Guest mindfly Report post Posted February 26, 2010 Maybe rafalski should "have his own pair" in detroit, have him playing with stuart or something... maybe he feels too comfortable having lids next to him so he thinks he can make lots of mistakes cause he's there to bail him out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 I'll go ahead and jinx it right now. USA might be thinking that they'll win a gold on Canada's home turf and get them back for Salt Lake city. Ain't gonna happen. *sigh* so the s*** slinging's beginning before this game's (officially) over and the puck has even dropped on the other semifinal game? I agree the Canada's gotten stronger as the tournament has gone like they did in Salt Lake, while the US has been the most consistently good team in the tournament, like they did in Salt Lake. But all the pressure is on Canada their next two games, while the US has nothing to lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 Hopefully Rafalski can play like this for us sometime...he looks like a totally different player in this tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 so if you were Wilson do you sit back on the lead or press all game long and try and score more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serapth 3 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 all that sounds like is downplaying the US team thats playing. but every team that canada beat was the second best team in the tournament. No, by no means, but no matter how good one team is playing, the other team has to play EPICALLY BAD, to be down 6-0 15 minutes in. So no, the Americans are playing a very good game, but Finland is playing the worst international game I have ever seen. Really think about it, even the s***ty teams like Belarus and Germany dont let in 6 goals in 15 minutes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serapth 3 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 so if you were Wilson do you sit back on the lead or press all game long and try and score more? I would let off the gas. I would almost be tempted to pull the goalie to give your backup some "just in case" ice and to reduce chance of injuries. No sense unduly risking injuries for nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 Maybe rafalski should "have his own pair" in detroit, have him playing with stuart or something... maybe he feels too comfortable having lids next to him so he thinks he can make lots of mistakes cause he's there to bail him out? Well the Rafalski I've seen in this tournament seems to be playing loose and aggressive. He should play that way if that's when he's at his best. The Wings have to find a way to create a similar dynamic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) No, by no means, but no matter how good one team is playing, the other team has to play EPICALLY BAD, to be down 6-0 15 minutes in. So no, the Americans are playing a very good game, but Finland is playing the worst international game I have ever seen. Really think about it, even the s***ty teams like Belarus and Germany dont let in 6 goals in 15 minutes! thats true for sure. there has been a few stinkers this time like that. heheh yeah being of german descent i was happy there wasn't any like that=) I would let off the gas. I would almost be tempted to pull the goalie to give your backup some "just in case" ice and to reduce chance of injuries. No sense unduly risking injuries for nothing. yeah a buddy of mine even said why not pull your first line and let the other lines get all the playing time. not sure if i have ever seen that happen but thats an idea. Edited February 26, 2010 by hillbillywingsfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 I would let off the gas. I would almost be tempted to pull the goalie to give your backup some "just in case" ice and to reduce chance of injuries. No sense unduly risking injuries for nothing. By sitting back you risk injury even more. Especially with the Ruutu's on the ice. I say keep the pedal to the metal and keep the momentum going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serapth 3 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 thats true for sure. there has been a few stinkers this time like that. heheh yeah being of german descent i was happy there wasn't any like that=) My last name is german as well, so I share that sentiment! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serapth 3 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 By sitting back you risk injury even more. Especially with the Ruutu's on the ice. I say keep the pedal to the metal and keep the momentum going. I meant Miller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 This is the most incredible thing I've seen in a long time. Too easy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 My last name is german as well, so I share that sentiment! Krauts unite! I don't know about taking out Miller either. Why mess with a good thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serapth 3 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 yeah a buddy of mine even said why not pull your first line and let the other lines get all the playing time. not sure if i have ever seen that happen but thats an idea. You see it all the time, especially in multi game playoff series, where if one team is leading in the series and takes a pronounced lead, they put the backup in for some rust removal ( and, in some cases so they qualify for a cup ring ), rest the top lines and give their 3rd and 4th lines some more ice time. Its pretty much SOP in the second or third rounds of the playoffs. You just don't take much note of it, because at that point, the series is generally pretty boring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 Haha, Bertuzzi... "I think we're going to have some Europeans coming back with some piss and vinegar in them," Todd Bertuzzi said Friday. From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20100226/SPORTS...s#ixzz0gg4hav1h If only. We kept thinking that after the Wings lost 0-6 to the Islanders; when they gave up a three goal lead to the Kings; and yadda yadda yadda. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 The best part of this is the fact I am watching the feed in my class, and I have been updating the guy next to me on scores. I told him it was 2-0 US and then couldn't talk to him till it was 6-0. His response? "Oh ok 6-0... Wait Six nothing?" Classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serapth 3 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 Krauts unite! I don't know about taking out Miller either. Why mess with a good thing? I would leave the decision to Miller, if I was coach. If the final game was tomorrow whoever, I would pull him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 I agree give the 3rd and 4th liners more ice time. Just dont change the style of play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 Full moon tonight? This is the most incredible thing I've seen in a long time. yeah cause god knows you have never experienced something like this being a cheese head. GO TITANS.=) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 Everythings active in Edzo's mind.....Active stick, Acitve Broads.....whoops, he said "boards." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 yeah cause god knows you have never experienced something like this being a cheese head. GO TITANS.=) Aaah, the continued inferiority complex of a Titans fan. It's ok that the Packers are like the Red Wings and the Titans are....like...well....the Blue Jackets. Zero history and nothing to show for their time in existence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serapth 3 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) They mentioned something interesting during the break. After Kippy screwed up in the first period, resulting in a goal, not a single Finnish player came back to say anything to him, they all just put there heads down and skated to the bench. Then after the 3rd goal, he tries to pull himself. Do the Finnish players have so little chemistry/comradry? I know Oli Jokinen has a reputation of being pure cancer in the locker room, is it all just a Finnish thing? Edited February 26, 2010 by Serapth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) what the hell is ruutu doing? stupid chump Edited February 26, 2010 by hillbillywingsfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) Aaah, the continued inferiority complex of a Titans fan. It's ok that the Packers are like the Red Wings and the Titans are....like...well....the Blue Jackets. Zero history and nothing to show for their time in existence. BURNNNN!!! f the packers I believe someone mentioned Ruutu was going to be a dirty punk. Edited February 26, 2010 by Hockeytown Red Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted February 26, 2010 haha they arent even bothering to do play by play now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
