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[OriginofHysteria]

Luongo has allowed 0 goals, been to the cup finals, and won a gold medal. There is no clear reason to go with Price.

I thought it should've been Luongo's job to lose. He hasn't done anything to lose it asides from play with a crappy team in front of him in Vancouver.

 

[DopeyFish]

Past trends refers really to "recent trends". A player can get hot now; doesn't mean he's better than one who isn't. Crosby is still the best player in the world despite being so-so in the tournament thus far.

On paper, Canada has a team of all-stars, like the USA basketball teams of the 90s. If you fail to see that, maybe you should watch more hockey.

Who has the most points in the nhl over the last 3 years? (including the olympics, because... why not?)

 

[Syf]

I thought it should've been Luongo's job to lose. He hasn't done anything to lose it asides from play with a crappy team in front of him in Vancouver.

Completely agreed man.

 

[Socreges]

Luongo has allowed 0 goals, been to the cup finals, and won a gold medal. There is no clear reason to go with Price.

Babcock said he would put the most emphasis on recent NHL performances. That's the reason. Hasn't exactly borne fruit yet, but maybe Price will be lights out against the U.S.

 

[Acid08]

Who, on paper, currently outscores all but Kessel and Kane in the NHL? You were saying.

He was picked mostly due to his chemistry with Crosby - agree it's a weak pick (much preferred Giroux), but he would crack the USA team without any doubt.

Bobby Ryan didn't make it but Kunitz would?

 

[massivekettle]

And unlike basketball, having a team of all-stars doesn't mean as much.

EDIT: Wrongly interpreted your post.

 

[Socreges]

Bobby Ryan didn't make it but Kunitz would?

Kunitz can at least spell intense.

 

[Razorskin]

All this chirp, save it for the game.

 

[Unhandled Exception]

Nothin' better than salty NHL GAF

 

[Syf]

Babcock said he would put the most emphasis on recent NHL performances. That's the reason. Hasn't exactly borne fruit yet, but maybe Price will be lights out against the U.S.

Yeah, definitely could be. Price can be an incredible goaltender. I just don't understand why Luongo was only given one game. You'd think the incumbent gold medal winner would have the job until he lost it.

 

[massivekettle]

Who has the most points in the nhl over the last 3 years? (including the olympics, because... why not?)

I think Kessel does, but that's mostly due to Crosby injuries, let's not even go there.

Kessel is a good player - I am not denying it. But he is very streaky. Let's hope his hot streak dies on Friday.

 

[calder]

You guys are going to be all salted out before the women's gold medal game even starts. Fucking rookies.

 

[Dragon]

Would Vancouver have rioted in 2010 if they would have lost the final to the Americans?

Silly question, I mean hell they rioted after losing a Stanley Cup game...

 

[Acid08]

You guys are going to be all salted out before the women's gold medal game even starts. Fucking rookies.

Your old timer salt reserves are running low. I can keep on salting for months.

 

[bobo84]

Who has the most points in the nhl over the last 3 years? (including the olympics, because... why not?)

...Malkin

http://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/seasons/last-3-nhl-seasons-players-stats.html

And who has by far the highest points per game? Crosby.

http://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/seasons/last-3-nhl-seasons-players-stats.html

 

[Socreges]

Yeah, definitely could be. Price can be an incredible goaltender. I just don't understand why Luongo was only given one game. You'd think the incumbent gold medal winner would have the job until he lost it.

Luongo was injured in January and was the 'tender for a losing team heading into the Olympics. However much he regained his form in the one game with an actual solid team in front of him, you know Babcock had already made up his mind.

 

[Syf]

Who has the most points in the nhl over the last 3 years? (including the olympics, because... why not?)

More accurate assessment is points per game. Crosby wins, easily. You bring up points because he only played 22 games in 2011-12. He is undoubtedly the best forward in terms of point production when healthy.

Luongo was injured in January and was the 'tender for a losing team heading into the Olympics. However much he regained his form in the one game with an actual solid team in front of him, you know Babcock had already made up his mind.

I guess that's fair.

 

[DopeyFish]

...Malkin

http://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/seasons/last-3-nhl-seasons-players-stats.html

And who has by far the highest points per game? Crosby.

http://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/seasons/last-3-nhl-seasons-players-stats.html

i said including the olympics

 

[Syf]

i said including the olympics

Crosby had 7 points in 7 games including the gold medal goal.

 

[bobo84]

i said including the olympics

Ah, didn't see your edit when I quoted it.

Either way the better measure is points per game.

 

[Heretic]

I thought it should've been Luongo's job to lose. He hasn't done anything to lose it asides from play with a crappy team in front of him in Vancouver.

All the while Price has been standing on his head with a crappy team in front of him.

 

[Socreges]

I'm actually surprised that both the US and Canada have made it this far. The bigger ice hasn't been as large a factor as I'd expected.

The U.S. wingers seem to have taken greater advantage of the extra space, too.

 

[Mattilaus]

Why hasn't Dupuis been leading the league in scoring if playing with crosby just automatically makes you a 90 point player?

 

[DopeyFish]

Crosby had 7 points in 7 games including the gold medal goal.

last 11 olympic games for crosby: 9 points
last 10 olympic games for kessel: 10 points

:>

 

[Socreges]

All the while Price has been standing on his head with a crappy team in front of him.

Heretic out of nowhere to stoke the flames.

 

[Razorskin]

DAT SALT

DAT SALT

 

[John Dunbar]

crosby's point tally, 0+2, is the same as lehtonen's, finland's goalkeeper that played one game.

 

[Red_Man]

Crosby had 7 points in 7 games including the gold medal goal.

He had 3-4 points in their opening game

 

[Syf]

last 11 olympic games for crosby: 9 points
last 10 olympic games for kessel: 10 points

:>

This season

Crosby 75 points in 58 games
Kessel 65 points in 60 games

:>

 

[Heretic]

Heretic out of nowhere to stoke the flames.

Price > Luongo



















Hiller > Price

 

[Acid08]

last 11 olympic games for crosby: 9 points
last 10 olympic games for kessel: 10 points

:>

Dopey, stop with the moving goal posts bro

DAT SALT

DAT SALT

dat gif LOL

 

[Mattilaus]

Crosby is just our shutdown guy. He keeps the top D men on the other team focused on him so that they can't play against our Ducks or Hawks!

 

[OriginofHysteria]

Price > Luongo



















Hiller > Price

So does that mean Gibson > Hiller?

 

[Solo]

No we already have one chocking Hab playing, dont need 2 on the team.

1.00 GAA is choking?

 

[Heretic]

1.00 GAA is choking?

Edit:
That actually doesn't make sense.


Price has been good enough. I don't think Luongo would be better though.

 

[calder]

Your old timer salt reserves are running low. I can keep on salting for months.

Whippersnappers. Sure you may think you have the salt to get through the whole Olympics, and you might even be right, but don't come crying to me in April when the Sharks choke in the first round against LA and you can't even muster outrage as Dustin Brown injures 2 guys every game.

 

[DopeyFish]

Mark Lazerus ‏@MarkLazerus

Patrick Kane wanted to clarify the quote @usahockey tweeted. He said Kessel was "the most naturally gifted" not "the best" he's played with.

Ryan Rishaug @TSNRyanRishaug

Toews asked about Kane.. “He’s alright, that Kessel guy is even better”

LOL

 

[Syf]

Toews asked about Kane.. “He’s alright, that Kessel guy is even better”

LOL

Hahah, awesome. I love a rivalry between teammates.

 

[Spectral Glider]

...Malkin

http://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/seasons/last-3-nhl-seasons-players-stats.html

And who has by far the highest points per game? Crosby.

http://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/seasons/last-3-nhl-seasons-players-stats.html

Ovenchicken at a -23, lol, "but, but, but he scores goals!!"

 

[Smiley90]

Jesus Christ this thread is a salt mine

 

[zroid]

If the Kessel and JVR line produces the win on Friday, I probably wouldn't even be mad

 

[cube444]

Like I said, Russia wouldn't even medal. My pick to win it all was Sweden but I don't know if they have enough with H. Sedin, Zetterberg and Franzen out.

Canada needs to raise its game against the USA or they'll be playing for Bronze.

 

[Curufinwe]

Who, on paper, currently outscores all but Kessel and Kane in the NHL? You were saying.

He was picked mostly due to his chemistry with Crosby - agree it's a weak pick (much preferred Giroux), but he would crack the USA team without any doubt.

Okposo didn't and he has more points than Kunitz, playing with an inferior center.

So you're wrong to assume Kunitz would have been a lock for the US team.

 

[Red_Man]

Carlyle said he's not surprised Kessel and vanRiemsdyk have chemistry with Pavelski because he plays similar to Bozak :lol :lol

 

[Samyy]

If the Kessel and JVR line produces the win on Friday, I probably wouldn't even be mad

Yea neither would I

Carlyle said he's not surprised Kessel and vanRiemsdyk have chemistry with Pavelski because he plays similar to Bozak :lol :lol

Pavelski for Bozak Acid
They are essentially the same player!

 

[DopeyFish]

Ovenchicken at a -23, lol, "but, but, but he scores goals!!"

but in total that means in the last 3 years he was on the ice for 21 more GF than GA

but averaged out... yeah... he provides +7 GF a year

which is kinda rough

 

[calder]

That ESPN interview with Kane and Toews is still one of the funniest things ever.

 

[zroid]

Carlyle said he's not surprised Kessel and vanRiemsdyk have chemistry with Pavelski because he plays similar to Bozak :lol :lol

llol my sides

 

[Zigzz14]

My man.



Can't wait for my boy Patrick Kane to show that coward Toews who the real talent was behind the 2 Stanley Cups.

I laughed so loud reading this. "That coward Toews", absolute gold.

 

[Drazgul]

Ovenchicken at a -23, lol, "but, but, but he scores goals!!"