SoupNazi
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Can anyone provide a scouting report on Latvia? I didn't have an opportunity to watch the game today, nor will I watch the replay this evening. Should we expect to see the same defensive system employed as Finland or Switzerland? Something more wide open?
Can anyone provide a scouting report on Latvia? I didn't have an opportunity to watch the game today, nor will I watch the replay this evening. Should we expect to see the same defensive system employed as Finland or Switzerland? Something more wide open?
Can anyone provide a scouting report on Latvia? I didn't have an opportunity to watch the game today, nor will I watch the replay this evening. Should we expect to see the same defensive system employed as Finland or Switzerland? Something more wide open?
Chris Kunitz, PK Subban
You pretty much summed up the threads. Well done sir!
Latvians will be dog tired tomorrow. I dont expect this one to be close at all. Sadly i'm even expecting Kunitz to click.
Team USA was built as a TEAM. They have 4 rolling lines each with a distinct set of skill sets and roles to play. They know what to do. Canada is built like an All-Star team (in Canada's defense, we have so many greats to choose from, it's impossible not to look like an all-star team), too many high profile names that are used to being the center of attention and not used to playing just 12 minutes a night, hence Canada's consistent slow starts and sluggish looking performances in the prelims. BUT, if any team can put it together when it counts most, it's team Canada. My scouting analysis indicates Team USA will win gold this time, but my heart hopes that Team Canada will find a way to overcome their "weakness" which has always been that there's too many star players in Canada. No matter how high and mighty, how proud and prestigious, we must remember that every great nation was not built by names or prestige or fame, but on the backs of the lowly, humble, hardworking everyday grinder, who would lay everything down including himself for the sake of his country. If Team Canada can overcome their egos and self-aggrandizing status of their individual names, and become a no-name selfless hero, then Canada shall win gold. If they cannot, they will go home with nothing but their "great" names on their backs, and nothing more.
the stacked gold medal winning teams in 2002 and 2010, and then the 2006 disaster**** of a team (complete with role playing grinders and 3rd liners) easily refute this idea
taking less talented players in order to fill the mythical "grinder" role in a best on best tournament is foolish and doesn't fly
Team USA was built as a TEAM. They have 4 rolling lines each with a distinct set of skill sets and roles to play. They know what to do. Canada is built like an All-Star team (in Canada's defense, we have so many greats to choose from, it's impossible not to look like an all-star team), too many high profile names that are used to being the center of attention and not used to playing just 12 minutes a night, hence Canada's consistent slow starts and sluggish looking performances in the prelims. BUT, if any team can put it together when it counts most, it's team Canada. My scouting analysis indicates Team USA will win gold this time, but my heart hopes that Team Canada will find a way to overcome their "weakness" which has always been that there's too many star players in Canada. No matter how high and mighty, how proud and prestigious, we must remember that every great nation was not built by names or prestige or fame, but on the backs of the lowly, humble, hardworking everyday grinder, who would lay everything down including himself for the sake of his country. If Team Canada can overcome their egos and self-aggrandizing status of their individual names, and become a no-name selfless hero, then Canada shall win gold. If they cannot, they will go home with nothing but their "great" names on their backs, and nothing more.
So I hear they're giving Crosby another shot on the Kunitz line.
last chance tho. if the line doesn't click, crosby's sitting for the medal rounds.
The US team that should have lost to Russia if they were playing under the correct rule is unbeatable? The US gave up as many goals to SLOVENIA as Canada did in 3 games
the stacked gold medal winning teams in 2002 and 2010, and then the 2006 disaster**** of a team (complete with role playing grinders and 3rd liners) easily refute this idea
taking less talented players in order to fill the mythical "grinder" role in a best on best tournament is foolish and doesn't fly
Team USA was built as a TEAM. They have 4 rolling lines each with a distinct set of skill sets and roles to play. They know what to do. Canada is built like an All-Star team (in Canada's defense, we have so many greats to choose from, it's impossible not to look like an all-star team), too many high profile names that are used to being the center of attention and not used to playing just 12 minutes a night, hence Canada's consistent slow starts and sluggish looking performances in the prelims. BUT, if any team can put it together when it counts most, it's team Canada. My scouting analysis indicates Team USA will win gold this time, but my heart hopes that Team Canada will find a way to overcome their "weakness" which has always been that there's too many star players in Canada. No matter how high and mighty, how proud and prestigious, we must remember that every great nation was not built by names or prestige or fame, but on the backs of the lowly, humble, hardworking everyday grinder, who would lay everything down including himself for the sake of his country. If Team Canada can overcome their egos and self-aggrandizing status of their individual names, and become a no-name selfless hero, then Canada shall win gold. If they cannot, they will go home with nothing but their "great" names on their backs, and nothing more.
mrmyheadhurts said:Kunitz-Zamuner-Draper
Why hasn't Babcock tried this yet!?
So I hear they're giving Crosby another shot on the Kunitz line.