Olympics: medal predictions now that group stage is over

[Tmu84]

I have a feeling USA is going to take the gold. So far they had perfect record and they have not really been close to loosing so far. The NHL sized rink also favours the youth. I wonder if USA were to win the gold, would that trigger Disney to make sequel to 2004 film starring Kurt Russell?

That said, i don't remember ever the top 4 teams being this close to each other. So it's between Canada/USA/Sweden/Finland.

 

[SantosHalper]

Gold: Finland
Silver: Canada
Bronze: Slovakia
4rth: ROC

 

[J bo Jeans]

Can someone explain why Canada is playing China again in a "qualifying game"

 

[ORRFForever]

Can someone explain why Canada is playing China again in a "qualifying game"

We did not finish in the top 4 so we need to qualify by winning an extra game. It's no big deal and likely the equivalent of a stressful practice. Hopefully the game will help the team gel.

 

[ORRFForever]

Gold: Finland
Silver: Canada
Bronze: Slovakia
4rth: ROC

I agree with you and others... Canada/Finland GMG.

 

[garbageteam]

We did not finish in the top 4 so we need to qualify by winning an extra game. It's no big deal and likely the equivalent of a stressful practice. Hopefully the game will help the team gel.

It's honestly a perk at this stage. Shouldn't result really in any injuries or additional fatigue but gives the players who barely know each other another chance to play in a meaningful, if not competitive, game.

 

[Urbanskog]

It's honestly a perk at this stage. Shouldn't result really in any injuries or additional fatigue but gives the players who barely know each other another chance to play in a meaningful, if not competitive, game.

What assurance is there that no player gets injured?

 

[ORRFForever]

It's honestly a perk at this stage. Shouldn't result really in any injuries or additional fatigue but gives the players who barely know each other another chance to play in a meaningful, if not competitive, game.

I agree.

 

[ORRFForever]

What assurance is there that no player gets injured?

???

He never said that.

 

[Antiillafire]

I believe there will be at least 1 major QF upset

 

[ORRFForever]

I believe there will be at least 1 major QF upset

Who do you think will fall?

 

[Urbanskog]

???

He never said that.

It's a game like any other. Canada might not go all in, but China will. The injury risk from physical play should not be any smaller than in some other game.

 

[ORRFForever]

It's a game like any other. Canada might not go all in, but China will. The injury risk from physical play should not be any smaller than in some other game.

Okay, but he never said what you implied.

 

[Urbanskog]

Okay, but he never said what you implied.

He said that it shouldn't result in injuries, but the risk of being injured in the game in question does not seem significantly lower than in your average hockey game. That's the point. Each game constitutes an injury risk, it's not a matter of "should" or "shouldn't". In pure exhibition games the risk can obviously be lower, but this isn't one of those.

 

[Antiillafire]

Who do you think will fall?

I think Russia and USA seem like likely candidates. Russia just hasn’t clicked like I thought they would before the games began. And USA has that young roster, maybe a bit more vulnerable and I wasn’t exactly convinced with their win over Germany.

 

[Eye of Ra]

canada have not looked good so far. not sure why eveyone have them in top 3.

 

[RED ARMY EAST]

canada have not looked good so far. not sure why eveyone have them in top 3.

Looked good against Germany.

 

[ORRFForever]

He said that it shouldn't result in injuries, but the risk of being injured in the game in question does not seem significantly lower than in your average hockey game. That's the point. Each game constitutes an injury risk, it's not a matter of "should" or "shouldn't". In pure exhibition games the risk can obviously be lower, but this isn't one of those.

You read into, and responded to, something he did not say. Anyway, we are going in circles and he can fight his own battles.

 

[ORRFForever]

canada have not looked good so far. not sure why eveyone have them in top 3.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

 

[ORRFForever]

Looked good against Germany.

It's not a bad team. If Canada gels, winning is certainly possible.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

Practice what you preach.

 

[IceNeophyte]

I'll go Finland Gold, USA Silver, ROC Bronze. The entire nation of Canada relives the Biblical Flood with salty tears.

 

[ORRFForever]

I think Russia and USA seem like likely candidates. Russia just hasn’t clicked like I thought they would before the games began. And USA has that young roster, maybe a bit more vulnerable and I wasn’t exactly convinced with their win over Germany.

That's fair. Hopefully we will get some good games.

 

[Puck Dogg]

canada have not looked good so far. not sure why eveyone have them in top 3.

This team Canada has been together relatively short period. Finland's first line for example they have used in the Euro Hockey Tour. It's typical for Canada to get better as the tournament proceeds, just like last spring when they won the Worlds despite being close of getting eliminated in the group phase.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Looked good against Germany.

and how is that a merit? germany have not been good so far. usa won over this super canada.

usa is bigger medal canidate than canada