Crusader1969

If it wasn't for politics the tournament wouldn't have been what it was.

2 of the last 3 seasons , you can put blame directly on the GM for not making the playoffs.

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.

Exactly.

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦. That was an important one for us! truthfully might be one of the last time we rule the sport.

How about a Sam Bennett? you want to change the franchise fast? Sign both Bennett and Marner this offseason. Trim whatever you need to make it happen.

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

Sorry. Just needed to reply to someone saying half the population of Canada would vote for Trump.

The easiest way to explain it to Americans is that our Conservative Party aligns closely to the Democratic Party. The liberal party would be considered left of the Democratic Party, while the NDP is considered socialist and has a fair following in pockets of Canada. Especially in bigger cities yes we do have far right leaning people here too They call themselves the "fringe", drive pick up trucks with ***** Trudeau slapped on them. Not sure the% they would represent but I think it would be fairly small I will say, as a Canadian , I'm pissed at Trump (though I've always hated him). You have to remember the "worst trade agreement" he has ever seen was done by him during his last term. Also important is that the US does not subsidize Canada. When he says Subsidies, he means trade deficit. And there is a trade deficit because due to energy supplied to the US. He says subsidy because he knows it will rile up his base, thinking that the US is giving us money to survive. anyways. Sorry for politics. back to hockey. Go Canada! And the Sabres players! oh I will say I hate the booing of the athem. Both countries have fought many wars together and have lost a lot of young men in the process. Never should the Athem or the flag be disrespected by either country. chant "***** trump" all you want but don't boo the athem and sorry for the long post

I don't think anyone thinks he will use military power to invade us but he we certainly use economic force.

This is 100% true. Tariffs are one thing but talking about Canada becoming the 51st state has a lot of us riled up Build up that trade value!!!

Sorry but he would get 20% of the vote at most he is extremely disliked by Canadians in general.