RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 Guess teams with NHL players aren't necessarily the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cevari 68 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 Anybody thinking that International hockey is looking more like NHL on bigger ice, lots more after whistle stuff, before International hockey was pretty clean. Noticed this too, and more physical play in general. Might be related to how the big NHL names seem a lot more willing to travel to these tournaments now than before, for some reason the players care more for the WC now than some years ago. It's nice to see, even if the WC will never be a truly comprehensive tournament because of the NHL season conflicts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted May 18, 2012 US, Sweden, and Canada out of it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted May 18, 2012 I just watched the replay of the Canada Slovakia game on TSN2, Tatar played great and the TSN annoucers kept talking about how good he was all game long. Showed a lot of speed, made some nice defensive plays, created some offense and was even physical going to the net, going at it with Jeff Skinner a couple of times (even ran him over once) and had Tavares lined up for a huge hit at center ice when Tavares saw him at the last second and threw himself on the ice to avoid most of the hit. Tatar looked good playing against NHL players and seems ready to be in the NHL not only to play but to be productive. I hope the Wings brass watched that game and give him a chance next season. The Sauce was arguably the best player on the ice, the Slovaks owned the puck whenever he was on the ice and he was the catalyst. He was also one of the best players in the first game against Canada, I am especially impressed with how well he played defensively and the grit and determination he displayed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted May 18, 2012 Well, now I'll root for the Finns. Great win for them against the US, with Filppula being almost the same beast for them as Z for Sweden. Is that allowed for people from Sweden? And besides the controversial game not too long ago, why not Russia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jocke 53 Report post Posted May 18, 2012 Is that allowed for people from Sweden? And besides the controversial game not too long ago, why not Russia? Because Yemelin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted May 18, 2012 Because Yemelin throw Nikulin and Malkin in, and it's enough for Swedish to root for Finland. gosh, it could probably work the same the other way around, even if it seems totally impossible and out of place! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 Russia beats Finland 6-2. Malkin with the Hattrick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 Tatar almost puts the nail in the coffin late in the 3rd he gets one through the Kovac's five hole that trcikles by the post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) Uh... Where the f*** is the Russia game at? I see it listed to be on at 9pm on Versus/NBC sports, but they have some *** ass bike race on instead. I swear, I hate versus/nbcsports so much. Looks like the game already happened and the verus/nbc sports listing on the TV lied. I hate that they have pretty much only shown the US games. Since the US is out, I guess they are just not showing any more games. Lame. Edited May 20, 2012 by sleepwalker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted May 20, 2012 Feels like this competition has been better than the NHL playoffs this year. I know we must hate the 'Nucks, Hawks and Pens, but it would've been better if those teams made it further without winning the entire thing. A Canucks SCF loss to the Rangers (again) would have been out of this world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brennan17 64 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 Pavs, semin and Ovie are just tearing it up right now. Pavs needs a Russian! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dats13owns 157 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 Russia up 5-1 in the third. Datsyuk with a goal and two helpers. Can't wait to watch this tonight. Go Russia! 1 Cloune reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brennan17 64 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 Wow 6-2 Russia wins. Pavs is so pumped up right now, it's good to see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dats13owns 157 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 Russia wins this thing 6-2. Wish the games were more accessible. Go Datsyuk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 Zetterberg named WHC all-star Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 Uh... Where the f*** is the Russia game at? I see it listed to be on at 9pm on Versus/NBC sports, but they have some *** ass bike race on instead. I swear, I hate versus/nbcsports so much. Looks like the game already happened and the verus/nbc sports listing on the TV lied. I hate that they have pretty much only shown the US games. Since the US is out, I guess they are just not showing any more games. Lame. I don't know why you would hate NBC Sports. They've done more than any other channel to show hockey and sports not normally shown on any other sports channel. I love them. They are finally going to show some flat track motorcycle racing this summer . No other channel has ever done that. 1 dropkickshanahans reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) Congrats to team Russia. I have missed the game and my brother told me that Pasha and Semin were excellent and had a great chemistry. Does anybody know where to watch the game or the highlights ? Edited May 20, 2012 by arag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pucktividi 472 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 Congrats to team Russia. I have missed the game and my brother told me that Pasha and Semin were excellent and had a great chemistry. Does anybody know where to watch the game or the highlights ? link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted May 20, 2012 Congrats to team Russia. I have missed the game and my brother told me that Pasha and Semin were excellent and had a great chemistry. It's true. I hope we can get both Semin and Parise this offseason. I know Semin's history of having off the ice and work ethic issues, but that could be fixed by coming to Hockeytown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted May 20, 2012 link It's true. I hope we can get both Semin and Parise this offseason. I know Semin's history of having off the ice and work ethic issues, but that could be fixed by coming to Hockeytown. Thanks ! I have found it on NBC sports 6pm PST in HD. Should be fun. It's true. I hope we can get both Semin and Parise this offseason. I know Semin's history of having off the ice and work ethic issues, but that could be fixed by coming to Hockeytown. That would be wonderful to have them on our team. I think Semin will be better playing with Pasha and will feet well in Wings system. We will see about that. I can only hope for Kenny to go hard after those guys. Go Wings ! 1 LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Congrats to Datsyuk ! Wait a minute, Varlamov can actually win something? Edited May 21, 2012 by RedWingsRox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted May 21, 2012 It's true. I hope we can get both Semin and Parise this offseason. I know Semin's history of having off the ice and work ethic issues, but that could be fixed by coming to Hockeytown. More likely there is so much talent on the Wings Semin would think it was safe to slack off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted May 21, 2012 Howard selected as 1 of 3 best Americans by coaches http://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/272/IHM272000_85J_1_0.pdf 2 Hockeymom1960 and Danielsm reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jroc86 90 Report post Posted May 21, 2012 Hate him or love him - Semin fit like a glove on Pavs wing. If his pricetag is low enough (4.5) and the terms short I wouldnt be upset to see him on the Wings next year. Weve taken on projects/reclaimation projects before ... and hes probably the youngest and most talented renaissance man Hollands ever given a career 2nd life to. 1 LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
