titanium2

Well why not just 5 on 5 until someone scores like in the NHL playoffs?

Oh snap.

I was going to say that but I didn't want to start another forum war.

IMAX technology. Or what about how it was a Canadian who first discovered the zipper? That's kinda awesome. The movie "There's Something About Mary" might not have been as funny.

Apparently BAG was insulted that the Team Sweden brass were considering other options for the coaching position and so he decided to quit after these olympics. How does anyone think the Swedish players feel about that?

What's up with Jonas Hiller? Is he even there?

The country of Sweden will never forget about '02 will they? Watching the game right now and ooohh, hot girl, re-wiiinddd....

Was he a hard sell or something?

The US doesn't exactly have a free pass. They have to take every opponent very seriously. In the future, if they face Finland, then they'll certainly have their work cut out for them.

First of all... Haha, the C-word. I like that. I think I might refer to him that way from now on. Or maybe combine it with my previous nickname for him as "Whiny Face C-Word." Second of all, Z is the best at what exactly? What are we saying he's the best at? As much as I love Z and am proud to say that he's been my favorite player ever since I saw him fill in admirably for Yzerman during his rookie season, I can't help but think that this latest statement is just the selling of an image. I remember reading something from the Swedish press where they said Zetterberg has the best image because he's good looking, he's laid back, friendly, has a celebrity fiancee and his name has a certain sound to it that people like. If the Swedes want to pick someone to promote an image when they ask themselves, "Who do we want people to think of as the typical Swedish player?" then that's fine, Z is definitely a good choice. But when it comes to overall hockey skill and ability alone, then I'm sorry but I disagree with anyone who says Z is the best Swede. He's close, but I think Lidstrom is having a better year than him. If this were really about respect, then why doesn't Lidstrom get that honor? I mean, how can Z be the best Swede in the NHL when he's not even the best Swede on his own team? (See how eerie this whole thing is?). If Team Sweden is going to say that Z is "the best Swede in the NHL" then I'm sorry but that has C-word hype written all over it.

Off the top of my head I can think of two examples where he just simply fails to demonstrate any intelligence in his own zone. http://redwings.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?hl...mp;event=PIT536 -It's called being aware of your opponent and rotating properly. http://redwings.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?hl...mp;event=DET350 -What the hell was even thinking? He left Datsyuk wide open.

That's terrible...

You most certainly deserve props for many things on this board. But for God's sake, change that damn signature of yours! One of these days all three of those guys will be playing in the KHL.

Similar situation to Hasek and Osgood in 08. "You have to give your players an opportunity." Brodeur had his. If Bobby Loo does well then I don't know if Marty gets another.

Kind of like his quote on his draft year. "I didn't know they were doing the draft in alphabetical order." But how could Zetterberg get the majority of votes? He's my favorite player and all but there's no way he's the best Swede in the NHL. Is Zetterberg Sweden's version of... of... of... Oh man I don't want to say his name... of... Crrrr... Crrrrrrr... Crrrrrro... Crrrrrrrooozzz... bee? I don't want to misdirect the thread but I feel it's a genuine question for the topic at hand. Is Z the image of what Sweden wants to present as their best even though if it were based on overall ability alone he's not really even close?

Haha, his voice cracked.

Ridiculous.

If that were to happen then I think I would root for Finland. It'd be a nice story for Salami.

That means no Sweden v Russia for the gold. Boo. Ah well.

What do the fans from Sweden think? Probably a little surprised?

Nice win for Sweden. If I were to describe it, I wouldn't necessarily say that they played harder than the Finns. Not that they didn't play hard-I just think the Swedes played smarter.

Nice speed by Filppula as always. He just has to shoot that puck a little earlier.

Hehe, it's nice to see the Red Wings 4-man PK unit out there. Nick-Kronner-Z-Mule