Canada v. Slovakia: Can you stop the Unstoppable?
by Matthew_Taylor on Feb 26, 2010 2:30 AM PST
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I'm stuck in a hotel room in Northern Washington with little to no internet. I'm confused, tired, and a bit disoriented.
The one thing I do know, though, is that I'm not betting against Canada for the remainder of this tournament.
I was working Wednesday when the game was going on. Someone walked by, and commented to me that the score was 3-1 in the first period. Unaware of who was in the lead, I thought Russia was running away with it. Little did I know that Canada's defense would decide to show up not only defensively, but offensively as well. Getting seven points out of your backend is ridiculous, but when you're weakest (ha!) blueliner is Drew Doughty, you know you have a solid team.
Hey, I know it's the Olympics. All the teams are stacked. But now that Canada's blueline had gelled to the tune of an absolute walloping of Russia, I don't know if they can be stopped.
Not only were Dan Boyle and the rest of the defenseman solid in all zones, but the offense came through on the promises implied when the team was constructed. Joe Thornton didn't have the point production I predicted, but he was a few Marleau tap-ins from a multi-assist night. The half board set up, as Plank mentioned yesterday, is annoying as hell, but some of the passes he made sent tingles to areas I'd rather not talk about in a public forum. Heatley was a non-factor, but he gets a pass because he's been clutch all tournament. What's most impressive is the continued strong play of Toews, and the recent emergence of Rick Nash, Ryan Getzlaf, Jarome Iginla and Corey Perry.
Although I hate Gezlaf, it's hard to deny his skill, especially displayed in the last game. I'm not going to anoint him to the level that Plank has of late, but he's definitely one of the top five centers in the league. You can figure out the other four.
As I talk and talk about Canada, I feel as if I should at least mention Slovakia. They have been my favorite team in the tournament (besides the US), and the upset of Sweden can't be overlooked. However, unless Jaroslav Halak (swoon) plays out of his skull and the offense scores at least six, this game won't even be close. Marian Gaborik and Co. are definitely capable of putting up points, but I don't think Canada is going to let it get there. Even if Canada's offense is matched by Slovakia, the ability of the defense to chip in offensively will make this game a mismatch in every sense of the word. The home ice advantage doesn't hurt, either.
I doubt Canada will lose another game. I of course will not be pulling for them if they face off again against USA, but until then, I wouldn't bet against them.
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Beware 'The Eh Team'
(March 1st, 2010)
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 8:12 AM PST reply actions
I want this cover now.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
It’s the eyebrows…
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 11:24 AM PST up reply actions
He needs eyebrow lessons from Dan Boyle
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Yeah, it's weird.
In that pic it definitely looks like he has a ‘Heatley Eye’
Maybe the cover editors were going for symmetry.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 6:56 PM PST up reply actions
Wooooooo
can’t wait to get this in the mail.
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
Okay, looking through it now.
It has really awkward pictures.
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
Slovakia Can win this game
Does Halak need to be stellar, yes. But the Slovaks will take a different approach than the Russians did, most of the Slovak players will have one objective, stop canada from scoring. Not thinking about counter-attacking should help them lower the quality of chances (not to mention 30 minutes of Chara) . Slovak powerplay has been deadly so eventually Canada will take penalties, and when they do the Slovak PP can make them pay. Any team that can beat Sweeden can beat Canada. However I wouldn’t bet against Canada either.
I’m not betting against them, but it would please me a bit if Slovakia won tonight against Canada.
Again love our guys, but I think USA’s chances of Gold increase with Canada not playing against us.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 9:45 AM PST reply actions
I agree. Canada can see gold in their sights, they can smell it, the country is back on the bandwagon after Canadian tsunami hit Russia, and the only time this game will be close will be at the opening faceoff.
Slovakia’s still my choice to win bronze, however, even though I hate all their NHL players.
Sigh, I’m really tired of all the Canada-love* in the media. Even the US media has gotten on their knees to service the Canadian team. I mean, its fine, I’d rather the US continue to fly under the radar despite being the only undefeated team left/ Whatever. But Canada in the Gold Medal game will just be intolerable.
*Note by Canada-love, I mean everyone on Canada except Sharks players.
Although, an epic rematch between the US and Canada (if the US finds some way to win…I’m really nervous about this game), would be pretty awesome. US National Teams have a pretty awesome track record this season in Championship games on Canadian soil.
I don’t think Slovakia has a shot in hell to beat Canada. This game will be over by the end of the first. I think I’ll still cheer for Slovakia, though.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 10:06 AM PST reply actions
Canada needs to WIN GOLD
The Shark 4some will understand how much it takes to be a champion. This will benefit the Sharks when playoffs come around.
The Stanley Cup playoffs are such a different beast, I don’t know if Thornton et al winning gold will directly translate. These one-and-out games, vs. a 7 game series, are tough to predict. Just ask Russia (or Sweden, for that matter) if they would want another couple games against the teams that eliminated them.
Don’t get me wrong, I’d love to see the Sharks get some swagger for the remainder of the season, starting with their Olympians.
On top of that, Thornton is not even close to being the best player on Team Canada, and is not expected to carry the team. Hell, even Crosby is not expected to carry them – he had zero points against Russia, and that didn’t matter too much.
First like is going to be important, but we won’t go very far without Pavelski’s line and contributions from Mitchell, Nichol etc.
Fair points all around BUT...
In a one game tournament, you have to learn how to play desperate.
In all the time Joe Thornton has been with the team, I can’t say the team has ever truly consistently figured out how to play desperate. They seem to be able to do it for maybe a game, or usually, more like a period at a time.
A few notable exceptions:
1. The first season he was here, he arrived on a 12th place team. The run they went on in March was pretty incredible and the team kept it up all the way through the first half of Game 2 against Edmonton. After the Torres hit on Michalek, and the goal scored immediately following the 5-3 PK, the team seemed to lose steam. They were never the same again.
2. Games 4 and 5 against Dallas, I think the team dug pretty deep. And it got them close, very close. Game 6 was, for the most part, a pretty desperate effort. It wasn’t enough because of the hole they dug themselves.
The pressure of a single elimination tournament will be beneficial because it serves as a reminder that the regular season mindset does you no good in the spring. You can’t afford to have off games like Russia did, because you don’t always get a next game. And you can’t play too many bad games in a row (see Anaheim last year).
There really is no substitute for these high pressure situations. And, all east coast bias aside, Joe has been, by his very high standards, pretty invisible. The book on the Sharks in the post season is that they don’t score very much. If you have one of the most prolific assist men on your team and he’s NOT setting up goals, and you have $6M+/yr invested in him, that’s just not good enough.
Most of the criticism Joe gets is unfair, but for a player of his stature to have numbers as average as he does in these big games is still not the greatest thing in the world. Joe and his line LOOKING dangerous are not the same thing as actually BEING dangerous.
We need dangerous Joe, not dangerous looking Joe.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
That’s a good point. If the Sharks Olympians learn how to play every game like an elimination game, and carry it over into the playoffs and play every game within each series like an elimination game, that would be beneficial…
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, winning gold with a team of superstars around you that would cost like 100 million in Cap space isn’t exactly going to teach Thornton, et. al. “how to be champions.” It’s like, hey, if the Sharks signed every good player, we could win! And, as ievans said, one and done tournaments are pretty wonky.
How the Sharks players do in the Olympics should have no bearing on how they’ll peform in the playoffs (unless Nabby is really rattled by the Canada game, which I really hope he isn’t).
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 11:27 AM PST up reply actions
I'd really prefer it
If the team rallied around him because of it.
Your goaltender got beat badly and is being made a pariah by the media? Lay it all out on the line for him. Back check, block shots, get dirty in the corner, hit people and score more goals. Keep his crease clear and let him do his thing. He’s carried them enough.
That’s the attitude the TEAM needs going forward, me thinks.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Agreed.
Hopefully they take this to heart.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
Good points
And actually, if the Sharks want to learn anything from Team Canada, it’s that everyone contributes. Everyone.
If your top line is being keyed in on, elevate your game and take advantage of the other team’s focus on only one line (Max Talbot, anyone?).
The Red Wings are really good at this. Their best players are usually their best players in the playoffs, but everyone else steps up, too. So even if Datsyuk and Zetterberg are being contained, they’re still in the game because Draper or (shudder) Maltby chips in.
Go Canada Go!
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
hockey fairy tale
common guys, would you not hope for slovakia?
for me slovakia represents pure hockey romance. Players who had grown up in such a poor country, learning to play the game on open air rings, with an equipment used in canada probably in the 60tees, drilled and also inspired by coaches, that predicted the nicest eastern european hockey philosophy that it is a beautiful game, that it is not a game against your oponent, but a game with the puck. a golden generation, friends, facing the last chance to get a medal maybe the golden…
on the other hand a canadian machine. every detail of the compaign is planed, silver would mean a big loss, players like crosby who a hyped to super humans, since they are teenagers.
ok, that view is a little bit pathetic, theatralic,maybe not objektive, but my heart beats for slovakia tonight.
what do you think?
my heart beats for slovakia.
by Christoph Wollmann on Feb 26, 2010 11:57 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
I got no issues with Slovakia
They would be a worthy opponent. While it might not have the romance of USA/Canada, Slovakia would be a great story. From the limitation on inclusion of Slovaks on the Czechoslovakian national team, to the fighting for respect and medal standing since independence, there’s plenty of great stories.
But given that there are no Sharks playing for Slovakia, I have to root for Canada.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
by ElvisVF101 on Feb 26, 2010 3:21 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Although I am pulling for Canada, this is a beautiful comment and deserves a rec.
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I know this is last minute
But does anyone want to go to Stanleys to watch the game?
Text (925) 216-9289 if you are interested.
Otherwise, I’ll be at home packing and watching the game.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
ah if I didn’t have plans, if I had seen this earlier … if if if …
but no … I do have plans … neighbor party … so running back and forth to catch the game and be social … :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
Who would have thought
That 3 out of 4 semifinalists from Torino got knocked out in the quarters (especially Russia), and the only one that actually made it to the semis was Finland and they got their butt kicked by Team USA.
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 26, 2010 6:40 PM PST reply actions
One-and-done tournaments are fun like that!
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 6:40 PM PST up reply actions
For Sharks sake
I was hoping the semi-finals would feature USA-Canada-Russia-Sweden. Seemed a safe bet at the time. Poor Nabby and Cranky.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
Well it seemed like everyone and their mother was predicting Russia, Canada, and Sweden to be in the semifinals
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 26, 2010 6:51 PM PST up reply actions
GOAL!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
SHARKS LINE!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN!!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
Ha. I still find myself cheering for HTML+Boyle, and then desperately hoping the other lines fail. So, with this game, I’m like “Slovakia Slovakia Slovakia SHAAAARKS.”
Way to go teal boys!
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 6:54 PM PST reply actions
Hahahaha, I’m doing the exact same thing!
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 6:55 PM PST up reply actions
Those are most of the only Canadians I can stand.
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 26, 2010 6:55 PM PST up reply actions
Yay Marleau!
Go Canada Go!
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
MARLEAU CANADIALAND GPALZ!
Sorry, couldn’t resist
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 26, 2010 6:54 PM PST reply actions
OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN!!!!
Might be a high stick though….
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Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 26, 2010 6:55 PM PST reply actions
PATTTTTTTTTYYYYYYYYY
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
I’m cooking and ran back in when i heard he scored :D:D:D
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Oh, even though I’m kinda cheering for Slovakia, I"m really happy for Marleau on that one! What a beast!
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
Its kind of unfair that he is so good.
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Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 26, 2010 6:57 PM PST up reply actions
Booo Pacific Div. rival line
Stars&Ducks
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 7:00 PM PST reply actions
Groan…thats the LAST line I’d ever want to score for Canada. Comprised of all douchebags…
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
Agreed.
Scorers on that play are three of the most hated men in my book.
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 26, 2010 7:03 PM PST up reply actions
It was Getzlaf, Perry and Morrow, along with Pronger (didn’t catch the other D)
A bunch of SJ Cup dreamkillers.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
All the good feelings I had for Team Canada after the Marleau goal were destroyed by that second goal…
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
hahaha
Like you already mentioned, that was the last group of players I wanted to see wrack up more points. Only Sharks are allowed to score, dammit!
Now Chara needs to rip a slapshot past Luongo.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 7:06 PM PST up reply actions
who scored? Marleau and??
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 7:04 PM PST reply actions
Morrow…
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 7:05 PM PST up reply actions
He violate Halak’s net.
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Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Feb 26, 2010 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
He drinks his milkshake
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 7:10 PM PST up reply actions
Just me or have the Sharks opened up the scoring on almost all of Canada's wins??
Also Eddie O is an arrogant piece of crap.
by skilletboy on Feb 26, 2010 7:07 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I’m only watching, not listening. What was said this time?
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
Actually, the Sharks have had the first or second goal for Canada in every Canadian game.
~Getzlaf had the first goal against Russia, followed by Boyle.
~Thornton opened up the scoring against Germany.
~Heatley got Canada’s first goal against the US (after the US scored first)
~Heatley also got the first goal against the Swiss (and Marleau got the second)
~Iginla had the first goal against Norge, followed by Heatley.
The Sharks definately seem to be the engine that drives the Canadian bus, despite what you read.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
~Getzlaf had the first goal against Russia, followed by Boyle.
And Boyle definitely made that play happen— Getzlaf didn’t have to do anything but skate to where he should always be.
Good times Sharkies!
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
True story. And then to make sure he was talked about, Boyle scored the second one and assisted on the 4th one. Unfortunately, no one talked about him anyways. At least our boys are playing well.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 7:17 PM PST up reply actions
All you can really ask.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Indeed. And playing in a gold medal game will be good experience for all 5 of our remaining Olympians.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 7:22 PM PST up reply actions
I’m hoping it’s 5-4, with all four CAN goals by Marleau and Heater. Pavs picks Perry’s pocket in OT and puts it high glove side over Luongo.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
All 4 Canadian goals better be assisted by Thornton.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 7:37 PM PST up reply actions
And Boyle ;)
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
And Perry and Getzlaf better go pointless.
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 26, 2010 7:42 PM PST up reply actions
They’ll be -5.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 7:43 PM PST up reply actions
With 8 PIM’s of stupid penalties.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
And at least two embarrasingly stupid mistakes.
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 26, 2010 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
CTV just had an interview with Patty – yay Canada gets to realize what a beast he is!
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
We got an interview with Hossa...
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
What was said? Anything non-cliche?
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 7:15 PM PST up reply actions
just talked about how he started the scoring/momentum shift – that he thought that his goal was legal (at his waist) but that they took longer than he preferred which made him nervous – they asked him about the sharks line and he talked about how awesome they are
"Bronze - not good enough, Silver - won't cut it, Gold - the only option." From a Canadian hockey TV program about the 2010 Winter Olympics
Q: So how’s the Sharks line?
Marleau: Oh, yeah, ya know, well, we’re awesome.
Q: Thanks for the insight Patrick. Back to you up in the booth Bob.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
what its halfway through the game already?
guess that goes to show how much I’ve been paying attention.
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 26, 2010 7:37 PM PST reply actions
I'm okay with this
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 7:38 PM PST reply actions
Dany looks more scary then happy.
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 26, 2010 7:39 PM PST up reply actions
I was hoping for a little more excitement in this game. Maybe a little more fight from Slovakia or something.
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Luongo has only had to face 8 shots so far
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 7:46 PM PST reply actions
Dayum.
I hope a Shark scores on this upcoming powerplay.
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 26, 2010 7:48 PM PST up reply actions
oops.
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
that was a DUMB penalty
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 7:48 PM PST reply actions
ugh, fuck you getzlaf. that same hated line scoring again. pisses me off.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
I’m no longer amused.
Sharks need to score again.
AND WHOA best chance yet for the Slovaks. Luongo pulls it off the line.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
Getzlaf— second best center in the league ;)
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Honestly though, what a goddamn backhander. That’s beautiful.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
TRAITOR!
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 7:52 PM PST up reply actions
I wouldn't mind if Getzlaf was on the Sharks
I don’t think anyone would.
If only we could bribe hime with Rogaine…
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 26, 2010 7:55 PM PST up reply actions
Intermission interview with Getzlaf
Dude just needs to go the Bruce Willis route
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 7:59 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe Heater can give him some tips during the Olympics…
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
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NO BAD GETZLAF.
BOOOO GETZLAF.
That was a nice goal, though.
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 26, 2010 7:50 PM PST reply actions
So, I know Canada just scored and all, which is cool even if it was Getzalf, but this game is slow damn slow compared to this afternoon’s. These two teams know their playing to be in the gold medal game, right?
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Maybe Canada is just sad that the women’s curling team lost in the gold medal game earlier today?
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 26, 2010 7:52 PM PST up reply actions
Which is why USA
will wipe the ice with Canada
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
On the replay
wait, was that Thornton throwing his body down alongside Luongo and blocking the puck?
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 7:52 PM PST reply actions
yeah I think so
that was definitely an “Oh shit.” save on his part
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 7:57 PM PST up reply actions
3-0 Canada with only 20min left to play
At this point, I can only hope Slovakia can spoil Luongo’s shutout bid.
And that Halak doesn’t allow anymore Sharkenemies to score.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 7:55 PM PST reply actions
Put your pampers in the garbage now slovakia!!! Take more risk!!!!!, third goal was unnaccessary, but forget about it.
use the speed skills!!!
by Christoph Wollmann on Feb 26, 2010 8:00 PM PST reply actions
In 2002 ,USA and Canada met on American soil and Canada won.
In 2010, USA and Canada will meet on Canadian soil. Let’s keep the road winning streak alive.
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 26, 2010 8:04 PM PST reply actions
yes, and then listen to the sound of silence in canada…
by Christoph Wollmann on Feb 26, 2010 8:09 PM PST up reply actions
Intermission FTF question
If the USA players were to hide something under the ice at Vancouver place for luck, prior to the gold medal match, what should it be?
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 8:09 PM PST reply actions
Silver dollar— funny you mention that, I’m just writing an article with that reference haha.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
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I was thinking Luongo…but someone might notice.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 8:17 PM PST up reply actions
Stuff Perry, Getzlaf, Pronger, and Crosby down there while you’re at it.
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 26, 2010 8:19 PM PST up reply actions
speaking of crosby,
who’s the invisible one again?
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
SAVIOR OF CANADA!!!!
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 8:24 PM PST up reply actions
I just tuned into the feed here in Japan and the first thing I heard was something like “with the help of star Sidney Crosby…” Has he done much of anything in the game so far?
by ToddMclellan'shair on Feb 26, 2010 8:30 PM PST up reply actions
No, he has actually been very quiet.
We’re just mocking the Crosby lovers in the Canadian media.
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 26, 2010 8:31 PM PST up reply actions
woohooo … neighbor get together is over with … can watch the last period
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 8:09 PM PST reply actions
Slovakia!!
now just 2 more :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 8:26 PM PST reply actions
EPIC COMEBACK MOUNTING.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Slovakia
again!!!!!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 8:32 PM PST reply actions
rah roh
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 8:32 PM PST reply actions
HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
YES!
GO GO SLOVAKIA!
5 MINUTES LEFT!
YOU CAN DO IT!
(Why am I cheering for Slovakia all of a sudden? I’m a sucker for an epic comeback.)
by Icing On The Power Play on Feb 26, 2010 8:33 PM PST reply actions
crud
Thornton and Marleau on the ice for that one
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 8:33 PM PST reply actions
So help me god if Crosby scores now.
by ToddMclellan'shair on Feb 26, 2010 8:34 PM PST reply actions
lol
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Feb 26, 2010 8:35 PM PST up reply actions
all of Canada would hold their breath if this goes to OT
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 8:34 PM PST reply actions
West coast
Hockey has dominated these games. I thought we were inferior to those Easterners…
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
Sleek on Twitter: “When will the ‘We Want Finland’ chats start, I wonder?”
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
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by Mr. Plank on Feb 26, 2010 8:36 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Geez, they almost had it there!
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Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
Danny Boyle!!!
And what’s the advice (Murray’s grandfather, Lars [Lasse] Bjorn) gives him?
"Hit more people."
damn … and it’s Canada … GO USA!!!!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin
by ang6666 on Feb 26, 2010 8:41 PM PST reply actions
where was that pressure during the rest of the game? Quite the finish!
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
son of a bitch…demitra had a WIDE OPEN NET! Just missed.
If Canada plays like this on Sunday, the US will stomp the shit outta them.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
Agreed. The US will exploit them with their speed…
by skilletboy on Feb 26, 2010 8:48 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
They’ll get up for it. Going to be one helluva game.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
I pretty much expect that Canada will suddenly come out and play their asses off Sunday. They haven’t really played up to (my) expectations all Games, so that’s obviously when it will happen.
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
You think they can play better than they did against Germany or Russia? I think they peaked with that Russia win. Canada built their team and geared themselves towards beating Russia. While the US has built their team and has focused on beating Canada. I think we’ve seen the best of what Canada has to offer.
Not saying that won’t be enough…but they shouldn’t blow the US out. If they win, it’ll still be a close, tight game.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 26, 2010 8:53 PM PST up reply actions
I guess I’m just expected the unexpected.
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
give a damn about the russia game, russia was bad this year, very slow and weak, worse than slovakia, maybe worse then swiss.
us team is focused. no fear. put pressure on them early, not to much defense!
by Christoph Wollmann on Feb 26, 2010 8:58 PM PST up reply actions
Rather enjoyed that. Watching all those canadians spot a little in they draws'...
by skilletboy on Feb 26, 2010 8:42 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Will Ferrell is outside trying to sell them some "oops I crapper my pants!"...
by skilletboy on Feb 26, 2010 8:45 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Me FAIL. That's "oops I crapped my pants"...
by skilletboy on Feb 26, 2010 8:46 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
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