GDT: 2014 Winter Olympics Part IV, POTENTIAL SPOILERS

[qc]

Canadians are getting really frustrated. Gettin' a bit chippy out dher.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

Chris Kelly needs to skype an emotional speech for the Canadian lockerroom.

"we're playing divorced guys"

 

[member 96824]

Also, this reminds me of when you have the best hockey players in the world at your disposal, and you pick Chris Kunitz to be on your team.

 

[TCL40]

Canada on a PP for first minute and a half of. 3rd.

Good opportunity to go ahead.

Still can't believe Canada can't score.

 

[EverettMike]

Also, this reminds me of when you have the best hockey players in the world at your disposal, and you pick Chris Kunitz to be on your team.

But chemistry!

 

[C77]

Also, this reminds me of when you have the best hockey players in the world at your disposal, and you pick Chris Kunitz to be on your team.

I think the problem is more that too many guys are used to being "the man" and don't know how to play secondary roles.

 

[MTaylorJ1]

I find Steelers fans more insufferable than Yankees and Lakers fans.

Half a notch below the Habs.

They still think Spygate was a thing.

 

[member 96824]

But chemistry!

Meh, boring class.

Playing with the bunsen burners was cool though

 

[qc]

I'm not shocked with the selection of Kunitz, I'm shocked with how he continues to see a regular shift.

 

[EvilElf63]

Here is a prop bet for the ages.

US is up 4-1 right now, Canada is tied 1-1. Both nearing the end of the 2nd period.

What odds would you give that the margin of victory in the Canada - Latvia game is equal to or larger than the margin in the US game?

50-1
100-1
More?

Holy smokes if I got 50-1 I'd take it in a heartbeat. No way is it that high.

 

[TCL40]

here's hoping for Bart and Krug in 2018

I think we probably won't see Bart or Krug on team USA in the. Olympics but I bet we see Dougie on team Canada eventually.

 

[bp13]

Steelers fans are irate you didn't include them.

As are Patriots fans Mike. Let's be honest.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

Kaberle can't shoot even when given the perfect set up.

 

[Gee Wally]

I think the problem is more that too many guys are used to being "the man" and don't know how to play secondary roles.

Id love to see the opposing payroll numbers.

 

[robert terwilliger]

i wonder if bergeron will play in the third period or whether he'll still be busy picking up babcock's drycleaning.

 

[member 96824]

I think the problem is more that too many guys are used to being "the man" and don't know how to play secondary roles.

I'm looking up and down the roster...most of those players, other than Nash, Crosby, and Tavares rely on others as well. They may be the man on their team, but they play roles that are team oriented, or at least shared with someone else.

Like Corey Perry for example, 50 goal, former MVP winner...but he doesn't do it by himself, he's just the most deadly guy in the world from the slot to the goal line.

 

[EverettMike]

As are Patriots fans Mike. Let's be honest.

Give Pats fans another 30 years and then we'll talk. No one is worse than Steelers fans in America.

 

[finchster]

As a Canadian, I have to think the USA are the team to beat now after seeing the Canada Latvia game no?

 

[Lobster57]

Hindsight is 20/20 of course, but, picture the Latvian D trying to deal with Looch in front of the net, that's why i think you take him as your 14th forward.

 

[bobbyorr04]

Can someone give a general summary of this Canada/Latvia game thus far?

Although Canada has out-shot Latvia by a wide margin, Latvia is doing a good job hitting the Canadians, and knocking them off the puck, not allowing Canada much space to develop good scoring opportunities....and the Latvia goalie looks very good so far.

 

[robert terwilliger]

this game reminds me of when they first introduced international teams into the nhl game series and i led kazakhstan to olympic gold.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

Do these games go to a shootout, or is it 20 minute OT at this stage?

 

[EverettMike]

Thanks. has Crosby done anything?

 

[C77]

Give Pats fans another 30 years and then we'll talk. No one is worse than Steelers fans in America.

I always disliked the Cowboys bandwagoners from the 90s.

 

[TCL40]

I think the problem is more that too many guys are used to being "the man" and don't know how to play secondary roles.

I think this is very true.

One pet peeve I have with how they pick the team is they think too much all start steam without consideration to roles.

This is where Marchand would be useful-he doesn't mind being a role player (he played it success on merlot before earning a spot next to Bergy).

I also think Babcock is too prone to ego stroking-making sure the stars get their ice time rather than shortening his bench and playing the guys who are creating something.

I have noticed Babcocknsends Bergy out for draws a good bit now. He's at least smart enough to realize Bergy is the man at the dot.