Phazon 24 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 What do you think? Most people talk about the Canadian and Russian team. Loui Eriksson-Backstrom-Alfredsson Sedin-Sedin-Weinhandl (leader of KHL scoring) Forsberg(if healthy)-Zetterberg-Hornqvist Holmstrom-Pahlsson-Modin (ugh) Lidstrom-Kronwall Enstrom-Oduya Ohlund-Murray Tallinder Lundqvist Gustavsson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 pretty solid - I think Russia is the biggest threat this year, but Sweden should not be overlooked... If I had it my way G: USA S: Canada B: Sweden what I think is going to happen: G: Russia S: Canada B: USA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phazon 24 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 pretty solid - I think Russia is the biggest threat this year, but Sweden should not be overlooked... If I had it my way G: USA S: Canada B: Sweden what I think is going to happen: G: Russia S: Canada B: USA possibly, but i dont see USA better than Sweden on paper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 possibly, but i dont see USA better than Sweden on paper. I agree... but I think Ryan Miller is the wild card along with the US defense in the whole formula... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Personally, I think that team is as deep as any in the Olympics. No surprise though, cause Sweden is always pretty deep. The only real surprise is that Hornqvist is playing lights out in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 I don't see Canada losing a gold medal game at home, esp to Russia. A bronze medal on the other hand... Sweden for the bronze over US or the Slovaks. I don't think I'm horribly out of line predicting a Can-Rus gold medal game., with Canada winning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phazon 24 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Personally, I think that team is as deep as any in the Olympics. No surprise though, cause Sweden is always pretty deep. The only real surprise is that Hornqvist is playing lights out in the NHL. we could even been better with franzen...too bad about his injury Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 (edited) I agree... but I think Ryan Miller is the wild card along with the US defense in the whole formula... Wow, really? I'm actually not too impressed with the U.S. defense. Our forwards and goaltending look very promising. But IMO our D looks mediocre at best. But who knows, maybe they'll gell together nicely. But on paper, Canada, Sweden and Russia all have a much more impressive defensive core. Edited January 26, 2010 by TheDetroitRedWings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 we could even been better with franzen...too bad about his injury The Red Wings sure could have used his services this season. I imagine we'd be about a 4 seed right now if we had the mule all year. Dude is a goal scoring machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 (edited) Wow, really? I'm actually not too impressed with the U.S. defense. Our forwards and goaltending look very promising. But IMO our D looks mediocre at best. But who knows, maybe they'll gell together nicely. But on paper, Canada, Sweden and Russia all have a much more impressive defensive core. Really? Erik Johnson / Brian Rafalski Brooks Orpik / Mike Komisarek Paul Martin / Ryan Sutter Jack Johnson that doesn't look solid to you? I see a great balance of speed, offense, defense, physicality and hockey smarts... I do agree that on paper the US is not better than all those teams, but as Ryan Miller has proven all year in Buffalo, he can steal a game and I think he will do that on more than one occasion in the Olympics... Edited January 26, 2010 by stevkrause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phazon 24 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Really? Erik Johnson / Brian Rafalski Brooks Orpik / Mike Komisarek Paul Martin / Ryan Sutter Jack Johnson that doesn't look solid to you? I see a great balance of speed, offense, defense, physicality and hockey smarts... I do agree that on paper the US is not better than all those teams, but as Ryan Miller has proven all year in Buffalo, he can steal a game and I think he will do that on more than one occasion in the Olympics... is erik johnson already the nr1 defenseman for the US? Also Komisarek probably shouldnt be on the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 I don't see Canada losing a gold medal game at home, esp to Russia. A bronze medal on the other hand... Sweden for the bronze over US or the Slovaks. I don't think I'm horribly out of line predicting a Can-Rus gold medal game., with Canada winning. I definitely don't think you're out of line at all and I hope I'm wrong, but I think there is going to be an upset for Canada at home... that Russian team looks scary... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 is erik johnson already the nr1 defenseman for the US? Also Komisarek probably shouldnt be on the team. that might not actually be the pairs, but with the way they've played all year and their strengths/weaknesses, that's what I'm predicting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Good roster, but if Sundin, Franzen and Naslund were playing, they'd be as favored as Russia and Canada. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pepist 3 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Forsberg-Backstrom-Holmstrom Sedin-Sedin-Loui Eriksson Weinhandl-Zetterberg-Alfredsson Hornqvist-Pahlsson-Modin Lidstrom-Kronwall Enstrom-Murray Ohlund-Oduya Tallinder Lundqvist Gustavsson I think something like this is better. Maybe any Sedin line should be number one right now.. Either way, I think this team can compete with any in this competition. The Russian team is overrated imho. If you can hold out against them for a period or so, or score first, they usually fall apart. I also think Lundqvist can be as good as any goaltender in the tournament. He carries the Rangers, ar far as that is possible when Gaborik doesn't show up, and apart for the past game or so has had a ridiculous GAA/% the past 15-20 games considering the team in front of him. He's better now than last time. Before TO, I would have said that the Monster is a fantastic backup, however, at this point depth in goal is my sole worry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rufio 29 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 With the new rules not allowing injured players to be replaced during the Games, I really think the decision to actually put Forsberg on that list should be very carefully contemplated. They have a roster of 23 players and with Forsberg named, it's more than a real possibility that will drop to 22 at some stage of the tournament. If one or two more players go down they can pretty much say good night. I know Peter Forsberg is a great player and Swedes think he's God, but unless he's able to display consistent, continued durability in the lead-up to the Games, it could prove to be a very costly mistake to name him to the team. Just my 2c with regards to Team Sweden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Why are you making these same threads over and over again? USA will choke, prepare for that. Their coaching and playing style is nothing special compared to the top four. No way they get a medal. Probably end up being 5th or 6th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwame_Kilpatrick 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 i think we will be in the final, canada is good but i dont get a good feeling from them, i think switzerland sweden and finland will also be better than expected. usa is really like our team, looks phenomenal on paper, good mix of players, kane is playing better than ever as well and obviously miller is a legend. also kesler, should be captain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Sweden will do well but the team isn't as stacked as it was in the last 2 olympics... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phazon 24 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 With the new rules not allowing injured players to be replaced during the Games, I really think the decision to actually put Forsberg on that list should be very carefully contemplated. They have a roster of 23 players and with Forsberg named, it's more than a real possibility that will drop to 22 at some stage of the tournament. If one or two more players go down they can pretty much say good night. I know Peter Forsberg is a great player and Swedes think he's God, but unless he's able to display consistent, continued durability in the lead-up to the Games, it could prove to be a very costly mistake to name him to the team. Just my 2c with regards to Team Sweden. how so? At this stage Forsberg is way better than Fedorov. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 Strong Swed D. But IN ALL HONESTY, if Franzen was on the team, I would favor them to win Silver or Gold. Also Lundqvist and Gustavsson have been both playing pretty badly lately. But Lundqvist can be a shut down goalie, maybe this will get him revived? I like Canada's chances if Brodeur is playing, but if he falters, I bet they'll stick with him no matter what. And Luongo can melt down in high pressure games. I don't think Canada are locks to win Gold like many people do. Miller could be a factor in getting USA the bronze. My predictions: Russia Canada Sweden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 how so? At this stage Forsberg is way better than Fedorov. Are you serious? Did you read his post at all? 1 wingsfaninMA reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 how so? At this stage Forsberg is way better than Fedorov. Better at sitting in the treatment room? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMAC 25 18 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 possibly, but i dont see USA better than Sweden on paper. who is all on the USA team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pepist 3 Report post Posted January 27, 2010 With the new rules not allowing injured players to be replaced during the Games, I really think the decision to actually put Forsberg on that list should be very carefully contemplated. They have a roster of 23 players and with Forsberg named, it's more than a real possibility that will drop to 22 at some stage of the tournament. If one or two more players go down they can pretty much say good night. I know Peter Forsberg is a great player and Swedes think he's God, but unless he's able to display consistent, continued durability in the lead-up to the Games, it could prove to be a very costly mistake to name him to the team. Just my 2c with regards to Team Sweden. Forsberg has in fact been playing fairly consistently. He was out most recently as a precaution, and more importantly it was nothing pertaining to his foot. Despite his injuries he's been playing at well over a ppg this season. I saw him play the other night against Frölunda, and he looked good. At times, very very good. However, the really important thing here is that Foppa really wants to play for his third Gold Medal, it's only eight or so games (he played six in the last Olympics) and playoff Foppa plays until he dies. As the Olympics is only a few games, I'll gladly take my chances with him. Especially since he doesn't have to center a line. He could be used as a pp specialist for all we know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
