Congrats to all Russians and all those who were rooting for us!! As I predicted, we took care of Canada again!
Thank God for this win!
Having said that, I can't say I'm happy with the way we played at all. A win is a win of course and I think I will take it
), but again I don't see from us the type of performance I expect (
grit, desperation, desire, individual effort, physicality are definitely there, but
team play,chemistry, cohesiveness, good passing, exquisite combinations - the trademark of soviet/russian hockey - all these elements leave SOOO MUCH TO BE DESIRED that I can't even put it into words).
TOO BAD they will retain Bykov after this win, even if we lose in the final to the Czechs (or less likely the Swedes) (like I said before - the Finns stand zero chance of beating us in the semis): he (and his assistant) has clearly exhausted himself as the coach of our national team -
Russia SHALL, MUST AND WILL PLAY BETTER, WAY BETTER HOCKEY that what we've seen so far at this tourney and generally over the past year and a half.
However, congratulations to all for now: beating Canadians always gives u a good, warm feeling of satisfaction
Go, Russia, go!!
PS: bykov and zacharkin MUST GO TOO