edicius 3,269 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 The Russians will chase Luongo. You heard it here first. Okay, I'm no Nostradamus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest blueadams Report post Posted February 25, 2010 shouldve known russia was going to be out matched. i mean...really federov is on their team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Ummmmm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 This is just ridiculous. I expected a close game the entire 60 minutes. I could not be more wrong. Hopefully the Russians can come back and put up a fight. I'd hate to see them go out like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Soft Euros/Asians look soft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) I love reading all this.. Canada will get powerplays blah blah blah. Its an international tourny not a Canadian ran one. Canadas depth is just outmatching the russian 2 lines that can play hockey. These 2 lines dont even have chemistry and the KHLers look like a bunch of plugs out there. GO CANADA GO Oh and to say russia is even half as physical as Canada? Who got dropped when they were a baby? Edited February 25, 2010 by newfy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 This isn't even fun to watch anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king_malice 17 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 I could be wrong, but I always thought that the officials for any particular game would not be from either of the country that are playing in the particular game. Officials are random usually or sometimes decided between the 2 teams. Usually if its Canada v. USA or something they will have refs and linesman from both countries Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Euro hockey just cannot match against good North American hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 I love Canada, but I don't want this team of whiner/cheater/jerk players to win it all. Sorry, Babs... with the exception of, like, three players - I can't stand anyone on your team. Go, Pasha! Go, Ovie!! Come on Russia, you can do this!!! *have sound muted so I don't have to hear Crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Euro hockey just cannot match against good North American hockey. Everything runs in cycles. Just hope that North America's time can last as long as Russia's pure dominance did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pepist 3 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Euro hockey just cannot match against good North American hockey. Eh? 2006, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 I love Canada, but I don't want this team of whiner/cheater/jerk players to win it all. Sorry, Babs... with the exception of, like, three players - I can't stand anyone on your team. Go, Pasha! Go, Ovie!! Come on Russia, you can do this!!! *have sound muted so I don't have to hear Crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby-crosby You left off the last "crosby". There is no excuse valid enough for your actions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTU_Huskies963 398 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 This russian team has not grit. They will not put there body on the line to block a shot. Did you watch that USA game today 25 shots blocked at one point. Their D is horrible, bunch of stars out there with no chemistry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 You left off the last "crosby". There is no excuse valid enough for your actions. sorry, but I am sure the NBC crew will take up the slack. Very disappointed in Russia tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 This russian team has not grit. They will not put there body on the line to block a shot. Did you watch that USA game today 25 shots blocked at one point. Their D is horrible, bunch of stars out there with no chemistry.Makes me miss VK even more. If these younger guys could see what he did out there, they may start to give a s***. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 This russian team has not grit. They will not put there body on the line to block a shot. Did you watch that USA game today 25 shots blocked at one point. Their D is horrible, bunch of stars out there with no chemistry. They showed it against Canada in the last Olympics, but just don't have it now. These KHL players are not used to playing against physical teams. Even guys like Fedorov and Kozlov have not been used to it all season, even though they've played in the NHL before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY'sguy 1 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Fedorov is certainly carrying his weight but anyone who says that from top to bottom Russia has more talent than Canada is a fool, end of discussion. This is shaping up to be a hell of a matchup I'd be shocked if a goal in the last 4 or 5 minutes doesn't decide it, although I would find it absolutely delightful if Canada won in an absolute blowout like the last time a Crosby team played an Ovechkin team in an elimination game... I really hope Canada and America meet up in a North American final, just to show the world that the best hockey on the planet undoubtedly resides on this side of the pond..If that happend I wouldn't be too upset either way, I'm an American but both of the places i've lived/live in my life are within 15 minutes of a bridge to Canada (I'm currently residing within 100 yards of the toll booth for the bridge actually) and thus, I've spent much more time over the border than most and have nothing but good things to say about Canada, it also doesn't hurt that my all-time favorite player picked the team and my favorite players play for the big red leaf... It's more delightful than i had imagined Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 lol @ mike richards "Sorry bro" to the linesman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Alright before we get all the "I told you so" hosers on here I just hope they realize that most us knew in our heads that Canada would win. It's just that in our hearts we hoped they would lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidsFan 68 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) What a let down. When Russia was picking defensemen it would of been nice if they could of picked players who could actually play the position, They are simply awful. I can't stand most of the players on Canada. If Canada wins the Gold Medal I will be very sad. Edited February 25, 2010 by LidsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pavel Hossyukstrom 2 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 This game is lost. I'm sad so sad. I wish Russia t oget 4 goals but I know it won't happen. I can't believe that little ***** Cindy is still gonna be in contention and OV and Datsyuk will be out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Euro hockey just cannot match against good North American hockey. they cant match it on the smaller North American ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 lol have to admit, ***** move by boyle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 What a let down. When Russia was picking defensemen it would of been nice if they could of picked players who could actually play the position, They are simply awful. I can't stand most of the players on Canada. If Canada wins the Gold Medal I will be very sad. dirty players... Boyle. Nice one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
