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[DopeyFish]

I think Finland are looking really inspired. They have been looking good the whole tournament (from what I've seen only the US has impressed more, though I've only seen one of Canada's games). If they beat Russia (all signs point to 'yes' right now) they will eat us (Sweden) alive in the semifinal.

sweden has a more complete team though, no?

 

[Dastardly Jerks]

Wanna know how many Russians are Ducks? None. Just good Finnish boys like Vatanen and Teemu. Thumbs up, let's go.

 

[Curufinwe]

Finland with their three top centers would be so good.

 

[DopeyFish]

ok russia has been dominating the last 5 minutes or so

 

[JohnTinker]

Finland is good but they ain't beat Bama.

 

[Rad-]

Finland with their three top centers would be so good.

Seriously. They are already good with average lineups.

 

[Buba Big Guns]

I think Finland are looking really inspired. They have been looking good the whole tournament (from what I've seen only the US has impressed more, though I've only seen one of Canada's games). If they beat Russia (all signs point to 'yes' right now) they will eat us (Sweden) alive in the semifinal.

Watching Finland is like watching the 2003 New Jersey Devils. I hope they lose.

 

[Parch]

It's been a disappointing olympics for Finland, but a win here would help heal those wounds. They'd also be fired up to smash their good buddies Sweden too.

 

[Curufinwe]

It's been a disappointing olympics for Finland, but a win here would help heal those wounds. They'd also be fired up to smash their good buddies Sweden too.

How has it been disappointing apart from the injuries which were just bad luck?

 

[Pickles the Firecat]

Man Russia is efforting as much as I've seen out of them since late into the US match and getting nothing. Panic has to be setting in.

 

[GCX]

How has it been disappointing apart from the injuries which were just bad luck?

He probably means olympics as a whole and not just hockey.

 

[Drazgul]

How has it been disappointing apart from the injuries which were just bad luck?

I think he meant overall, not in hockey.

 

[Curufinwe]

Oh, I see. I have no idea about the medal table.

 

[repeater]

sweden has a more complete team though, no?

Maybe on paper. But a lot of the team has been underperforming drastically the whole tournament, especially the offense. The 5-0 result against Slovenia today e.g. did not reflect the nature of the game. With all due respect to Slovenia who performed very well in this tournament, they are a team that we should dominate completely, yet we really struggled until after 2-0 where they kind of gave up. The only really convincing performance on our part in this tournament has been the first period against Czech Republic, and that was the very first period of the tournament, so... Yeah. :/

 

[Rad-]

He's probably meaning olympics as a whole and not just hockey.

I think Finland's aim was 4 medals and now they have 4.

 

[DopeyFish]

i find it funny the crowd keeps cheering at plays which aren't dangerous at all lol

 

[Uncle]

Man Russia is efforting as much as I've seen out of them since late into the US match and getting nothing. Panic has to be setting in.

Yep, we'll see if they manage not to implode in the third.

 

[Blader]

heh, didn't occur to me that if Finland wins here, the semifinals will both be rematches of the Turin and Vancouver gold medal games.

 

[Stasis]

heh, didn't occur to me that if Finland wins here, the semifinals will both be rematches of the Turin and Vancouver gold medal games.

Sweden vs. Finland and Latvia vs. Czech Rep?

Imagine.

 

[Uncle]

 

[Drazgul]

Edit: Bah, Uncle you ninja!

Can't say I'm sad to see those frowns.

 

[PuppetSlave]

Sweden vs. Finland and Latvia vs. Czech Rep?

Imagine.

lol

I approve

 

[Uncle]

Edit: Bah, Uncle you ninja!

 

[brucewaynegretzky]

Fantastic.

 

[CosmicQueso]

My excitement for Finland this morning will only be bested by my love for Latvia in a few hours.

Russia will always fucking suck because they're all egotistical over their empires of dirt.

Poetry.

 

[MXRider]

Will this be the biggest upset of the tournament? Unless the next two games are crazy upsets.

 

[Kifimbo]

Will this be the biggest upset of the tournament? Unless the next two games are crazy upsets.

I think Slovenia beating Slovakia is a bigger upset, but Finland winning here has more impact.

 

[Pickles the Firecat]

Russia loses, Sid gets a hat trick, Cherry explodes into a sentient rainbow of happiness.

 

[DopeyFish]

Will this be the biggest upset of the tournament? Unless the next two games are crazy upsets.

yup, without question

 

[pringles]

Come on Russia.


Damn Finns, they're always trouble on big ice.

 

[DopeyFish]

that description of komarov laughing at a check he received

i want him back lol

 

[tycoonheart]

This gonna be a huuuuuge upset

 

[Dastardly Jerks]

Russia can't even score grimey goals.

Komarov is awesome.

 

[DopeyFish]

kulemin basically ends the russian dream, maybe?

 

[Madness]

Will this be the biggest upset of the tournament? Unless the next two games are crazy upsets.

Finland beating Russia isn't much of an upset. They're a strong team, the impact is greater because Russia is the home team.

Even the US losing to the Czech Republic isn't much of an upset as well because the Czechs are highly ranked, even with their older team.

Canada losing to Latvia would be an upset. The Latvians are not highly ranked, the Canadians are the top team and the defending champions.

I think Slovenia beating Slovakia was kind of an upset as well, not too huge, but enough that it's pretty shocking given the supposed strength of the Slovak team.

 

[Drazgul]

Now another sweet PP goal to seal the deal!

 

[Dastardly Jerks]

Oi cunt, don't touch Vatanen.

 

[pringles]

Ovechkin is choking big time in this tournament.

 

[zroid]

Sweden vs. Finland and Latvia vs. Czech Rep?

Imagine.

I wouldn't even be mad

 

[pestul]

Whatever Jim Russia penalty kill is terrible.

 

[Kifimbo]

kulemin basically ends the russian dream, maybe?

If they score.

Still a close 2-goal game against a team with a lot of talent.

 

[Dastardly Jerks]

"Talent"

 

[repeater]

Ovechkin is choking big time in this tournament.

Yeah, what is it with him and international tournaments? I remember him not really delivering at all in Vancouver either (although it feels like he's of even less use this time around). And it has repercussions for the rest of the team as well beyond an individual player's not playing to his normal standard: despite not being in the zone, he insists on carrying the puck all the time and shooting at even the faintest hint of an opportunity. Simply awful.

 

[Rad-]

Lol Rask with balls of steel there with that clearance.

 

[Madness]

Yeah, what is it with him and international tournaments? I remember him not really delivering at all in Vancouver either (although it feels like he's of even less use this time around). And it has repercussions for the rest of the team as well beyond an individual player's not playing to his normal standard: despite not being in the zone, he insists on carrying the puck all the time and shooting at even the faintest hint of an opportunity. Simply awful.

It's one thing to be a superstar on a mediocre team and standout, quite another to be a superstar on a team full of superstars and going up against above average opponents.

 

[DopeyFish]

Yeah, what is it with him and international tournaments? I remember him not really delivering at all in Vancouver either (although it feels like he's of even less use this time around). And it has repercussions for the rest of the team as well beyond an individual player's not playing to his normal standard: despite not being in the zone, he insists on carrying the puck all the time and shooting at even the faintest hint of an opportunity. Simply awful.

he's also usually awful in playoffs too

he isn't a big game player

 

[Dastardly Jerks]

Yeah, what is it with him and international tournaments? I remember him not really delivering at all in Vancouver either (although it feels like he's of even less use this time around). And it has repercussions for the rest of the team as well beyond an individual player's not playing to his normal standard: despite not being in the zone, he insists on carrying the puck all the time and shooting at even the faintest hint of an opportunity. Simply awful.

Because every single Russian superstar wants to be "the guy". Not to channel Cherry, but they honestly play for the name on the back. No idea of team play. No respek.

 

[Kifimbo]

Pittsburgh has a gem with Maata.

 

[JoseJX]

Yeah, what is it with him and international tournaments? I remember him not really delivering at all in Vancouver either (although it feels like he's of even less use this time around). And it has repercussions for the rest of the team as well beyond an individual player's not playing to his normal standard: despite not being in the zone, he insists on carrying the puck all the time and shooting at even the faintest hint of an opportunity. Simply awful.

That's always been his style. He's never really developed into the all around player he could be with the Capitals.

 

[Uncle]

Damn, what an opportunity.