Olympics: Canada vs USA

[ORRFForever]

Our head coach is trying to play this like it's the 2009 cup finals and we're most likely about to get garbage dumped

Oh well... The sun will come up tomorrow - I promise.

 

[ReddestRum]

Honestly, this game was more entertaining and felt like it had more heart than with an entire slew of NHL players there.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

So does that mean you can't enjoy the game at any level but best on best? I guess that means we should only have 6 teams in the world made up of
Canada, US, Sweden, Finland, Russia and CR. Anything else, why bother watching?

I do not care if you enjoy it, why do you care if I do? I can enjoy lower level hockey if I have a level of emotional attachment to the result. I don't have that here. If that isn't acceptable to you? Don't care.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Are you a scout?

The only thing I'll say is the teams are obviously still trying to find their chemistry. This is the exact same in any international tournament. Including when the NHL players are all there. From a technical/skill standpoint, the hockey is fine, and I doubt an amateur without scouting experience could specifically tell you what makes the hockey "not very good". These are all high-end players, they aren't far off from the NHL.

What a truly weird response. What does me being...or not being a scout have to do with my opinion on the games? The answer is absolutely nothing to do with it. I can tune in and watch the womens tournament and say that isn't as good as the NHL as well or do I need to be a scout to make that assessment too?

 

[PanniniClaus]

Just like in any other tournament, the loss will be the best thing for Canada. I liked what I saw from Canada in the 2nd and 3rd period - minus the lack of finish and piss poor goaltending.

emphasis on piss poor. Ridiculously bad..

 

[ORRFForever]

No BIG tournament in 4(?) years has been less reflective of a country's hockey abilities. Just watch the games, root for you country, and let it be - win, lose or draw.

 

[ORRFForever]

emphasis on piss poor. Ridiculously bad..

Yes. Between giving away the one goal and the 4th goal, it was pretty bad. Oh well... better now than in the playoffs.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

CNN coming in with the piping hot take!!

 

[Dakota Sioux]

CNN coming in with the piping hot take!!

They should stick to news. Oh wait they suck at that too

 

[KillerMillerTime]

I thought he was hurt by the way he moved after contact. It wasn't an especially hard hit but it caught him in an awkward position. It was obvious to me and I posted it on the B's board right away.

This sucks bad. I am going to say they will have a real difficult time in the Medal Round if they make it, that's what a difference maker he is.

 

[Pasha71]

Well, that was cool. Now let's not lose to Germany in regulation and win the group!

 

[KillerMillerTime]

They should stick to news. Oh wait they suck at that too

At least they attempt it unlike Fox.

 

[TampaBayLightning]

At least they attempt it unlike Fox.

Look CNN is terrible but not sure why you are bringing Adam into this.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Look CNN is terrible but not sure why you are bringing Adam into this.

Lol