Zetts 236 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 Seems he thinks he should be on the Olympic team. http://www.ctvolympics.ca/hockey/news/news...html?cid=rsstsn Notably absent from the list is Detroit's Johan Franzen, who is currently nursing a knee injury. Another notable absentee is Vancouver's Mikael Samuelsson, who pulled no punches in discussing the snub. "Probably going to get in trouble for this, but they can go (expletive deleted) themselves," was his reaction following the Canucks win over Calgary Sunday night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 I lol'd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted December 28, 2009 (edited) I dont know what to think of this. "Probably going to get in trouble for this..." Should have just stopped there. I dont know what he's worried about, the NHL can't give him s*** for talking smack about or to an olympic committee. This cant be good for his rep though. Edit: Upon further review, this makes little sense. Oh well. Edited December 28, 2009 by ZetterbergFourty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 I'm shocked at his exclusion, and I don't blame him for being mad, but I think he just burnt a bridge there. If someone goes down, he won't be getting the call-up after this. They'll be calling Ryno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 Oh no, a multi-millionaire isn't going to play in the olympics after winning a gold already and winning the cup. I'm sure you will live, Mikael. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 This is an outrage! How will they know that the opposing goalie's pads and the boards around the nets are of sufficient quality?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidstromIsASuperhero 29 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 It's team Sweden's loss imo. I also liked Sammy. The guy is a pretty versatile player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 This is an outrage! How will they know that the opposing goalie's pads and the boards around the nets are of sufficient quality?? You forgot the logo on the center of their chest, as well. I bet those commie bastards in Russia are going with cheap jerseys to save their country some cash. ...or would that be China? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted December 28, 2009 I'd probably be pissed too. It means he's a competitor and wants to represent his country. That being said, it's true that he likely did burn bridges there. Doubt it matters much given the gold he has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 Atta boy Sammy! He speaks his mind, Samuelsson bleeds blue and yellow, Fredrick Modin couldnt hold his jockstrap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 Boo hoo, you ******* whiner. You have no place on Team Sweden. Deal with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tane 17 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 HA! I like a guy that doesn't hide the fact that he's pissed. He just said what any one of us would feel in his situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 Oh man, that's too funny. I never thought he'd have the balls to say that. Good for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 I thought that Samuelsson was going to be a shoe-in. Part of both gold medal teams in 2006, played in the last two Cup finals. Pretty shocking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 Meh, he's probably disappointed to not be playing after playing last go-round and winning the gold. Understandable. Also need to recognize that no spots are just handed out to people, and he might've just killed his chances of being a replacement or whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 While I like that he speaks his mind, this was immensely stupid by him.. we have Alfredsson who is out like 1-2 months, might even miss the olympics. We have Forsberg, the most injury prone player in the world. Modin, who has played 8 games this season and is also injury prone. The chances that a spot will open up on that team are 99%, and most likely Sammy was the no.1 reserve for Gustafsson. But after this? It's likely that Sammy doesn't have a chance in hell. Which is too bad, cause I'd really want him on that team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 There must have been several refs standing between him and the Olympic committee at the time of his statement...that's the only way Samuelsson will stand up for himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 There must have been several refs standing between him and the Olympic committee at the time of his statement...that's the only way Samuelsson will stand up for himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 Title should read: Samuelsson blasts Sweden... ... in the chest with a 40-foot wrister Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FedorovGurl 2 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 Title should read: Samuelsson blasts Sweden... ... in the chest with a 40-foot wrister Oh my God, how funny! (and true.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltgator333 3 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 Whoa that bridge burned like yesterday's paper soaked in gasoline! There's got to be more here than meets the eye. My $.02 says he's at odds with someone who has some say-so in Sweden. It happens, and if it was me and that was the case I would've wanted to tell them to have relations with themselves too. And just might have, especially right after a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyuk2Zetterberg 1 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 (edited) i immediately lol'ed when I heard it. Edited December 28, 2009 by Datsyuk2Zetterberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pucks 66 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 There must have been several refs standing between him and the Olympic committee at the time of his statement...that's the only way Samuelsson will stand up for himself. Well done sir. I applaud you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 This is why he wasn't invited this time...AWKWARD! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted December 28, 2009 Sammy was the best wing last year besides Lilja and Osgood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
