Thorner Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 Have the Sabres ever had a player on the Canadian olympic roster? Quote
dudacek Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 Just now, Thorny said: Have the Sabres ever had a player on the Canadian olympic roster? Mike Peca Quote
Thorner Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 1 minute ago, dudacek said: Mike Peca He wasn't in Nagano, was he? Quote
dudacek Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 Just now, Thorny said: He wasn't in Nagano, was he? I think Salt Lake? Quote
Thorner Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 Rob Zamuner was, however. That Canada had an emergency hockey summit after that loss is not suprising. Quote
dudacek Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 Yep. Salt Lake gold medal winner. Quote
Thorner Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 1 minute ago, dudacek said: I think Salt Lake? 1 Quote
Thorner Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) The golden goal was great but Salt Lake might be my favourite international hockey moment. Like I said, Canada was "shook" after Nagano and winning in Salt Lake seemed very important. Always means more for Canada coming off a loss. And the gold medal game was a classic. Bob Cole's call on Sakic's goal always gets me. Edited September 3, 2021 by Thorny Quote
Thorner Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, dudacek said: Yep. Salt Lake gold medal winner. So while not a Sabre at the time, as far as I know he's the only one to ever even go on to play for Canada at the Olympics after leaving (or before coming) Edit: No - Robyn Regehr did too Eric Staal Edited September 3, 2021 by Thorny Quote
Digger Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Thorny said: Have the Sabres ever had a player on the Canadian olympic roster? I remember that Dave Hannan took the year off in 1992 so that he could play in the Olympics for Canada. He played some games for the Sabres to start the 91-92 season and then took the time off. I think he needed to take the season off just because they were not allowing pros to play at that time. I remember being really impressed that he was that committed to step away from the NHL for a period of time just so that he could play in the Olympics. I know maybe that does not technically count (because it was before pros were technically allowed to go) but he did continue playing for the Sabres for four more years following. He got a silver metal that year Edited September 3, 2021 by Digger 1 2 Quote
Thorner Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, Digger said: I remember that Dave Hannan took the year off in 1992 so that he could play in the Olympics for Canada. He played some games for the Sabres to start the 91-92 season and then took the time off. I think he needed to take the season off just because they were not allowing pros to play at that time. I remember being really impressed that he was that committed to step away from the NHL for a period of time just so that he could play in the Olympics. I know maybe that does not technically count (because it was before pros were technically allowed to go) but he did continue playing for the Sabres for four more years following. Excellent. So he'd be the one then, though with an obvious asterisk. His OT goal is one of my best Sabres memories as a kid 1 Quote
pi2000 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 It'll be funny when J-Bob's neck magically heals 2 weeks before the Olympics, and then he re-injures it during the last shift of the final game. Quote
Thorner Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, pi2000 said: It'll be funny when J-Bob's neck magically heals 2 weeks before the Olympics, and then he re-injures it during the last shift of the final game. Potential profile pic edit? Quote
Norcal Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 Training Camp must be in LA since I heard Miller would never leave there. 1 Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 Not going to go on another rampage, but the Olympics should be for amatuers only. I will not say another word on what I really hope will happen and what I think should happen. If I do this post will be moved into Eleven's sandbox, at least. Quote
Drag0nDan Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) Nice little olympic break for the entire sabres organization though. Probably good for a really young lineup. Silver lining? Edited September 3, 2021 by Drag0nDan Quote
Digger Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 1 hour ago, New Scotland (NS) said: Not going to go on another rampage, but the Olympics should be for amatuers only. I will not say another word on what I really hope will happen and what I think should happen. If I do this post will be moved into Eleven's sandbox, at least. What's your definition of amateurs? Obviously NHL players make millions, AHL players are paid well, Junior players make money for expenses, Pro leagues in Europe. The guidelines for only amateurs is pretty gray to me. We already have a yearly Junior tournament with the best players under 20 - WJC which might be the closest a best in the world amateur competition. As an example look at the summer Olympics with the 100m race. Those guys are paid pretty well with endorsements and as far as I'm concerned they should be because they have set their life aside to only train and become the best in the world. If you look back at what Dave Hannan did (stepping away from the NHL for a period of time), does that meet your criteria? I'm just interested in hearing your thoughts on who would qualify as an amateur. Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Digger said: What's your definition of amateurs? Obviously NHL players make millions, AHL players are paid well, Junior players make money for expenses, Pro leagues in Europe. The guidelines for only amateurs is pretty gray to me. We already have a yearly Junior tournament with the best players under 20 - WJC which might be the closest a best in the world amateur competition. As an example look at the summer Olympics with the 100m race. Those guys are paid pretty well with endorsements and as far as I'm concerned they should be because they have set their life aside to only train and become the best in the world. If you look back at what Dave Hannan did (stepping away from the NHL for a period of time), does that meet your criteria? I'm just interested in hearing your thoughts on who would qualify as an amateur. Any one that does not make a living at whatever sport they are playing where ever thay play it. Endorsements are fine. Living expenses are fine. No age limit, like WJC. I love(d) Dave Hannan, but I would not have allowed him to do what he did. Quote
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