2014 Winter Olympic Hockey

[Kristian]

Wonder how many of the Russia players will follow Ovie to the US embassy to try and get US citizenship since they won't be permitted back in Russia anymore. I was waiting for the fans to turn in that game or for Putin to come running out in front of the Russian army after the game ended to proclaim the Olympic games over and for everyone to get out

 

I'm betting it's the last time we see a Russian team with more than one true star player.

 

That formula just hasn't worked for them.

 

They went to the finals in 1998, but since then, they've underachieved like nobody else.

[apuszczalowski]

I'm betting it's the last time we see a Russian team with more than one true star player.

 

That formula just hasn't worked for them.

 

They went to the finals in 1998, but since then, they've underachieved like nobody else.

I wonder if they decide (if the NHL continues to allow its players to play in the games) to go for more local KHLers in the future over the NHLers? Ovie and Malkin did nothing and were supposed to supply alot of the offence. I'm waiting to here how they place the blame on them being embarrassed in 2 straight Olympic games Edited February 19, 2014 by apuszczalowski

[SwampD]

I believe it did show that Russians can live up to the mythical lazy floater status that so many try to debunk.

Datsyuk should defect to Latvia.

[apuszczalowski]

Datsyuk should defect to Latvia.

Too bad its not like the Spengler cup, Hackett played for the US/Rochester until they were eliminated, then IIRC, he joined team Canada and played for them in their final game.

 

I still don't understand how that tournament works and how they chose what teams will represent what and who is invited to play

[inkman]

Too bad its not like the Spengler cup, Hackett played for the US/Rochester until they were eliminated, then IIRC, he joined team Canada and played for them in their final game.

 

I still don't understand how that tournament works and how they chose what teams will represent what and who is invited to play

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spengler_Cup

[Kristian]

I wonder if they decide (if the NHL continues to allow its players to play in the games) to go for more local KHLers in the future over the NHLers? Ovie and Malkin did nothing and were supposed to supply alot of the offence. I'm waiting to here how they place the blame on them being embarrassed in 2 straight Olympic games

 

At least Malkin tried, the biggest two no-shows was Ovie and Kovy (see what I did there :P ), and they had 11 KHL players on the roster this year.

 

It doesn't matter what league they're from, if they're the wrong players.

 

Brooks had it right.

[josie]

Putin watching Russia v Finland.

[Jsixspd]

Poor Enroth likely won't even get a chance to appear on ice - I went back and looked at the box scores - it looks like Lundqvist played every game, even the preliminaries.

[LGR4GM]

Putin watching Russia v Finland.

Putin's thought at this exact moment... "son of a b####"

[darksabre]

Poor Enroth likely won't even get a chance to appear on ice - I went back and looked at the box scores - it looks like Lundqvist played every game, even the preliminaries.

 

But Enroth is better than Miller who is equal to Lundqvist.

[Kristian]

Putin's thought at this exact moment... "son of a b####"

 

More like "I need more Gulags".

[apuszczalowski]

Poor Enroth likely won't even get a chance to appear on ice - I went back and looked at the box scores - it looks like Lundqvist played every game, even the preliminaries.

Was he even listed as the backup?

[Jsixspd]

But Enroth is better than Miller who is equal to Lundqvist.

 

I have never really believed Enroth to be better than Miller, or even as good. I think he tries harder than Miller though, many times.

[Weave]

Putin watching Russia v Finland.

 

Ya think they take hockey seriously in Russia? Can you imagine an American leader reacting this way to an American performance in an Olympic event? I can't.

Edited February 19, 2014 by weave

[WildCard]

Can anyone tell me the Women's and Men's U.S. vs. Canada dates and times?

[WildCard]

[G-Daddy]

Can anyone tell me the Women's and Men's U.S. vs. Canada dates and times?

Women, Thursday, noon eastern time.

Men, Friday, noon eastern time.

[WildCard]

Women, Thursday, noon eastern time.

Men, Friday, noon eastern time.

Thank you :thumbsup:

[G-Daddy]

 

Thank you :thumbsup:

No problem! Women on NBC, men on NBCSN.

Men bronze game Sat., 10 am NBCSN

Men gold game Sun., 7 am NBC

[Eleven]

No problem! Women on NBC, men on NBCSN.

Men bronze game Sat., 10 am NBCSN

Men gold game Sun., 7 am NBC

 

NBC is actually cutting into its offering of daytime crapola to show the women's final? I am surprised and impressed.

[G-Daddy]

 

 

NBC is actually cutting into its offering of daytime crapola to show the women's final? I am surprised and impressed.

Well that's what my internet is telling me!

[dudacek]

Damn, Latvia has some sweet looking unis.

White black and burgundy with classic lines has to be the choice of the next expansion team.

[bunomatic]

Whats with the wings on the russians shoulder fronts ?

[Huckleberry]

Whats with the wings on the russians shoulder fronts ?

 

its the symbol of their national flag.

Edited February 20, 2014 by Heimdall

[Guest Sloth]

I'm glad the U.S./Canada game is tomorrow. It's nice having a day where you can simply enjoy what the U.S. has accomplished so far and at the same time have excitement for the semi-final game against Canada. No watching the clock to make sure you don't miss the game. No type of nervousness so to speak. Can just relax the hockey mind today. Being a die fan of the Sabres and the U.S. of A. is so awesome. Just gotta love it.