under_par_00 45 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 I thought Canada would win tonight against Russia, but I didn't expect them to dominate like they did. If Sweden beat Slovakia tonight, then Kronwall and Lidstrom will play a lot of minutes against Canada. Guys like Nash, Getzlaf, Iginla, Morrow, Perry, Richards, etc are going to crush them. Lidstrom has lost a step, and we know Kronwall has problems. I want to see Slovakia win tonight, 3-2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted February 25, 2010 lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Yea I was thinking tonight I'd be ok with Sweden losing over the Slovaks. Our guys can take a break before the playoff race, while all those Western Conference Canadians tire themselves out trying to win Gold. Plus I think a lot of the Canadian players are idiots, and I don't want them taking runs at Lidstrom and Kronwall, or punching Franzen in the head to give him another concussion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 I love Sweden as my 2nd favourite hockey country but I don't think they can win this tournament and therefore would like to see them lose so our boys can get more rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunkedUp 29 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 This wouldn't bother me actually. Just hoping Canada goes down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 It hurts to root against Wings players, but I'd love to see the Slovaks win. Go Hossa! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 The Russian coaching staff is 100% to blame for this debacle. Nabokov shouldn't of started, and even if he was given the start, he should of been pulled at 3-1. The Russian D was also bad, but the goalie is ultimately to blame. Sweden has a better shot at beating Canada then Russia IMO. Sweden has good goaltending, good D, and good forwards. They have no daunting flaw, other then the fact Zetterberg and a few other guys aren't playing well. Russia is all shooters, no D, and shaky goaltending with Nabby. Nabby is great or terrible. Lunquist is more consistent. Either way, the thought of Crosby winning a gold medal is sickening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevieisthebest 80 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Yeah your right... would hate to see them have to compete against NHL players, they're not that caliber... They'll just look silly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 They are big boys, they can handle it. If they get injured, yeah it'll suck but that's the breaks sometimes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) No, because they won't be playing Canada. Edited February 25, 2010 by cupforwings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Didn't like seeing Sweden lose, but can't complain about these guys being healthy and getting some rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Didn't like seeing Sweden lose, but can't complain about these guys being healthy and getting some rest. we've only got Raffi and Flip left in the tournament right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ToMaToToWnWinGsFaN_24 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 we've only got Raffi and Flip left in the tournament right? yup and one of those will be gone after friday too so there will be only 1 red wing left come gold medal game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingseroo 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 yup and one of those will be gone after friday too so there will be only 1 red wing left come gold medal game Losers on Friday still have a Bronze Medal game... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAwesome 754 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 yup and one of those will be gone after friday too so there will be only 1 red wing left come gold medal game Won't the loser be playing on Saturday in the Bronze Medal game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Didn't like seeing Sweden lose, but can't complain about these guys being healthy and getting some rest. How can this be good? I'm pretty sure this will be extremely deflating for Dats, Zetterberg, Franzen, Kronwall and Lids. Huge favorites to make the Semi's if not win a medal, and they get destroyed. This is pretty much the worst thing that could of happened. Winning would be a much bigger motivating factor to do well. The Wings aren't in 9th place because of health. They aren't playing well. Simple as that. No more injury or health excuses. Detroit's entire season has been deflating, and I bet a lot of these guys thought this tournament could turn their games around. But it just proved how mediocre they've become. I don't want to rag on specific people, or blame the Wings players for these loses. But Datysuk, Zetterberg and Lidstrom are supposed to be three of the best players in the world. And they all played pretty bad, about as bad as they've been playing all season. Rest isn't the motivating factor here. These guys are in a funk, and to get out of a funk, a bad performance at something you look forward too for 4 years, isn't going to help. The worst has happened. Our players (other then maybe Rafalski and Flipulla) have given us no reason to believe they'll play better down the stretch. Every single game left matters. Do these guys have what it takes right now? After this demoralizing escapade? Edited February 25, 2010 by TheOwl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted February 25, 2010 I Lol'd at this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Hmm an interesting stat, since the NHL joined the Olympics, the defending goal medalists have been eliminated in the quarterfinals every time. And unless Finland gets a medal, only one team has a medal in back to back Olympics. Edited February 25, 2010 by TheOwl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 How can this be good? I'm pretty sure this will be extremely deflating for Dats, Zetterberg, Franzen, Kronwall and Lids. Huge favorites to make the Semi's if not win a medal, and they get destroyed. This is pretty much the worst thing that could of happened. Winning would be a much bigger motivating factor to do well. The Wings aren't in 9th place because of health. They aren't playing well. Simple as that. No more injury or health excuses. Detroit's entire season has been deflating, and I bet a lot of these guys thought this tournament could turn their games around. But it just proved how mediocre they've become. I don't want to rag on specific people, or blame the Wings players for these loses. But Datysuk, Zetterberg and Lidstrom are supposed to be three of the best players in the world. And they all played pretty bad, about as bad as they've been playing all season. Rest isn't the motivating factor here. These guys are in a funk, and to get out of a funk, a bad performance at something you look forward too for 4 years, isn't going to help. The worst has happened. Our players (other then maybe Rafalski and Flipulla) have given us no reason to believe they'll play better down the stretch. Every single game left matters. Do these guys have what it takes right now? After this demoralizing escapade? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiLkK19 67 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Maybe they will come back hungrier to win something in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hvald 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 I found a picture of Lidstrom a couple of months after the last time he got humiliated at the olympics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Maybe they will come back hungrier to win something in the NHL. I'm hoping this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) No need to worry about any Swedes against Canada now. Edited February 25, 2010 by UP2HERE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Well, I guess I won't have to worry about what happened the last time the Swedes took gold... unless it happens for another reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted February 25, 2010 The Russian coaching staff is 100% to blame for this debacle. Nabokov shouldn't of started, and even if he was given the start, he should of been pulled at 3-1. The Russian D was also bad, but the goalie is ultimately to blame. Sweden has a better shot at beating Canada then Russia IMO. Sweden has good goaltending, good D, and good forwards. They have no daunting flaw, other then the fact Zetterberg and a few other guys aren't playing well. Russia is all shooters, no D, and shaky goaltending with Nabby. Nabby is great or terrible. Lunquist is more consistent. Either way, the thought of Crosby winning a gold medal is sickening. Reminds me of another game.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
