Crusader1969

I think you are ignoring the political aspect of the game. Which you simply shouldn't

In 2010 we were still vastly better than the USA and fully expected to win. our defence was Daughty, Keith, Pronger, Niedermayer, Weaber and Seabrook. the centre spine was Crosby, Bergeron, Toews, Thorton and Getzlaf USA had nothing in comparison at that time. This time , there would be an arguement of which team was better on paper and we had the threat of economic war hanging overhead. Maybe the word I should have used was "important" rather than bigger?

We can agree to disagree. This one was way bigger

100% agree. Definitely bigger here in the GTA.

I don't agree. I think this one was bigger for Canada. Both great but no one was threatening us with annexation in 2010

Not going back through the thread but is someone trying to downplay Eichel as a JAG on the cup winning Vegas team?

I heard it was Rosen and a bunch of 28 year olds.

I don't think anyone said anything too controversial, only that it was a win that the country needed at this time and that they understood the game had extra meaning to Canadians

It's hard for me to believe that people can watch that game and be blind to the current political climate that hung over that game Did you cover your ears during the postgame interviews of the Canadian coaches / players? Let's be honest, politics made that game the spectacle it was and why someone here said that it was most important hockey victory for Canada since we beat the soviets in 72.

I know it sucks they've been bad for so long and it's hard to see them ever getting better but it's no reason to piss on every post that has a slight bit of optimism. let's remember its just hockey. It really doesn't have any real impact on our lives , except maybe an escape from reality a few nights a week.

You must be fun at parties.

I guess that's what happens when you threaten annexation against a free and friendly country 🤷‍♂️

Good to see Poltapov getting a little bit of the respect he deserves

It's almost like a 24 year old dman is near retirement.

What did Samson ever do? I find him the one ex Sabres that I enjoy watching / cheering for