Grateful Gadsby 10 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Doesn't this assume that Canada can beat Sweden? Because I think the only way Canada is playing the US again is in the Bronze Game. Maybe I misread the brackets. I thought the Canadians and Team USA could face off for the gold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Russia played physical against Canada in the last Olympics, but today they don't have the same intensity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yzefan 2 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Most fans on this board are Americans. Thanks for the revelation. the true revelation is that most americans have such a hate for Canada that they cant be honest and admit they would want the call to be made.. again.. regardless of score.. but then again.. its no revelation... we already knew you dont like us.. were ok with it. honest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 WTF they're agreeing again. Did NBC brass have a talk with them or something? This isn't nearly as fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serapth 3 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 That's not how it's usually called. Plus there's some crazy 3m rule or something in IIHF play. Actually, im not sure regarding the 3m rule, but its called that way all the time in the NHL. I have seen many too many men calls in NHL games because players collided or came into contact with the puck during a line change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyphoenix 153 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 This is just silly. A penalty is a penalty, regardless to what the score is. Hell, 4 goals isnt exactly insurmountable, and that really doesn't matter. Even if the score was 26-2, a penalty is a penalty and should be called the same regardless. This, in a nutshell, is the problem with 90% of officiating anyways. Penalty calls should not be relative... there should be no "make up" calls, score should have no influence on a penalty, nor should the players reputation. Sadly, refs are still humans, and often stupid humans, so this is never going to go away. Regardless, if it was your team, you would not have the same attitude and you know it. I'm glad you're inside my head, because I obviously don't know myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Good thing Russia is no longer the Soviet Union. Nabokov may not have been able to return to the country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Russia has been extremely unimpressive in this game. I gave them the benefit of the doubt after losing to Slovakia (although that was a tight-checking game, go figure), but clearly they're not all together. Canada has had all the intensity and willingness to drive the net and certainly deserve this win, but Nabokov was terrible, which exacerbated the problem and drove the score through the roof. So long as Sweden handles Slovakia, I'd guess that the score of their game with Canada will be much more reasonable, like 3-2 or maybe even 2-1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yzefan 2 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 This is just silly. A penalty is a penalty, regardless to what the score is. Hell, 4 goals isnt exactly insurmountable, and that really doesn't matter. Even if the score was 26-2, a penalty is a penalty and should be called the same regardless. This, in a nutshell, is the problem with 90% of officiating anyways. Penalty calls should not be relative... there should be no "make up" calls, score should have no influence on a penalty, nor should the players reputation. Sadly, refs are still humans, and often stupid humans, so this is never going to go away. Regardless, if it was your team, you would not have the same attitude and you know it. THANK YOU.. thats all i am getting at.. .. cheers mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 the true revelation is that most americans have such a hate for Canada that they cant be honest and admit they would want the call to be made.. again.. regardless of score.. but then again.. its no revelation... we already knew you dont like us.. were ok with it. honest! Oh shut up....Americans have such a hate for Canada? Please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Actually, im not sure regarding the 3m rule, but its called that way all the time in the NHL. I have seen many too many men calls in NHL games because players collided or came into contact with the puck during a line change. They have to intentionally play it. Otherwise, teams would purposefully throw pucks at players leaving for the bench like I said. For a Canadian hockey fan, you should know better. I don't remember this being "always" called in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Shhh! Perry is being interviewed. He's gonna explain his dominance overOvy, Pavel and the rest... You can "Shhh." all you want, but "Shhh!" is reserved for Crosby interviews. Proper protocol must be observed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ToMaToToWnWinGsFaN_24 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Good thing Russia is no longer the Soviet Union. Nabokov may not have been able to return to the country. lol yeah your right cause hed be welcomed back with "open arms" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serapth 3 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) I'm glad you're inside my head, because I obviously don't know myself. You're welcome. Oh, and that fetish for clowns, nylons and cow poop is not healthy, just thought you should be made aware. Edited February 25, 2010 by Serapth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Actually, im not sure regarding the 3m rule, but its called that way all the time in the NHL. I have seen many too many men calls in NHL games because players collided or came into contact with the puck during a line change. I guess we're gonna have to agree to disagree on that one But then again, I'm sure there have been those calls, just like the Pens got to play an entire period with 6 skaters last playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyphoenix 153 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 You're welcome. Oh, and that fetish for clowns, nylons and cow poop is not healthy, just thought you should be made aware. Hilarious. I guess that's Canadian humor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 the true revelation is that most americans have such a hate for CanadaTeam Canada 2010 that they cant be honest and admit they would want the call to be made.. again.. regardless of score.. but then again.. its no revelation... we already knew you dont like us.. were ok with it. honest! Fixed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 I guess we're gonna have to agree to disagree on that one But then again, I'm sure there have been those calls, just like the Pens got to play an entire period with 6 skaters last playoffs. And the rules were bent so that Malkin wasn't suspended for Game 3. Thanks Gary, ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yzefan 2 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Oh shut up....Americans have such a hate for Canada? Please. NO?? I give you pages 13-21 . please read all paragraphs.. there will be a test on monday!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 BTW, not that anyone here gives a damn, but I got a new cell phone today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 the true revelation is that most americans have such a hate for Canada that they cant be honest and admit they would want the call to be made.. again.. regardless of score.. but then again.. its no revelation... we already knew you dont like us.. were ok with it. honest! Why would Americans hate Canada? Were all the terrorists from there or something? Most Americans don't give Canada enough thought to hate them. Grow up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted February 25, 2010 NO?? I give you pages 13-21 . please read all paragraphs.. there will be a test on monday!! Teacher is busy sleeping with the flag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 You're welcome. Oh, and that fetish for clowns, nylons and cow poop is not healthy, just thought you should be made aware. Clowns and nylons?!?! That's sick!!! But, cow poop.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 NO?? I give you pages 13-21 . please read all paragraphs.. there will be a test on monday!! Can you not separate your hockey team from your country? No one here hates the country of Canada or Canadian people. We hate your hockey team. Big difference. I'm getting damn tired of having to say this over and over and over again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 NO?? I give you pages 13-21 . please read all paragraphs.. there will be a test on monday!! If you're referring to Team Canada, then maybe your statement makes a little more sense. If you didn't, I find it to be pretty ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
