stabilize but I haven't really heard anything out of the owners side that will fundamentally change the way they do business to the point that it will fix the problems. We'll all be discussing these same problems when this next CBA expires and where no doubt the owners will once again go after the players for making too much money.

Dodgers sign who and who for how much ? Meanwhile over on the other thread people complain how much hockey players make relative to their skill set and ask what makes them so special. I've never heard of either of these guys but I'll admit I don't watch much ball.I also realize you can't compare pro hockey to the other big 3 but Jesus that kind of money is insane.

I don't think you will get your wish of the players in this league paid on a scale with Nike factory workers. We're well beyond that. These are the best 800 or so hockey players in the world bringing in literally billions of dollars a year for their bosses. They should be paid accordingly. Do I think some of them are overpaid ? Sure I do. Do I believe if they cut their salaries by say 30% that the owners would drop the costs of seats and merchandise accordingly. Not a fuggin chance. This is all about squeezing the players to get every ounce of value out of them for maximum profit and then kicking them to the curb when they are of no use anymore. Why shouldn't the players share in the profits of that system ? Really,what should the players make in this billion dollar league ? What professional athlete do you believe they should be paid on par with ? The Leino and Gaustad contracts were written and signed by a guy thats considered a star among G.M's. Maybe the league should look within to fix their problem instead of trying to cover their screwups by going after the players. Signing players to bad contracts seems to be celebrated by this league yet when it comes time to negotiate a new CBA you never hear about these geniuses and their team building philosophies.

Couldn't agree more.

And the same could be said of Bettman. Since when does saying take it or leave it amount to a negotiation ? Thats basically what the league said with their last proposal to the NHLPA. When the NHLPA came back with a counter proposal the league shut down negotiations and Bettman proceeded to hold a 35 minute rant on what was wrong with the NHLPA'S approach to negotiating. No give and take. Its all take. And Betman has the balls to say they have given enough. Really what has the league given in this negotiation ? To top that off when he was asked if there was a drop dead date for starting the season he replied that Oct 5 was the drop dead date when the hockey season should have started. Here's some news for you Gary. YOU locked out the players. So you see if you take a totally biased view based on your dislike of one side you fail to see the other side of it. The owners aren't without blame in this.