GDT: Gold Medal Game | Canada vs. Russia

[zyklone]

Did Malkin just try to spear someone?

 

[jdatb]

umadmalkin ?

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

I wonder, is this tournament a fluke or a sign of things to come? Have canadian players started caring about this tournament and we can expect to see this every year from now on?

Every year that Crosby's eliminated early.

And with Rutherford at the helm, it'll probably be a regular thing.

 

[Beau Knows]

I wonder, is this tournament a fluke or a sign of things to come? Have canadian players started caring about this tournament and we can expect to see this every year from now on?

Probably a lot of luck, Crosby and Giroux not playing at this time of year in the playoffs can't really be counted on. But I think a gold here would encourage less Canadians to skip the tournament.

 

[Oilslick941611]

i think its got something to do with Hockey Canada saying in the past to be considered for Olympic teams they will take into account your participation in other tournaments, namely this one, I'm guess they were sick of getting so many no and filling these teams up with 3rd and 4th liners.

 

[McOilers97]

Oh those Russians...so much skill, putting up huge numbers in the NHL regular season. And then they come to these events and never get the job done.

 

[TMLeafer]

LOL Malkin. I'm not writing off the Russians yet. I need 5-0 to feel secure.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Geno, why you so mad ?

 

[DrunkElkCZ]

Makes me feel better after our yesterday match

 

[Coldplay619]

Wow...

I mean... You have to expect more from the Ruskies... I just don't understand.

Canada's roster spanks Russia's in every way.

 

[CH25]

I wonder, is this tournament a fluke or a sign of things to come? Have canadian players started caring about this tournament and we can expect to see this every year from now on?

Depends which teams make the playoffs. Didnt expect Crosby, Seguin, Giroux etc to be here.

 

[Keeptdos]

This big ice looks kinda nice.

 

[Nathaniel Skywalker]

Another gold medal game? Another goal for crosby. Just another day at the office.

Also has 4 game winning points in the tourney including the game winning assist in the semis

 

[illpucks]

So basically everyone here who argued that Smith over Price would make absolutely no difference are 100% right.

 

[Callista Rhian]

Well he has teammates who can play hockey. Unlike his situation in Pittsburgh...And Rutherford will just continue to slaughter that team in the years to come.

NOBODY UNDERSTANDS OUR PAIN.

I'm at a point where I wouldn't even be mad if Sid and G asked for trades. (sadly, no sign of that on the horizon)

 

[thewave]

Our team is just that good.

 

[The Nightman]

Malkin, he mad doe

 

[bWo*]

Oh those Russians...so much skill, putting up huge numbers in the NHL regular season. And then they come to these events and never get the job done.

the literally won last year

 

[ItWasJustified]

It is general consensus, that if Canada puts up two teams, they'll both play the final against each other. I'd even go as far as to say three teams.

top 6

Can A - Can B
Can C - Schweden - Russia - US

It's not general consensus at all. Canada has had great roster before but never went to the finals.

 

[crunchyblack*]

I seriously have a mancrush on Barrie, Does the kid ever make a bad pass?, So damn patient with the puck also.

While Hamhuis and burns will get a ton of the credit on the back end (as they should).

barrie has been imo the standout D-man this tourney, just a hell of a hockey player.

Ive been so impressed by Barrie, kid's a stud.

 

[Oilslick941611]

Malkin is way dirtier then I thought.

He's been dirty all tournament, he was really bad in the semi final.

 

[Canucks LB]

where are the russian stars? i havent seen a memorable glimpse from tank or kovalchuk yet and malkin just seems to be in goon mode

 

[Mav3rick07]

This turned out to be one heck of a rough week for Ovechkin, if Russia doesn't come back.

 

[Lucky Luke]

What the hell is going on with this Russian team?

Oh, I see, Ovechkin's in the lineup.

 

[Like Wall]

Don't celebrate yet, lads! 1 more period to go!