Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olyhockey/ne...tory?id=4783161 The Russians are saying that they may change their roster before the Olympics based on performance. I don't know if I see anything wrong with that or not. Like the regular season or playoffs, you ride who's hot, right? Or, do you stick to who you name 2 months prior? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olyhockey/ne...tory?id=4783161 The Russians are saying that they may change their roster before the Olympics based on performance. I don't know if I see anything wrong with that or not. Like the regular season or playoffs, you ride who's hot, right? Or, do you stick to who you name 2 months prior? The article you link to is worthless. It says that the NHL opposed Russia's claim, and the IIHF backed Russia. End of story, end of thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 The article you link to is worthless. It says that the NHL opposed Russia's claim, and the IIHF backed Russia. End of story, end of thread? At ease. Stand down. Take a pill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 At ease. Stand down. Take a pill. Hey! Parade rest, attention, about face, forward march. Wait, what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania 156 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 With this being said, if Franzen somehow made his return before the olympic break, does anyone think Sweden would add him last minute, or still no because he'd be rusty? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltgator333 3 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 Sounds like, once again, the NHL brass is trying to throw it's weight around in the international hockey community where they're opinions are duely noted but thankfully, they don't make da rules. The IIHF and the Olympic committee have the last say, and the NHL's leadership can go Gary Bettman themselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 With this being said, if Franzen somehow made his return before the olympic break, does anyone think Sweden would add him last minute, or still no because he'd be rusty? If he could play atleast a game or two before the Olympics and looked okay I don't see why they wouldn't take him over Modin.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 They can change their roster til 15th February or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings Gone Wild 6 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 With this being said, if Franzen somehow made his return before the olympic break, does anyone think Sweden would add him last minute, or still no because he'd be rusty? They've basically stated as much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 At ease. Stand down. Take a pill. Oooo, what kind? Can I have some? Hey! Parade rest, attention, about face, forward march. Wait, what? God, I love Christmas Parades! They can change their roster til 15th February or so. You tell em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Zombos Ghost 82 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 In Russia roster change you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reis710 3 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 In Russia roster change you! Awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) Why don't we wait for the IIHF's response before questioning Russia's potential rule breaking. The topic title is based on the position the NHL takes, which their own deal and they will spin it the way they want to. *shrugs* Personally, I don't see anything wrong with getting the IIHF to clarify either. Edited December 31, 2009 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted December 31, 2009 Why don't we wait for the IIHF's response before questioning Russia's potential rule breaking. The topic title is based on the position the NHL takes, which their own deal and they will spin it the way they want to. *shrugs* Personally, I don't see anything wrong with getting the IIHF to clarify either. http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olyhockey/ne...tory?id=4783161 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted January 9, 2010 http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olyhockey/ne...tory?id=4811263 Russia had the rules wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 9, 2010 The rules lost something in the translation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zettie85 106 Report post Posted January 9, 2010 If he could play atleast a game or two before the Olympics and looked okay I don't see why they wouldn't take him over Modin.. They took Modin over Sami so I wouldn't put it past them to leave the Mule out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
