Predict Olympic mens hockey podium

jrgtml67

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Just wante to comment and say this shouldnt count in a way. Bettman screwed USA and Canada. I feel like the political unrest in the world is why he didnt want our NHL guys going.

In anycase its not a fair assesment of talent since both North American squads cannot ice their best. While Euro teams cant have NHL guys either they have a far bigger pool to pick from. As such no clue on the podium this could be ugly for both Canada and the states
 

Zenos

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As such no clue on the podium this could be ugly for both Canada and the states

Canada's roster includes good players sourced from all the top european leagues (i.e.. the same pool that every nation has to contend with). They won't be a clear cut favourite like in 2014, but they've got as good a chance to podium as anyone.

I'd say "Russia" and Sweden are the cream of the crop, but don't count anybody out.
 

Artorius Horus T

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G: USA - tournament MVP is found here, also best forward,
USA winning gold might be surprise for many, not to me

S: "RUSSIA" - best roster, best coaching, but something's missing here

B: NORWAY - i might not like those asthma cheating skiers,but...
that team is fastest skating,hardest hitting, meanest and
hardest team to play against at these Olympics,they're going places
they're going bronze

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4th: Germany - surprisingly strong roster, i thought of putting them 3rd
5th: Canada - meh roster, not bad not good,is enough for 5th place finish
6th: Switzerland - surprisingly strong roster, i thought of putting them 3rd...
7th: Slovenia - i like Slovenia's roster, i really do
8th: Korea - the home team kinder egg surprise

9th: Czech Republic - strong forward selection
(even without Jagr),will fail because of sucky D's&G's

10th: Slovakia - old,not gold, really cant say much more about team Slovakia
11th: Sweden - probably worst Team Sweden Olympic roster ever,
with mediocre coaching

12th: Finland - Marjamäki,Marjamäki,Marjamäki also; weird forward choices
 

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